segunda-feira, 28 de outubro de 2019
Hi Fly Malta adds maiden A321-200
Hi Fly Malta (HFM, Malta Int'l) has taken delivery of its maiden A321-200 in the form of 9H-LIS (msn 3274), Skyliner Aviation has reported.
The 12.1-year-old ex-Qatar Airways aircraft was ferried from Doha Hamad Int'l to Larnaca for maintenance on October 14, 2019. It is dry-leased from Castlelake and equipped with 182 seats, including 12 in business class and 170 in economy.
The carrier's parent Hi Fly (5K, Beja) already operates one A321-200, CS-TRJ (msn 1004), under a long-term wet-lease contract with the Belgian Air Component (BAF, Brussels National).
For its part, Hi Fly Malta's narrowbody fleet also includes three A319-100s. The Hi Fly group also operates three A330-200s (in Portugal), one A330-300 (in Malta), two A330-900s (one in each unit), six A340-300s (four in Malta and two in Portugal), and one A380-800 (in Malta).
Fouth and last A330MRTT for the Republic of Korea landing today at Getafe after painting at Cambridge, flight AED353.
Note the 053 in the tail, one more change in the factory test
registrations. EC- dual registration is not used again, only MRTT code
as in the begining of the tanker conversions at Getafe.
Jose Ramon Valero
quinta-feira, 24 de outubro de 2019
Spirit Airlines signs MoU for up to 100 A320neo Family aircraft
Airbus and Spirit Airlines have agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding for the U.S.-based airline to acquire up to 100 A320neo Family aircraft. Spirit announced its intention to place firm orders for a mix of A319neo, A320neo, and A321neo to meet its future fleet requirements.
“This new order represents another milestone for Spirit,” said Spirit Airlines’ President and CEO Ted Christie. “The additional aircraft will be used to support Spirit’s growth as we add new destinations and expand our network across the U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean. We look forward to working with our valued partners at Airbus to finalise our agreement.”
“The Airbus A320 Family has been a strong platform for the remarkable success of Spirit over the past several years,” said Airbus Chief Commercial Officer Christian Scherer. “The ongoing, enthusiastic spirit the airline demonstrates in our A320neo Family is most rewarding, and we look forward to playing a part in the Spirit team’s continued growth for many, many years to come.”
Spirit is a fast growing ultra-low-cost carrier in the Americas, based in South Florida.
Featuring the widest single-aisle cabin in the sky, the best-selling A320neo Family, comprising the A319neo, A320neo, and A321neo, deliver at least 20% reduced fuel burn as well as 50% less noise compared to previous-generation aircraft, thanks to incorporating the very latest technologies including new-generation engines and Sharklets. At the end of September 2019, the A320neo Family had received more than 6,650 firm orders from nearly 110 customers worldwide.
Czech Airlines orders 4 A220 and upsizes 3 A320neo to A321XLR
Czech Airlines has ordered four Airbus A220-300 aircraft and opted for additional range by upsizing a previous order for three A320neo to A321XLR.
The two fuel-efficient aircraft types will complement Czech Airlines’ existing fleet of six A319 and one A330-300, and allow it to continue extending its network to reach more markets. The airline will also benefit from the commonality of Airbus Family aircraft. The A220-300 will be fitted with 149 seats, while the A321XLR will cater for top comfort in a two-class layout with 195 seats.
“The A220 and A321XLR fit well with our long-term business strategy in terms of network expansion. These aircraft will definitely give Czech Airlines a competitive advantage, and will increase the capacity of our regular flights. I believe that this step will be appreciated by our passengers, as the aircraft offer best in class comfort even during long haul flights thanks to a brand new cabin configuration,” said Petr Kudela, Chairman of the Board of Czech Airlines.
“What a winning combination for Czech Airlines! The A220 has proved to be a strong performer in Europe with its high daily utilisation being a testament to its versatility,” said Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer. “The A321XLR has the longest range of our A320 Family. Passengers can now fly further without compromising on comfort, whilst Czech Airlines benefits from remarkably lower fuel consumption as it expands its network.”
The A220 is the only aircraft purpose-built for the 100-150 seat market; it delivers unbeatable fuel efficiency and wide-body passenger comfort in a single-aisle aircraft. The A220 brings together state-of-the-art aerodynamics, advanced materials and Pratt & Whitney’s latest-generation PW1500G geared turbofan engines to offer at least a 20 percent lower fuel burn per seat compared to previous generation aircraft, along with significantly lower emissions and a reduced noise footprint. The A220 offers the performance of larger single-aisle aircraft. The A220 had an order book of over 525 aircraft at the end of September 2019.
The A321XLR is the next evolutionary step from the A321LR which responds to market needs for even more range and payload, creating more value for the airlines. From 2023, it will deliver an unprecedented Xtra Long Range of up to 4,700nm – with 30 percent lower fuel burn per seat compared with previous generation competitor aircraft. To date, the A320neo Family has captured more than 6,650 orders from nearly 110 customers.
Airbus launches A220 demonstration tour of the Pacific region
Airbus has launched an extensive tour of the Pacific region to showcase the A220, its latest family member. The aircraft being used for the tour is an A220-300 leased from Latvia’s airBaltic, which will visit nine destinations in seven countries. These will include three stops in Asia on the return journey to Europe.
The first stop of the tour will be the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, home to the region’s A220 launch customer Air Vanuatu. The aircraft will then visit Australia (Sydney and Brisbane), New Zealand (Auckland), New Caledonia (Noumea) and Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby). On the way back to Europe, the aircraft will stop in Cambodia (Phnom Penh) and India (Bangalore and New Delhi).
Static displays are planned at each stop, as well as demonstration flights for airline executives and other invited guests.
The A220 is the only new design aircraft in the 100-150 seat market and incorporates state-of-the-art technologies, the latest aerodynamic design and new-generation engines. Together, these advances generate fuel savings of at least 20% compared with older-generation aircraft of a similar size.
In addition, the A220 offers extended range capability of up to 3,400 nautical miles. This makes the aircraft especially suitable for the kind of operations seen in the Pacific region, including short- to medium-haul operations between the various island nations, as well as longer routes to Australia and New Zealand.
The airBaltic A220-300 is fitted with a single-class passenger cabin with 145 seats. As on all A220 aircraft, the layout comprises three seats on one side of the aisle and two on the other. The cabin is the largest in its size category, with wider economy class seats and spacious overhead storage bins.
The A220 is available in two versions, with the A220-100 seating between 100 and 130 passengers and the larger A220-300 seating between 130 and 160 in typical airline layouts. At the end of September 2019, customers worldwide had placed orders for 525 A220 aircraft with 90 already in service with six operators.
Red Wings adds Istanbul service from Nov 2019
Ekaterinburg – Istanbul 04NOV19 – 28NOV19 2 weekly A321
WZ3035 SVX0535 – 0800IST 321 14
WZ3036 IST2135 – 0335+1SVX 321 37
Kazan – Istanbul 03NOV19 – 27NOV19 2 weekly A321
WZ3037 KZN0450 – 0820IST 321 7
WZ3037 KZN1600 – 1945IST 321 3
WZ3038 IST1110 – 1425KZN 321 3
WZ3038 IST2320 – 0250+1KZN 321 6
Moscow Domodedovo – Istanbul 02NOV19 – 30NOV19 3 weekly A321
WZ3029 DME1540 – 1850IST 321 246
WZ3030 IST0900 – 1215DME 321 24
WZ3030 IST0930 – 1245DME 321 6
Rostov-on-Don – Istanbul 01NOV19 – 29NOV19 2 weekly A321
WZ3033 ROV1300 – 1510IST 321 15
WZ3034 IST0900 – 1110ROV 321 15
St. Petersburg – Istanbul 01NOV19 – 30NOV19 2 weekly A321
WZ3031 LED0430 – 0830IST 321 36
WZ3032 IST2230 – 0235+1LED 321 25
Ufa – Istanbul eff 07NOV19 1 weekly A321
WZ3039 UFA0455 – 0650IST 321 4
WZ3040 IST2125 – 0255+1UFA 321 4
Photo: Ton Jochems - AYT
Nordwind expands St. Petersburg network in W19
St. Petersburg – Baku eff 28OCT19 2 weekly 737-800
N4647 LED2335 – 0415+1GYD 73H 15
N4648 GYD0600 – 0855LED 73H 26
St. Petersburg – Krasnodar eff 27OCT19 2 weekly 737-800
N4335 LED1030 – 1345KRR 73H 37
N4336 KRR1445 – 1755LED 73H 37
St. Petersburg – Rostov-on-Don eff 28OCT19 2 weekly 737-800
N4267 LED1030 – 1310ROV 73H 15
N4268 ROV1430 – 1740LED 73H 15
Photo: Ton Jochems - AYT
Mitsubishi's SpaceJet deliveries face new delay
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation (MAJ, Nagoya Chubu) is seeking a sixth postponement in deliveries of its SpaceJet regional passenger aircraft, according to the financial newspaper Nikkei, with a new target date to be set in November.
The Japanese manufacturer is reportedly fighting delays in securing regulatory certification. The first SpaceJet M90/MRJ90 was scheduled for delivery to launch customer ANA - All Nippon Airways (NH, Tokyo Haneda) in mid-2020, but now a likely option is a six-month delay from that date.
The aircraft, which was renamed from the Mitsubishi Regional Jet to the SpaceJet in June, was expected to breathe new life into Japan's dormant commercial aviation sector. It was originally supposed to enter service in 2013. Now entry into service will probably be pushed beyond the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
The latest holdup will come two years after Mitsubishi's previous schedule revision. ANA, Japan's largest airline by revenue, is likely to start seeking compensation for the delay, Nikkei said.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, the manufacturer's biggest shareholder, told the Tokyo Stock Exchange on October 21 that Mitsubishi Aircraft was putting its "utmost effort" into completing certification.
terça-feira, 22 de outubro de 2019
IAI partners GECAS for B777-300(ER) P2F line
Israel Aerospace Industries (Tel Aviv Ben Gurion) has partnered GECAS for the launch of the first B777-300(ER) P2F-converted freighter line.
Under the "Big Twin" deal, IAI said GECAS had committed to 15 firm converted aircraft, with an option for 15 more. The Israeli firm will undertake the conversions itself with deliveries expected to start in 2022.
The conversion of initial aircraft is expected to take place in Tel Aviv Ben Gurion with additional conversion lines contemplated in other locations outside of Israel from 2023.
"At long last, the renowned capability of the B777-300(ER) comes to freighter operators," the lessor said.
"As the next generation of long-haul, large-capacity widebody freighters, The Big Twin will offer operators 25% more capacity than today’s smaller twin-engined long-haul freighters and it is anticipated that the Big Twin will achieve up to 21% lower fuel-burn per tonne than ageing 4-engine freighters. Entering service in 2022, the B777-300(ERSF) is expected to provide 'best in class' economics, superb range, outstanding flexible freighter capabilities — especially for express and e-commerce operators — and all with renowned B777 commonality, capability and reliability."
The Program will also see IAI enter into conversion agreements for the B777-300(ERSF) directly with airlines as well as other lessors around the world.
Garuda Indonesia to lease two B737-800 freighters from GECAS
Garuda Indonesia (GA, Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta) has entered into a lease agreement with GECAS for two B737-800 Boeing-converted freighters (BCF).
The P2F-converted aircraft are slated to be phased in around mid-2020 and will provide additional capacity to Cargo Garuda Indonesia, the Indonesian National carrier’s strategic business unit.
At present, the carrier uses three B737-300(F)s from My Indo Airlines (2Y, Jakarta Halim).
As previously reported, Garuda intends to place eight dedicated freighters with resurgent carrier Merpati (MNA, Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta) in 2020 including two ex-Citilink (QG, Surabaya) ATR72s and at least one A330 freighter. Collectively, the jets will be deployed to Indonesia's Papua province.
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segunda-feira, 21 de outubro de 2019
Sundair S20 operations as of 18OCT19
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| Ton Jochems - AYT |
By Jim Liu
Sundair in recent weeks outlined its planned summer 2020 operation, including various network adjustment. Planned changes as follow.
Berlin Tegel – Beirut 01JUL20 – 23SEP20 Increase from 2 to 3 weekly
Berlin Tegel – Bourgas Service operates 1 weekly from 01JUL20 to 30SEP20, compared to 25JUN19 – 30JUL19 in S19
Berlin Tegel – Gran Canaria/Las Palmas 1 weekly service not offered in S20
Berlin Tegel – Iraklerion Service operates 1 weekly instead of 2 in S19
Berlin Tegel – Kos eff 07MAY20 New route, 1 weekly
Berlin Tegel – Rhodes eff 02MAY20 Increase from 1 to 2 weekly
Berlin Tegel – Varna 22JUN20 – 21SEP20 New route, 1 weekly
Bremen – Antalya Service operates 1 weekly instead of 3 in S19
Bremen – Fuerteventura Service operates 2 weekly instead of 1 in S19
Bremen – Gran Canaria/Las Palmas 2 weekly service not offered in S20
Bremen – Irakleion Service operates 3 weekly instead of 1 in S19
Bremen – Palma Mallorca Service operates 4 weekly instead of 3 in S19
Bremen – Rhodes Service operates 2 weekly instead of 1 in S19
Dresden – Antalya Service operates 3 weekly instead of 4 in S19
Dresden – Fuerteventura eff 07MAY20 New route, 1 weekly
Dresden – Hurghada Service extends to year-round, 2 weekly from 02MAY20
Dresden – Palma Mallorca eff 02MAY20 New route, 3 weekly
Dresden – Varna 18MAY20 – 26SEP20 New route, 1 weekly (2 weekly 06JUN20 – 24AUG20)
Kassel – Antalya 2 weekly service not offered in S20
Kassel – Hurghada Service operates 1 weekly instead of 2 in S19
Kassel – Palma Mallorca Service operates 4 weekly instead of 5 in S19
Kassel – Rhodes eff 07MAY20 New route, 1 weekly
For Bremen, majority of its schedule listing was effective 31AUG19.
Lauda S20 new routes as of 18OCT19
By Jim Liu
Lauda in recent weeks gradually filed planned new routes for summer 2020 season, including flights from Palma Mallorca, Stuttgart and Vienna. Planned new routes include the following.
Palma Mallorca – Klagenfurt eff 31MAR20 2 weekly A320
Palma Mallorca – Knock eff 31MAR20 2 weekly A320
Stuttgart – Chania eff 04JUN20 1 weekly A320 (until 24SEP20)
Stuttgart – Palermo eff 30MAR20 2 weekly A320
Stuttgart – Porto eff 31MAR20 2 weekly A320
Stuttgart – Seville eff 29MAR20 2 weekly A320
Stuttgart – Valencia eff 31MAR20 3 weekly A320
Vienna – Beirut eff 29MAR20 2 weekly A320
Vienna – Catania eff 31MAR20 3 weekly A320
Vienna – Malta eff 30MAR20 3 weekly A320
Separately, Lauda A320 aircraft to operate for following Ryanair service (selected flights) at Palma Mallorca from 29MAR20:
Palma Mallorca – Alicante
Palma Mallorca – Barcelona
Palma Mallorca – Berlin Schoenefeld
Palma Mallorca – Berlin Tegel
Palma Mallorca – Birmingham
Palma Mallorca – Bratislava
Palma Mallorca – Bremen
Palma Mallorca – Cologne
Palma Mallorca – Edinburgh
Palma Mallorca – Hamburg
Palma Mallorca – Karlsruhe-Baden/Baden
Palma Mallorca – Klagenfurt
Palma Mallorca – Memmingen
Palma Mallorca – Milan Bergamo
Palma Mallorca – Newcastle
Palma Mallorca – Seville
Palma Mallorca – Valencia
British Airways adds leased Evelop A330 aircraft in W19
British Airways in last week’s schedule update filed London Gatwick – New York JFK service for winter 2019/20. From 27OCT19 to 12JAN20, this route will be once again served by leased aircraft, with Evelop Airlines A330-300 operating, instead of Boeing 777-200ER.
Evelop A330 service is offered with Business and Economy Class cabin only (J30M255).
BA2273 LGW1645 – 1955JFK 333 x5
BA2273 LGW1655 – 2005JFK 333 5
BA2272 JFK2200 – 0950+1LGW 333 x357
BA2272 JFK2205 – 0955+1LGW 333 5
BA2272 JFK2210 – 1000+1LGW 333 57
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