Philippine Airlines (PAL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Airbus for the order of six A350-900s, with another six purchase options. The news was announced today at the Singapore Airshow by Jaime J. Bautista, president & COO of Philippine Airlines and Fabrice Brégier, president & CEO of Airbus, but no delivery dates were given. The carrier will operate the aircraft on non-stop flights from Manila to the US west coast and New York, as well as on services to new … [Read more...] about Philippine Airlines selects A350 XWB for long haul fleet
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FAA, Singapore deepen cooperation on safety oversight
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) concluded a milestone Maintenance Implementation Procedures (MIP) agreement today, on the sidelines of the Singapore Airshow. This agreement allows for reciprocal acceptance of safety oversight requirements, as well as the mutual recognition of procedures for the approval and monitoring of aircraft maintenance organisations. The MIP was concluded under the wider ambit of the US-Singapore Bilateral … [Read more...] about FAA, Singapore deepen cooperation on safety oversight
Changi Airport beefs up cargo industry support with $14m package
Changi Airport Group (CAG) announced today a S$14 million package of support measures for its cargo partners, which will provide the sector with cost relief against the backdrop of a challenging outlook for the global airfreight industry. These measures, which include a one-time Special Assistance Package (SAP) for cargo agents and the extension of a landing fee rebate for scheduled freighter flights will apply for a year starting from 1 April 2016. Currently, cargo agents leasing cargo … [Read more...] about Changi Airport beefs up cargo industry support with $14m package
Airbus enjoys robust 2015 orders in Asia Pacific
Airbus strengthened further its market position in Asia Pacific in 2015, winning 421 net orders from 17 airlines and lessors in the region during the year. This represented 39 per cent of the company’s net order intake in 2015 for 1,080 aircraft. In addition, the manufacturer delivered 282 new aircraft to 40 operators across the region over the twelve month period, either directly or via leasing companies. This was 44 per cent of the company’s total output of 635 aircraft during the year, … [Read more...] about Airbus enjoys robust 2015 orders in Asia Pacific
CSafe global lets CATS out the bag
CSafe Global has announced a new tracking system - the Container Automated Tracking System (CATS) - that allows CSafe Global’s lease customers instant access to detailed, real-time, active-container information. Determining the optimum lease arrangements for active RKN containers and keeping track of a leased RKN portfolio can be problematic for logistics companies shipping biologics and other temperature-sensitive products. CSafe's new CATS Customer Portal allows container leasees to … [Read more...] about CSafe global lets CATS out the bag
ABC starts 2016 off with a bang, eyes global expansion
AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has reported a heady start to 2016 with a 30 per cent year-on-year rise in tonnage in January to 43,605 tonnes of cargo – a record performance and growth for the airline for the first month of the year. Denis Ilin, ABC’s executive president noted that the company’s rapid expansion has resulted in "diversified network coverage, matched by a high level of service that has helped us to gain the appreciation and trust of our customers in what we do.” As a result, … [Read more...] about ABC starts 2016 off with a bang, eyes global expansion
