China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (“CALC” or the “Group”, stock code: 01848.HK), the largest independent operating aircraft lessor in China, completed its second delivery to Air Macau Company Limited (“Air Macau”) on 21 December at the facilities of Airbus in Hamburg, Germany. The aircraft is financed by The Korea Development Bank,KDB Asia Limit...
The NTSB discovered several irregularities and crew-performance failures in its investigation of the fatal crash of a Mexican-registered Learjet 35A on Nov. 19, 2013, according to the recently published factual report. Both pilots, a physician, and a flight nurse died when the aircraft plunged into the Atlantic Ocean following a loss of control during an emergency return after takeo...
Three years after the opening of the Accessory Repair Center (A.R.C.), MTU Maintenance Canada, is satisfied with the development of its business for accessory repair and Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) management. The company, an affiliate of one of the world’s leading engine mainte-nance providers, has managed to increase revenues by 48 percent to 40 million US dollars since 2012 and has won a...
Only one in four air cargo executives feel they are able to optimise revenue for their business, despite an ongoing economic recovery which has driven an increase in freight volumes, according to a survey by Accenture. The Accenture 2015 Air Cargo Research: Taking Off for Higher Profitability – says air cargo executives want and need better tools to help optimise revenues,...
Malaysia’s first Islamic-compliant airline Rayani Air began operations Sunday with its maiden flight taking off from the capital to the resort island of Langkawi, local media reported. In-flight meals served on board its flights are completely halal, with alcohol consumption strictly prohibited. Muslim flight crew must don the hijab while non-Muslim crew are to be decently dressed, man...
In the first quarter of its fiscal year 2015/2016, Zodiac Aerospace generated revenue of €1,237.9m, up 8.8%. This increase is primarily due to a positive foreign exchange impact, contributing 11.1 percentage points to the quarter's growth rate. Changes in consolidation scope contributed a positive 0.3 percentage points. At like-for-like consolidation scope and exchange rates, revenue w...
EgyptAir has signed a five-year contract with SITA, for the implementation, management and modernisation of the airline's communications network. SITA is providing the carrier with a network that will provide secure and reliable connectivity to EgyptAir’s headquarters and across 190 sites. “We are constantly searching for ways to enhance our operational efficiency a...
The first cut of the Beluga XL MSN001 rear fuselage has been successfully achieved in Spain, paving the way for the final assembly to begin in early 2017. MSN001 will be the first Beluga XL to fly. The rear fuselage, produced by Aernnova, will be the first part to be delivered to the Beluga Final Assembly Line in Toulouse. The Beluga XL entry into service is planned in mid-2019. The Beluga X...
Etihad Airways is expanding its codeshare partnership with S7 Airlines to cover eight additional destinations from the Russian carrier's Moscow hub. Effective January 16, 2016, Etihad Airways will place its EY code on S7 Airlines’ domestic services between Moscow and Chelyabinsk, Krasnoyarsk, Novosibirsk, Novy Urengoy, Omsk, Perm, Rostov-on-Don and Sochi. Under this revised a...
KLM has launched its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to Dubai, with the arrival of the first flight at Dubai International Airport, from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport on December 17. Dubai is the second UAE destination served by the Dreamliner following the launch of the inaugural flight to Abu Dhabi, last month – the first KLM route to be served by the new aircraft. KLM now operates a...
Qatar Airways Cargo will start a new freighter route to Dallas/Fort Worth on 19 January 19, 2016, increasing its network to six freighter destinations in the Americas. A Qatar Airways Cargo Boeing 777F will fly two times a week to Dallas from Liege Airport. In total, Qatar Airways Cargo provides service to 13 destinations in the Americas, with additional upload provided in the bellyhold...
Jet Aviation Flight Services has added the first Airbus corporate jet certificated for U.S. Part 135 to its air carrier certificate. The Airbus ACJ318 has an ultra-wide cabin and can accommodate up to 18 passengers, providing freedom of movement and comfort for long-distance trips. With a range of up to 4,200 nautical miles (7,800 km), the ACJ318 is outfitted with a tasteful corporate VIP...
