Virgin Atlantic’s new US$4.4 billion order for 12 A350-1000 aircraft will mark the arrival of the most capable cargo aircraft in its fleet delivering a significant improvement in lower deck cargo capacity of between 10-22 per cent depending on configuration. The airline, which announced the order at last month’s Farnborough International Airshow 2016 in the UK, says the investment demonstrates the strength of the Virgin Atlantic commitment to customer experience as it continues to focus on … [Read more...] about Virgin Atlantic will see up to 22% boost in belly capacity thanks to A350s
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Boeing delivers 50th B787 Dreamliner to ANA
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
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
Scoot to launch first flights to Europe
Scoot, the Singapore Airlines long-haul, low-cost carrier (LCC), has announced it will start flying to Europe for the first time next summer. Scheduled to commence on 20 June 2017, the airline will operate non-stop services four times per week between Singapore and Athens using B787-8 equipment. Scoot’s cargo belly capacity is marketed by Singapore Airlines Cargo. This will become the longest air route operated by any LCC, with a distance exceeding 10,000km and Scoot will become the first … [Read more...] about Scoot to launch first flights to Europe
THAI narrows loss by 62% in Q2 2016
THAI and its subsidiaries announced its second quarter results 2016, posting an operating loss of THB 1,782 million (US$51.4 million) - an improvement from the same period last year by 62.2 per cent. During this quarter, special items were the ongoing Transformation Plan and impairment loss of assets and aircraft that totalling THB 2,300 million with a gain on foreign currency exchange that totaled THB 595 million resulting in the net loss of THB 2,915 million. The continual Transformation … [Read more...] about THAI narrows loss by 62% in Q2 2016