Boeing and LATAM Airlines Group celebrated the delivery of the airline’s first 787-9 Dreamliner. LATAM Airlines Group is leasing the new airplane from Amsterdam-based lessor AerCap. LATAM Airlines Group will become Latin America’s first operator of both the 787-8 and 787-9 variants of the Dreamliner family when the airline group launches 787-9 services on South American routes in April. With this delivery, LATAM Airlines Group will have 11 787s in its fleet, the most in Latin … [Read more...] about LATAM receives first 787-9 Dreamliner
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Boeing, Ethiopian partner on humanitarian flight
Boeing, Ethiopian Airlines and three separate non-profit organisations have delivered more than 1,814kg of medical supplies and equipment for charities and hospitals in Ethiopia and Somalia. The deliveries, carried on the ferry flight of Ethiopian’s newest B787 Dreamliner, were made to a number of medical institutions via Vital Voices Global Partnership, Horn of Africa Neonatal Development Services (HANDS) and Seattle Alliance Outreach (SAO). "Ethiopian Airlines continues to be a … [Read more...] about Boeing, Ethiopian partner on humanitarian flight
Boeing reports record 4Q2014 revenue
Boeing reported record fourth-quarter revenue of US$24.5 billion on higher deliveries and core earnings per share (non-GAAP) that increased 23 per cent to US$2.31, reflecting strong performance across the company. Fourth-quarter 2014 core operating earnings (non-GAAP) increased to US$2.3 billion and GAAP earnings from operations increased to US$2 billion. Fourth-quarter 2013 results included a US$406 million non-cash charge related to the A-12 settlement. "Strong operating … [Read more...] about Boeing reports record 4Q2014 revenue
Cargolux operates 747-8F flights to Manaus
Cargolux introduces its advanced Boeing 747-8 freighter on its regular cargo services to Manaus and becomes the first airline worldwide to operate the aircraft to the Brazilian airport. Cargolux offers fast air cargo services to Manaus since 2012 and operated its first 747-8F flight to Brazil in June 2013 after the Luxembourg carrier’s quest for clearance and approval of Brazilian airports for 747-8 operations was given the green light by the Brazilian authorities. “Our new … [Read more...] about Cargolux operates 747-8F flights to Manaus
Centurion to restore Miami-Amsterdam route
Miami-based freighter operator Centurion Cargo will restore its Miami-Amsterdam route on 19 February 2015. The route will be operated by B747-400 nose-loading freighters. … [Read more...] about Centurion to restore Miami-Amsterdam route
Silk Way nears deal on three B747-8 freighters
Boeing is nearing an agreement to sell three 747-8 freighters to Azerbaijan’s Silk Way West Airlines, a deal that would end a drought in purchases of the humpbacked jumbo jet. The companies are working toward a purchase agreement that would be valued at US$1.1 billion at list prices, Chicago-based Boeing said in a statement. “Silk Way Group is a longstanding customer and operator of Boeing’s products and services,” said Marty Bentrott, vice president, Middle East, … [Read more...] about Silk Way nears deal on three B747-8 freighters