Zhao Linwei
Chengdu Shuangliu - ZUUU, China
sexta-feira, 29 de novembro de 2019
SICHUAN AIRLINES / A330-300 / B-5945 / "Chengdu 2021 31th summer universiade" special livery.
Zhao Linwei
Chengdu Shuangliu - ZUUU, China
Scandinavia’s SAS takes delivery of its first Airbus A350 XWB
Scandinavian carrier SAS has taken delivery of its first A350-900, becoming the newest operator of this latest generation, highly efficient widebody aircraft. The airline has a total of eight A350-900 aircraft on order and operates an Airbus fleet of 68 aircraft (51 A320 Family, 17 A330 and A340 Family aircraft). In the coming years, as part of an extensive fleet modernisation, SAS will take delivery of 54 additional A320neo Family aircraft and the remaining seven A350-900s through direct purchase and lease contracts.
SAS’s A350-900 features a modern and highly comfortable three-class cabin layout with 300 seats: 40 “SAS Business” class, 32 “SAS Plus” class and 228 “SAS Go” class seats. On 28 January 2020, the airline will start to operate the new aircraft on its Copenhagen-Chicago long-haul route, followed by other international destinations including North America and Asia.
The A350 XWB features the latest aerodynamic design, a carbon fibre fuselage and wings, plus new fuel-efficient Rolls-Royce engines. Together, these latest technologies translate into unrivalled levels of operational efficiency with a 25% reduction in fuel burn and emissions. The A350 XWB’s Airspace by Airbus cabin is the quietest of any twin-aisle and offers passengers and crews the most modern in-flight products for the most comfortable flying experience. Moreover, SAS will benefit from Airbus’ unique aircraft commonality. The incoming A350s will seamlessly integrate into SAS’s current Airbus fleet in service today at the airline.
At the end of October 2019, the A350 XWB Family had received 913 firm orders from 50 customers worldwide, making it one of the most successful widebody aircraft ever.
Airbus celebrates the 100th A220 aircraft produced
Airbus has celebrated the 100th A220 aircraft produced for a customer during a ceremony at the aircraft programme’s headquarters in Mirabel, Canada. The aircraft, an A220-300, destined for Riga, Latvia-based airBaltic, features a brand new and comfortable cabin layout with 149 seats plus a modernised livery.
The A220 Family is assembled at Airbus’ main Final Assembly Line in Mirabel and more recently, also at the programme’s second assembly line in Mobile, Alabama. The world’s first A220 (formerly called the C Series) was delivered in June 2016 to A220-100 launch operator SWISS.
airBaltic became the A220-300 launch operator when the Latvian airline received delivery of the first ever A220-300 three years ago, on 28 November, 2016. airBaltic has since then re-ordered A220-300 aircraft twice – bringing its firm order to 50 aircraft to become the current biggest European A220 customer. The airline now operates a fleet of 20 A220-300 aircraft.
In an extremely competitive market, the aircraft’s unequalled fuel efficiency and excellent performance has been instrumental to airBaltic which has an all-A220 fleet as the backbone of its new business plan. airBaltic is operating its A220 fleet to various European and Russian destinations as well as to the Middle East. It currently operates the longest flight on an A220 – a 6.5-hour flight from Riga to Abu Dhabi.
Initially designed and delivered as the Bombardier C Series, the A220 is the only aircraft purpose-built for the 100-150 seat market; it delivers unbeatable fuel efficiency and widebody passenger comfort in a single-aisle aircraft. The A220 brings together state-of-the-art aerodynamics, advanced materials and Pratt & Whitney’s latest-generation PW1500G geared turbofan engines to offer at least 20 percent lower fuel burn per seat compared to previous generation aircraft, along with significantly lower emissions and a reduced noise footprint. The A220 offers the performance of larger single-aisle aircraft.
Close to 100 A220s are in operation with six operators on four continents. At the end of October 2019, the aircraft had received 530 firm orders from over 20 customers worldwide.
Vistara eyes London ops in 1H20
Vistara is expecting to take delivery of its first two widebody aircraft, B787-9s, in February and March 2020, and plans to deploy them to London as one of the first destinations.
terça-feira, 26 de novembro de 2019
Binter Canarias takes first E195-E2
Binter Canarias took delivery of its first E195-E2, EC-NEZ (msn 19020023) is the first of five that Binter Canarias has on firm order from Embraer. It will be the first E195-E2 operated in Europe -
Binter Canarias plans to start operating the E195-E2 in revenue service on December 11, deploying it first from Las Palmas to Vigo. The initial schedule for the first week of operations includes the following routes:
from Las Palmas to Vigo, Zaragoza (both from December 11), Tenerife Norte (from December 12), Pamplona (December 13), Corvera (December 14), and Palma de Mallorca (December 15);
from Tenerife Norte to Las Palmas and Vigo (both from December 12).
Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas takes first A340-600
Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas took delivery of its first A340-600(X), EC-NFP (msn 933)
The 11-year-old ex-Etihad Airways (EY, Abu Dhabi Int'l) quadjet was ferried to Madrid Barajas from Teruel in Plus Ultra's livery on November 20, 2019. It is the first of a trio of A340-600s destined to join the Spanish carrier's fleet. Msn 929 is still undergoing pre-delivery maintenance in Tereul, and msn 1040 - at Lourdes/Tarbes.
Biman Bangladesh Airlines adds 787-9 service in 1Q20
Biman Bangladesh Airlines in last week’s schedule update filed additional aircraft changes for the first quarter of 2020, including the introduction of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
Dhaka – Dammam eff 06JAN20 787-9 replaces 777-300ER, 4 weekly
Dhaka – Madinah eff 06JAN20 777-300ER replaces 787-8, 3 weekly
Dhaka – Manchester – Sylhet – Dhaka eff 09JAN20 2 of 3 weekly operated by 787-9, replacing -8 (Departure from Manchester continues to display 787-8 for the moment)
By Jim Liu
Virgin Atlantic S20 London Heathrow service changes as of 23NOV19
Virgin Atlantic during the weekend of 23NOV19’s schedule update filed additional changes for long-haul service at London Heathrow, for summer 2020 season. Planned changes as follows.
London Heathrow – Delhi eff 29MAR20 Increase from 1 to 2 daily. VS302/303 initially operated by A330-300, switching to 787-9 from 15MAY20
VS302 LHR0955 – 2300DEL 789 D
VS300 LHR2200 – 1115+1DEL 789 D
VS303 DEL0200 – 0700LHR 789 D
VS301 DEL1320 – 1810LHR 789 D
London Heathrow – Johannesburg eff 29MAR20 Reduce from 2 to 1 daily, A350-1000XWB replaces 787-9
London Heathrow – Lagos A330-300 replaced by following aircraft
29MAR20 – 31JUL20 A340-600 (Overall A340 service extended into summer 2020)
eff 01AUG20 A350-1000XWB
London Heathrow – Los Angeles eff 19APR20 VS023/024 A350-1000XWB replaces 787-9 (Planned overall increase from 14 to 17 weekly from 29MAR20 unchanged)
London Heathrow – New York JFK A350-1000XWB operating service scheduled 2-3 daily in summer season (Planned reduction from 42 to 35 weekly unchanged, 33 from 10JUN20, unchanged)
London Heathrow – San Francisco
eff 03APR20 Increase from 13 to 14 weekly
eff 15MAY20 VS019/020 A350-1000XWB replaces 787-9
Previously reported changes:
London Heathrow – Boston eff 29MAR20 2 daily service operated by A330-300, replacing 787-9
London Heathrow – Havana eff 09JUN20 2 weekly A330-300, replacing London Gatwick service
London Heathrow – St. Lucia – Tobago eff 14JUN20 1 weekly A330-200 service cancelled. Tobago re-routed via Antigua (Overall service to St. Lucia will be cancelled)
London Heathrow – Seattle eff 29MAR20 Increase from 7 to 11 weekly, 787-9 operating
By Jim Liu
sexta-feira, 22 de novembro de 2019
Boeing 737 MAX 10 Makes its Debut
Thousands of employees gather to mark milestone airplane
RENTON, Wash., Nov. 22, 2019 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] marked a key milestone as thousands of employees gathered for the debut of the first 737 MAX 10 at the company’s Renton, Washington factory. During a ceremony, Boeing leaders highlighted the team’s accomplishments and recognized their efforts in completing production of the newest member of the 737 MAX family.
“Today is not just about a new airplane. It’s about the people who design, build and support it,” said Mark Jenks, vice president and general manager of the 737 program. “This team’s relentless focus on safety and quality shows the commitment we have to our airline customers and every person who flies on a Boeing airplane.”
The 737 MAX 10, the largest variant of the MAX family, can seat up to 230 passengers and offers the lowest seat-mile cost of any single-aisle airplane ever produced. The airplane will now undergo system checks and engine runs prior to first flight next year.
“I’m honored to take this airplane on its first flight and show the world what you’ve put your heart and soul into,” 737 Chief Pilot Jennifer Henderson told the employee crowd.
The 737 MAX 10 currently has more than 550 orders and commitments from more than 20 customers around the globe.
Emirates Orders 30 Boeing 787 Dreamliner Airplanes to Complement 777X family
One of the world's leading airlines firms up future fleet with 787-9, 777-8 and 777-9 models
Announcement includes update of Emirates' 777X order book; and agreement for replacement parts for 777 airplanes
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Emirates announced today they have finalized a purchase agreement for 30 787-9 Dreamliner airplanes, valued at $8.8 billion according to list prices. The agreement, signed at the Dubai Airshow, culminates discussions between the two companies on the best 787 Dreamliner model to meet the requirements of one of the world's leading airlines.
Emirates had previously signed an initial agreement for the larger 787-10 variant. In officially selecting the 787-9 today, Emirates adds a medium-sized widebody airplane to complement the airline's larger 777 aircraft. Both airplane families lead their respective category for superior range and fuel efficiency.
HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Emirates Chairman and Chief Executive said: "I am pleased to announce a firm order for 30 Boeing Dreamliners. This is an important investment and addition to our future fleet and it reflects Emirates' continued efforts to provide the best quality air transport services to our customers. The 787s will complement our fleet mix by expanding our operational flexibility in terms of capacity, range and deployment. We are also pleased to reaffirm our commitment to the Boeing 777X programme and look forward to its entry into service.
Sheikh Ahmed added: "Our Boeing fleet is key to our business model to serve international demand for travel to and through our Dubai hub, as we continue to contribute to the UAE's strategy to become a global destination for business and tourism by providing high quality air connectivity."
As part of the agreement, Emirates will update a portion of its large order book by exercising substitution rights and converting 30 777 airplanes into 30 787-9s. With this conversion, Emirates remains the world's biggest 777X customer with 126 airplanes on order and the largest 777 operator with 155 airplanes today.
"We are excited to finalize this important order from one of the world's leading airlines. Our agreement solidifies Emirates' plan to operate the 787 Dreamliner and the 777X, which make up the most efficient and most capable widebody combination in the industry," said Boeing Commercial Airplanes President & CEO Stan Deal. "It is an honor to build on our successful partnership with Emirates and continue to sustain many jobs at Boeing and our supplier partners."
To support Emirates' current-generation 777 airplanes in the coming years, the companies announced that Boeing Global Services will leverage its worldwide supply chain to provide timely replacement parts, reducing maintenance times and keeping aircraft in service.
At 63 meters (206 feet), the 787-9 Dreamliner can fly 296 passengers, in a typical two-class configuration, up to 7,530 nautical miles (13,950 kilometers), while reducing fuel costs by more than 20 percent compared to previous airplanes they replace. Designed with the passenger in mind, the 787 delivers an unparalleled experience with the largest windows of any jet, large overhead bins with room for everyone's bag, comfortable cabin air that is cleaner and more humid, and soothing LED lighting.
The Dreamliner's superior efficiency and range have allowed airlines to open 257 new non-stop routes around the world. More than 80 customers around the world have ordered more than 1,400 Dreamliners since the program's introduction, making it the fastest-selling widebody jet in history.
About Boeing:
Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading provider of commercial airplanes, defense, space and security systems, and global services. As the top U.S. exporter, the company supports commercial and government customers in more than 150 countries. Boeing employs more than 150,000 people worldwide and leverages the talents of a global supplier base. Building on a legacy of aerospace leadership, Boeing continues to lead in technology and innovation, deliver for its customers and invest in its people and future growth.
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