Modification specialist ST Engineering has redelivered an A321 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion to US-based aircraft lessor BBAM Limited Partnership (BBAM). The aircraft lessor had announced the order during the Paris Airshow 2019, following a launch contract in 2018. Conversion work was carried out by ST Engineering, Airbus and Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW). The delivery represents BBAM’s first converted freighter, which will be leased to UK charter operator Titan Airways. Titan … [Read more...] about ST Engineering redelivers modified freighter to US-based aircraft lessor
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Rolls-Royce warehouse in Singapore gains CEVA Logistics ‘showcase status’
Rolls-Royce’ 65,000-sqm assembly site in Singapore has been awarded showcase status within CEVA Logistics’ global network, becoming the first site operated by the logistics company in the country to achieve such feat. CEVA Logistics, which operates the Singapore site on behalf of the aerospace manufacturer, said it is one of the few facilities within the Southeast Asia & Pacific region to have garnered this achievement. And for Rolls-Royce, this is a global first. It took the … [Read more...] about Rolls-Royce warehouse in Singapore gains CEVA Logistics ‘showcase status’
AirBridgeCargo deploys first 777 freighter on Trans-Siberian route
AirBridgeCargo has deployed its first Boeing 777 freighter, the largest twin-engine cargo plane, servicing the Trans-Siberian route with a payload of 106 tonnes. “2020 has put the air cargo at the front,” mentioned Igor Borisov, Director of Domodedovo airport, delivering much-needed medical cargo to combat COVID-19 spread. “We are positive that the new freighter type within AirBridgeCargo’s fleet will open new opportunities for other carriers operating to/from Domodedovo airport,” he … [Read more...] about AirBridgeCargo deploys first 777 freighter on Trans-Siberian route
Taipei-based China Airlines takes first Boeing 777F order
China Airlines welcomed its first Boeing 777 freighter order out of the six announced during the 2019 Paris Air Show, as the airline looks to increase freight capacity and enter new markets. The Taiwanese carrier officially becomes the 20th operator of the world’s largest and longest range twin-aisle freighter, amidst growing demand for dedicated freighter as the industry pivots to cargo to offset the pandemic impact on the passenger business. “Air cargo demand has risen in light of the … [Read more...] about Taipei-based China Airlines takes first Boeing 777F order
Airbus launches new campus in Singapore
Airbus officially opened its new integrated campus in Singapore last month with an inauguration attended by Chan Chun Sing, minister for trade and industry. Located at Singapore’s Seletar Aerospace Park, the new campus occupies an area of 51,000 square metres, including the Airbus Asia Training Centre (AATC), its joint venture with Singapore Airlines, and the company’s Asia-Pacific spare parts distribution facility, operated by subsidiary Satair. New facilities at the campus include … [Read more...] about Airbus launches new campus in Singapore
Air cargo to grow 4 percent yearly until 2039, according to Boeing
Boeing predicts world air cargo traffic to grow at 4 percent per year over the next 20 years, influenced by trade and growing express shipments to support e-commerce, according to its newest forecast. The report said Asia will continue to lead the world in average annual air cargo growth, with domestic China and intra-East Asia and Oceania markets expanding 5.8 percent and 4.9 percent per year, respectively. The East Asia–North America and Europe–East Asia markets will grow slightly faster … [Read more...] about Air cargo to grow 4 percent yearly until 2039, according to Boeing