Swiss International Air Lines (Swiss) and Boeing today confirmed a new order for one B777-300ER, valued at US$339.6 million at list prices. The Swiss airline had previously ordered nine B777s and taken delivery of six this year as it continues to establish the B777-300ER as its flagship. "The 777-300ER will be the backbone of our long-haul fleet for many years to come," said Peter Wojahn, chief technical officer, Swiss International Air Lines. "As one of the largest operators of the 777-300ER … [Read more...] about Swiss confirms additional order for B777-300ER
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Volga-Dnepr delivers 35 tonne B767 component Japan-Seattle
A large aircraft production component for a B767 has been delivered to Paine Field Airport, Washington, onboard a Volga-Dnepr Airlines’ An-124-100 under the long-term logistics support agreement between Boeing and Volga-Dnepr Group. The oversized component, measuring 14x2.4x4 metres, was transported inside a specialised ocean container to ensure its secured and timely delivery from the production plant in Japan. With additional aircraft parts and other equipment, the total weight of the … [Read more...] about Volga-Dnepr delivers 35 tonne B767 component Japan-Seattle
Qatar Airways announces order for 30 B787-9 Dreamliners, 10 777-300ERs
Boeing and Qatar Airways announced an order for 30 B787-9 Dreamliners and 10 B777-300ERs, valued at US$11.7 billion at list prices. The airline also signed a Letter of Intent for up to 60 B737 MAX 8s, valued at $6.9 billion at list prices. Today's announcement builds on Qatar Airways' current fleet which includes 84 Boeing aircraft, a combination of B787s and B777s, all delivered over the last nine years. With this new order, Qatar Airways increases its firm order backlog of Boeing widebody … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways announces order for 30 B787-9 Dreamliners, 10 777-300ERs
Volga-Dnepr takes delivery of 10th B747-8 Freighter
Volga-Dnepr Group has taken delivery of its 10th new B747-8 Freighter as it continues to strengthen its fleet development and logistics services partnership with Boeing. The Group, which includes Volga-Dnepr Airlines, the world’s largest transporter of unique, oversize and heavyweight air cargo, and AirBridgeCargo (ABC), one of the fastest-growing international scheduled cargo airlines, formally received its latest -8 at a handover ceremony in Everett, Washington. Painted in … [Read more...] about Volga-Dnepr takes delivery of 10th B747-8 Freighter
EU failed to remedy 40 years of Airbus subsidies: WTO
A World Trade Organisation (WTO) compliance panel ruled on 22 September that the European Union has failed to comply with its obligation to remedy the massive subsidies European governments have provided to create and sustain Airbus for more than 40 years. Rather than comply with their WTO obligations to remedy the US$17 billion in past subsidies provided to Airbus, the WTO found that EU Member States provided Airbus with new launch aid – reportedly almost $5 billion – so they could launch … [Read more...] about EU failed to remedy 40 years of Airbus subsidies: WTO
China becomes world’s first trillion dollar aviation market
Boeing has projected a demand for 6,810 new aircraft in the country over the next 20 years, including nearly 600 freighters - both newbuild and converted. Boeing released its annual China Current Market Outlook (CMO) today in Beijing, estimating the total value of these new aircraft - passenger and cargo - at US$1.025 trillion. China becomes the first trillion dollar aviation market in Boeing's forecast. Driven by China's growing e-commerce business – already the largest in the world – air … [Read more...] about China becomes world’s first trillion dollar aviation market