Singapore Technologies Aerospace Ltd (ST Aerospace) has signed agreements with Airbus and Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW) for a collaboration to launch the A320/A321 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion programme. Under the agreements, ST Aerospace will lead the A320/A321P2F engineering development, working in tandem with Airbus and EFW, with conversions to be undertaken in EFW and in ST Aerospace's global network of facilities. This follows a similar collaboration for the A330P2F … [Read more...] about ST, Airbus, EFW launch A320/A321 conversions
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Volga Dnepr places bold order for 20 B747-8Fs
The Volga-Dnepr Group, a world leader in transportation of unique, oversize and heavy cargo, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to further the group’s fleet expansion with 20 additional B747-8 Freighters, valued at US$7.4 billion at list prices. For Volga Dnepr, adding more B747-8 Freighters will allow development of the Group's scheduled business, AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC), and keep the airline's high growth rates, the group said. These additional 20 airplanes will … [Read more...] about Volga Dnepr places bold order for 20 B747-8Fs
VietJetAir orders six additional A321ceo
Vietnamese carrier VietJetAir has placed a firm order with Airbus for the purchase of six additional A321s. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, VietJetAir president and CEO, said: “The A320 Family has proven to be extremely efficient in service with VietJetAir. Since we took delivery of our first A321 in March this year, we have benefitted strongly from the additional capacity offered by theaircraft and its low operating costs. We are therefore placing this additional order for the A321 to meet demand on … [Read more...] about VietJetAir orders six additional A321ceo
Ethiopian orders six more B787 Dreamliners
Ethiopian Airlines has announced an order for six B787-8 Dreamliner at the Paris Air Show. The Dreamliners complement the airline's existing 13 B787s currently operating in the fleet and are part of Ethiopian's long-term strategy to increase capacity and provide greater route flexibility to and from its hub in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. "In line with our Vision 2025 strategic road map and our fleet modernisation and expansion project, we will keep investing heavily in … [Read more...] about Ethiopian orders six more B787 Dreamliners
Myanmar takes delivery of first B737-800
Boeing and Myanmar National Airlines celebrated the delivery of its first next-generation 737-800 leased from GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing arm of GE. The celebration also marked the first all-new Boeing airplane to be delivered to any Myanmar-based airline. The airplane is the first to feature Myanmar National Airlines' new livery and interior, and the airline plans to expand its network outsideMyanmar with the introduction of its 737. … [Read more...] about Myanmar takes delivery of first B737-800
EVA Air signs MOU for four more A330s
EVA Air of Taiwan has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Airbus for the purchase of four additional A330-300s. EVA Air currently operates a fleet of 29 Airbus aircraft, including 14 A330s and 15 A321s. “We are delighted that EVA Air has renewed its confidence in the A330,” said John Leahy, Airbus chief operating officer, customers. “The unbeatable operating costs and superior comfort levels offered by the aircraft make it the perfect platform for EVA … [Read more...] about EVA Air signs MOU for four more A330s