segunda-feira, 30 de janeiro de 2017

Boeing Awarded $2.1B for Third KC-46A Tanker Production Lot



EVERETT, Wash., Jan. 27, 2017 – The U.S. Air Force today awarded Boeing [NYSE: BA] $2.1 billion for 15 KC-46A tanker aircraft, spare engines and wing air refueling pod kits.

This order is the third low-rate initial production lot for Boeing. The first two came in August 2016 and included seven and 12 planes, respectively, as well as spare parts.

Boeing plans to build 179 of the 767-based refueling aircraft for the Air Force to replace its legacy tanker fleet. Tanker deliveries will begin later this year.

“This award is great news for the joint Boeing-Air Force team and reinforces the need for this highly efficient and capable tanker aircraft,” said Mike Gibbons, Boeing KC-46A tanker vice president and program manager. “Our Boeing industry team is hard at work building and testing KC-46 aircraft, and we look forward to first delivery.”

"Placing an order for another 15 aircraft is another important milestone for the KC-46 program," said Col. John Newberry, Air Force KC-46 System program manager. "I know the warfighter is excited about bringing this next generation capability into the inventory."

Boeing received an initial contract in 2011 to design and develop the Air Force’s next-generation tanker aircraft. As part of that contract, Boeing built four test aircraft – two configured as 767-2Cs and two as KC-46A tankers. Those test aircraft, along with the first production plane, have completed nearly 1,500 flight hours to date.

The KC-46A is a multirole tanker that can refuel all allied and coalition military aircraft compatible with international aerial refueling procedures and can carry passengers, cargo and patients.



Boeing is assembling KC-46 aircraft at its Everett, Wash., facility.

THAI S17 International service changes as of 27JAN17



Thai Airways International on Friday (27JAN17) continued to adjust summer 2017 operation, effective 26MAR17. Planned operation as of 27JAN17 as follow.

Bangkok – Auckland eff 01SEP17 777-300ER replaces 777-200ER, 5 weekly

Bangkok – Beijing eff 26MAR17 Service reduces from 21 to 17 weekly (TG686/687 reduces from 7 to 3 weekly, as 4 weekly flight moves to Bangkok – Phuket – Beijing route. TG686/687 operates with 787-8 instead of 777-200ER until 30SEP17)

Bangkok – Colombo Airbus A330-300 replaces 777-200ER, 1 daily
Bangkok – Denpasar Operational aircraft changes, replacing 787-8
26MAR17 – 30JUN17 777-300/-300ER
01JUL17 – 28OCT17 747-400

Bangkok – Dhaka Increase from 11 to 14 weekly, 777-200ER service
Bangkok – Dubai 01JUL17 – 31JUL17 Airbus A350-900XWB replaces A330-300, 1 daily
Bangkok – Hong Kong – Seoul Incheon Boeing 777-300 replaces A330-300, 1 daily
Bangkok – Jakarta Operational aircraft changes
TG433/434 Boeing 787-8 replaces A330-300 (in W16). Service operates with 777-200ER in Oct 2017
TG435/436 Boeing 777-200ER replaces 787-8 (3 weekly)
Bangkok – Lahore Airbus A330-300 replaces 777-200ER (Except Day 25 in June 2017)
Bangkok – Melbourne
TG461/462 eff 01AUG17 Boeing 777-300ER replaces -200ER, 1 daily
TG465/466 eff 01OCT17 A350-900XWB tentatively scheduled to replace 777-300ER, 1 daily
Bangkok – Milan Malpensa THAI will continue A350 service 3 times a week, on/after 26MAR17. 4th weekly service will be added from 07AUG17
Bangkok – Moscow Domodedovo eff 02SEP17 Boeing 777-300ER replaces -200ER, 4 weekly. Business Class sold as Premium Economy
Bangkok – Osaka Kansai TG622/623 Boeing 777-300/-300ER replaces 747-400 in May and July 2017
Bangkok – Phuket – Beijing NEW 4 weekly 787-8 service (777-200ER in October 2017)
TG684 BKK1920 – 2040HKT2205 – 0440+1PEK 787 x126
TG685 PEK0555 – 1030HKT1150 – 1320BKK 787 x237
Bangkok – Taipei Taoyuan – Seoul Incheon Boeing 777-300 replaces A330-300, 1 daily
Bangkok – Tokyo Haneda eff 01AUG17 TG682/683 777-200ER/-300ER replaces 747-400 (Daily 777-300ER in Oct 2017)
Previously reported changes:
Bangkok – Brussels eff 01AUG17 Airbus A350-900XWB replaces 777-300ER, 3-4 weekly
Bangkok – Frankfurt
TG920/921 First class A380 service remains unavailable for booking from 26MAR17 to 31JUL17
TG922/923 Operational aircraft changes
27MAR17 – 01MAY17 77W Day x357
02MAY17 – 15JUN17 359 Day 26 77W Day 14
17JUN17 – 28OCT17 359 Day x357
Bangkok – London Heathrow
eff 26MAR17 TG916/917 Day 4 service no longer available for reservation
eff 01SEP17 TG916/917 operates with A350-900XWB, replacing 777-300ER
Bangkok – Phuket – Frankfurt 26MAR17 – 30APR17 Boeing 777-300ER replaces A350-900XWB, 4 weekly
Bangkok – Rome Reflected in previous update, THAI will continue A350 service 4 times a week, on/after 26MAR17
Bangkok – Sapporo New Chitose Operational aircraft changes, replacing 777-300
26MAR17 – 29JUN17 A330-300
01JUL17 – 28OCT17 747-400
Jim Liu  Data & Analysis Manager - Airlineroute, Routesonline

French Blue plans August 2017 A350 service debut

Air Caraibes’ low-cost carrier French Blue has filed planned Airbus A350-900XWB operation, scheduled to enter service in the 3rd quarter of 2017. From 01AUG17, the A350 will serve Paris Orly – St. Denis de la Reunion route 4 times a week, replacing A330-300. The airline’s overall frequency is up to 8 weekly flights.


Configuration of the A350-900XWB is W35Y376, with Economy Class in 3-4-3 layout. The following schedule only highlights A350 operation on this route.

BF702 ORY1645 – 0540+1RUN 359 6
BF700 ORY1800 – 0655+1RUN 359 24
BF700 ORY2030 – 0925+1RUN 359 7
BF703 RUN0830 – 1740ORY 359 7
BF701 RUN2315 – 0825+1ORY 359 135
Jim Liu  Data & Analysis Manager - Airlineroute, Routesonline

Yamal Airlines to accept six Superjet 100s


According to the initial plan, the six aircraft were scheduled for delivery to Yamal before the end of the last year (Photo by Yamal Airlines)

Russia’s GTLK State Transport Leasing Company has initiated delivery of a batch of six Sukhoi Superjet 100s (SSJ 100) to local regional carrier Yamal Airlines. The acceptance procedures are taking place in Zhukovsky, near Moscow, a GTLK spokesperson told Russian Aviation Insider last week. According to the initial plan, the six aircraft were scheduled for delivery to Yamal before the end of the last year.

Yamal Airlines currently operates three SSJ 100s in a single-class 103 seats configuration. Before the end of 2017 the airline is expecting delivery of the total of 13 aircraft of the type under a firm contract signed last year. This batch includes two aircraft (MSN 95109 and 95112, tail numbers RA-8906 and RA-89069 respectively) in long-range version with the seating capacity for 100 passengers, which may be converted into 93-seat version.

Yamal’s general director Vassiliy Kryuk mentioned that the leasing agreement for the SSJ 100s the carrier operates at the moment was signed for just one year, not 12 as initially planned. He did not however specify the reason.

In 2015 GTLK and Yamal inked a letter of intent for the total of 25 SSJ 100s at the Moscow MAKS air show.

Next to Yamal, another Russian carrier Yakutia Airlines is also taking delivery of a SSJ 100 in Zhukovsky. This SSJ 100LR variant, MSN 95077, tail number RA-89037, was assembled in November 2016 and also has a single-class 103 seats configuration. The carrier will operate it under 12 year operational lease agreement with GTLK.
Russian Aviation Insider

sexta-feira, 27 de janeiro de 2017

AIRBUS -A350-1000 - F-WLXV

Alain Charpentier - TLS

THAI S17 Europe service changes as of 26JAN17



Thai Airways International yesterday (26JAN17) made additional adjustment to its European operation for summer 2017 season, effective 26MAR17. Planned changes as follow.

Bangkok – Brussels eff 01AUG17 Airbus A350-900XWB replaces 777-300ER, 3-4 weekly
Bangkok – Frankfurt
TG920/921 First class A380 service remains unavailable for booking from 26MAR17 to 31JUL17
TG922/923 Operational aircraft changes
27MAR17 – 01MAY17 77W Day x357
02MAY17 – 15JUN17 359 Day 26 77W Day 14
17JUN17 – 28OCT17 359 Day x357

Bangkok – London Heathrow
eff 26MAR17 TG916/917 Day 4 service no longer available for reservation
eff 01SEP17 TG916/917 operates with A350-900XWB, replacing 777-300ER

Bangkok – Milan Malpensa Reflected in previous update, THAI will continue A350 service 3 times a week, on/after 26MAR17
Bangkok – Phuket – Frankfurt 26MAR17 – 30APR17 Boeing 777-300ER replaces A350-900XWB, 4 weekly
Bangkok – Rome Reflected in previous update, THAI will continue A350 service 4 times a week, on/after 26MAR17

Jim Liu Data & Analysis Manager - Airlineroute, Routesonline
Photo:Alain Charpentier - TLS

Saudia maintains Boeing 787 Madrid service in S17

Saudia this week made additional changes to planned Jeddah – Madrid service in summer 2017 season. Previously scheduled A330-300 service from 01JUN17, is now cancelled. The Skyteam member will continue to serve this route with Boeing 787-9, 4 times a week.

SV227 JED0335 – 0850MAD 789 27
SV227 JED0755 – 1310MAD 789 45
SV226 MAD1050 – 1735JED 789 27
SV226 MAD1455 – 2140JED 789 45
The 787-9 is scheduled to enter operation on this route on 02MAR17.

Jim Liu  Data & Analysis Manager - Airlineroute, Routesonline

Etihad S17 operation changes as of 25JAN17


Etihad this week made additional adjustment to its planned summer 2017 operation, effective 26MAR17. The latest update sees expanded Boeing 787-9 service, as well as tentatively filed last A340-600 service by the end of September.
Latest update as of 25JAN17 as follow.
Abu Dhabi – Amman eff 26MAR17 2-class 787-9 operates EY513/514 6 weekly, 7 weekly from 31MAY17
Abu Dhabi – Athens 01JUN17 – 30SEP17 Seasonal capacity increase operated by 2-class 787-9, instead of A330-300
Abu Dhabi – Beijing – Nagoya eff 01JUL17 2-class 787-9 replaces A330-200, 1 daily
Abu Dhabi – Beirut eff 01AUG17 Boeing 787-9 replaces A321, 1 daily
Abu Dhabi – Cairo eff 01AUG17 EY653/654 Airbus A321 replaces A340-600
Abu Dhabi – Delhi EY224/223 service operated by a mix of 777-300ER and A320/321, instead of daily 777-200LR (777-200LR operates on selected dates 26MAR17 – 14MAY17)
Abu Dhabi – Istanbul Ataturk eff 26MAR17 Airbus A321 continues to 1 daily, replacing planned 787-9
Abu Dhabi – London Heathrow Reflected in recent schedule updates, A380 operation will be maintained at 20 weekly, instead of 19 for summer season (Overall service 21 weekly). Last A340-600 service on this route scheduled on 13SEP17
Abu Dhabi – Milan Malpensa 26MAR17 – 30SEP17 A330-300 replaces A330-200, 1 daily (except selected dates in April)
Abu Dhabi – Munich
02JUN17 – 30SEP17 EY005/004 Boeing 777-300ER replaces A340-600 (also A330-300)
01OCT17 – 28OCT17 All 2 daily service operated by A330-300. Last A340-600 service on this route scheduled on 30SEP17
Abu Dhabi – Paris CDG eff 01JUN17 14 EY037/038 Boeing 777-300ER replaces A340-600 (Overall 2 daily 777-300ER, except selected days will be operated by A330-300). Last A340-600 service on this route scheduled on 31MAY17
Abu Dhabi – Riyadh eff 26MAR17 Boeing 787-9 continues operating EY317/318, replacing A321
Abu Dhabi – Seoul Incheon eff 01AUG17 2-class 787-9 replaces A340-600, 1 daily

Previously reported changes:
Abu Dhabi – Dublin eff 26MAR17 Restoration of 2nd daily service on year-round basis (6 weekly 777-300ER and 8 weekly A330-200)
Abu Dhabi – Dusseldorf eff 26MAR17 Increase from 1 to 2 daily
Abu Dhabi – Kozhikode eff 01APR17 NEW 4th daily service
Abu Dhabi – Madrid eff 01JUN17 Increase from 4 weekly to 1 daily, A330-200 service
Abu Dhabi – Male 01JUL17 – 17SEP17 Increase from 7 to 11 weekly
Abu Dhabi – Minsk 3 weekly service is maintained on/after 28MAR17, A319 service
Abu Dhabi – New York JFK eff 01JUN17 EY101/100 operates with A380, replacing 777-300ER (Overall 2 daily A380)
Abu Dhabi – Sao Paulo Guarulhos eff 26MAR17 1 daily A340-600 service cancelled
Abu Dhabi – Venice 01JUL17 – 30SEP17 A330-200 replaces A319

Malta's Maleth-Aero to add maiden 737 freighter in late 1Q17



Maleth-Aero (MLT, Malta) has confirmed plans to introduce a maiden pair of dedicated freighters due later this quarter and early next quarter.
The Maltese ACMI/charter operator said in a statement two B737-300(F)s would arrive in March and April 2017 respectively. They will be deployed onto regular contract work within Europe.
“We are very pleased to be able to offer to the market these Boeing 737-300(F) aircraft which build nicely on the foundation of our existing cargo capabilities using both our managed B737-300(QC) and An-26 aircraft," Michael O’Brien, CEO of Maleth Aero, commented. "Our strategic business plan provides for the introduction of a further two units early in Q3/4 2017."

Maleth-Aero also operates two B737-300s (one of which is in service for Les Ambassadeurs Club), and one VIP-configured B737-700(BBJ).
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Finnair W17 long-haul service changes as of 25JAN17



Finnair in recent schedule update adjusted planned scheduled long-haul service for winter 2017/18 season, effective 29OCT17. Based on comparison with winter 2016/17, the airline’s planned changes as follow.

Helsinki – Bangkok Increase from 14 to 16 weekly (A350 operates 7 weekly, A330 9 weekly)
Helsinki – Delhi Increase from 5 to 6 weekly, A330 service
Helsinki – Hong Kong Increase from 7 to 10 weekly, A350-900XWB service
Helsinki – Seoul Incheon A350 service is maintained on/after 29OCT17, 1 daily
Helsinki – Singapore Increase from 5 weekly to 7 weekly, A350-900XWB service
Helsinki – Tokyo Narita A350 service is maintained on/after 29OCT17, 1 daily

Previously reported on Airlineroute, Finnair will conduct system-wide flight number changes on majority of its flights from 29OCT17.
Jim Liu  Data & Analysis Manager - Airlineroute, Routesonline

Xiamen Airlines Takes Delivery of Its Second 787-9 Dreamliner


Xiamen Airlines, a subsidiary of China Southern Airlines, Wednesday took delivery of its second Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport.

The 787-9 Dreamliner, Registration B-1566, is equipped with 287 seats in a two-class layout - 30 in business class and 257 in economy class.

In early December, the airline received its first of six 787-9 Dreamliner, becoming the third 787-9 operator following Air China and Hainan Airlines.

Besides, another Boeing 737-800 aircraft (B-1580) joined in its fleet on January 21. With the arrival of two aircraft, Xiamen Airlines' all-Boeing fleet expands to 148 aircraft, including 17 737-700s, 119 737-800s, six 787-8s, four 757-200s and two 787-9s.

Xiamen Airlines is the only Chinese airline that operates an all-Boeing fleet to more than 220 domestic routes and almost 30 international and regional routes. The airline has become the only Chinese civil airline that has maintained profitability for 29 consecutive years.

Pakistan's Serene Air schedules maiden flight


Serene Air (SEP, Islamabad) has confirmed its maiden commercial flight has been scheduled for Sunday, January, 29.



The start-up said in a brief statement that tickets for the return flight, Karachi Int'l-Islamabad, went on sale on Monday, January 23. Operations are on-board B737-800 equipment.

Other destinations to be launched include Lahore Int'l, Faisalabad, Quetta, Peshawar, and Skardu.
ch aviation

Arik Air replaces Boeing 747s with 787s

Nigeria’s Arik Air has scrapped a longstanding order for two Boeing 747-8Is, replacing it with a pair of Boeing 787-9s.

The change means a further shrinking of the already slim orderbook for the 747-8. Most of the 747s ordered to date have been the -8 freighter version, as airlines increasingly turn to “big twins” for long-haul passenger services.

Boeing has reduced the 747-8 production rate to 0.5 aircraft a month as it fulfills remaining orders.

Arik Air’s order for the 747-8I dates back to 2011.

The two 787-9s are worth $529 million at book value. A regional source, who requested not to be identified, told ATW the 787-9 “makes much better sense” than the 747-8I for Arik Air, notably on routes to the US and UK.

Boeing said the delivery dates were a matter for the customer; an Arik Air representative said she did not have that information, but understood deliveries were “not imminent.”

According to Arik Air’s website, the Nigerian flag carrier’s long-haul fleet comprises two Airbus A340-500s and two A330-200s. Its short- to medium-haul services are operated by a mixed batch of 10 Boeing 737-700s and -800s, while regional routes are operated by four Bombardier CRJ900s, a single -1000 and two Q400s.

Alan Dron alandron@adepteditorial.com
ATW

quinta-feira, 26 de janeiro de 2017

Hainan Airlines Unveils 2nd Kung Fu Panda-Themed 787-9 Dreamliner


Upon the Chinese New Year Eve, Hainan Airlines unveiled its second Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in a Kung Fu Panda livery at its Haikou hangar.
The 787-9, Registration B-6998, is painted with 11 pandas in different postures.
On January 26, the Dreamliner took its inaugural passenger flight HU7181 from Haikou to Beijing.
In June 2016, Hainan Airlines reached a new collaboration with DreamWorks Animation to feature the "Kung Fu Panda" film franchise on six 787-9 Dreamliners, delivered in 2016-2017, which provides nonstop service between China and seven North American destinations.
China Aviation Daily

Lucky Air on 23 January added Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to its international network. On that day it began four times weekly flights on the 2,475-kilometre route from Kunming

The route has been served since December 2012 by AirAsia which currently operates a daily service. This is only Lucky Air’s third route to Malaysia. It also flies twice-weekly from Kunming to Penang and also served Kota Kinabalu last July and August. Lucky Air currently flies 37 narrow-body aircraft and is part-owned by Hainan Airlines Group. The carrier operates 14 international routes, nine of them from Kunming. These routes account for just 0.4% of seat capacity of all international services to and from China.
aenna

Nigerian virtual carrier Imo Air begins operations

Imo Air (Owerri) is a Nigerian virtual carrier that inaugurated scheduled commercial operations this past week.
Using MD-83 5N-SRI (msn 53020) chartered from Dana Air (9J, Lagos), Imo Air conducted its maiden flight - Lagos-Owerri, Imo State located in southeastern Nigeria.

Imo Air is owned by the Imo State government and aims to improve the region's connectivity with the rest of the country.

“We have five of these aircraft, and this is the first one that we have just acquired. We hope to go to a full blown carrier by 2018," the Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, told Nigeria's Vanguard newspaper. "We have a partnership agreement with Dana, which spans about 10 years. We only gave them this aircraft for them to manage it for us because they are professional in the Nigerian aviation industry."

Aside from Imo Air, Owerri is connected to Lagos and Abuja by Air Peace (P4, Lagos), Arik Air (W3, Lagos), and Dana Air (9J, Lagos) itself.


For its part, Dana Air is involved in a number of provincial-level airlines. In September last year, it pledged to assist the government of Cross River in the establishment of Cally Air (Calabar).

Ruili Airlines applies to open international routes


China’s low-cost carrier (LCC) Ruili Airlines has applied to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) to open international routes.

Launched in 2004, the Kunming-based LCC operates 11 aircraft on 26 domestic routes with 66 daily departures. The carrier plans to expand its fleet to 40 aircraft by 2020 and to 80 by 2025.

In July 2016, Ruili finalized an order for six Boeing787-9s, paving the way for international expansion as China’s outbound passenger traffic continues to grow.



Industry analysts noted domestic carriers have reported declining yields on international routes resulting from overcapacity as more carriers open international routes—especially on service from Chinese secondary cities including Kunming, Xi’an and Xiamen. An industry source told ATW, “2017 would be a life and death year for these new intercontinental routes.”
ATW

Saratov Airlines’ An-148s to transport shift oil workers


Contract with Rosneft oil company will keep Saratov Airlines' An-148s busy for five years (Photo by Saratov Airlines)

Saratov Airlines has won a tender for transporting shift workers for Russian oil company Rosneft onboard of Antonov An-148 regional jets. This contract will keep Saratov ‘s aircraft busy for the next five years.

According to the tender information, the carrier will fly the employees of Rosneft’s subsidiary RN-Vankor from Krasnoyarsk and Tomsk to Igarka, one of the nearest points to Vankor oil field. The contract covers 893 flights from/to Krasnoyarsk and 192 flights from/to Tomsk through 2021. There’s no data as to how many aircraft will be engaged in the program.

According to tender terms, only An-148s or similar aircraft no older than 20 years in operation were liable for participation. Two more operators, Turukhan and Yamal submitted application for the competition.

The initial cost of the tender stood at 1.722 billion rubles ($29 million), and Saratov Airlines offered to render services for 1.633 billion rubles, less 5% from the initial cost.

Saratov Airlines currently operates two 83-seat An-148 jets formerly used by Rossiya Airlines and owned by Ilyushin Finance leasing company. It plans to sublease two more aircraft of the type this year. The third aircraft is expected to arrive in the first quarter. These aircraft will partially replace the morally obsolete YaK-42s in the operator’s fleet.
Russian Aviation Insider

WestJet confirmed Phoenix-Mesa as an international airport on 19 January when it commenced flights to the Arizona airport from Calgary, and then two days later it also connected Phoenix-Mesa with Edmonton

These are the US airport's only non-domestic scheduled services. The former of the two routes to Phoenix-Mesa will be flown three times weekly (Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays), while the latter will see a weekly (Saturdays) service. Flights on the 1,988-kilometre link from Calgary will be flown on a mixture of the airline's 737 fleet, while the 2,227-kilometre sector from Edmonton will be operated by the carrier's 737-800s.“Tourism is a vital part of our economy, and the Greater Phoenix area is home to hundreds of businesses that trade goods and services with Canada,” said Mesa Mayor John Giles, Chairman of the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority. “Having direct international services to Calgary and Edmonton opens the door for additional economic opportunities for the Valley. In addition, these new flights offer the community easy access to Alberta’s tourism industry including some of the best skiing in North America." Phoenix-Mesa becomes WestJet's second gateway to Phoenix, with the airline already offering 55 weekly flights to the city's Sky Harbor Airport from eight Canadian destinations, including Calgary and Edmonton. The airline also launched a new Canadian domestic connection this week. On 17 January it began a three times weekly (Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday) route between Hamilton (YHM) and Winnipeg (YWG). At 1,516 kilometres, and flown on WestJet's 737-700s, the airport pairing faces no incumbent.
aenna

quarta-feira, 25 de janeiro de 2017

FUERZA AEREA COLOMBIANA - B737-46B(C) - FAC 1209

BRISNACE

PRIMERA AIR - B767-300 - N1997A

BRISNACE 

Philippine Airlines A330 S17 service changes



Philippine Airlines in summer 2017 season gradually adjusts its Airbus A330 operation, which selected markets sees configuration changes. As of 25JAN17, planned changes as follow.

eff 15JUN17 Manila – Honolulu 3-class 309-seater A330 replaces previously planned 414-seater
eff 15JUL17 Manila – Melbourne 3-class 309-seater replaces 2-class 363-seater
eff 15AUG17 Manila – Riyadh 2-cls 363-seater A330 replaces mono-class 414-seater
eff 15SEP17 Manila – Dammam 2-cls 363-seater A330 replaces mono-class 414-seater
Jim Liu Data & Analysis Manager - Airlineroute, Routesonline

JetBlue adds new A321 Trans-continental service in S17 Share



JetBlue in summer 2017 season is placing mono-class Airbus A321 aircraft on additional Trans-continental routes, including service between New York and Sacramento, as well as Seattle. Planned A321 operational schedule as follow.
eff 03MAY17 New York JFK – Sacramento
B6161 JFK1905 – 2242SMF 321 D
B6162 SMF2352 – 0820+1JFK 321 D

eff 15JUN17 New York JFK – Seattle
B6263 JFK1743 – 2105SEA 321 D
B6264 SEA2215 – 0634+1JFK 321 D
Jim Liu Data & Analysis Manager - Airlineroute, Routesonline
Photo:Duncan Stewart - LAX

Saudia adds seasonal Riyadh – Manchester route in S17



Saudia in late-June 2017 is launching additional route to Manchester, with the offering of Riyadh – Manchester nonstop flight. Operating on seasonal basis from 23JUN17 to 08SEP17, Boeing 787-9 aircraft will serve this route twice a week, in addition to existing 5 weekly Jeddah – Manchester service.

SV129 RUH0355 – 0830MAN 789 15
SV128 MAN1100 – 1925RUH 789 15
Jim Liu Data & Analysis Manager - Airlineroute, Routesonline

Qatar Airways delays A350 Madrid service to late-Mar 2017 5 Shares



Qatar Airways in latest schedule update plans to delay Airbus A350 service entry on Doha – Madrid route. Previously scheduled to commence on 16MAR17, the A350 will now operate on QR149/150 service from 26MAR17. Planned double daily service by A350 from 30SEP17 remains unchanged at present time.

QR147 DOH0120 – 0755MAD 788 357
QR149 DOH0720 – 1355MAD 359 D
QR151 DOH1425 – 2100MAD 788 x357
QR148 MAD0930 – 1700DOH 788 357
QR150 MAD1720 – 0100+1DOH 359 D
QR152 MAD2230 – 0600+1DOH 788 x357

Jim Liu Data & Analysis Manager - Airlineroute, Routesonline
Photo:Qatar

SKOL AIRLINE, LLC HAS BECOME THE FOURTH OPERATOR OF TURBOPROP AIRPLANES DHC-6 TWIN OTTER SERIES 400



By the end of the year SKOL Airline has expanded its fleet with five new turboprop aircraft DHC-6 Twin Otter Series 400 produced by Canadian company Viking Air. These airplanes possessed by Rosneft Corporate air operator – RN-Aircraft, LLC were handed over for SKOL Airline operations.

Airplanes DHS-6 will be based in Cheremshanka airport (Krasnoyarsk) and at the helipad Polygon SKOL (Surgut). They’ll be involved in the carriage of shift workers teams of Rosneft subsidiary companies and for the passanger carriage to the oil-gas fields.



Besides, these airplanes are available for the commercial charter services. You may find technical specifications in the section “Fleet” http://eng.skol.ru/fleet/dhc-6-twin-otter-s-400

terça-feira, 24 de janeiro de 2017

ROYAL AIR MAROC - B737-800W - CN-RGF

Alain Charpentier - TLS

Juneyao Airlines Finalizes Order for 10 Boeing 787-9s



Shanghai-based Juneyao Airlines Tuesday confirmed that it has placed an order for five long-range Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, with options for a further five 787-9s, as part of its plans to go long-haul.

Deliveries are scheduled to begin with three aircraft in 2018, the Shanghai-based carrier added.

Juneyao Airlines, which operates 56 Airbus A320 family jets, now mainly focuses on domestic services, with its only international routes to points in Japan, South Korea and Thailand.

The new wide-bodies will be put on services to North America, Europe and Australia.
China Aviation Daily

Air Caraibes' First A350 Rolls Out of Painting Hangar


The first Airbus A350 XWB for Air Caraibes has rolled out from painting hangar in Toulouse, France, Airbus disclosed on Tuesday.

The A350-900, Registration F-HHAV, was in full company livery but still without engines, which will be followed by engine installation, ground and flight testing before delivery scheduled in March-April 2017.

Dubreuil Group has ordered seven A350s for its two subsidiaries: Air Caraibes and French Blue, including three A350-1000s and four -900s (three of which are leased from AerCap).

The A350-1000 will arrive by 2020 and must join the fleet of Air Caraibes which planned to arrange them tri-class with 439 seats.
Air Caraibes will become the first French carrier to operate Airbus A350-900s, and the third European after Finnair and Lufthansa.
China Aviation Daily |

First Air to boost fleet with Summit Air ATR72(F)s

First Air (7F, Carp) will wet-lease in ATR 72-200(F) capacity from fellow Canadian operator Summit Air Charters (Yellowknife) as part of their recently expanded commercial partnership agreement.

In a statement confirming the extension of their existing tie-up by a further four years, First Air said it would use the Avions de Transport Régional turboprop freighters to supplement its own ATR42-300(QC)s as and where needed.
First Air currently wet-leases Summit Air's pair of ARJ-85s for use on flights from Edmonton Int'l to Yellowknife and onwards from there to Norman Wells and Inuvik.
ch aviation

Air China S17 Rome service changes as of 23JAN17


Air China in recent schedule update reversed planned aircraft changes for Beijing – Rome service, in summer 2017 season. Latest update sees Boeing 787-9 aircraft continues serving this route entire summer. Previously the airline scheduled high-density 777-300ER aircraft from 01JUL17 to 28OCT17.

CA939 PEK1340 – 1855FCO 789 D
CA940 FCO2055 – 1310+1PEK 789 D

Jim Liu Data & Analysis Manager - Airlineroute, Routesonline

Norwegian schedules new 787-9 routes in W17


Norwegian in winter 2017/18 seasonal is introducing Boeing 787-9 service for its long-haul routes from Stockholm. Initially including the -9 service will serve Bangkok, Los Angeles and New York. Planned schedule as follow.

eff 30OCT17 Stockholm Arlanda – Los Angeles 1 weekly (2 weekly in W16)
DY7087 ARN1400 – 1600LAX 789 1
DY7088 LAX2000 – 1540+1ARN 789 1

eff 01NOV17 Stockholm Arlanda – New York JFK 2 of 4 weekly
DY7005 ARN1755 – 2030JFK 789 35
DY7005 ARN1755 – 2030JFK 788 16

DY7006 JFK2230 – 1145+1ARN 789 35
DY7006 JFK2230 – 1145+1ARN 788 16

eff 02NOV17 Stockholm Arlanda – Bangkok 1 of 3 weekly
DY7205 ARN1430 – 07301BKK 788 7
DY7205 ARN1435 – 0735+1BKK 788 2
DY7205 ARN1435 – 0735+1BKK 789 4
DY7206 BKK0920 – 1605ARN 788 1
DY7206 BKK0935 – 1620ARN 788 3
DY7206 BKK0935 – 1620ARN 789 5
Jim Liu  Data & Analysis Manager - Airlineroute, Routesonline

Korean Air schedules 747-8I Chicago service in Aug 2017



Korean Air in last week’s schedule filed planned Boeing 747-8I service on Seoul Incheon – Chicago O’Hare route, currently scheduled in July and August 2017, for 2 weeks only. Planned 747-8I service as follow.

30JUL17 – 06AUG17 74H Day x13 77W Day 13
07AUG17 – 16AUG17 74H Daily

KE037 ICN1040 – 0935ORD 74H D
KE038 ORD1235 – 1625+1ICN 74H DJim Liu Data & Analysis Manager - Airlineroute, Routesonline
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Air Europa schedules domestic 787 service in Mar/Apr 2017




Air Europa in March and April 2017 once again schedules Boeing 787-8 service on Madrid – Barcelona route, operating once a day. The 787-8 is scheduled to operate from 07MAR17 to 15APR17. Planned schedule as follow.

UX2001 MAD0730 – 0850BCN 788 D
UX2057 BCN1205 – 1335MAD 788 D


Note operational schedule for the Boeing 787-8 service varies on certain date.
Jim Liu Data & Analysis Manager - Airlineroute, Routesonline

Bombardier and CityJet Sign Conditional Purchase Agreement for up to 10 CRJ900 Aircraft



Aircraft to be operated by CityJet in the Scandinavian Airlines network

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft today announced that Dublin-based regional carrier, CityJet has signed a conditional purchase agreement for six CRJ900 aircraft and has also taken options on an additional four aircraft. This purchase agreement is expected to go firm on January 31, 2017. Upon delivery, the aircraft will operate wet lease services on behalf of Scandinavian Airlines (SAS).

Based on the list price of the CRJ900 aircraft, the conditional order is valued at approximately

US $280 million and could increase to US $467 million, should CityJet exercise all its options.

“CityJet has become one of our largest European CRJ900 aircraft advocates in a short period of time and we are delighted that they continue to put their confidence in Bombardier and its products,” said Ryan DeBrusk, Vice President, Sales, Europe, Russia & Commonwealth of Independent States, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. “The CRJ900 aircraft is ideally suited to growing markets across Europe and is creating excellent value for a wide variety of operators with its superior performance, economics and enhanced cabin amenities.”

“The reputable, modern CRJ900 aircraft offers great passenger comfort while maintaining cost effectiveness and operational flexibility; both important factors in our business model,” said Pat Byrne, Executive Chairman, CityJet. “We have been very satisfied with the performance of the CRJ900 regional jets which have proven themselves to be the ideal and most efficient aircraft for our contract flying with Scandinavian Airlines.”

CityJet currently owns a fleet of eight CRJ900 aircraft which are on wet lease service with SAS. The airline will also take delivery of four new CRJ900 aircraft in early 2017 as per Bombardier’s order announcement on April 25, 2016, bringing CityJet’s owned fleet of CRJ900 aircraft to 12. As part of its acquisition of Cimber A/S, a regional airline in Denmark and a former wholly owned subsidiary of SAS, CityJet will operate Cimber’s fleet of 11 CRJ900 aircraft also on wet lease service with SAS. These aircraft will be replaced by up to 10 additional CRJ900 aircraft that were announced today.

Thomson schedules new Boeing 787 routes in S17

Thomson Airways in the week of 22JAN17’s OAG Schedules Analyser filed operational schedule for summer 2017 season, including a number of new routes to be operated by Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.


Planned new 787 routes scheduled in S17 as follow.
Boeing 787-8

Bristol – Cancun 06MAY17 – 28OCT17 1 weekly (Except 18JUN17 – 21JUL17)
Bristol – Orlando Sanford 07MAY17 – 22OCT17 1 weekly (Except 19JUN17 – 22JUL17)
Dublin – Cancun 07JUN17 – 12JUL17 1 weekly
Dublin – Montego Bay 08JUN17 – 15JUN17 1 weekly
London Gatwick – St. Lucia 04MAY17 – 26OCT17 1 weekly
Manchester – Alicante 20MAY17 – 30SEP17 1 weekly
Manchester – Gran Canaria/Las Palmas 26MAY17 – 29SEP17 1 weekly
Manchester – Mahon 20MAY17 – 30SEP17 2 weekly
Manchester – Paphos 24MAY17 – 28SEP17 2 weekly
Manchester – Santa Clara 02MAY17 – 24OCT17 1 weekly 787-8



Boeing 787-9
London Gatwick – Palma Mallorca 27MAY17 – 30SEP17 1 weekly
London Gatwick – Puerto Vallarta 07OCT17 – 28OCT17 1 weekly
London Gatwick – Rhodes 27MAY17 – 30SEP17 1 weekly
London Gatwick – Varadero 25MAY17 – 26OCT17 1 weekly

Jim Liu Data & Analysis Manager - Airlineroute, Routesonline

segunda-feira, 23 de janeiro de 2017

SERENA AIR - B737-800W - AP-BNA

BRISNACE - Boeing 

SPRING AIRLINES JAPAN - B737-800W - JA04GR

BRISNACE - Boeing 

CITY JET - SUKHOI superset 100 - EI-FWC

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Hainan Airlines Global's Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner wearing "New Red Coat" for upcoming Chinese New Year.



As Chinese Lunar New Year approaching, Hainan Airlines unveiled a special all-red livery on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (B-6998) via its Weibo account on January 22.

The airline disclosed it's not the Dreamliner's final painting, without more details.

Chinese avgeeks commented under the Weibo post, guessing that the 787-9 Dreamliner will probably be painted with a Kung-Fu Panda livery.



In June 2016, Hainan Airlines reached a new collaboration with DreamWorks Animation to feature the "Kung Fu Panda" film franchise on six 787-9 Dreamliners, delivered in 2016-2017, which provides nonstop service between China and seven North American destinations.

MRJ delay confirmed; system revisions cited



Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), the parent of Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp., has made official a further two-year delay in the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) program.

MHI said Jan. 23 that the first delivery of the MRJ90 to Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) would be pushed back to mid-2020 from mid-2018, meaning first delivery will be nearly seven years later than what was planned in the program’s original timetable. Four MRJ90 flight test aircraft are currently flying, with a fifth slated to join flight testing this year, but the MRJ program—Japan’s reentry into commercial aircraft manufacturing for the first time since production on the NAMC YS-11 turboprop ended in 1974—has been beset by numerous delays over the years.

The latest delay is necessary because of “revisions to certain systems and electrical configurations on the aircraft to meet the latest requirements for certification,” MHI said in a Jan. 23 presentation to media, adding, “These design changes will not affect aircraft performance, fuel consumption or functionality of systems.”

MRJ90 certification is now targeted for the second half of 2019. MHI said Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp. will “expand [the] involvement of global experts” in the MRJ program, adding that the company aims to achieve “world-class commercial aircraft development through integrated work between global and Japanese experts.”
Aaron Karp aaron.karp@penton.com

Japan Air Commuter Starts New Era with ATR Aircraft


Japan Air Commuter Co. Ltd. (JAC), subsidiary of Japan Airlines, became today a new ATR operator with the introduction into their fleet of the modern and eco-efficient ATR 42-600. Eight other aircraft will be delivered over the coming three years. JAC is currently undertaking an important fleet modernization process. Progressively, their nine new ATRs will start operations on both main routes and connections from and to smaller islands and communities across the country.

Japan is a mature, yet dynamic, market, with more than 100 regional aircraft and an average fleet age of over 10 years. Japanese airlines are expected to renew and expand their regional fleets in the years to come in order to face an increasing tourism across the country within the next years. Japan is expected to attract over 40 million tourists by 2020, and will host major events such as the Olympic Games in Tokyo in 2020 or the Rugby World Cup in 2019.

Hiroki Kato, President of Japan Air Commuter Co. Ltd, declared: "The unrivalled airport accessibility of the ATRs, along with their high standards of safety and comfort, make the ATR -600s the perfect solution for our mission: connecting small communities and providing high-quality air service across the country."

Christian Scherer, ATR's Chief Executive Officer, highlighted "the suitability of the ATR -600s to generate business opportunities and strengthen community links". He added: "Our partnership with JAC demonstrates the capacity of our aircraft to deliver the high standard of comfort expected on one of the mature markets in the world."

The airline and ATR started their partnership at the last Paris Airshow, in 2015, with the signature of a contract for the introduction of ATR 42-600s in Japan. The deal represented a major milestone for ATR, bringing its firm order book to 1500 aircraft sold since the beginning of the programme.

Contributed by ATR