The steep rise in fuel prices confronting the commercial aviation industry will drive demand for new aircraft, according to Boeing's recent market forecast.Boeing said it foresees a US$3.2 trillion market over the next two decades "driven by an increasing demand for airplanes to replace older, less efficient aircraft.""We're facing a very dynamic situation today in the commercial aviation industry," Boeing Commercial Airplanes VP-Marketing Randy Tinseth said. "This year's forecast is rooted in … [Read more...] about AMERICA: Fuel-efficiency driving US$3.2 trillion plane market: Boeing
AMERICA: Boeing 787 VP upbeat on progress
The Boeing Company is making steady progress on getting the 787 Dreamliner global production system up and running, according to Pat Shanahan,vice president and general manager ofthe 787 programme.Speaking at the recent Farnborough Airshow, Shanahan said that the dedicated global partner network is one of the many aspects of the 787 that are a major leap forward for the programme."Often, when people think of the 787 what immediately comes to mind is a more composite airplane. But it's not just … [Read more...] about AMERICA: Boeing 787 VP upbeat on progress
AMERICA: AA kicks off Moscow with Sleeping Beauty
American Airlines Cargo (AA Cargo) secured the St. Petersburg Ballet Theatre as one of the first customers for its newly launched cargo service from Moscow.With the unique transportation needs of the internationally renowned production company, AA Cargo said it was retained to deliver the consignment from the St.Petersburg Ballet Theatre to Sao Paolo,Brazil for the troupe's debut performance of "The Sleeping Beauty."In less than 72 hours, AA Cargo facilitated the shipment, which departed from … [Read more...] about AMERICA: AA kicks off Moscow with Sleeping Beauty
AMERICA: Air Canada to cut capacity & 2,000 workers
Air Canada, following the path of several US counterparts, said yesterday it will cut total system capacity by 7 percent year-on-year in this year's fourth quarter and the 2009 first quarter and slash its work force by 2,000."I regret having to take these actions but they are necessary to remain competitive going forward," president and CEO Montie Brewer said. "Air Canada, like most global airlines, needs to adapt its business and reduce flying that has become unprofitable in the current fuel … [Read more...] about AMERICA: Air Canada to cut capacity & 2,000 workers
AMERICA: Aviation Capital Group orders 15 more B737s
Boeing and Aviation Capital Group (ACG), a subsidiary of Pacific Life Corp, announced that the Newport Beach, California-based leasing company has ordered an additional 15 Next-Generation 737-700s. “This supplements our order for 17 Next-Generation 737s announced in April,” said R. Stephen Hannahs, group managing director and chief executive officer of ACG. … [Read more...] about AMERICA: Aviation Capital Group orders 15 more B737s
AMERICA: Synergy Aerospace orders 10 A350-800s
Synergy Aerospace, the main shareholder of Avianca and SAM in Colombia, Ocean air in Brazil and VIP in Ecuador, has signed a contract with Airbus for ten A350-800s."After having ordered 57 Airbus A320 and A330 aircraft, we at the group have again selected Airbus aircraft for the modernisation of our fleets",said German Efromovich, president of Synergy Aerospace. "The A350 XWB is simply the best choice for our affiliates, fulfilling our high expectations on passenger comfort and operational … [Read more...] about AMERICA: Synergy Aerospace orders 10 A350-800s
