Cargolux has revealed plans to launch a joint venture airline in China to be based in Zhengzhou, focusing primarily on the transpacific along with the intra-Asia trade lane in an 80-20 focus, using an initial three B747 freighters, later expanding to five within three years. Cargolux president and chief executive Dirk Reich, speaking in Luxembourg at the welcoming ceremony for the European cargo airline's 13th of 14 B747-8Fs it has on order, said the new carrier, tentatively called 'Cargolux … [Read more...] about 13th B747-8F for Cargolux as it reveals ‘Cargolux China’ plans
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13th B747-8F for Cargolux as it reveals 'Cargolux China' plans
Cargolux has revealed plans to launch a joint venture airline in China to be based in Zhengzhou, focusing primarily on the transpacific along with the intra-Asia trade lane in an 80-20 focus, using an initial three B747 freighters, later expanding to five within three years. Cargolux president and chief executive Dirk Reich, speaking in Luxembourg at the welcoming ceremony for the European cargo airline's 13th of 14 B747-8Fs it has on order, said the new carrier, tentatively called 'Cargolux … [Read more...] about 13th B747-8F for Cargolux as it reveals 'Cargolux China' plans
Four Chinese airlines ‘allocated’ A330s
Hainan Airlines will receive 20 of the 45 A330s the Chinese government has ordered from Airbus, in return for Airbus setting up an A330 completion centre, according to Chinese media reports. China Aviation Supplies—an agency falling under the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) — that buys aircraft in bulk for China’s commercial airlines, has also allocated 15 of the aircraft to China Eastern (which has 43 A330s already in service), five to Tibet Airlines and five to Sichuan Airlines, … [Read more...] about Four Chinese airlines ‘allocated’ A330s
Finnair’s first A350 XWB makes its maiden flight
The first A350 XWB for Finnair has completed its first flight in Toulouse. The aircraft will now enter the final production phase including further ground checks and flight tests. The aircraft is scheduled for delivery in the coming weeks. Finnair will become the first airline in Europe to operate the A350 XWB and the third operator in the world. Finnair has purchased a total of 19 A350 XWBs and will operate its fleet on premium long haul routes, beginning with services between Helsinki … [Read more...] about Finnair’s first A350 XWB makes its maiden flight
TAM Airlines first A350 XWB rolls out of paint shop
The first A350 XWB for TAM Airlines rolled out of the Airbus paint shop in Toulouse this week, revealing the carrier’s signature red, white and blue livery. The aircraft will continue through the next stages of production, including the installation of engines, completion of cabin furnishing and cockpit fitting, before starting ground and flight tests. The aircraft is scheduled for delivery to TAM Airlines in December. TAM will become the first airline from the Americas to fly the A350 … [Read more...] about TAM Airlines first A350 XWB rolls out of paint shop
Engine fire forces BA 777 to abort take off
A British Airways aircraft engine caught fire in Las Vegas as it was about to take off for London, Gatwick Tuesday night (US west coast time), forcing all 172 passengers and crew to escape down emergency slides as smoke and flames engulfed the aircraft. Several passengers needed hospital treatment for minor injuries after the B777-200's aborted takeoff, with one of those present saying smoke caused people to rush to the front of the plane, sparking scenes of panic. General Electric said … [Read more...] about Engine fire forces BA 777 to abort take off
