Japan Airlines (JAL) took delivery of its first A350-1000 from the Toulouse facility earlier this month, which the carrier plans to deploy initially on the Tokyo-New York (HND-JFK) route. JAL has been operating the A350-900 on high-density Japanese domestic routes since 2019. Its latest delivery, the A350-1000. is considered the most fuel-efficient large widebody aircraft because of its engines, the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 turbofans, and use of lightweight materials. The airline has … [Read more...] about Japan Airlines welcomes first A350-1000
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Thai Airways uses SAF supplied by Neste partner
Thai Airways has operated its first flight using Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel on 13 December. The airline refueled its Boeing 777 with blended SAF at Phuket Airport for the return flight to Bangkok International Airport. The fuel was supplied by Thai oil and gas company PTT, in collaboration with Petco Trading Labuan Company Ltd, the marketing and trading arm of Malaysian energy group Petronas. The Thai carrier is committed to achieving the wider aviation industry’s net-zero carbon … [Read more...] about Thai Airways uses SAF supplied by Neste partner
WFS to handle China Cargo’s new Miami service next year
China Cargo Airlines has extended a new handling contract to SATS Group member, Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), in North America with the launch of three weekly flights to Miami from Shanghai Pudong starting January next year. This marks the first time that a Chinese carrier to commence services into Miami. WFS expects to handle various shipments coming from China, including high volumes of e-commerce traffic, perishables, seafood and general cargo. The two have been working together for … [Read more...] about WFS to handle China Cargo’s new Miami service next year
Silk Way West augments global freighter fleet
Silk Way West Airlines is expanding its fleet with the addition of two Boeing 777 freighters, as the airline looks to provide reliable solutions amidst increasing demand for air cargo services. The carrier will use the added shipping capacity to meet the growing need for reliable air transport across various industries, including e-commerce, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing. With the new additions, the airline further strengthens its position as one of the leading global air cargo … [Read more...] about Silk Way West augments global freighter fleet
Air New Zealand picks launch partner for next-gen aircraft
Air New Zealand has chosen ‘the ALIA’ as the airline’s first commercial purchase of battery-powered all-electric aircraft as part of its Mission Next Gen Aircraft programme. Air New Zealand will buy the conventional take-off and landing version of the ALIA, designed by electric aerospace company BETA Technologies, which is expected to join its fleet in 2026. The carrier will initially operate the aircraft as a cargo-only service in partnership with New Zealand Post, on a route … [Read more...] about Air New Zealand picks launch partner for next-gen aircraft
Cathay joins list of future Airbus A350F owners
Cathay Cargo is the latest amongst major airlines to select the Airbus A350 freighter to meet its future fleet requirements, with an order for six aircraft. The Hong Kong-based carrier, which has six older B747-400ERFs due for replacement and 14 B747-8Fs, expects the widebody freighters to be delivered between 2027 and 2029. Cathay Group chief, Ronald Lam, said “these highly fuel-efficient, next-generation freighters will provide important additional cargo capacity, expand our global … [Read more...] about Cathay joins list of future Airbus A350F owners