Oman Air is set operate its first dedicated cargo aircraft with the announced order and delivery of the operator's first 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF). The Muscat-based carrier said the arrival of the freighter conversion, completed at Taikoo (Shandong) Aircraft Engineering (STAECO) in China, will contribute to the growth of Oman’s air cargo logistics sector. The aircraft can carry up to 23.9 tonnes of freight and has a flight range of 3,750 kilometres, with up to 20 percent lower … [Read more...] about Oman Air set to fly first dedicated freighter
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Saudi’s newest carrier to fly with all-Boeing fleet
Saudi's latest airline Riyadh Air on 14 March announced a multi-billion deal with US manufacturer Boeing with an order of up to 72 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner airplanes. This unprecedented order coming from the new airline, comprising 39 confirmed aircraft with an option to acquire 33 more of the same type, could reflect a strong signal of Saudia Arabia’s intent to become a global aviation hub. The new airline was officially launched earlier last week and could serve as a lever to help fulfill … [Read more...] about Saudi’s newest carrier to fly with all-Boeing fleet
SATS and others join Cool Chain Association
The Cool Chain Association (CCA), who celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, has welcomed SATS Ltd, Brussels Airport, Boeing, and Validaide as new members. SATS is the chief ground handling and in-flight catering service provider at Singapore Changi Airport with a cargo terminal network that spans over 10 major locations, including Hong Kong and Dammam. It connects communities in over 60 locations and 14 countries across the Asia Pacific, UK and the Middle East. Brussels Airport has … [Read more...] about SATS and others join Cool Chain Association
Cargolux firms up order for Boeing’s new freighter
Boeing and Cargolux last week finalized an order of 10 777-8 freighters with options for six additional planes, a deal previously announced at this year’s Farnborough International Airshow. Cargolux earlier said Boeing’s freighter was the airline’s choice as the replacement for its 747-400 freighter fleet. The order, which was previously listed as unidentified on the aircraft manufacturer’s orders & deliveries website, now underlines the carrier’s long-term sustainability. Launched in … [Read more...] about Cargolux firms up order for Boeing’s new freighter
UPS tops up order for Boeing’s 767 freighters
American logistics integrator UPS has placed an order for eight more 767 freighters from Boeing as the integrator looks to modernize its fleet in view of efficiency, sustainability and reliability. The incremental order will increase the carrier’s fleet of 767 freighters to 108, along with 238 Boeing heritage freighters like the 747, 757, 767 and MD-11. UPS, who was the launch customer of the 767 freighter in 1995, will begin taking delivery of the new airplanes in 2025. The top-up … [Read more...] about UPS tops up order for Boeing’s 767 freighters
Vietjet reaffirms big order for 737 MAX jets
Vietjet and Boeing have successfully reached an agreement to reaffirm the previously announced order for 200 737 MAX aircraft during 2022 Farnborough International AirShow. Both sides have agreed on a flexible delivery schedule to support Vietjet’s growth plans, starting with the first 50 aircraft to be delivered to affiliate Thai Vietjet, one of the ‘more favoured’ domestic airlines in Thailand. Vietjet and Boeing earlier signed order deals totaling 200 B737 Max with a maintenance and … [Read more...] about Vietjet reaffirms big order for 737 MAX jets