Hong Kong Airlines has placed an order for 40 Nordisk AMV main deck cargo containers for its fleet of A330â€200F aircraft. The container, custom designed by Nordisk Aviation Products in partnership with Airbus, has a base dimension of 96 x 125”, and accommodates sideâ€byâ€side loading of unit load devices (ULDs) on the main deck of the A330â€200F as well as the A300â€600 and A310â€300 converted freighters. The AMV is contoured to match the fuselage sidewalls, allowing carriers to … [Read more...] about HK Airlines takes on contoured containers
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Qantas to unveil “retro” livery on B737
For the first time in Qantas’ 94 year history, the airline will introduce a "retro" livery on one of its brand new B737 aircraft as a flying tribute to 70 years of its iconic kangaroo logo. 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 … [Read more...] about Qantas to unveil “retro” livery on B737
Qantas to unveil "retro" livery on B737
For the first time in Qantas’ 94 year history, the airline will introduce a "retro" livery on one of its brand new B737 aircraft as a flying tribute to 70 years of its iconic kangaroo logo. 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 … [Read more...] about Qantas to unveil "retro" livery on B737
Boeing says air cargo traffic will double by 2033
Boeing projects air cargo traffic will grow at an annual rate of 4.7 per cent over the next 20 years, with global air freight traffic expected to more than double by 2033. The company released its biennial World Air Cargo Forecast at the International Air Cargo Forum and Exhibition. "We see strong signs of a recovery as air freight traffic levels continue to strengthen after several years of stagnation," said Randy Tinseth, vice president of marketing, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "The air … [Read more...] about Boeing says air cargo traffic will double by 2033
Cargolux accepts its 11th B747-8F
Cargolux Airlines International S.A. welcomed its 11th B747-8 freighter. The latest addition to the airlines growing 747-8F fleet is registered LX-VCJ and named "City of Zhengzhou" in honor of Cargolux's partnership with its Chinese shareholder HNCA and its recently established Chinese hub in Zhengzhou. “Our new City of Zhengzhou will help us to strengthen our services between Luxembourg and the province of Henan,” says Dirk Reich, Cargolux president and CEO. “In addition … [Read more...] about Cargolux accepts its 11th B747-8F
First A350 XWB for Viet Air enters final assembly
Final assembly of the first A350 XWB for Vietnam Airlines has begun at the Roger Béteille Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Toulouse, France. Scheduled for delivery in mid-2015, Vietnam Air will become the first Asian airline and the second operator in the world to fly the A350 XWB. Vietnam Airlines has a total of 10 A350 XWB on order. The widebody aircraft will be operated on the carrier’s premium long range services. The five A350 test aircraft currently flying have … [Read more...] about First A350 XWB for Viet Air enters final assembly