quarta-feira, 26 de setembro de 2018
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Nordwind Airlines Delivered to Nordwind very recently (31 August), and disappointingly in all-white with titles, landing at Glasgow.
Lewis Grant
VP-BSA : Boeing 737-8ME
Boeing, Air Peace Announce Order for 10 737 MAX Airplanes
Nigerian airline to expand regional network with new, more capable 737 jet
Boeing 737 MAX continues to expand its footprint across Africa
LAGOS, Nigeria, Sept. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Air Peace of Nigeria today announced a new order for ten 737 MAX 8 airplanes during a signing ceremony in Lagos.
Air Peace already operates Boeing 737s between major cities in Central and West Africa. The airline, which recently added Boeing 777s to its fleet, is looking to soon launch its international flight operations.
"We are excited to add the 737 MAX to our fleet as we expand our network to offer more destinations and serve more passengers," said Allen Onyema, Chairman and CEO, Air Peace Limited. "The fuel efficiency and superior operating economics of the 737 MAX will ensure that the aircraft will play a major role in growing our business in the years to come."
The 737 MAX 8 is part of a family of airplanes that offer 130 to 230 seats and the ability to fly up to 3,850 nautical miles (7,130 kilometers). With improvements such as the CFM International LEAP-1B engine and Advanced Technology winglets, the 737 MAX will help Air Peace save more than 20 percent on fuel costs compared to its current single-aisle airplanes.
The MAX 8, in particular, offers airlines 13 more seats than its closest competitor, seven percent lower costs for each of those seats, and 300 miles more range. The operating advantages, along with the popular Boeing Sky Interior, explain why carriers have been choosing to fly the MAX in Africa.
"Africa is a growing market for commercial airplanes and we are proud that airlines like Air Peace are selecting Boeing aircraft to be part of that growth," said Ihssane Mounir, senior vice president of Commercial Sales & Marketing for The Boeing Company. "This order reflects the strong demand that we are seeing for the 737 MAX as airlines choose the airplane's superior performance and reliability."
The 737 MAX is the fastest-selling airplane in Boeing history, accumulating more than 4,700 orders from 102 customers worldwide.
Airbus delivers first aircraft from Mobile powered by sustainable jet fuel blend
An A321 for operator JetBlue is the first aircraft produced at Airbus’ U.S.-based A320 Family production line to be partially powered by ...
By the end of 2018, a total of five JetBlue A321 jetliners are to be delivered from Airbus’ U.S.-based A320 Family production line using sustainable fuel, ...
Airbus’ A320 Family production facility in the U.S. will this week deliver its first aircraft partially powered by sustainable jet fuel. The latest A321 for JetBlue is due to depart Mobile on 20 September with 15 percent sustainable jet fuel in its tanks.
In total, five A321 aircraft are due to be delivered to JetBlue from Mobile using sustainable fuel by the end of 2018. All of the fuel will be supplied and certified by Air BP. It will be loaded into the aircraft by Signature Flight Support, Airbus’ fueling services provider in Mobile.
Since May 2016, Airbus has offered customers the option of taking delivery of new aircraft from Toulouse, France, using a blend of sustainable jet fuel. Following the deliveries to JetBlue, Airbus will determine the next steps toward offering this option to more customers taking aircraft deliveries from Mobile. Longer term, Airbus envisions supporting industrial production of sustainable fuels for aviation in the southeastern U.S.
“Our goal is to source sustainable fuels in the southeastern United States. It is an opportunity to work closely with local stakeholders to scale-up production and the commercialization of sustainable aviation fuels in the region,” said Frederic Eychenne, Head of New Energies at Airbus. “We are actively seeking ideas to leverage Airbus’ strategy into opportunities for new economic development in Alabama.”
“This is another example of JetBlue acknowledging that a sustainable future for aviation will require cooperation between all parts of the industry,” said Robin Hayes, Chief Executive Officer, JetBlue. “Renewable jet fuel affirms JetBlue’s belief that we can help define our industry’s future path. Our goal is to serve as a market-maker for renewable jet fuel, creating demand and therefore supporting supply. We’re working closely with Airbus to set up infrastructure for more options in the southeast region.”
Air BP Chief Commercial Officer, Matt Elliott, added: “The airline industry has ambitious carbon reduction targets, which in a growing industry will only be achieved with support from across the entire supply chain. We are working closely with airlines and aircraft manufacturers, such as Airbus, to drive change by promoting and securing the supply of sustainable alternative jet fuel.”
“Signature Flight Support is proud to play a role supporting Airbus and JetBlue in their efforts to utilize sustainable fuels. BBA Aviation and Signature Flight Support are committed to reducing our impact on the environment and to the industry innovations that help to drive that effort,” stated Mark Johnstone, Chief Executive for BBA Aviation and CEO of Signature Flight Support, which also collaborates with Air BP to offer its business jet customers carbon neutral fuel by offsetting the emissions through the BP Target Neutral programme.
In another commitment to sustainability throughout the aircraft’s lifecycle, Airbus also announced its U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Mobile officially received its ISO 14001 certification. ISO 14001 is a voluntary internationally recognised standard setting out the criteria for an environment management system. The certificate covers activities, products and services of 20 sites across 7 countries, i.e. over 56,000 employees. Airbus was the first aircraft manufacturer to be certified ISO 14001 for all its sites, products and services.
First ANA A380 takes to the skies
The first A380 for All Nippon Airways (ANA) took to the skies today, completing a maiden flight from the Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Toulouse, France to the ...
The first A380 for All Nippon Airways (ANA) performed its maiden flight on 17 September 2018, taking the double-deck jetliner from Airbus' Toulouse, France ...
All Nippon Airways (ANA) – whose first A380 completed its maiden flight on 17 September 2018 – is the first customer in Japan for Airbus' ...
The first A380 for All Nippon Airways (ANA) took to the skies today, completing a maiden flight from the Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Toulouse, France to the Airbus site in Hamburg, Germany. The aircraft is now being prepared for cabin installation and painting in the airline’s special A380 livery.
ANA HOLDINGS INC. placed a firm order for three A380s in 2016, becoming the first customer for the superjumbo in Japan. The first delivery is scheduled early 2019, and the A380 will initially be operated on the popular Tokyo-Honolulu route.
Offering more personal space than any other aircraft, the A380 is the most efficient solution to meet growth on the world’s most heavily travelled routes, carrying more passengers with fewer flights at lower cost and with less emissions.
To date, Airbus has delivered 229 A380s, with the aircraft now in services with 14 airlines worldwide.
First Delta Air Lines A220-100 rolls out of painting hangar in Mirabel
Delta Air Lines` first Airbus A220-100 was introduced this week after rolling out of the painting hangar at the A220 final assembly line in Mirabel, Québec
The initial Airbus A220-100 for Delta Air Lines – the first U.S. carrier that will receive an A220 jetliner – completed its painting at the A220 final assembly ...
Delta Air Lines` first Airbus A220-100 was introduced this week after rolling out of the painting hangar at the A220 final assembly line in Mirabel, Québec. Delta will be the first U.S. airline to take delivery of the A220, featuring a state-of-the art interior and delivering best-in-class fuel performance.
Now that the aircraft is decked out in Delta’s livery, it will move to pre flight activities in the A220 flight line hangar in Mirabel before taking off for its first flight later this fall.
Delta’s first A220 is scheduled to begin service in early 2019.
Etihad outlines 787-10 operations in 4Q18
Etihad in last week’s schedule update (EDIT: originally listed as “this week”, which has been corrected) opened reservation for its planned Boeing 787-10 aircraft, set to enter operation in the 4th quarter of 2018. With the configuration of J32Y304, planned 787-10 Dreamliner operation as follows.
Abu Dhabi – Jeddah eff 12NOV18 1 daily EY333/334, replacing -9
Abu Dhabi – Seoul Incheon eff 01DEC18 1 daily, replacing -9
Abu Dhabi – Jeddah eff 12NOV18 1 daily EY333/334, replacing -9
Abu Dhabi – Seoul Incheon eff 01DEC18 1 daily, replacing -9
By Jim Liu
Royal Air Maroc S19 737 MAX 8 operations as of 17SEP18
Royal Air Maroc in recent schedule update filed additional changes to its planned Boeing 737 MAX 8 operation, as the airline extended schedule filing into mid-October 2019. As of 17SEP18, planned 737 MAX 8 operation scheduled for summer 2019 as follows.
Casablanca – Accra eff 31MAR19 5 weekly (4 weekly 10MAY19 – 03JUN19, 3 weekly 23JUN19 – 13SEP19)
Casablanca – Amsterdam eff 01APR19 1 weekly (Except 18JUN19 – 11SEP19, 2 weekly from 12SEP19)
Casablanca – Bamako 24JUN19 – 09SEP19 3 weekly
Casablanca – Barcelona eff 03APR19 1 weekly
Casablanca – Beirut eff 04APR19 2 weekly (7 weekly 23JUN19 – 09SEP19, 3 weekly from 15SEP19)
Casablanca – Bologna eff 31MAR19 3 weekly (4 weekly from 25JUN19)
Casablanca – Bordeaux 23JUN19 – 08SEP19 1 weekly
Casablanca – Cairo eff 24JUN19 7 weekly (1 weekly from 13SEP19)
Casablanca – Geneva eff 06JUN19 one-time service, followed by 3 weekly 23JUN19 – 09SEP19
Casablanca – Lagos eff 31MAR19 6 weekly (Except 22JUN19 – 10SEP19)
Casablanca – London Heathrow eff 31MAR19 6 weekly (7 weekly 20APR19 – 24MAY19, 4 weekly from 24JUN19)
Casablanca – Lyon 25JUN19 – 03SEP19 1 weekly
Casablanca – Madrid eff 29JUN19 1 weekly
Casablanca – Marrakech eff 31MAR19 Multiple frequencies
Casablanca – Marseille eff 03APR19 1 weekly (Except 02MAY19 – 04JUN19, 20JUN19 – 10SEP19)
Casablanca – Milan Malpensa eff 03APR19 2 weekly (3 weekly from 13SEP19)
Casablanca – Nice eff 01APR19 1 weekly (Except 18JUN19 – 15SEP19)
Casablanca – Paris CDG eff 06APR19 1 weekly (2 weekly 27JUN19 – 06SEP19)
Casablanca – Paris Orly eff 31MAR19 Multiple frequencies
Casablanca – Toulouse eff 05APR19 1 weekly (Except 22JUN19 – 12SEP19)
By Jim Liu
quinta-feira, 20 de setembro de 2018
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