With the dire news that the world’s airlines will eek out, at best a razor thin 0.5 per cent profit margin this year, the pressure to develop sustainable biofuel for the aviation industry will certainly increase. Recent research pointed out that in 2011, spending in the US on biofuel research actually contracted 10 per cent compared to 2010, partly due to the ending of US government stimulous money, which was partly put into biofuel research. Although lower oil prices earlier this … [Read more...] about Of fuel and emissions
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Belly Achers wish
Before we start on this item the Belly Achers wish to issue a heartfelt apology to our readers for appearing overly shallow and somewhat sexist, because really, we’re all progressive, non-gender biased, metrosexual, sensitive and in touch with our feminine side. In fact, we suspect there may be a closet cross dresser in our midst, but that’s another story altogether. But, this indisputably eye-catching photo makes us wonder a couple of things…First, is this is what happens … [Read more...] about Belly Achers wish
9 runway cargo airport near Beijing by 2017
near Beijing by 2017 China is planning to construct what would be the world’s largest cargo airport with nine runways near Beijing, in a Rmb30 billion (US$4.8 billion) project. State-owned China Radio International said that the as-yet-unnamed airport would have nine runways and handle 5.5 million tonnes of cargo a year, once it opens for business in October 2017. The airport will be located in rural Daxing and cover almost 2,700ha, according to reports. The transportation … [Read more...] about 9 runway cargo airport near Beijing by 2017
Boeing looks to launch 777 successor by year-end
AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has coBoeing is targeting a year-end launch for its conceptual B777X, in time for a late decade service entry, said the company’s commercial unit CEO, Jim Albaugh. We’re working towards being in a position toward the end of this year to talk to our board. That’s assuming the business case closes, that’s assuming the technical trades are ones that close,” says Albaugh, who was speaking at a press conference following the unveiling of … [Read more...] about Boeing looks to launch 777 successor by year-end
Uggie flies Virgin Atlantic Cargo
Virgin Atlantic Cargo carried one of Hollywood’s biggest stars between Los Angeles and London to appear on a number of television shows including: The Graham Norton Show, BBC News, Channel 5 News, Blue Peter and Newsround to name a few. Uggie, a 10-year-old Jack Russell Terrier was the canine star of the Oscar-winning silent movie, The Artist. Virgin Atlantic has had a dedicated pet team since 2003, when it was the first airline to fly pets directly from the US to London Heathrow … [Read more...] about Uggie flies Virgin Atlantic Cargo
Virgin Atlantic cargo returns to Mumbai
Virgin Atlantic Cargo is growing its network covering 350 destinations worldwide with the return of flights to Mumbai, India’s thriving commercial centre from 28 October this year, a route it first served from 2005 to 2009. The new daily A330 passenger and cargo service from London Heathrow will provide a welcome boost in cargo capacity for customers to and from one of the world’s most buoyant freight markets, according to Virgin. New Delhi, served by daily flights, has been … [Read more...] about Virgin Atlantic cargo returns to Mumbai
