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New Lufthansa & You A350 Livery To Debut On Los Angeles Route
German flag carrier Lufthansa has applied a special livery to its second youngest Airbus A350. The aircraft, wearing the “Lufthansa & You” livery, will be flown from the airline’s Frankfurt home to Los Angeles International Airport as flight LH456 tomorrow morning.
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United Airlines orders 70 Airbus A321neo aircraft
Premium single-aisle aircraft positions airline for growth
Herndon, Virginia, 29 June 2021 - United Airlines has placed an order for 70 Airbus A321neo aircraft, positioning the airline to grow its presence in the single-aisle market in alignment with its “United Next” initiative. The new order complements existing orders from United for 50 A321XLR aircraft, bringing the total commitment from the airline to 120 A321 aircraft.
“Such a significant order from a great airline like United underscores that the A321neo offers unmatched capabilities, operating economics, and passenger friendliness,” said Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer and Head of International. “No other aircraft can do what the A321neo can do, and the Airbus team is most gratified by United’s strong affirmation of its premium status. The A321neo will complement United’s future A321XLR aircraft, together creating a privileged segment on its own.”
Another reason the A321neo is in such high demand globally is that the aircraft provides superior environmental performance with the lowest CO₂ emissions per seat in its class. The A321neo’s lower carbon footprint will support United along its journey to reduce the airline’s CO₂ emissions 100% by 2050.
United’s A321neo aircraft will feature Airbus’ Airspace cabin design, which brings the following passenger-pleasing enhancements: unique welcome and customizable hero lighting (which helps reduce jet lag); new slimmer sidewall panels for extra personal space at shoulder level; better views through the windows with their redesigned bezels and completely integrated window shades; the latest full LED lighting technologies; the largest overhead bin in class; and new lavatories with hygienic touchless features and antimicrobial surfaces.
A significant number of the newly-ordered aircraft will be produced at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Mobile, Alabama. Globally, as of the end of May 2021, the A320neo Family had achieved 7,400 firm orders from 121 customers.
United Airlines Orders 200 More Boeing 737 MAX Jets
- Agreement includes 150 737-10 jets, following new model's first flight
- Fuel efficient 737 family advances United's sustainability goals
SEATTLE, June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE:BA] and United Airlines today announced the carrier will expand its 737 order book by purchasing an additional 200 737 MAX jets, including 150 for the largest member of the family, the 737-10, and 50 for the airplane that serves the heart of the single-aisle market, the 737-8. The new purchase positions United's fleet for growth and accelerating demand for air travel.
"Our 'United Next' vision will revolutionize the experience of flying United as we accelerate our business to meet a resurgence in air travel," said United CEO Scott Kirby. "By adding and upgrading this many aircraft so quickly with our new signature interiors, we'll combine friendly, helpful service with the best experience in the sky, all across our premier global network. At the same time, this move underscores the critical role United plays in fueling the broader U.S. economy – we expect the addition of these new aircraft will have a significant economic impact on the communities we serve in terms of job creation, traveler spending and the shipping of goods and services."
The purchase increases United's order book for the fuel-efficient, single-aisle family to 380 airplanes, excluding 30 that have been delivered. As the launch customer for the 737-10, United placed its first order in 2017 by converting 100 737-9 orders to the larger 737-10 variant. Today's agreement also includes the purchase of Boeing 737 MAX training simulator data packages to support United's pilot training programs.
Designed and built in Renton, Washington, the 737 MAX family delivers superior efficiency, flexibility and reliability while reducing fuel use and carbon emissions by at least 14% compared to the airplanes it replaces. The 737-8 seats up to 189 passengers and can fly 3,550 nautical miles – about 600 miles farther than its predecessor – allowing airlines to offer new and more direct routes for passengers.
The largest model in the family, the 737-10 seats up to 230 passengers in a single-class configuration and can fly up to 3,300 miles. The fuel-efficient jet can cover 99% of single-aisle routes, including routes served by 757s.
"We are truly humbled by United Airlines' confidence in the people of Boeing and the airplanes we design and build every day. Our strong partnership, dating back to United's founding, has helped us grow and weather challenges through the decades. As we look forward to the recovery ahead, we are honored that United has once again chosen the 737 family's performance, efficiency and flexibility to power their growing network. The Boeing team is excited to be building hundreds of these new jets for United and delivering on a landmark agreement that solidifies our future together for the next decades," said Stan Deal, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing's diverse team is committed to innovating for the future and living the company's core values of safety, quality and integrity. Learn more at www.boeing.com.
Germany signs on for Five Boeing P-8A Poseidon Aircraft
BERLIN, June 30, 2021 — The German Ministry of Defense today signed a letter of offer and acceptance for five Boeing (NYSE:BA) P-8A Poseidon aircraft under the U.S. government’s Foreign Military Sales (FMS) process. With this order, Germany becomes the eighth customer of the multimission maritime surveillance aircraft, joining the United States, Australia, India, the United Kingdom, Norway, Korea and New Zealand.
“Boeing is honored to provide Germany with the world’s most capable maritime surveillance aircraft,” said Michael Hostetter, Boeing Defense, Space & Security vice president in Germany. “We will continue to work with the U.S. government, the German government and industry to establish a robust sustainment package that will ensure the German Navy’s P-8A fleet is mission ready.”
The P-8A Poseidon offers unique multimission capability and is the only aircraft in service and in production that meets the full range of maritime challenges faced by European nations. Deployed around the world with more than 130 aircraft in service, and over 300,000 collective flight hours, the P-8A is vital for global anti-submarine warfare, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance and search-and-rescue operations.
“Bringing this capability to Germany is not possible without the contributions of German industry,” said Dr. Michael Haidinger, president of Boeing Germany, Central & Eastern Europe, Benelux and the Nordics. “With the P-8A, we will expand our collaboration with German companies, create new jobs and contribute to long-term local economic growth.”
German companies that already supply parts for the P-8A include Aljo Aluminum-Bau Jonischeit GmbH and Nord-Micro GmbH. Recently, Boeing signed agreements with ESG Elektroniksystem-und Logistik-GmbH and Lufthansa Technik to collaborate in systems integration, training, support and sustainment work. By working with local suppliers, Boeing will provide support, training and maintenance solutions that will bring the highest operational availability to fulfill the German Navy’s missions.
As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing’s diverse team is committed to innovating for the future and living the company’s core values of safety, quality and integrity. Learn more at www.boeing.com
terça-feira, 29 de junho de 2021
FAA slows Boeing 777X certification
The FAA has denied Boeing to move forward with an important step to certify its newest variant of the Triple Seven, the B777X. It informed the manufacturer in May and said that Boeing would probably need to increase the number of test flights and that the eventual certification is now realistically able in late 2023. This means entry into commercial service would be early 2024, four years later than the original planned 2020.
According to the letter sent to Boeing, the FAA has a long list of concerns which are especially focusing on an "uncommanded pitch event" during a test flight on 8 December 2020. After the event, Boeing planned a major software update but the FAA is not convinced and also states in the letter that "a critical avionics system proposed for the airplane does not meet requirements".
The slowdown of certification of the B777X is another blow to Boeing as it struggles to deliver on other programmes as well. Despite the recertification of the B737MAX after its 21 months of grounding, deliveries are not going as smoothly and were needed to be halted for a while which was also the case for the B787. The manufacturer is also struggling with the KC-46 tanker programme to meet the requirements and deliver on target.
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ZFG Air eyes cargo flights from Newcastle
ZFG Air plans to establish an air cargo hub at Newcastle, GB airport in the north of England, initially using a chartered A330-200 in a makeshift freighter configuration but with plans to add three in-house A330-200 freighters going forward.
During a press event at the airport, ZFG Air said its operations would begin this month with Dubai Int'land Hong Kong Int'l identified as its first destinations. It said it would operate 2x weekly, although it is not clear if both destinations will be served through the same itinerary or as two separate sectors. In future, the start-up plans to add routes to the United States and the European Union.
ZFG Air is headed and owned by John Quinney and was incorporated in December 2020.
The start-up did not respond to ch-aviation's request for more information regarding its launch timeline and fleet plans.
ZFG Air will become the first all-cargo airline based out of Newcastle. According to the ch-aviation schedules, no cargo carrier currently serves the northern English city on a scheduled basis.
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Super Air Jet receives AOC, plans 10 routes from Jakarta
Indonesian LCC Super Air Jet (SAJ) has secured its air operator’s certificate (AOC), paving the way for the launch of 10 destinations from the country’s capital Jakarta.
“With the completion of all stages of certification for SAJ, SAJ is declared to have fulfilled all technical and safety requirements as an air operator certificate holder,” Indonesia’s directorate general of civil aviation Novie Riyanto said in a statement.
The approval marks another step forward in the process to allow Super Air Jet to begin commercial operations. The airline plans to begin by operating three 180-seat Airbus A320s, with CEO Ari Azhar saying the startup will primarily target millennial travelers.
Although booking is currently unavailable, the carrier intends to fly from Jakarta’s Soekarno–Hatta International (CGK) to 10 domestic destinations.
They are: Banjarmasin (BDJ); Batam (BTH); Denpasar, Bali (DPS); Lombok, Mataram (LOP); Medan Kualanamu (KNO); Padang (PDG); Palembang (PLM); Pekanbaru (PKU); Pontianak (PNK); and Surabaya (SUB).
By David Casey / Routes Online
FedEx firms options on B767F
FedEx has announced, in a call with investors about its Q4-2021 results, that it has decided to firm options on twenty B767-300Fs. The additional freighters are set to be delivered in FedEx's fiscal years 2024 and 2025.
With this order, the cargo company has now ordered a total of 150 B767-300Fs with Boeing. Of these, 102 have so far been delivered. With two taken-over from Silk Way West Airlines, FedEx's current B767F-fleet is 104 aircraft strong.
Next to the B767Fs, FedEx operates/utilises a fleet of twenty ATR42s, 23 ATR72s, 65 A300Fs, eight B737-400Fs three B737-800BCFs, 119 B757Fs, 46 B777Fs, thirteen MD-10Fs and 55 MD-11Fs. The remaining MD-10Fs (all -30Fs) are planned for retirement by the end of next year.
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