A330-300

EASA certifies 242t MTOW A330 version

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The latest variant of Airbus' A330 – the new 242 tonne MTOW A330-300 – has achieved certification from the European airworthiness authorities (EASA) following a 100 hour flight-test campaign. Certification from the US authorities (FAA) is also expected soon. Airbus said that in the near future, the smaller A330-200 model will follow the -300 by benefiting from the 242t take-off weight capability. To date 11 customers have selected their new A330s to have a 242t capability. Eric … [Read more...] about EASA certifies 242t MTOW A330 version

Dragonair to operate first biofuel flight

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Dragonair will operate its first-ever commercial flight using a certified sustainable biofuel blend later this month, highlighting its commitment - and the commitment of the Cathay Pacific Group as a whole - to sustainable development. The KA859 service from Shanghai’s Hongqiao Airport to Hong Kong on 21 March will take off  with the aircraft tanks filled with a 50:50 blend of fossil-based jet fuel and bio-based jet fuel, refined from 100 per cent used cooking oil as … [Read more...] about Dragonair to operate first biofuel flight

Garuda reinstates Jakarta-Haneda direct service

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Garuda Indonesia has officially reinstated its daily Jakarta - Haneda service from 15 June 2014 utlising A330-300 equipment to meet what it says is market demand and broaden its flight network. For Garuda Indonesia, the occasion signifies an important moment in history as its echoes the airline's first flight from Indonesia to Japan on 13 March 1962 which departed from the old Kemayoran Airport Jakarta for Haneda via Hong Kong, using a Lockheed L-118 Electra.   … [Read more...] about Garuda reinstates Jakarta-Haneda direct service

Brussels Airlines Cargo continues Africa expansion

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Brussels Airlines Cargo is launching operations to four more destinations in West Africa in conjunction with its global GSA partner, European Cargo Services (ECS). From July, the airline will commence four flights a week to and from Accra, Ghana via Monrovia, Liberia. In addition, Brussels Airlines will serve Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso with two weekly flights in combination with Abidjan, Ivory Coast. New twice weekly operations will also add Cotonou, Benin and Lome, Togo to the airline's thriving … [Read more...] about Brussels Airlines Cargo continues Africa expansion

Virgin boosts cargo capacity with new aircraft

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“The new aircraft, which will operate on many of Virgin Atlantic’s existing business routes worldwide, will fly to new destinations from London such as Beijing, Cancun and Vancouver. The more fuel-efficient A330-300s, which deliver lower maintenance costs, will provide substantial cargo capacity with each aircraft having 16 to 20 tonnes of cargocapacity. “The new Airbus A330-300 aircraft will integrate with Virgin Atlantic’s existing fleet of 38 aircraft and … [Read more...] about Virgin boosts cargo capacity with new aircraft