All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Boeing celebrated the delivery of the airline's 50th B787 Dreamliner during a ceremony today at Boeing's Everett Delivery Center. The milestone marks yet another record for ANA as it becomes the world's first airline to operate 50 B787 Dreamliners. "The 787 Dreamliner has played a significant role in opening up new routes into new markets, while also forming the backbone of our long-haul fleet," said Osamu Shinobe, president and CEO, ANA. "As the launch customer … [Read more...] about Boeing delivers 50th B787 Dreamliner to ANA
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Boeing, Nok Air Partner for Humanitarian Aid Flight
Boeing and Nok Air partnered today to launch a special humanitarian aid mission to Thailand. With the help of the international non-profit organization Vital Voices, whose mission is to invest in and empower women leaders, the airline's 22nd Next-Generation 737-800 will transport and deliver nearly 30 boxes full of relief items including clothes and school supplies. The items are headed to The Children's Advocacy Center Thailand (ACT), a non-profit organisation dedicated to better the lives … [Read more...] about Boeing, Nok Air Partner for Humanitarian Aid Flight
Cathay Pacific Cargo sees cargo revenue drop 17% in 1H
Fierce competition, excess capacity and suspended fuel surcharges saw cargo revenue at Cathay Pacific falling 17.2 per cent in the first half to US$1.2 billion. The decline occured despite a marginal increase in the tonnage carried in the first six months of 0.2 per cent, which was offset by a 0.6 per cent increase in capacity of both Cathay Pacific and Dragonair that pulled the load factors down to 62.2 per cent, the carrier said. But for the airline overall, the situation was far worse with … [Read more...] about Cathay Pacific Cargo sees cargo revenue drop 17% in 1H
Cebu Pacific places order for two A330-300s
Manila-based Cebu Pacific has placed a firm order with Airbus for two A330-300s. The aircraft will join an existing fleet of six A330s flying with the airline on long range flights to destinations in the Middle East and Australia, as well on selected domestic and regional routes. “The A330 has proven to be the right choice for our long haul low fare product,” said Lance Gokongwei, Cebu Pacific president and CEO. “The newly ordered aircraft will enable us to add more long haul routes, … [Read more...] about Cebu Pacific places order for two A330-300s
Malaysia Airlines orders 25 B737 MAX 8s
Malaysia Airlines announced today an order for 25 B737 MAX 8 aircraft, valued at US$2.75 billion at current list prices. The order also includes purchase rights for additional B737 MAX 8 and B737 MAX 9s. Malaysia Airlines currently operates 56 737-800s. "This deal is a game-changer for Malaysia Airlines with much lower costs and greater efficiency which we will pass on to our loyal customers with lower fares," said Malaysia Airlines CEO Peter Bellew. "With the 737 MAX's longer range … [Read more...] about Malaysia Airlines orders 25 B737 MAX 8s
Precision delivers another B757-200 conversion to DHL
Precision Aircraft Solutions has completed its third freighter conversion for DHL since May, bringing its DHL total to four for the year so far. The B757-200 aircraft will join Precision’s previous two conversions in European Air Transport Leipzig Airline (EAT), the largest of three airlines with dedicated service to the European, Middle Eastern and North African networks of DHL Express. “The honor of transforming DHL’s fleet with the Precision product is one we do not take lightly,” … [Read more...] about Precision delivers another B757-200 conversion to DHL