Swiss International Air Lines (Swiss) and Boeing today confirmed a new order for one B777-300ER, valued at US$339.6 million at list prices. The Swiss airline had previously ordered nine B777s and taken delivery of six this year as it continues to establish the B777-300ER as its flagship. "The 777-300ER will be the backbone of our long-haul fleet for many years to come," said Peter Wojahn, chief technical officer, Swiss International Air Lines. "As one of the largest operators of the 777-300ER … [Read more...] about Swiss confirms additional order for B777-300ER
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Global Shippers’ Forum, Cargo iQ sign quality-focussed MoU
Shippers and industry will work together to promote the adoption of Cargo iQ’s Master Operating Plan (MOP) and share information to ensure shippers’ needs are met. The Global Shippers’ Forum (GSF) and Cargo iQ have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreeing to work co-operatively to support the implementation of Cargo iQ’s Quality Management System (QMS) and to promote the sustainability of the air cargo supply chain. The MOU outlines six areas for the two groups to work together … [Read more...] about Global Shippers’ Forum, Cargo iQ sign quality-focussed MoU
Regulators pledge closer global cooperation with industry at TIACA ACF
Air cargo leaders and regulators from across the globe pledged to work more closely together to ensure a more efficient, safer air cargo supply chain on the opening day of TIACA’s Air Cargo Forum (ACF) in Paris, France today. The air cargo community must work towards a paperless environment to ensure the industry maintains and develops its competitiveness, especially in expanding e-commerce markets, delegates at the Plenary session of the ACF heard. The development of advanced screening … [Read more...] about Regulators pledge closer global cooperation with industry at TIACA ACF
Volga-Dnepr delivers 35 tonne B767 component Japan-Seattle
A large aircraft production component for a B767 has been delivered to Paine Field Airport, Washington, onboard a Volga-Dnepr Airlines’ An-124-100 under the long-term logistics support agreement between Boeing and Volga-Dnepr Group. The oversized component, measuring 14x2.4x4 metres, was transported inside a specialised ocean container to ensure its secured and timely delivery from the production plant in Japan. With additional aircraft parts and other equipment, the total weight of the … [Read more...] about Volga-Dnepr delivers 35 tonne B767 component Japan-Seattle
Airbus delivers 10,000th aircraft to Singapore Airlines
Airbus celebrated the delivery of its 10,000th aircraft last week - an A350-900 for Singapore Airlines. The milestone event was marked by a special ceremony in Toulouse hosted by Airbus Group CEO Tom Enders and attended by Goh Choon Phong, CEO of Singapore Airlines. The aircraft delivered is the sixth A350-900 for Singapore Airlines, out of a total order for 67. Featuring a special “10,000th Airbus” logo, the aircraft will be used to launch the airline’s new non-stop services between … [Read more...] about Airbus delivers 10,000th aircraft to Singapore Airlines
ST Aero secures $520 million in 3Q contracts
Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering) today announced that its aerospace arm - ST Aero - has secured new contracts worth $520 million (US$373.4) in the third quarter (3Q) of 2016, for various projects ranging from line and airframe maintenance to component repair and overhaul. The total contract value above includes the P2F (passenger-to-freighter) conversion of four Airbus A330-300 for DHL Express, announced in July. The first aircraft has been inducted into EFW, ST … [Read more...] about ST Aero secures $520 million in 3Q contracts
