Three of six MD-11 Boeing Converted Freighters are now in service between the Far East and Europe as Aeroflot Cargo has begun implementing its carefully planned expansion that will see its fleet number and capacity grow substantially over the next two years as it combines wide-body, long range aircraft with short-haul feeder aircraft.The three MD-11s are on lease from Boeing Capital Corporation, while the remaining three have been purchased outright by the 100 per cent owned subsidiary of … [Read more...] about Aeroflot 'right-sized' for the MD-11
SINGAPORE: World's first 767- 300BCF goes to ANA
Singapore Technologies Aerospace Ltd (ST Aerospace), The Boeing Company (Boeing) and All Nippon Airways (ANA) celebrated the completion and certification of the first-ever 767-300 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) in Singapore recently. Boeing launched the 767-300BCF passenger-to-freighter (PTF) conversion programme in 2005 with three firm orders and four options from ANA. Since then, ANA has exercised all the options, and now has ordered seven PTF conversions in all. "We are delighted to … [Read more...] about SINGAPORE: World's first 767- 300BCF goes to ANA
CHINA: It's a go for AFrance-KLM/ China South venture
Air France-KLM and China Southern Airlines have signed a Framework Agreement for the development of a Sino-European Cargo Joint Venture which is expected to receive the necessary approvals by year-end. The newly formed company is to be named AE Cargo (Asia-Europe Cargo), in which Air France will not hold more than 25 per cent of the shares. The French-Dutch airline will however provide the CEO. Asia-Europe Cargo will develop a 10-aircraft fleet in the next two years. Both partners still have … [Read more...] about CHINA: It's a go for AFrance-KLM/ China South venture
CHINA: China Southern & China Air tap new deal
On the heals of the landmark crossstrait political deal to launch regular, direct weekend flights between Taiwan and Chinese mainland, carriers from both sides have begun eyeing strategic tie-ups. China Southern Airlines and Taiwan's largest carrier China Airlines (CAL) have signed a memorandum of strategic cooperation on daily operations covering direct cross-strait flights. Under the agreement, both sides will strengthen strategic cooperation in passenger, cargo, maintenance, and ground … [Read more...] about CHINA: China Southern & China Air tap new deal
AUSTRALIA: Australia and EU to discuss 'open skies'
European transport ministers have given authorisation for the European Commission to negotiate with Australia on a potential 'open skies' agreement between Australia and the European Union (EU). The EU is Australia's largest aviation market. The talks could deliver greater competition, more flights and lower air fares between Australia and EU countries. An 'open skies' agreement could remove many - if not all - of the existing regulatory limitations on Australian and European airlines … [Read more...] about AUSTRALIA: Australia and EU to discuss 'open skies'
JAPAN: JAL, Boeing and Pratt & Whitney teaming up
Japan Airlines (JAL), Boeing and Pratt & Whitney are teaming up to accelerate current research and development into the creation of a second-generation biofuel, the trio said in a statement. A second-generation, but as yet undetermined, biofuel will be blended with jet fuel and tested in one of the four engines of a JAL Boeing 747-300 aircraft equipped with Pratt & WhitneyJT9D engines. JAL will provide the aircraft and staff for the approximately one hour demonstration flight out of an … [Read more...] about JAPAN: JAL, Boeing and Pratt & Whitney teaming up
