China Aviation Supplies Holding Company (CAS) has signed a General Terms Agreement (GTA) with Airbus for the acquisition of 30 A330 Family aircraft and 100 A320 Family aircraft. The 30 A330s are the firm up of the commitment signed in June 2015. The GTA was signed in Beijing by Li Hai, president and CEO of CAS, and Fabrice Brégier, president and CEO of Airbus, in the presence of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and visiting German Chancellor Angela Merkel. "We are grateful to CAS, one of our … [Read more...] about China’s state procurement body orders 130 Airbus aircraft
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China's state procurement body orders 130 Airbus aircraft
China Aviation Supplies Holding Company (CAS) has signed a General Terms Agreement (GTA) with Airbus for the acquisition of 30 A330 Family aircraft and 100 A320 Family aircraft. The 30 A330s are the firm up of the commitment signed in June 2015. The GTA was signed in Beijing by Li Hai, president and CEO of CAS, and Fabrice Brégier, president and CEO of Airbus, in the presence of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and visiting German Chancellor Angela Merkel. "We are grateful to CAS, one of our longest … [Read more...] about China's state procurement body orders 130 Airbus aircraft
Fraport Cargo wins early Air China Cargo extension
Fraport Cargo Services (FCS) has announced it has renewed its cargo handling contract with Air China Cargo Co., Ltd. extending its cooperation with FCS for the seventh consecutive year. A customer of FCS since 2009, Air China Cargo renewed the contract well in advance of the date required. FCS managing director Andreas Helfer said: “Air China Cargo is an airline with high standards of safety, quality and service. The early extension of the handling contract is a clear proof of Air China … [Read more...] about Fraport Cargo wins early Air China Cargo extension
E-progress in September, global penetration now 34%
In September 2015, e-AWB global penetration is at 34.1 per cent, up by 2.4 per cent from previous month making this the second month with over two per cent growth. Ethiopian Airlines (ET) were the growth leaders in September with an increase of 8.5 per cent reaching 63.2 per cent e-AWB penetration. China Airlines (CI) followed closely, increasing by 7.2 per cent to reach 45.3 per cent penetration. In 2015, the overall rate of e-AWB adoption is progressing despite often challenging … [Read more...] about E-progress in September, global penetration now 34%
ICAO’s dangerous goods panel rejects battery ban 11-7
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) panel on dangerous goods voted 11-7 Wednesday against a ban on rechargeable battery shipments on passenger aircraft, according to a report by The Assocated Press (AP). The panel's decision is a recommendation to ICAO's air navigation bureau (ANB), whose recommendations are generally upheld by the ANB. The United States, Russia, Brazil, China and Spain, as well as organisations representing airline pilots and aircraft manufacturers, voted in … [Read more...] about ICAO’s dangerous goods panel rejects battery ban 11-7
Garuda takes delivery of new B777-300ER in SkyTeam livery
Boeing today delivered a B777-300ER to Garuda Indonesia in a special SkyTeam livery. "We continue to grow our network with the SkyTeam alliance and the 777-300ER's efficiency and economics allow us to stay competitive and with an interior that our passengers love. We're proud to see our latest 777-300ER in the SkyTeam livery," said Arif Wibowo, president and CEO, Garuda Indonesia. Garuda Indonesia became the 20th member to join the SkyTeam Alliance in August 2014, providing access to an … [Read more...] about Garuda takes delivery of new B777-300ER in SkyTeam livery
