Japan Airlines (JAL) took delivery of its first A350-1000 from the Toulouse facility earlier this month, which the carrier plans to deploy initially on the Tokyo-New York (HND-JFK) route. JAL has been operating the A350-900 on high-density Japanese domestic routes since 2019. Its latest delivery, the A350-1000. is considered the most fuel-efficient large widebody aircraft because of its engines, the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 turbofans, and use of lightweight materials. The airline has … [Read more...] about Japan Airlines welcomes first A350-1000
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Cathay joins list of future Airbus A350F owners
Cathay Cargo is the latest amongst major airlines to select the Airbus A350 freighter to meet its future fleet requirements, with an order for six aircraft. The Hong Kong-based carrier, which has six older B747-400ERFs due for replacement and 14 B747-8Fs, expects the widebody freighters to be delivered between 2027 and 2029. Cathay Group chief, Ronald Lam, said “these highly fuel-efficient, next-generation freighters will provide important additional cargo capacity, expand our global … [Read more...] about Cathay joins list of future Airbus A350F owners
Embraer E2 jets gain type certification in Singapore
Embraer’s E190-E2 and E195-E2 have attained type certification from the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS). Scoot, low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, is due to operate the E190-E2 from 2024. The E190-E2 and E195-E2, considered the world’s quietest and most fuel-efficient single-aisle aircraft, were certified by three key civil aviation authorities in 2018 and 2019, which include the FAA in the US, EASA in Europe and ANAC in Brazil. Embraer and CAE … [Read more...] about Embraer E2 jets gain type certification in Singapore
Dronamics signs joint venture deal to manufacture cargo drones
Dronamics and its largest investor, UAE’s Strategic Development Fund (SDF), have signed a term sheet to set up a joint venture to produce the Black Swan on a grand scale to fulfill global demand and customer requirements. Through the joint venture, the two plan to set up that will have capacity to produce up to 300 Black Swan drones annually. The joint venture will also contribute to further development of the local supply chain within aerospace in the UAE. SDF, through its venture … [Read more...] about Dronamics signs joint venture deal to manufacture cargo drones
Ex-Airbus Marie-Louise Philippe joins Embraer
Embraer Commercial Aviation has appointed Marie-Louise Philippe as vice president for sales and marketing, and head of Europe and Central Asia, based in Amsterdam. Marie-Louise has over 20 years of experience in the aviation industry, with previous posts in France, Singapore and Hong Kong. Philippe has held commercial leadership roles at Airbus in procurement and customer affairs, with a strong sales record with customers in Europe and Asia. Most recently she successfully … [Read more...] about Ex-Airbus Marie-Louise Philippe joins Embraer
Silk Way West Airlines’ first B777F takes off
Silk Way West Airlines is set to add more capacity to its cargo network with the arrival of its first Boeing 777 Freighter at the Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku (GYD) on 3 October. The airline is the newest operator of Boeing’s best-selling freighter, which also aligns with the carrier’s ambitions to implement greener, more fuel-efficient operations. “This expansion of the fleet will open up opportunities for Silk Way West Airlines to boost the volume of flights and extend our … [Read more...] about Silk Way West Airlines’ first B777F takes off
