The first A350 XWB for Vietnam Airlines has completed its first flight in Toulouse on Monday bearing the airline’s blue and gold lotus livery. The aircraft will now enter the final phase of production, including cabin completion, as well as further ground and flight tests. The aircraft, which will be leased from AerCap, is scheduled for delivery in the middle of the year. Vietnam Airlines will become the first Asian airline to fly the A350 XWB and the second operator in the world. Vietnam … [Read more...] about Vietnam Air’s first A350 XWB takes to the sky
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Vietnam Air’s first A350 XWB takes to the sky
The first A350 XWB for Vietnam Airlines has completed its first flight in Toulouse on Monday bearing the airline’s blue and gold lotus livery. The aircraft will now enter the final phase of production, including cabin completion, as well as further ground and flight tests. The aircraft, which will be leased from AerCap, is scheduled for delivery in the middle of the year. Vietnam Airlines will become the first Asian airline to fly the A350 XWB and the second operator in the world. Vietnam … [Read more...] about Vietnam Air’s first A350 XWB takes to the sky
Ruili Airlines orders 30 B737 MAXs
Kunming, China-based, Ruili Airlines announced at last month’s Paris Air Show that the airline has committed to purchase 30 B737 MAXs with the financial support of AVIC International Leasing. The commitment, valued at US$3.2 billion at current list prices, will be subject to the approval of the Chinese government. “Today’s agreement demonstrates our ambition to grow from a start-up airline to a driving force in China’s growing aviation industry,” said Ma Zhanwei, president of Ruili Airlines. … [Read more...] about Ruili Airlines orders 30 B737 MAXs
Minsheng Leasing signs for 30 B737s
Minsheng Financial Leasing(Minsheng) signed a Memorandum ofUnderstanding (MOU) at the Paris AirShow with for the purchase of 30 B737airplanes, a mix of Next-GenerationB737 and B737 MAX aircraft fromBoeing. As one of the first five leasingcompanies approved by China BankRegulatory Committee, Minshengwas founded in April 2008 by ChinaMinsheng Banking Corp, the largestprivate commercial bank in China. … [Read more...] about Minsheng Leasing signs for 30 B737s
China Airlines’ B777-300ER debuts
China Airlines’ newest B777-300ER landed at Le Bourget, France last month marking the debut of China Airlines’ new twin-aisle aircraft at the Paris Air Show. China Airlines currently operates five newly configured B777- 300ERs on routes serving Hong Kong, Bangkok, New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco. The airline is scheduled to receive five more in the next couple of years to support the launch of new European and North American routes. Based in the northwestern city of Taoyuan, China … [Read more...] about China Airlines’ B777-300ER debuts
Jetstar Hong Kong’s application rejected
Qantas Airways’ hopes of launching a new low-cost carrier in Hong Kong have been essentially quashed after waiting nearly two years for a decision, as the territory’s Air Transport Licensing Authority (ATLA) rejected on 25 June the application from Qantas to start a new budget airline – Jetstar Hong Kong – on the basis that the ultimate control of the airline would be in Australia and mainland China. Expressing disappointment at the decision, CEO of the Qantas Group Alan Joyce said: “This is … [Read more...] about Jetstar Hong Kong’s application rejected
