Senior executives from British all-cargo airline, CargoLogicAir (CLA), have met with Aviation Minister Baroness Sugg to emphasise the airline’s commitment to supporting the UK’s forward-looking position on aviation. The Minister took time to meet with CLA’s CEO, David Kerr, Chief Commercial Officer, Steve Harvey, Technical Director, John Nicholas, and Pamela Rablin, Head of HR, during a visit to London Stansted to see the benefits of airport competition and expansion. CLA, which operated its … [Read more...] about CargoLogicAir meets Aviation Minister
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Boeing reports $1.6 billion loss in Q3
The Boeing Co’s troubled 787 and 747-8 programmes, along with the global economic recession dragged down its third-quarter earnings, causing the company to report a US$1.6 billion loss Wednesday. “We look forward to getting the 787 and 747-8 in the air soon and moving forward with flight test and certification for these two important programmes,†said Jim McNerney, Boeing’s chief executive. Last month, Boeing disclosed a $1 billion charge on its delayed 747-8 … [Read more...] about Boeing reports $1.6 billion loss in Q3
Boeing says 2011 cargo-led recovery in air traffic
The Boeing Company expects global airline traffic – led by air cargo – to recover in 2011 with a return to growth in demand for aircraft in 2012, according to Boeing Commercial Airplanes VP for marketing, Randy Tinseth, speaking at Asian Aerospace in Hong Kong last month. He added that 2010 will be characterised as the year that carrier traffic declines moderated. Tinseth said that between now and 2028, the Asia-Pacific air travel market will grow from a 32 per cent … [Read more...] about Boeing says 2011 cargo-led recovery in air traffic
First Boeing 747-8 freighter takes shape
Boeings' much anticipated re-vamped B747 freighter took a major step closer this week toward final assembly as mechanics at its Everett, Washington facility loaded the forward and aft fuselage sections to join with the wing and centre section of the freighter, RC501. “It is exciting to see this airplane taking shape,†said Mo Yahyavi, vice president and general manager of the 747 Program. “The 747-8 is the largest commercial jet airplane we have assembled. This final body join … [Read more...] about First Boeing 747-8 freighter takes shape
