AIRPORT - George Bush Intercontinental Airport - 12/2023

 Duncan Stewart

NEW AIRLINE - FLY KHIVA, Uzebekistan agreed to wet-lease (ACMI) 767-300BCF (28883; ex-TUI) from Icelandair for startup.

Photo:Rustam Mannanov - Uzbekistan Spotters Team
 

The first cargo Boeing 767 reg. TF-ISH of the new cargo airline of Uzbekistan "Fly Khiva" is arriving at Tashkent international airport on a foggy morning on January 17, 2024 during a delivery flight. The local registration will probably be UK67014.

SPECIAL COLORS - Bamboo Airways (Nordica) / Airbus A320-214 / ES-NAB

Thanh Ho
 

.AIRPORT - London-Heathrow-LHR-EGLL-England - 10/2023

Konstantin von Wedelstaedt
 

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NEW AIRLINE - Start-up Fly4 gears-up for launch

Fly4 is gearing up for launch by getting its first aircraft painted. The new, Ireland-based, start-up is a joint-venture of TUI and Enter Air and will offer Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance & Insurance (ACMI)-services.

The new company is set to launch later this year starting with four former TUI Boeing B737-800s. These are:

EI-FFA B737-8K5 (38097), former TUI G-TUKM and arrived at Shannon for painting on 15 January 2024

EI-FFB B737-8K5 (37243), currently in service with TUI as G-TAWL

EI-FFC B737-8K5 (37251), currently in service with TUI as G-TAWN

EI-FFD B737-8K5 (40944), currently in service with TUI as OO-JAY

Initially, the ACMI-services will be conducted for its two shareholders but the airline aims to become one of the leading ACMI-providers in Europe, servicing also other airlines.

Illustration by Fly4.

JAL to start dedicated cargo aircraft ops in February

Photo: IKari

JA653J / B767-346(ER)(BCF)

JAL Group (JAL) announced the introduction of a Boeing 767-300ER freighter and said it would restart dedicated cargo operations in February. The operation of the freighters will enhance stable and flexible air transportation capabilities, ensuring a steady supply. Furthermore, the development of a network strategy based on growing demand will ensure the satisfaction of customer needs and contribute to the sustainable development of the logistics infrastructure, the airline said in a statement.

In a separate statement in May, the airline said it would induct three B767 freighters by the end of FY2023 (March 2024) and deploy them primarily around East Asia. “With plans for further growth in the cargo and mail business, the company has decided to operate its own freighters,” the airline said.

JAL operated dedicated freighters until 2010 when it retired three B767s. Since then, it has relied on the available bellyhold in its passenger aircraft for cargo. In its statement, the carrier gives two reasons why it is re-introducing freighters. “With the introduction of the freighter, a new business model will be established to ensure stable and growing demand,” it says. Japan Airlines says this includes building relationships with logistics partners as well as operating its own freighter flights.

According to Japan Airlines, the incoming B737-300ERBCFs can carry 32 tonnes (24 pallets) on the main deck, and 16 tonnes (three pallets plus nine containers) on the lower deck. The aircraft has a cruising distance of 10,460 kilometres.

Asian Aviation

AIRPORT - Los Angeles International Airport - 11/2023

 K.C.Wong

SPECIAL COLOR - SICHUAN AIRLINES / A350-900 / F-WZNI msn 649

Alain Charpentier
 

NEW AIRLINE - Entebbe Airways (Uganda) registers two of the planned three B777-200s as it nears its launch of operations in 1H 2024.

 

The carrier expects to begin with charter flights, with the third B777 due at the end of 2024. A320 aircraft are also being considered.

ROUTES - BREEZE AIRWAYS NS24 E190/195 NETWORK ADDITIONS – 14JAN24

Breeze Airways during Northern summer 2024 season is adjusting Embraer E190/195 aircraft operations. From May 2024, Embraer E190/195 aircraft will be added on following routes. These additions are based on schedule comparison 01JUL23 – 31MAR24 vs 01APR24 – 31AUG24, as of 14JAN24.

Embraer E190 Additions:

Charleston SC – Hartford eff 02MAY24 2 of 7 weekly 
Charleston SC – Islip eff 03MAY24 2 weekly (Replacing E195)
Charleston SC – New Orleans eff 02MAY24 4 weekly (Replacing E195)

Louisville – New Orleans 02MAY24 – 27MAY24 2 weekly 
Pittsburgh – New Orleans 03MAY24 – 27MAY24 2 weekly (Replacing E195)
Pittsburgh – Providence 01MAY24 – 29MAY24 2 of 4 weekly
Raleigh/Durham – Akron/Canton eff 03MAY24 2 weekly (Replacing E195)
Raleigh/Durham – Columbus OH eff 23MAY24 2 weekly E190 (This route is a service resumption 
Raleigh/Durham – New Orleans eff 02MAY24 4 weekly (Replacing E195)
Richmond – New Orleans eff 02MAY24 2 weekly E190 (Replacing E195)
San Francisco – Grand Junction eff 22MAY24 2 weekly E190 (New Route)

Embraer E195 Additions:

Pittsburgh – Raleigh/Durham eff 02MAY24 Replacing A220-300 (E190 operated this route in NS23)


Embraer E190 Network Summary (Excluding operational frequencies):

Charleston SC – Hartford

Charleston SC – Islip

Charleston SC – New Orleans

Jacksonville FL – Columbus OH

Jacksonville FL – Norfolk

Jacksonville FL – Pittsburgh

Jacksonville FL – Raleigh/Durham

Jacksonville FL – Richmond

Louisville – New Orleans

Norfolk – Columbus OH

Norfolk – Islip

Phoenix – Provo

Pittsburgh – New Orleans

Pittsburgh – Norfolk

Pittsburgh – Providence

Portland ME – Islip

Portland ME – Norfolk

Portland ME – Pittsburgh

Raleigh/Durham – Columbus OH

Raleigh/Durham – Islip

Raleigh/Durham – New Orleans

Richmond – Islip

Richmond – New Orleans

San Francisco – Grand Junction

San Francisco – Provo

San Francisco – San Bernardino

Syracuse – Norfolk

Embraer E195 Network Summary (Excluding operational frequencies):

Charleston SC – Akron/Canton

Charleston SC – Pittsburgh

Charleston SC – Portland ME

Charleston SC – Westchester County

Jacksonville FL – Norfolk

Jacksonville FL – Westchester County

Norfolk – Fort Myers

Norfolk – New Orleans

Norfolk – Tampa

Raleigh/Durham – Pittsburgh

Aeroroutes

Photo: Duncan Stewart

 

FLEET - QantasLink took delivery of one A319, serial 2470, operated by Network Aviation (Australia).

 

FLEET - Air Europa Express (Spain) plans to begin taking delivery of B737 MAX in May 2024, the first of four expected during the year as the total fleet reaches nearly 30 aircraft.

The additions will allow the carrier to accelerate its growth plan.

 

rebranded - Air KBZ (Myanmar) has rebranded as Mingala Airlines. Operations will continue as normal.

 

FLEET - Transavia France Airbus A320-200N

Transavia France (TO, Paris Orly) has taken delivery of its first A320-200neo, its first Airbus aircraft as it transitions from an all Boeing fleet.

F-GNEO (msn 11918) will be based at Paris Orly and is the first of thirteen A320neo the carrier expects this year. The ferry flight took place on January 10, 2024 from Toulouse Blagnac to Orly.

On lease from Avolon, this aircraft is equipped with CFM International LEAP-1A engines, and is configured with 186 seats in a single class. Its first scheduled flight occurred on January 15, with service to Porto.

According to the French civil aviation registry, F-GNEO was registered on December 29, 2023. ch-aviation fleets advanced data shows Transavia France has a fleet composed of seventy-one 189-seater B737-800s, of which 61 are leased and ten are owned. None of these planes are leased from Avolon.

Last month, sister carrier Transavia Airlines (HV, Amsterdam Schiphol) took delivery of its maiden A321-200neo. In 2021, Air France-KLM placed a firm order for 100 A320neo family jets with options for an additional 60.

The group has the objective of reaching 64% new-generation aircraft in the fleet by 2028.

 

Emirates flies Real Madrid in style ahead of the Spanish Super Cup in Riyadh

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 11 January 2024: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline and the Official Main Partner of Real Madrid, helped the iconic football club take to the skies in style and 'fly better' from Madrid to the Saudi capital on a specially planned charter flight, ahead of the Spanish Super Cup match.

Onboard the special charter flight, Nacho Fernández, Eduardo Camavinga, Vini Jr., Luka Modric and other star players experienced bespoke inflight services to rest and recharge ahead of the match. A customized menu for the club featured creative culinary delights inspired by their trip. Specially branded touchpoints and meticulous attention to detail rounded off the inflight experience. The players were also spoilt for choice as they browsed their favourite shows, movies and music on Emirates’ ice inflight entertainment system.

Emirates has been proudly supporting Real Madrid as its official partner since 2011, joining up fan experiences with the iconic club to reach its massive fanbase of over 500 million loyal followers around the world. The airline has helped connect Real Madrid on special flights for numerous tours, including sporting events staged in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The airline will continue as the Official Main Airline Partner of Real Madrid until 2026, making it the longest shirt sponsorship in the history of LaLiga.