CAPITAL AIRLINES - A319-100CJ, B-6418

Flying Photos - LPPT

ORBEST ORIZONIA - A330-300, EC-LEQ

Flying Photos - LPPT

HIFLY - A330-200, CS-TQP

Flying Photos - LPPT

Frontier Airlines (Republic Airlines) - Embraer 190-100IGW

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Maximus Air unveils new-look aircraft livery

The first aircraft to be painted in Maximus Air’s new livery rolled out of the Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies’ (ADAT) hangar last week and immediately re-entered the fleet to head off on another logistics mission for the all-cargo airline. The livery comprises a new name and brand identity, which was first revealed at last year’s Dubai International Airshow and forms an important pillar in the fast growing UAE-based company’s current five-year growth Maximus Air

LOT Polish Airlines to bring the Boeing 787 to Chicago O’Hare starting in January

LOT Polish Airlines  has announced it will introduce its new Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner on the Warsaw-Chicago (O’Hare) route starting in January 2013.
LOT

Cathay Pacific to expand its fleet to over 220 aircraft in the next 8 years

Cathay Pacific Airways  is planning to expand its fleet to over 220 aircraft in the next eight years. The carrier has 97 new aircraft on order, including Airbus A330-300s, Airbus A350-900s, Boeing 777-300 ERs and Boeing 777F freighters.

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US Airways regressa a Lisboa

Pelo sétimo ano consecutivo a US Airways retomará o seu voo sazonal de Lisboa ao seu Hub internacional em Filadélfia a partir do dia 5 de Maio até 27 de Outubro de 2012.
US Airways operará com um Boeing 757 de última geração, com uma capacidade diária de 176 lugares, divididas em duas cabines: 12 lugares em classe executiva e 164 em classe económica.
O voo partirá de Lisboa as 10:45 da manhã, chegando em Filadélfia as 13:40 horário local, dando a possibilidade de ligações com uma infinidade de voos domésticos.

O horário oficial do voo é o seguinte:

Lisboa – Filadélfia Número do voo     Horário de saída          Chegada US 739                  10:45 hrs                    13:40 hrs Filadélfia – Lisboa Número do voo     Horário de saída          Chegada US 738                  18:30 hrs                    08:40 hrs (+1 dia)

 

A rota Lisboa – Filadélfia oferece ligações rápidas com os aeroportos mais importantes do Estados Unidos, Canadá e Caribe, como Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Washington, Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orlando, Phoenix, Toronto, San Juan, etc...

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Boeing Delivers First 737-800 for Aerosvit

Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Aerosvit Ukrainian Airlines celebrated today the delivery of a Next-Generation 737-800 jetliner.

“Delivery of the first Next Generation 737 out of 11 airplanes that we have arranged to deliver marks the beginning of our airline’s narrow body fleet renewal,” said Gregory Gurtovoy, Chairman of Supervisory Board of AeroSvit Airlines. “Execution of this large scale program will help Aerosvit to increase our operating efficiency and offer passengers unprecedented comfort levels provided by the Boeing Sky Interior that will be introduced for the first time in Ukraine.”

"Boeing is delighted to deliver Aerosvit’s first Next-Generation 737-800," said Marty Bentrott, vice president of Sales for Ukraine, Russia, Central Asia and Middle East for Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "We are honored to transfer this great airplane to our important customer and are confident that Aerosvit employees and passengers will enjoy its efficiency, reliability and comfort. We look forward to strengthening our partnership and supporting Aerosvit’s fleet growth and business expansion."

All Next-Generation 737 airplanes will be delivered with the new Boeing Sky Interior that offers unprecedented passenger appeal and comfort which such features as spacious cabin headroom, overhead bins that disappear into the ceiling yet carry more bags and LED lighting that brings any color into the cabin.

AeroSvit Ukrainian Airlines was established in 1994, has its hub at Kyiv-Boryspil Airport. AeroSvit serves 80 international routes to 34 countries, and provides passenger carriages to major regional centres of Ukraine.
AeroSvit is a member of International Air Transport Association (IATA) since 1996 and Association of European Airlines since 2008. The airline was among the first carriers in Eastern Europe that satisfied IOSA requirements (IATA Operational Safety Audit) and successfully confirms every second year its safety standards through independent IOSA audits including the last one in 2011

BOEING

Bombardier Kicks Off Q400 NextGen Airliner Demonstration Flights in the Latin American Region at FIDAE Air Show in Chile

Bombardier Aerospace’s technologically advanced Q400 NextGen airliner will start a series of demonstration flights in Chile and Peru around the 2012 FIDAE airshow where the aircraft will be on static display in Santiago, Chile. The air show is the largest in Latin America and runs from March 27 to April 1.

The Q400 NextGen aircraft, which features a custom “Get More” livery that reflects its outstanding performance, economics, passenger comfort and environmental consciousness, will also travel to Peru after the air show.

“The demonstration flights will provide many opportunities to showcase our Q400 NextGen aircraft to potential customers who are eager to experience the airliner first-hand,” said Kevin Smith, Vice President, Americas Sales, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. “The Q400 NextGen aircraft’s fuel efficiency, operational flexibility, low-cost operation, reduced environmental impact and onboard passenger experience, position it as an outstanding solution for regional air transport in Latin America.

“In addition, the Q400 NextGen aircraft’s high rate of climb, single-engine service ceiling and optional drop-down oxygen system are important factors that contribute to its suitability for Chile and other mountainous regions,” added Mr. Smith.

Latin America is experiencing robust economic growth that is projected to continue with the upcoming 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics being held in Brazil. These major international sporting events are spurring regional growth, including investment in secondary aviation infrastructure, and the development of low-fare carriers, providing wider access to affordable air travel.

Some low-fare carriers have started utilizing smaller regional jet and turboprop aircraft to access secondary or tertiary markets. Starting from a base of nearly 1,000 commercial aircraft located in the region currently, Bombardier’s 20-year commercial aviation market forecast projects deliveries of 1,000 units in the 20- to 149-seat category to Latin America and the Caribbean (including Mexico) through 2030. More than 60 per cent of the deliveries are expected to be in the 100- to 149-seat segment, while most of the remainder will be in the 60- to 99-seat segment, according to the forecast. Currently, more than 60 Bombardier Dash 8/Q-Series turboprops and CRJ regional jets are in service in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Bombardier has booked firm orders for 428 Q400 and Q400 NextGen airliners. The delivered aircraft are in service with approximately 40 operators in 30 countries, on six continents. These aircraft have transported more than 177 million passengers and have logged more than 3.2 million flight hours and over 3.5 million take-offs and landings

BOMBARDIER

LAN Airlines announces the first routes for its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners

LAN Airlines (Santiago) has announced it will incorporate the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner into the company’s fleet starting in late 2012. The new airliner that will revolutionize the airline industry by having the latest technology, landed for the first time in Chile on March 27, becoming a major attraction of the current International Air and Space Fair, FIDAE in Santiago.

LAN announced during the opening ceremony of the company’s display in the Fair that the first destinations of the 787 will be from Santiago to Buenos Aires, Lima, Los Angeles, Madrid and Frankfurt. These routes will gradually be integrated through the aircraft’s first year of service.

The configuration of the cabin on the first LAN 787-8 aircraft will include 217 economy class seats and 30 seats for Premium Business class.

LAN Airlines (Chile) will be the first airline in Latin America, and one of the first in the world, to incorporate this aircraft, receiving the first 787 in late 2012 (LAN is expecting to receive 32 copies in the first 10 years).

KLM - First A330-300, PH-AKB

Ton Jochems - AMS

ULS CARGO - A300-600F, TC-AGK

Ton Jochems - AMS

Boeing Celebrates Delivery of Japan Airlines’ first two 787 Dreamliners

EVERETT, Wash., March 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Japan Airlines (JAL) today celebrated the delivery of the airline's first two 787 Dreamliners. JAL is the first airline to take delivery of a 787 powered by fuel-efficient General Electric GEnx engines.

"Today is an important moment in our 60-year relationship with Japan Airlines as we celebrate the deliveries of not one, but two Dreamliners," said Jim Albaugh, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "The 787 will provide the fuel-efficient airplane needed to serve Japan Airlines' growing international operations."

The 787 Dreamliner is more efficient to operate and has lower fuel use compared with today's similarly sized airplanes because of use of light weight composites and advancements in systems, engines and aerodynamics.

"JAL will be the first airline to start new routes that have never been flown before by taking full advantage of the efficiencies of this aircraft, starting with Boston service next month and San Diego later this year," said Yoshiharu Ueki, president of Japan Airlines. "The 787 with GEnx engines has the performance economics that JAL is looking for to ensure route profitability, and also the enhanced in-flight comfort that our customers will be delighted with."

Japan Airlines ceremonially took possession of the 787 Dreamliner at a celebration with Japanese Taiko drummers and a dramatic airplane unveiling earlier this morning. Guests from Boeing, Japan Airlines and General Electric attended.

"GE is proud that its GEnx-1B engines will power JAL's Boeing's 787 Dreamliner," said Chuck Nugent, vice president and general manager of the GEnx program at GE Aviation. "The GEnx engine combines advanced technology and material to offer improved fuel efficiency, reduced emissions and less noise to benefit our operators."

The Boeing 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

 is Japan Airlines President Yoshiharu Ueki, left, and Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Jim Albaugh cutting the ribbon at a delivery ceremony in Everett, Wash

is the delivery ceremony in Everett, Wash. where Boeing and Japan Airlines executives unveiled JAL’s 787 Dreamliner

BOEING

Boeing 787 Dreamliner Lands in Santiago for Chilean Debut

SANTIAGO, Chile, March 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boeing [NYSE: BA] 787 Dreamliner touched down in Santiago, Chile today for a weeklong visit as the centerpiece at the FIDAE 2012 International Air and Space Fair.

Throughout the week, LAN Airlines executives and employees, special invited guests, media and other air show attendees will get a chance to tour and experience much of the airplane's cutting-edge technological advancements.

LAN is Boeing's largest 787 customer in Latin America, with 32 Dreamliners on order, 26 directly from Boeing and an additional six on lease, and will be the first Latin American carrier to operate the Dreamliner. This is the airplane's first visit to Chile.

The airplane, ZA003, was originally used for flight testing but has been elegantly refurbished to showcase the standard capabilities and features of the 787 including an interior that highlights the many passenger-preferred features of the airplane.

Made primarily from composite materials, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner is the first mid-size airplane capable of flying long-range routes and will allow airlines to open new, non-stop routes preferred by the traveling public. As a result of innovative technologies, the airplane offers unparalleled operating economics, fuel efficiency and passenger comfort. More than 870 787s have been ordered by 60 airlines, a testament to the airplane's unique capabilities.
BOEING

A380 tour in Latin America

 

First time appearance of the A380 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

 

First time appearance of the A380 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. "Amor à primeiro vôo"

 

On the move as the aircraft is taxiing to its position at Guarulhos International Airport in Sao Paulo, Brazil

The aircraft just landed in Santiago de Chile and will stay for FIDAE between March 26 and 29.

AIRBUS

US AIR - A319-100

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AVIANCA - A319-100, N634MX

Pmb - Miami

AVIANCA - A318, N597EL

Pmb - Miami

ATI AIR TRANSPORT INTERNATIONAL - B767-300F, N319CM

Ton Jochems - AMS

MARTINAIR/KENYA/AF - B747-400F, PH-MPS

Air France Cargo, KLM Cargo and Kenya Airways jointly operate this 747-400. The aircraft operates AMS-SHJ-PVG-NBO-AMS combining two markets, Asian electronics and Keneyan flowers...

Ton Jochems - AMS

ABX AIR - B767-200F, N747AX "JAL titles."

Operating on the DHL schedule to LEJ , ABX 767 still with JAL titles.

Ton Jochems - AMS

FEDEX - B757-200F, N923FD

Today Fedex performed a route proving flight CDG-AMS. As from next week Fedex will replace the ATR72 of Air Contractors on the CDG AMS route. The 757 will be routed as follows: CDG-AMS-OSL-AMS-CDG.

Ton Jochemes - AMS

AEROCHARTER - ANT12, UR-CJN

Ton Jochems - AMS

Porter Airlines to Conduct Canada's First Biofuel-Powered Revenue Flight

In mid-April, Porter Airlines plans to use one of its Bombardier Q400 turboprop airliners to conduct the first biofuel-powered revenue flight in Canada. On February 9, 2012, in preparation for Porter’s upcoming flight, a Bombardier Q400 turboprop test aircraft became the first aircraft in Canada to fly on the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) D7566 bio-derived jet fuel, which was recently certified.

“We are timing our biofuel-powered flight close to Earth Day to emphasize the contribution that biofuels are expected to make in helping the aviation industry meet its targeted reduction in emissions,” said Robert Deluce, President and Chief Executive Officer, Porter Airlines. “Q400 and Q400 NextGen aircraft are already among the ‘greenest’ aircraft in the world and the use of biofuel will make the aircraft even more environmentally conscious.”

Porter’s biofuel-powered revenue flight will utilize a 50/50 blend of biofuel with Jet A1 fuel. The biofuel portion is derived from the oilseed crop, Camelina sativa* (49 per cent) and Brassica carinata* (one per cent).

“The two-hour preparatory flight was flawless and the bio-derived fuel performed as expected,” said Mike Arcamone, President, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. “During the flight, the Q400 aircraft successfully undertook several maneuvers including engine-out climbs, rapid engine accelerations and cruising to verify the performance of the aircraft while using the bio-derived fuel.”

Other key partners in the biofuel program, which was first announced in 2010, include Saskatchewan-based Targeted Growth Canada (TGC), the producer of the crop of Camelina sativa and Pratt & Whitney Canada, the manufacturer of the PW150A engines that power the Q400 aircraft. Funding for the program is being provided by the partners as well as by the Green Aviation Research & Development Network (GARDN).

Further details regarding Porter’s biofuel-powered revenue flight will be released in the coming weeks.
BOMBARDIER

Atlantic Airways takes delivery of its new Airbus A319

Aircraft to boost travel to and from Faroe Islands

Atlantic Airways, the national carrier of the Faroe Islands has taken delivery of its Airbus A319 as part of its plan to increase its capacity, becoming Airbus’ newest operator, equipped with CFM engines.

The aircraft is configured in a single economy class layout with 144 seats. All passengers will benefit from state-of-art mood lighting and drop-down screens throughout the cabin. It will be deployed on route from Faroe Islands to Copenhagen, Denmark.

The aircraft will operate at Vágar Airport, which is known for having poor visibility due to extreme weather conditions. To ease approach procedures into Vágar Airport, Atlantic Airways has chosen Quovadis for flight operations consultancy services to design the first European Required Navigation Performance - Authorisation Required (RNP-AR) procedures. RNP-AR represents the most modern navigation technique, allowing the aircraft to fly precisely along a predefined route using on-board navigation systems and the GPS-based ‘Global Navigation Satellite System’ (GNSS).

Magni Arge, Chief Executive of Atlantic Airways, said: “We selected the A319 as our future platform having evaluated various alternatives. To provide us with optimal performance and range we have chosen the most powerful CFM engines for the aircraft. This one aircraft contract, even if small in size will have a significant input on our islands’ tourism and trade. We are proud to present Atlantic Airways` brand-new Airbus A319 on the occasion of its 24^th birthday”.

"We are pleased to welcome Atlantic Airways as a new Airbus operator," said John Leahy, Chief Operating Officer, Customers, Airbus. “We congratulate Atlantic Airways on this first Airbus aircraft delivery and we are confident the airline will benefit from the proven reliability, outstanding and unbeatable low operating costs the industry’s best-selling single aisle product line offers."

AIRBUS

THAI - B777-200, HS-TJV

Ton Jochems - BRU

AEROMEXICO - B767-200, XA-JBG

Ton Jochems - AMS

KLM - B737-400, PH-BTG

Ton Jochems - AMS

EUROATLANTIC - B737-800W, CS-TQU

Ton Jochemes - AMS

Kingfisher Airlines to drop all international routes by this weekend

Kingfisher Airlines (Bangalore and Mumbai) is dropping all international by this Sunday (March 25) as the airline consolidates to an all-domestic carrier. The beleaguered carrier is also facing the possibility it could have its AOC revoked due to its financial situation.

AG

FIRST EMBRAER 190 JOINS BULGARIA AIR FLEET

Embraer and Bulgaria Air celebrate the first delivery of four EMBRAER 190s, today, in a ceremony at the airline’s headquarters in Bulgaria‘s capital city, Sofia. The remaining three aircraft will be delivered by the end of this year.

The airline’s E190s are the Advanced Range (AR) version with a nominal range of 2,400 nautical miles (4,448 kilometers). Each aircraft is configured in dual-class layout with eight Business Class seats and 100 Slimline seats in Economy Class.

Welcoming the Bulgarian airline to the portfolio of E-Jet customers, Paulo Cesar Silva, Embraer President, Commercial Aviation, stated: “Bulgaria Air is the 22nd E-Jet operator in Europe and the CIS region. Like so many other Embraer customers, I’m confident the Bulgarian flagship airline will begin seeing real economic benefits and hearing highly positive passenger comments as soon as this airplane enters revenue service.”

“We’ll be flying the EMBRAER 190s in parallel with our larger narrow body fleet to open new markets and supplement frequency in existing ones. The AR version will give us the range we need to access cities from Sofia that have market volumes that are ideal for the E190,” commented Yank Georgyev, Bulgaria Air’s CEO.

Like European majors British Airways, Air France-KLM, Lufthansa or Alitalia, Bulgaria Air joins a growing list of customers operating E-Jets, specifically in Northern and Eastern Europe, where airlines have identified E-Jets as the preferred platform to replace their ageing aircraft and simplify their fleets. Ten airlines – Bulgaria Air, LOT Polish Airlines, Finnair, Estonian Air, Air Moldova, Montenegro Airlines, Belavia, Dniproavia, Aerosvit, and Air Astana – have ordered, or are currently flying, Embraer E-Jets.
EMBRAER

AZUL Linhas Aereas Brasileiras - ATR 72-600

 PR-ATB

 PR-ATE

 PR-ATG

PR-AZY
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