quarta-feira, 12 de junho de 2013
Air Japan Fails to Make the Grade
The backers of AirAsia Japan have revealed they are currently exploring “all available options” for the low-cost business after the carrier failed to meet initial growth targets and the planned expectations of its shareholders. The carrier, a joint venture between AirAsia and All Nippon Airways (ANA), was established in August 2011 and launched operations last year but has struggled in what is a competitive marketplace.
AirAsia Japan initially launched operations from Tokyo Narita to the domestic destinations of Fukuoka, Okinawa and Sapporo on August 1, 2012 subsequently adding international flights from the Japanese capital to Seoul Incheon and Busan in South Korea from October 2012 and November 2012, respectively. A second hub was opened at Chubu Centrair International Airport in Nagoya in March this year with domestic connections to Fukuoka and Sapporo and an international link to Seoul Incheon being introduced. A new link between Tokyo Narita and Taipei Taoyuan has also been planned for launch during the second half of this year.
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Air Lituanica Secures E-Jet Leases for Business Launch
Lithuanian start-up Air Lituanica has entered into a partnership with fellow Baltic operator Estonian Air to support the carrier’s business launch at the end of June 2013. The carrier has opened reservations this week ahead of a proposed June 30, 2013 launch on routes linking the Lithuanian capital, Vilnius, with points across Western Europe, Scandinavia, Russia and CIS.
Air Lituanica hopes to succeed where previous national entities Lithuanian Airlines and flyLAL have failed by establishing a sustainable network of routes from the Lithuania. The carrier hopes to overcome the problems of its predecessors and help establish new air services in the country but rather than establish itself as a large national entity, instead plans to fly small regional jet equipment on high frequency routes to key destinations where there is both leisure, but most importantly, corporate demand.
The niche business carrier will begin flying from its Vilnius base with two leased Embraer E-jet aircraft – one E170 leased from Estonian Air and one E175 leased from Embraer’s internal remarketing business ECC Leasing. Its first route will be the Belgian capital, Brussels, which will be served six times weekly from June 30, 2013, while daily flights to Amsterdam will follow from July 8, 2013 and four times weekly services to Berlin will follow from August 5, 2013. The first phase of its network development will also see services to Moscow, Munich and Prague introduced with later development seeing expansion into Scandinavia, Lithuania’s biggest trading partner, perhaps using smaller equipment.
The airline’s launch is being supported by Estonian Air with initial flights being flown using Estonian’s ‘OV’ flight code but being branded as Air Lituanica. This is due to the start-up not yet securing its own operating licence and flying on the Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) of its Baltic partner. In addition to the lease and crewing of the 76-seat E170, which will remain in place through 2015, Estonian Air and Air Lituanica will cooperate in providing commercial services, like sales of tickets on point-to-point and connecting flights, revenue management, interline and codeshare agreements.
The airline’s other planned routes were also regularly served: Amsterdam was served by flyLAL up to December 2008 and then Estonian Air in 2010 and 2011; Berlin was linked by flyLAL, airBaltic and most recently by City Airline in 2010; Munich was served regularly from Vilnius by airBaltic between October 2004 and March 2011; while Prague has been linked to the Lithuanian capital by Czech Airlines for over ten years but the linked was closed in January 2013.
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Air New Zealand planes to get new paint scheme
Air New Zealand has rolled out a new look for its aircraft, unveiling a livery it says will adorn its entire fleet by the end of 2014.
The new look, which will feature an iconic silver fern, will phase out Air New Zealand's teal blue colors in favor of a mostly black and white scheme. The carrier's traditional "koru" design will remain on the tail, though it will shift to a white-on-black design.
Air New Zealand is rolling out the new branding as part of a NZ$20 million marketing partnership with Tourism New Zealand.
"The new-look livery is distinctive and iconic and we believe will inspire a sense of pride in New Zealanders," Air New Zealand CEO Christopher Luxon says in a statement.
The livery design process involved extensive consumer testing including focus groups both in New Zealand and outside the country.
Air New Zealand says "a clear preference was established for the New Zealand Way Fern Mark to be incorporated into the design with 78% of those surveyed believing it fits with the Air New Zealand brand and represented New Zealand."
The Star Alliance carrier will begin repainting all 103 of its aircraft in the new design throughout the year, with all jets expected to have the new look by the end of next year. Air New Zealand says the majority of its fleet will eventually feature the white version of the new livery and a limited number will feature the black version.
The New Zealand Herald reports that Air New Zealand's "first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, due for delivery next year," will be painted in the black version.
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Airbus confirms timing for A350 XWB First Flight
Airbus confirms that the A350 XWB first flight is planned for this Friday, 14th June, based on current visibility of the programme and the flight test status. Weather conditions permitting, the A350 XWB “MSN1” will take off from Toulouse-Blagnac airport at around 10:00 am local time.
The A350 XWB flight test teams are now carrying out the last checks on the A350 XWB “MSN1” before they give their final green light for the first flight to take place this Friday. Recent pre-first flight tests successfully carried out include the first power up of the fuel efficient Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines on MSN1, which took place on June 2nd.
The A350 XWB is the all-new mid-size long range product line comprising three versions and seating between 270 and 350 passengers in typical three-class layouts. The new family will bring a step change in efficiency compared with existing aircraft in this size category, using 25 per cent less fuel and providing an equivalent reduction in CO2 emissions. Scheduled for entry-into-service in second half of 2014, the A350 XWB has already won 613 firm orders from 33 customers worldwide.
Photo:José Ramon Valero - TLS
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Air Pacific officially becomes Fiji Airways from June 27
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terça-feira, 11 de junho de 2013
Boeing Forecasts Demand for More Than 35,000 New Airplanes
- Increased demand for single-aisle airplanes driving the forecast
- Airlines focused on more efficient airplanes
PARIS, June 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) projects a demand for more than 35,000 new airplanes over the next 20 years, valued at $4.8 trillion. The company released its annual Current Market Outlook (CMO) today in Paris, forecasting the world fleet to double over the next two decades. Both passenger traffic and cargo traffic are expected to grow 5 percent annually.
"This forecast gives us confidence as we increase our production rates and invest in new products like the 777X and 787-10X," said Randy Tinseth, vice president of Marketing, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "Airlines are demanding more efficiency and that is exactly what we'll be giving them."
The single-aisle market, served by Boeing's Next-Generation 737 and the future 737 MAX, is the main driver of the forecast and continues to show strength. 24,670 new airplanes will be needed in this segment due to the growth of low-cost carriers and airlines from emerging markets.
Widebodies, such as Boeing's 747-8, 777 and 787 Dreamliner, also make up a large part of the forecast. 8,590 new airplanes will be needed in this segment, fueled in part by airlines replacing their older fleet with new, more fuel-efficient airplanes.
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Airplane type
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Seats
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Total deliveries
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Dollar value
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Regional jets
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90 and below
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2,020
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$80B
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Single-aisle
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90 – 230
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24,670
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$2,290B
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Small wide-body
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200 – 300
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4,530
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$1,100B
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Medium wide-body
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300 – 400
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3,300
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$1,090B
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Large wide-body
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400 and above
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760
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$280B
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Airplane
deliveries
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Asia-Pacific
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12,820
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Europe
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7,460
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North America
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7,250
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Latin America
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2,900
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Middle East
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2,610
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C.I.S.
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1,170
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Africa
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1,070
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World Total
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35,280
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After facing high and volatile fuel prices and a highly competitive environment, airlines have been forced to change the way they manage their business.
"Our customers are focused on growing their networks, managing their capacity and investing in new fleets," said Tinseth. "These trends will shape market demand for airplanes that have high efficiency, low operating costs, environmentally progressive technologies and a great passenger experience. We believe Boeing's current and future
First 787 Dreamliner to Boost China Southern’s International Development
GUANGZHOU, China - June 2, 2013 - China Southern Airlines , the largest airline in The People's Republic of China and a proud member of SkyTeam, is pleased to announce the delivery of the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner to its fleet.
Nine additional 787 Dreamliners are slated for delivery to the China Southern Airlines fleet by the close of 2014.
With today's delivery ceremony here at Baiyun International Airport Guangzhou, China Southern also makes aviation history – becoming the first Chinese airline to own and operate the 787 Dreamliner. In addition to today's delivery of the 787 Dreamliner, China Southern is now the only aviation company in the world to own and operate both the 787 Dreamliner and the Airbus A380 superjumbo aircraft concurrently.
The delivery 787 airplane departed from Boeing’s manufacturing base in Seattle the morning of June 1 and arrived in Guangzhou after more than 12-hour flight.
At the delivery ceremony on the airport tarmac, Mr. Tan Wangeng, Party Secretary and General Manager of China Southern Air Holding Company said that the arrival of 787 Dreamliner was, “sensational and would propel China Southern’s strategic transformation in addition to boosting the sound development of the Chinese civil aviation industry.”
China Southern’s 787 Dreamliner features a classic three cabin layout with each aircraft equipped with four First Class, 24 Business Class and 200 Economy Class seating.
After the delivery festivities are concluded, the 787 Dreamliner will undergo a three-day test flight before being put into service on the airline's Guangzhou-Beijing route, starting Thursday June 6.
When the aircraft and air crews are well-prepared for long-distance routes, the Dreamliners will be put into service on China Southern Airlines routes from Guangzhou to Paris, Vancouver, London and Auckland.
“These marvelous new aircraft will make a significant contributions to Guangzhou’s hub construction in addition to being a vital part of our 'Canton Route' services”, said Mr. Tan.
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United Airlines Inaugurates Denver to Tokyo Flight with Boeing 787 Dreamliner
United's Dreamliner returns to international skies with Denver to Tokyo flight
DENVER, June 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines today re-launched international service on the 787 Dreamliner with the inaugural flight from the airline's hub in Denver to Tokyo-Narita International Airport. The daily flight marks the Mile High City's first nonstop connection to Asia, a highly anticipated milestone in Denver's history.
"We share the excitement with the Denver community and want to recognize the efforts of city and state leaders who worked with us to make service to Asia from Denver a reality," said Jim Compton, United's vice chairman and chief revenue officer. "The 787 is a revolutionary aircraft, and our customers are going to love the travel experience it provides."
"This new nonstop flight will be a gateway into Colorado for Japan and other Asian countries," said Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper. "Already, Colorado is a top-five dream destination for people in the U.S., and we'd like to make it a top-five dream destination for Japan and throughout Asia. Japan is Colorado's fourth-largest source of foreign investment, and we want to help companies expand by taking advantage of Colorado's competitive business environment and highly educated workforce."
"This new nonstop service between Denver and Tokyo will build a new bridge between Colorado and all of Asia, strengthening our global connectivity and elevating the entire Denver area onto the international stage," Mayor Michael B. Hancock said. "We thank United Airlines for its partnership on this new frontier of opportunity and its commitment to the Denver market. Launching this nonstop flight to Japan will not only create new jobs, stimulate economic growth and increase foreign investment and trade, it will provide new avenues for tourism, education and cultural exchanges that will enrich both regions for generations to come."
Mayor Hancock will lead a delegation of nearly 70 business, tourism and government officials traveling to Japan the week of June 10 to foster trade, tourism and investments between the two regions.
Daily flights to Asia from Denver
Flight 139 departs Denver daily at 12:35 p.m. and arrives at Tokyo-Narita International Airport at 3:30 p.m. the next day. For the return, Flight 138 departs Tokyo at 5:25 p.m. and arrives in Denver at 1:15 p.m. the same day. (All times are local.)
Together with its joint venture partner ANA, United will offer seamless connections at Narita to or from more than 18 destinations in Asia, including important business and trade destinations like Seoul, South Korea, Bangkok and Singapore.
quarta-feira, 5 de junho de 2013
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Bombardier Discloses Gulf Air as Airline Customer for 10 CSeries Aircraft and Options for Another Six
Bombardier Aerospace and Gulf Air disclosed today that a previous firm order for 10 CS100 aircraft, with options for an additional six aircraft, was placed by Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain. The firm order was announced by Bombardier on June 20, 2011. The CSeries aircraft was selected following a detailed and thorough evaluation, including other competing aircraft, conducted by Gulf Air in accordance with the Bahrain Tender Board rules.
Bombardier Aerospace and Gulf Air confirmed they were working together to ensure that the CSeries aircraft meets the goals of the airline’s ongoing restructuring, in line with its mandate to achieve long-term sustainability.
“Over the past four years, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft has tripled its aircraft representation in the Middle East and Africa, and altogether, more than 200 Q-Series turboprops, CRJ Series regional jets and CSeries aircraft are in service with, or have been ordered by, operators in the Middle East and Africa,” said Mike Arcamone, President, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. “More than 2,600 Q-Series and CRJ Series commercial aircraft have been delivered to operators around the world, covering all continents and operating in diverse and often challenging terrains.”
Russia's Ilyushin Finance Co. Firms Purchase Agreement for up to 42 Bombardier CSeries Aircraft
Order includes aircraft with the extra capacity seating option for export to international operators
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that its purchase agreement with Moscow-based leasing company Ilyushin Finance Co. (IFC) has been approved by IFC’s shareholders and is now firm. The firm purchase agreement covers the acquisition of 32 CS300 aircraft and options for an additional 10 CS300 aircraft, following a letter of intent signed by IFC in 2011 and a conditional purchase agreement announced by Bombardier on February 20, 2013.
Based on the list price for the CS300 aircraft, the firm order is valued at approximately $2.56 billion US. Should IFC also exercise its 10 options, the contract would have a total value of approximately $3.42 billion US.
“Operators in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), as well as those based in other parts of the world, have expressed interest in acquiring the CSeries aircraft since older, less efficient aircraft designs are presenting ongoing challenges because of high fuel costs and heightened environmental awareness,” said Alexander Rubtsov, Director General, IFC. “With its clean-sheet, advanced technology design, the CS300 jetliners will help to alleviate these concerns, while offering excellent range, superior field and runway performance, and a superb cabin that will bring airline transport into the 21st century.”
Mr. Rubtsov also noted that the CSeries aircraft, with its capacity and performance, is ideally placed between the smaller Russian Superjet and the larger capacity Russian MC-21 aircraft, which IFC has committed to purchase. Additionally, he confirmed that the CS300 aircraft with the extra capacity seating option will be available for international operators interested in higher density configurations.
“This is a landmark order for Bombardier Aerospace and its CSeries aircraft, as well as for this premier Russian leasing company,” said Mike Arcamone, President, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. “IFC’s order confirms that the CSeries aircraft is ideal for a step-change in air travel throughout the CIS and elsewhere in the world.”
Currently, 95 CRJ regional jets and Dash 8/Q-Series aircraft are in service, or on order, in Russia and the CIS. In addition, Bombardier is also exploring sale opportunities for its Q400 NextGen turboprop aircraft in Russia and the CIS following the aircraft type approval that was awarded in June 2012 by the Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC) − commonly known by its Russian acronym, MAK − and subsequent entry-into-service of a Q400 aircraft by Yakutia Airlines from the airline’s base in northeast Russia.
Air Lease Corporation Announces the Placement of Two New ATR 72-600s with Golden Myanmar Airlines
LOS ANGELES, California, June 4, 2013 — Today Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL) announced a long term lease agreement with Golden Myanmar Airlines (GMA) for two new ATR 72-600 aircraft, which are scheduled for delivery in January and March of 2014.
“We are pleased to add Golden Myanmar Airlines to our growing list of Asian airline clients and welcome GMA as our first lessee in Myanmar (Burma), where tourism is increasing at a rapid rate,” said Steven F. Udvar-Házy, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Air Lease Corporation.
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Aeromar introduces first ATR -600 in Mexico
The carrier leases its first ATR -600 series aircraft from Air Lease Corporation.
Aeromar, one of the major regional airlines in Mexico, today took delivery of its first of 2 ATR 72-600 to be acquired on long-term lease from Air Lease Corporation (ALC). The delivery sees Aeromar become the first operator of the ATR -600 series aircraft in the region. In addition, the new airplanes will be the premier turboprops up to 70 seats in Mexico.
Aeromar is ATR’s longstanding customer with 14 ATR airplanes in its fleet (ten ATR 42-500s and four 42-320s). The newly acquired 68-seat turboprops will replace the smaller ATR 42-320 allowing the airline to further boost service to destinations it already flies to: from the capital Mexico City to airports in smaller cities like Poza Rica, San Luis Potosi or Ciudad Victoria.
Aeromar believes the market is ripe for a bigger turboprop aircraft and that the airline industry needs the improved productivity that the new plane can provide.
“Following the leasing of the new ATR aircraft, Aeromar seeks to maintain its fleet one of the freshest among the Latin American airlines,” Fabricio Cojuc, Aeromar Executive Vice President said. “By renewing our fleet, we are aiming at more efficient operations. ATR 72-600s offers superior passenger capacity compared to the smaller aircraft models and lower fuel consumption per seat. In addition, they are very reliable and that should help with punctuality.”
“We are very pleased to be delivering the first ATR 72-600 to Aeromar. As congestion puts pressure on airports in large cities in Mexico, we are sure the ATR 72-600 is the right solution as this larger turboprop aircraft provides more capacity and greater comfort and efficiency with fewer flights” commented Steven F. Udvar-Hazy, ALC’s Chairman and CEO.
“We are delighted to receive a new order from our long-standing customer Aeromar for the best-selling ATR -600 series aircraft,” said Filippo Bagnato, CEO of ATR. “The ATR 72-600’s versatility and low operational costs have made it very popular with Latin American airlines. The comfort of the ATR -600’s spacious cabin is also appealing to passengers. These eco-efficient ATR aircraft will definitely contribute to the growth and success of Mexico’s regional aviation sector”.
ATR is well established in Latin American region with more than 160 aircraft flying in the livery of 30 operators, including 14 aircraft currently being operated in Mexico.
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terça-feira, 4 de junho de 2013
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From 8 July 2013, Thomson Airways will fly the state-of-the-art aircraft from London Gatwick, Manchester, East Midlands and Glasgow airports, on long haul.
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Airbus announces crew for A350 XWB First Flight
When the first A350 XWB to fly, known as MSN1, makes its maiden flight, an international crew of six will be on board, comprising two Flight Test Pilots, one Test Flight Engineer and three Flight Test Engineers.
Two test pilots and the project test flight engineer will be located in the cockpit:
· Peter Chandler, an Experimental Flight Test Pilot with Airbus since 2000 and Chief Test Pilot since 2011;
· Guy Magrin, an Experimental Flight Test Pilot with Airbus since 2003 and Project Pilot for the A350 XWB;
· Pascal Verneau, who has held various positions in Airbus’ flight test division since 1999 and is the A350 XWB Project Test Flight Engineer.
Our A350 XWB Project pilots have been heavily involved in cockpit and systems design and integrations from the operational perspective.
The three remaining first flight test crew members, all of them Experimental Flight Test Engineers, will be working at dedicated flight test stations and managing the progress of the flight profile:
· Fernando Alonso, Flight Test Engineer with Airbus since 1982 and Head of Airbus Flight & Integration Test Centre since 2007;
· Patrick du Ché, Flight Test Engineer with Airbus since 2001 and currently Head of Development Flight Tests since 2012;
· Emanuele Constanzo, Flight Test Engineer with Airbus since 2004 and lead Flight Test Engineer for the Trent XWB engine.
Syphax Airlines' first A330 almost ready for delivery.
Syphax Airlines (FS), has had its first Airbus A330-200 (MCN 345 | F-WJKG) roll out the paint-shop in Toulouse in preparation for its planned delivery later this month.
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Saudia Cargo receives two 747-400Fs
Saudia Cargo is expanding its charter network.
Saudia Cargo has taken delivery of two new B747-400 freighters. The latest additions will form part of Saudia Cargo's 15-strong fleet composed of four MD11s, two B747-8Fs, seven B747-400s and two B747-200 aircraft. Of these aircraft, 12 will be used for Saudia's scheduled services to 27 freighter destinations worldwide, while its charter business will benefit from three dedicated B747 freighters.
"A 15-strong fleet with 12 aircraft being utilised for scheduled services, while the three dedicated charter aircraft will offer our clients more capacity in the ad-hoc charter market. The combination of our scheduled and charter activities enables us to offer our clients smart, cost-effective solutions via our three hubs in Saudi Arabia," commented Steven Peter Scholten, VP Commercial at Saudia Cargo.
Saudia Cargo's Charter Team offers a round-the-clock service and is able to provide quick-time solutions for a wide variety and nature of cargo, no matter what size. Its capabilities are far-reaching; not only is it actively involved in humanitarian transportation worldwide, it can undertake transportation of livestock with IATA approved equipment available and is able to sub-charter capacity to meet specific needs for outsized or rough field operations.
Saudi Airlines Cargo operates a fleet of 15 freighters and sells the belly-capacity on 145 passenger aircraft for Saudi Arabia's flag carrier Saudia, spanning a rapidly expanding global network of 225 destinations. In addition to its scheduled freighter services, the cargo airline also provides cost-effective and practical worldwide charter flight solutions from a growing fleet of dedicated charter aircraft.
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Air Algérie to lease two ex-KLM MD-11s following conversion
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The first Sukhoi Superjet 100 in full specification was delivered to Aeroflot
In 2005, JSC “Aeroflot” and JSC “Sukhoi Civil Aircraft” (SCAC) signed a contract for delivery of 30 Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft in standard specification – single class arrangement for 98 passenger seats. Later, the airline decided to improve the aircraft specifications including the arrangement, passenger cabin equipment, and avionics.
Some changes requested by Aeroflot required further aircraft modifications. In order to avoid delivery delays, the parties agreed that the first 10 SSJ100 would be delivered to Aeroflot in “light” specification and later replaced by aircraft in “full” contract specification (“full”).
The delivery of the first ten SJ100 aircraft is financed by VEB-leasing JSC as part of the financial lease agreement concluded with Aeroflot in 2009. The first Sukhoi Superjet 100 was delivered to Aeroflot by the Ulyanovsk branch of VEB-leasing JSC.
Full and light specifications differ in several respects. The full specification aircraft includes an upgraded Flight Management System (FMS) and a weather radar equipped with a wind direction detection function. Further, the full specification features additional video control cameras, separate lighting controls for both economy and business class and an additional working position for a flight attendant at the wall of option galley at the back of the aircraft. Individual gaspers over each passenger seat were also installed, thus improving passenger comfort. The full aircraft is equipped with three lavatories with diaper boards, and each three-seat-block in the cabin has an additional oxygen mask. Instead of three galleys, the aircraft contains four, one of which is equipped with two ovens. There is additional space to fit a flight baby cot.
There are several foreign and Russian airlines interested in buying Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft in light specification. Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC) is planning to conclude, in the near future, contracts for delivery of this aircraft to new customers.
Sukhoi Superjet 100 with manufacture serial number 95025, delivered to Aeroflot, now has tail number RA-89014. Following a long-standing Aeroflot tradition, the aircraft was given a name – “Valery Sysovsky”. Sysovsky Valery Borisovich was part of the flight crew that operated the first IL-96 passenger flight–SU31– from Moscow to New York. He was a flight engineer, head of the flight standards department at Aeroflot-Russian Airlines, and was honored by the Russian Federation for his work in the transportation sector.
segunda-feira, 3 de junho de 2013
ALASKA AIRLINES - B737-800, N560AS - "Hawaii" Livery "Spirit of the Islands"
First A350 XWB’s engines powered up
Rolls-Royce’s Trent XWB engines have run for the first time on the A350 XWB (MSN1) following the start-up of the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU), as part of the preparations for the aircraft’s maiden flight.
Combined with the A350 XWB’s lightweight structure and advanced aerodynamics, these latest generation engines with their exceptionally low fuel consumption help cut fuel burn by 25% compared to previous generation competing long-range twins.
The A350 XWB is the all-new mid-size long range product line comprising three versions and seating between 270 and 350 passengers in typical three-class layouts. The new family will bring a step change in efficiency compared with existing aircraft in this size category, using 25 per cent less fuel and providing an equivalent reduction in CO2 emissions. Scheduled for entry-into-service in second half of 2014, the A350 XWB has already won 616 firm orders from 34 customers worldwide.
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Air Canada rouge’s first newly painted Boeing 767-300 ER aircraft
TORONTO, June 1, 2013 /CNW/ - Air Canada rouge's first newly painted Boeing 767-300 ER aircraft touched down this morning at Mirabel airport from Tel Aviv where it underwent an exterior transformation during a scheduled maintenance check. The plane was flown from Tel Aviv by Air Canada pilots Captain David Lywood, First Officer Kurtis Paproski and Captain John Liska.
After being stripped to its aluminum base, painters applied primer, two coats of white and finally used massive stencils to spray on the airline's distinct red and burgundy branding -- about 70 gallons of paint were used over nearly eight days to complete the painting. In order to maximize fuel efficiency by adding minimal weight, the least amount of paint possible is applied while achieving optimal coverage. Following a short period flying Toronto-Dublin for Air Canada in June, starting July 1 the B767-300 ER plane will fly Air Canada rouge's three European routes between Toronto and Venice/Athens/Edinburgh and Montreal/Athens.
The aircraft will now undergo minor interior modifications; Air Canada rouge's aircraft will be among the first in North America equipped to offer streaming inflight entertainment to customers' own devices (laptops, tablets, smartphones, etc).
It joins two Air Canada rouge A319 aircraft already at Mirabel airport, which will initially fly Caribbean routes and are also undergoing interior modifications to reflect the airline's relaxed, stylish approach to leisure travel. With this delivery Air Canada rouge now has 3 of its 4 startup aircraft, with the last painted B767-300ER arriving at Mirabel airport early next week. Air Canada rouge introduced its new inflight crew look earlier this week and also announced that its flight crews would be taking customer service excellence training at the Disney Institute in Orlando, Florida.
About Air Canada rouge
Air Canada rouge is Air Canada's new leisure airline, part of the new Air Canada Leisure Group, along with Air Canada Vacations. Air Canada rouge will operate a fleet of Boeing 767-300ER and Airbus 319 aircraft sporting an attractive new livery and interior, designed to reflect the airline's relaxed friendly ambience. Initially flights will operate from Toronto and Montreal to vacation spots in Europe and the Caribbean. Air Canada rouge is the only leisure airline that offers a full network of connecting flights, Aeroplan Miles with every flight as well as redemption, and Air Canada Vacations package holidays or flight-only options. With all of these customer benefits, Air Canada rouge will be leading the way in leisure travel. Vacation ahead with Air Canada rouge.
LOT Polish Airlines introduces the Boeing 787 to New York
LOT Polish Airlines inaugurated its new Boeing 787-8 with nonstop service from New York’s JFK to Warsaw yesterday (June 1). LOT also made aviation history as the first Dreamliner flight from New York’s JFK Airport as well as the first trans-Atlantic passenger flight.
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First Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Begins Final Assembly
EVERETT, Wash., June 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] has begun final assembly of the first 787-9 Dreamliner. The newest member of the 787 family began taking shape on schedule May 30 in Everett, Wash., when Boeing started joining large sections of the super-efficient jet.
"From the start, the entire 787-9 team has focused relentlessly on execution so that we fulfill the commitments to our customers," said Mark Jenks, vice president, 787 Airplane Development, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "Integrating the 787-9 into our production system on time is another clear sign that we are well prepared and well positioned for the work ahead."
Boeing's global partners delivered the first 787-9 sections to final assembly on or ahead of schedule, and strong progress continues beyond, with major assembly under way on the other flight-test airplanes. "The dedication, quality and skill of our partners are helping drive our disciplined performance," said Jenks.
Boeing will build the first three 787-9s on its Temporary Surge Line in Everett to allow for smoother integration of the 787-9 into the production system while continuing to ramp up production across the 787 program.
The 787-9 will complement and extend the 787 family, offering airlines the ability to grow routes opened with the 787-8. With the fuselage stretched by 20 feet (6 meters), the 787-9 will carry 40 more passengers an additional 300 nautical miles (555 kilometers) while using 20 percent less fuel than similarly sized airplanes. The 787-9 leverages the visionary design of the 787-8, offering the features passengers prefer such as large, dimmable windows, large stow bins, modern LED lighting, higher humidity, a lower cabin altitude, cleaner air and a smoother ride.
The vertical stabilizer on this 787-9 reflects the new Boeing Commercial Airplanes livery, a refreshed look for the Boeing family of airplanes that started with the 747-8 and evolved with the 737 MAX. Many features of the livery on the original 787 are reflected in the new design. The prominent number designator on the tail helps distinguish various models within the same product family.
First flight of the 787-9 is scheduled for the second half of 2013, with first delivery to launch customer Air New Zealand set for early 2014. 20 customers around the world have ordered 355 787-9s, accounting for 40 percent of all 787 orders.
Boeing and China Southern Airlines Celebrate Delivery of First 787 to China
EVERETT, Wash., May 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) and China Southern Airlines today celebrated the delivery of the carrier's first 787 Dreamliner. China Southern is the first Chinese airline to take delivery of the game-changing airplane.
"Today's 787 delivery represents a significant new milestone in the strengthening partnership between Boeing and China," said Ray Conner, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "We thank the Chinese government agencies, China Southern and all our Chinese customers, and suppliers for their support and contributions to the success of the Dreamliner program."
This delivery is the first of 10 Dreamliners for China Southern. China Southern will first operate the 787 on domestic flights before introducing the Dreamliner on its long-haul international passenger service. China Southern is the tenth customer worldwide to take delivery of the 787 Dreamliner.
The 787 Dreamliner is an all-new airplane featuring a host of technologies that provide exceptional value to airlines and unparalleled levels of comfort to passengers. It is the first mid-size airplane capable of flying long-range routes, enabling airlines to open new, non-stop routes preferred by the traveling public.
Exclusive Boeing suppliers Chengfei, Hafei and Shenfei play important roles in the 787 program, manufacturing the 787 rudder, wing-to-body fairing, and vertical fin leading edge. Chinese partners also play increasing roles in supplying components to other current Boeing commercial airplane models including the 737, 747, 767 and 777. Today, more than 7,000 Boeing airplanes fly around the world with major parts and assemblies from China.
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