All Nippon Airways (ANA) has ordered three additional B777-300ER aircraft The order, valued at approximately US$945 million at current list prices, will increase the total number of B777s in ANA’s fleet to 57 aircraft, once delivered. “The addition of three new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft will further strengthen ANA Group’s long-haul network,” said Shinichiro Ito, president and CEO of ANA Holdings Inc. “The acquisition of our new 777-300ER airplanes will … [Read more...] about All Nippon Airways orders three more B777s
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IATA's June figures offer hope with 1.2% expansion
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released June figures showing a 1.2 per cent year-on-year expansion in global air freight demand. Although weak, this is a clear improvement when compared to the 0.9 per cent year-on-year demand growth recorded in May and the 0.1 per cent growth realised over the first half of the year. While previously the global economic trend has been defined by robust emerging economies and stagnant growth in developed markets, the strongest improvements … [Read more...] about IATA's June figures offer hope with 1.2% expansion
ST Aero adds 15-pallet B757-200 conversion
ST Aerospace has announced it will launch the development of a new 15-pallet cargo configuration for its B757-200 freighter conversion programme which will incorporate winglets on the aircraft. Including this new configuration, ST Aerospace now offers a full suite of B757 freighter conversions, including: 8-pallet cargo-passenger combination configuration with a class E forward cargo compartment; 14.5-pallet cargo configuration with rigid barrier; and a 15-pallet cargo configuration with rigid … [Read more...] about ST Aero adds 15-pallet B757-200 conversion
Clear pointers, direction and targets: GACAG chief
The Global Air Cargo Advisory Group (GACAG) must build on its achievements of the last two years and provide "clear pointers, direction and targets," said its new chairman, Oliver Evans. “GACAG is very much a collaborative effort and therefore each member carries equal responsibility and weight. It is a great honour for each of us to have the responsibility to speak on behalf of the entire air cargo industry, thanks to our efforts to form such a powerful coalition. We have achieved much in … [Read more...] about Clear pointers, direction and targets: GACAG chief
SIA places US$17 billion Airbus/Boeing order
Singapore Airlines has placed an order for 30 more A350-900s and 30 B787-10Xs in deals valued at more than US$17 billion. The agreement with Airbus comprises 30 firm-ordered A350-900s for deliveryfrom the 2016/17 financial year, plus options for 20 more. The options may be converted into firm orders for larger A350-1000s, the carrier added. The agreement with Boeing comprises 30 firm-ordered B787-10Xs for delivery from the 2018/19 financial year, but is conditional upon Boeing formally launching … [Read more...] about SIA places US$17 billion Airbus/Boeing order
Ethihad takes delivery of first A330-200 freighter
Etihad Crystal Cargo recently received its first A330-200 freighter aircraft. Etihad is the launch customer of the A330-200 freighter aircraft, which will enter service in September. The carrier said its new A330-200 freighter – which can carry up to 64 tonnes of cargo and can fly up to 7,400 kilometres non-stop – will allow it to increase frequencies and build its presence in the high-growth European and Asian freight markets, in particular China. Etihad will take delivery … [Read more...] about Ethihad takes delivery of first A330-200 freighter
