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terça-feira, 14 de outubro de 2014
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Turkey's Borajet completes fleet transition
As it stands, the Turkish carrier is now using its fleet of five EMB-190s to expand its route network to include France, Lebanon, and Northern Cyprus. ch-aviation
China Eastern to Operate 777-300ER on Shanghai-New York Route from Nov. 15
China Eastern Airlines' first Boeing 777-300ER, registration B-2001, touched down at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport at 12:20 p.m. on Sep. 26, 2014
China Eastern Airlines (MU) will deploy the first Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on its non-stop Shanghai-New York route from Nov. 15, replacing the original Airbus A340-600 aircraft, the airline announced on Oct. 10.
According to the airline's website, flight MU587 is scheduled to take off from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) at 11:50 a.m. and arrive in New York's John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) at 1:25 p.m., with the return flight MU588 departing New York at 3:25 p.m. and landing in Shanghai at 7:25 p.m. (all local time).
The Shanghai-based carrier officially launched its New York service on Dec. 8, 2006, marking the second Chinese city after Beijing to offer non-stop flights to New York.
China Eastern's first 777-300ER touched down at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) on Sep. 26, which is the first of 20 777-300ER the Shanghai-based carrier has on order. The 777-300ER features three distinct cabins with 316 seats including 6 first class suits, 52 business class seats in a 1-2-1 configuration and 258 economy seats in a 3-4-3 configuration
V Air Unveils First Aircraft in V Bear Livery
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V Air unveiled its first V Bear livery aircraft. Photo by V Air
V Air, a low-cost start-up carrier based in Taiwan, unveiled an Airbus A321 aircraft in the V Bear livery on its Facebook page, which is its first ever aircraft.
The painting job for the first aircraft has completed, with the airline's name "v air" painted on the fuselage and its "V Bear" logo on the blue tail. The aircraft is expected to arrive at Taiwan's Taipei Songshan Airport on Monday.
V Air will commence operations by the end of the year with an inaugural flight to Bangkok, according to an early report. But the budget airline did not disclose the airfare or the date of its inaugural flight, adding that its application is under review by Taiwan's Civil Aeronautics Administration.
The carrier confirmed its first destination will be Bangkok following the delivery of its first aircraft before the end of 2014. It also plans to launch services to Japan and South Korea in the first quarter of 2015, with a fleet of three A320/321 aircraft
V Air, a low-cost start-up carrier based in Taiwan, unveiled an Airbus A321 aircraft in the V Bear livery on its Facebook page, which is its first ever aircraft.
The painting job for the first aircraft has completed, with the airline's name "v air" painted on the fuselage and its "V Bear" logo on the blue tail. The aircraft is expected to arrive at Taiwan's Taipei Songshan Airport on Monday.
V Air will commence operations by the end of the year with an inaugural flight to Bangkok, according to an early report. But the budget airline did not disclose the airfare or the date of its inaugural flight, adding that its application is under review by Taiwan's Civil Aeronautics Administration.
The carrier confirmed its first destination will be Bangkok following the delivery of its first aircraft before the end of 2014. It also plans to launch services to Japan and South Korea in the first quarter of 2015, with a fleet of three A320/321 aircraft
segunda-feira, 13 de outubro de 2014
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Boeing, Garuda Indonesia Announce Order for 50 737 MAX 8s
SEATTLE, Oct. 12, 2014 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Garuda Indonesia announced an order for 50 737 MAX 8s, valued at $4.9 billion at current list prices. The flag carrier of Indonesia will purchase 46 737 MAX 8s and will convert existing orders for four Next-Generation 737-800s to 737 MAX 8s. The order was previously accounted for on Boeing's Orders and Deliveries Web site, attributed to an unidentified customer.
“The 737 MAX 8 represents a bright, efficient future for Garuda Indonesia,” said Emirsyah Satar, chief executive officer, Garuda Indonesia. “This order helps continue our commitment to offer the people of Indonesia and Southeast Asia the most comfortable, most efficient air travel in the region.”
Garuda Indonesia currently operates 77 Boeing 737s. The new order gives the airline the flexibility to grow and to update its fleet as the market demands.
"The 737 MAX will be a great addition to the Garuda’s fleet," said Dinesh Keskar, senior vice president, Asia Pacific and India Sales, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "It will build on the strong tradition of service that Garuda Indonesia has established with the 737 family. This order demonstrates Garuda's trust in Boeing and a strong commitment to operate the most fuel-efficient single-aisle airplanes in the market today and in the future."
The 737 MAX incorporates the latest technology CFM International LEAP-1B engines, Advanced Technology winglets and other improvements to deliver the highest efficiency, reliability and passenger comfort in the single-aisle market. The 737 MAX will be 14 percent more fuel-efficient than today's most efficient Next-Generation 737s – and 20 percent better than the original Next-Generation 737s when they first entered service. The 737 MAX 8 will have an 8 percent per seat operating cost advantage over the A320neo.
Today’s order from Garuda Indonesia continues the momentum of the 737 MAX in the marketplace. The total number of 737 MAX orders to date is 2,295 airplanes from 47 customers worldwide.
VietJetAir’s first A320 on order from Airbus enters final assembly
The acquisition plan covers firm orders with Airbus for 63 aircraft, plus 30 purchase rights. In addition the airline will lease seven more aircraft from third party lessors.
VietJetAir will start taking delivery of its new A320 Family fleet in Q4 of this year. The aircraft will join an existing fleet of 15 leased A320s at the fast-growing low cost carrier and will be operated on the airline’s expanding network of domestic and regional services.
Fuzhou Airlines Welcomes Its First Boeing 737-800 Aircraft
China's start-up carrier Fuzhou Airlines took delivery of its first aircraft, with a newly painted Boeing 737-800 aircraft touching down at Fuzhou Changle International Airport (FOC) on Oct. 11, the new airline said on its Weibo official page.
With the arrival of first aircraft, Fuzhou Airlines officially unveiled its logo and aircraft livery at a welcoming ceremony held this morning.
Fuzhou Airlines is set to launch its inaugural flight in late October with unspecific schedule, the airline announced earlier.
The first 737-800 aircraft is configured with 164 seats in two cabins - 8 first class seats and 156 economy class seats.
According to the airline, it will focus on domestic market in the initial stage with five 737-800 aircraft, and gradually cover all major cities in China and some neighboring countries as its fleet expands. By 2020, Fuzhou Airlines is expected to own a fleet of 40 aircraft, which will primarily serve short-haul and high-density routes
US freight start-up, Aurora Air Int'l, eyes early 2015 launch
Air Cargo World reports the carrier, which was operational at one point in the mid-1990s, intends to specialize in the transport of perishables and pharmaceuticals.
While its planned Latin American destinations are not yet known, it plans to link Belleville with Ningbo in China.
Latvian carrier, Primera Air Nordic, begins operations
The carrier will offer charter flights to the Scandinavian market during the upcoming Winter 2014/15 season.
Syrian start-up, Kinda Airlines, delays inaugural flight to May
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B2 Aviation to establish own carrier
B2 Aviation is planning to launch a hybrid membership service similar to Surf Air's business model. operations have been consolidated, the start-up then intends to openbase in the St. Louis area
Scenic Air takes delivery of first Quest KODIAK 100
At present, the carrier also operates a fleet of Cessna aircraft.
sábado, 11 de outubro de 2014
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Norwegian to lease a Polish B787 for US flights
Photo:PMB/FPP - Lisboa
France's Aigle Azur to axe Moscow flights later this month
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sexta-feira, 10 de outubro de 2014
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Boeing, Virgin Atlantic Airways Celebrate Delivery of Airline's First 787-9 Dreamliner Airline is European launch customer for the 787-9
Virgin Atlantic's first 787-9 touched down at London's Gatwick Airport today following a more than 7,400 kilometer (4,000 nautical mile) nonstop flight from Paine Field in Everett, Wash. The airplane, named 'Birthday Girl' in reference to the UK carrier's 30th anniversary, is the first of 16 787-9s Virgin Atlantic has ordered from Boeing.
"The first 787-9 in Europe will be a flagship for Virgin Atlantic's fleet, providing greatly improved efficiencies across its routes," said Todd Nelp, vice president of European Sales, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "The airplane, with its unique onboard features, will provide an unrivaled passenger experience, cementing Virgin Atlantic's reputation as a true innovator in air travel."
The 787-9 complements and extends the 787 family. With the fuselage stretched by 20 feet (6 meters) over the 787-8, the 787-9 will fly up to 40 more passengers an additional 830 kilometers (450 nautical miles) with the same exceptional environmental performance – 20 percent less fuel use and 20 percent fewer emissions than the airplanes they replace.
The airplane leverages the visionary design of the 787-8, offering passenger-pleasing features such as large windows, large stow bins, modern LED lighting, higher humidity, a lower cabin altitude, cleaner air and a smoother ride.
Based out of London's Gatwick and Heathrow Airports, as well as Manchester and Glasgow Airports, Virgin Atlantic Airways operates a fleet of approximately 40 airplanes. Along with its first 787-9, the British operator also has a Boeing fleet of 12 747-400s operating on routes across North America, the Caribbean, Africa and Asia.
To date, nearly 60 customers from around the world have ordered more than 1,000 Dreamliners, approximately 40 percent of which are 787-9s.
China Aviation Supplies (CAS) opts for 70 A320 Family aircraft
China Aviation Supplies Holding Company (CAS) and Airbus have signed a General Terms Agreement (GTA) for the purchase of a total of 70 Airbus A320 Family aircraft, reflecting the strong demand from Chinese carriers for the leading Airbus single-aisle Family for domestic, low cost, regional and international operations. The GTA was signed by Fabrice Brégier, Airbus President and CEO and Li Hai, President of CAS.
“We are grateful to China for its strong vote of confidence in our leading A320 Family aircraft, and are happy to see them assembled at our Chinese facilities,” said Fabrice Brégier. “Our 30 year history of partnership with China keeps growing and expanding through these types of agreements.”
At present, the in-service Airbus fleet with Chinese operators comprises over 1,000 aircraft (around 140 A330 Family and over 920 A320 Family aircraft). In the 20 year period between 2014 to 2033 Airbus forecasts a demand in China for more than 5,300 new commercial aircraft over 100 seats plus freighters.
Today more than 900 in service A320 Family aircraft operate with 16 Chinese carriers and over 190 A320 Family aircraft have been assembled and delivered from the FALC in Tianjin. The A320 Family is the world’s best-selling single aisle product line with more than 11,000 orders to date and over 6,200 aircraft delivered. Thanks to its wide cabin, all members of the A320 Family offer the industry’s best level of comfort in all classes and Airbus’ 18” wide seats in economy as standard.
quinta-feira, 9 de outubro de 2014
QANTAS TO CELEBRATE KANGAROO LOGO ANNIVERSARY WITH RETRO LIVERY
The original kangaroo symbol, that was adapted from the Australian one penny coin, was initially painted beneath the cockpit of Qantas’ first Liberator aircraft G-AGKT in 1944 following the airline’s decision to name its Indian Ocean passage the Kangaroo Service.Group Executive for Brand, Marketing and Corporate Affairs, Olivia Wirth said the kangaroo that now features on the tail of every single Qantas aircraft is well and truly part of the Australian story.
“For 70 years the flying kangaroo has been a symbol of aviation innovation around the world, driving higher standards in safety, technology, product and service,” said Ms Wirth.
“Our kangaroo logo represents our proud history, inextricably linked with the development of commercial aviation in Australia. It has also become a symbol of ‘home’ to Australians travelling both here and abroad.
“A retro livery is the perfect tribute to our iconic flying kangaroo logo and its 70th anniversary. While it serves as a nod to our heritage, having it fly on one of our brand new Boeing 737s highlights our commitment to being an aviation innovator when it comes to new aircraft and modern technology.
“Qantas has flown under many liveries throughout its 94 year history and I know this historic design will bring back a lot of memories for many of our customers who have chosen to fly with us over the years.”
Qantas will take delivery of its new Boeing 737 from the Boeing Factory in Seattle in late November. It will be the 75th Boeing 737-800 to join the Qantas fleet.
History of the flying kangaroo:
The original Kangaroo symbol appearing on Qantas aircraft was adapted from the Australian one penny coin.
1944 - The kangaroo was first painted beneath the cockpit of Qantas' first Liberator aircraft G-AGKT, following Qantas' decision to name its Indian Ocean passage the Kangaroo Service. The symbol featured on all later aircraft.
1947 - The winged kangaroo symbol was created for the introduction of Qantas’ Lockheed L749 Constellations. They were the first Qantas aircraft to carry the Flying Kangaroo and the first to operate right through to London with Qantas crews. The Flying Kangaroo was later placed in a circle.
1984 - The Flying Kangaroo lost its wings once again in an updated logo and was refined to a more slender, stylised presentation.
1995 - A logo created for the airline's 75th anniversary year was added to all Qantas jet aircraft. It brought together the Flying Kangaroo symbol and the words '75 years' to mark Qantas' contribution to civil aviation.
2007 - Qantas unveiled a new interpretation of its iconic logo, designed to reflect the changing structure of the airline's new generation aircraft, and keeping with Qantas' increasing focus on contemporary design for its in-flight and on-the-ground products.
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Delta celebrates 10th anniversary of 'Breast Cancer One' survivor flight
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ATLANTA /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Air Lines' (NYSE: DAL) annual "Breast Cancer One" employee survivor flight took place yesterday, kicking off the airline's month-long campaign to generate awareness and raise money for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. This year marked Delta's 10th annual survivor flight, which honored more than 140 employee breast cancer survivors with a trip from Atlanta to New York City.
"Delta employees across the globe are united in their passion and support for BCRF and its critical mission of finding a cure for breast cancer," said Sandy Gordon, Delta's Vice President – In-Flight Service Field Operations. "We are proud of our employees and customers, as they unite efforts and help us celebrate this major milestone."
The employee survivors, accompanied by Delta leaders and BCRF executives, traveled from Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport to New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport. Survivors were celebrated and honored by Delta leaders, employees and customers during festivities at both airports including water cannon salutes and live music. In New York, survivors were treated to an overnight stay which included dinner and a meet-and-greet with some of BCRF's world-renowned researchers. Nearly 80 percent of the Delta employees involved were first-time participants.
As part of this year's initiative, Delta also hosted its first "Unsung Hero" social media contest. The airline encouraged customers who are survivors or currently battling breast cancer to share the story of the person who has provided countless hours of support during their journey. As a result, five customers and their unsung heroes were chosen to attend this year's flight.
"When Delta joined forces with BCRF 10 years ago, we knew we had an ally in this fight until the very end," said Myra Biblowit, President of BCRF. "With Delta, it's not just the company that is committed to ending breast cancer, every one of their employees is dedicated to the cause. Their partnership is personal, and that's what has made it such an enormous success."
To further raise awareness and support for breast cancer research, Delta employees will wear pink uniforms and sell pink products, including pink lemonade and pink headsets, on board and in Delta Sky Clubs during October. All proceeds from the airline's pink products will benefit BCRF.
Since 2005, Delta's support has contributed more than $7.9 million to BCRF, including last year's efforts of $1.25 million. Delta's contributions have funded the vital work of 31 different research projects over the years in the pursuit of eradicating breast cancer.
Delta's "Pink Plane"
Delta's international "pink plane," a Boeing 767-400, features BCRF's trademarked pink ribbon logo on the tail of the aircraft and adjacent to the boarding door. In 2012 the aircraft was formally dedicated to the memory of Evelyn Lauder who founded the Breast Cancer Research Foundation in 1993. The aircraft flies international routes and will raise awareness for BCRF in London, Milan, Rio De Janiero, Sao Paulo, among others and the United States this year. Delta's first pink plane was a Boeing 757 that between 2005 and 2010 flew throughout the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean to generate awareness for the cause
Golden Myanmar Airlines has started operating domestically between Yangon and Thandwe.
Golden Myanmar Airlines launched services from
Yangon to Thandwe on Saturday 4 October. The route will be served thrice-weekly
by the airline’s ATR 72-600s and compete for customers with Air Mandalay’s
daily servisse.
Air Croatia sets Christmas launch date
the carrier is now planning to serve:
Rome Fiumicino
Milan Malpensa
Prague
Dusseldorf
from its Zagreb hub this Christmas with:
Helsinki Vantaa
Bucharest Otopeni
Stockholm Arlanda
Belgrade to follow by Easter next year
Canada's WestJet offloads ten B737-700s to Southwest
WestJet operates a fleet of sixty-nine B737-700s while Southwest operates 436 including aircraft with subsidiary AirTran Airways. ch-aviation
Photo:Duncan Stewart
Etihad says its "Etihad Airways Partners" venture open to all
New unique transportations of Ruslan
At the end of September, the AN−124−100 delivered European experimental spacecraft IXV from Amsterdam (Holland) to French Cayenne (France). During the flight special temperature regime and tension in a cargo cabin was necessary to be kept.
A representative of Customer, THALES ALENIA SPACE French company noted: ‘Transportation was performed strictly according to schedule and met all the conditions. As always everything was efficiently organized’.
One more unique cargo Ruslan transported from Nantes (France) to Beijing (China). On its board the aircraft transported a mechanized dragon, a symbol of ‘horse−dragon spirit’. The dragon will participate in a China festival in a sign of 50−years anniversary of diplomatic relations between France and China. This unique model, 12 m of height and 46 t of weight, was constructed in France by La Machine Company. Articulated binds in the dragon’s construction let it make different movements, throw out flame and emit streams of smoke. Movable dragon’s running part is made of steel and is decorated with wood. Eight operators are located inside the dragon to control it. The prototype is mounted on transport vehicle that let move with definite speed.
Specialists from the department of the ANTONOV Airlines cargo planning in close interaction with French engineers developed special technology of load/unload this unique cargo with the total mass of 55 t in Ruslan. Preparation to transportation lasted 3 months
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Spring Airlines to become the first customer for Sharklet retrofit in China
Spring Airlines, a low-cost carrier based in Shanghai, China, has signed an agreement with Airbus for Sharklet retrofit of its A320 aircraft in operation to become the first Chinese airline to perform retrofit of the latest fuel saving device.
Thanks to this aerodynamic upgrade, Spring Airlines’ retrofitted aircraft will benefit from a reduction in fuel costs by up to 4 per cent, an annual 900t reduction in CO2 emissions, an increased mission range by up to 100 nautical miles and improved performances at high elevation airports.
Spring Airlines took delivery of its first A320 with Sharklets in September 2013. Since then the operator has been evaluating the effect of Sharklets on the operational performance of its fleet of six Sharklet-equipped A320s. Based on the proven operational advantage observed from more than 8500 accumulated flight hours, Spring Airlines has decided to select Sharklets for all its new deliveries and now has decided to expand the option to its in-service fleet.
“We are delighted to be the first airline in China to perform Sharklet retrofit to our aircraft in operation,” said Wang Zhenghua, Chairman of Spring Airlines. “As a low-cost operator, Spring Airlines is committed to offering our passengers with the most efficient means of transportation but keeping the fares at a level which is affordable to the general public. We are willing to invest in new technologies that help us further reduce the operational cost of our all Airbus A320 fleet, which is already a benchmark of the industry,” Wang added.
“We are delighted to see Spring Airlines, the first low cost carrier in China, to take another pioneering step this time to become the first Chinese airline for Sharklet retrofit,” said Rafael Gonzalez-Ripoll, Chief Operating Officer, Airbus China. “We will provide Spring Airlines with the strongest support for the retrofit and for the smooth operation of the airline’s all Airbus fleet,” he added.
Sharklets are made from light-weight composites and are 2.4 meters tall. They are an option on new-build A320 Family aircraft and standard on all members of the new A320neo family. They offer operators up to four per cent fuel burn reduction on longer range sectors and provide the flexibility of either adding an additional 100 nautical miles range or increased payload capability of up to 450 kilograms.
Following the success of line-fit Sharklets, Airbus, via its Upgrade Services business unit, entered service with the retrofit programme in February 2013 for all A320 Family aircraft equipped with the latest standard wings
quarta-feira, 8 de outubro de 2014
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Spain's Air Nostrum to replace CRJ-900s with CRJ-1000s
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PMB/FPP - Lisboa
Transmile Air rebrands as Raya Airways
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