Airbus has taken additional steps in the expansion of its global footprint and its strategic partnership with China as construction gets underway for the A330 Completion and Delivery Centre (C&DC) in Tianjin, China. The A330 C&DC will be co-located at the same site as the Airbus Tianjin A320 Family Final Assembly Line and the Airbus Tianjin Delivery Centre. “The ground breaking ceremony for the A330 C&DC in Tianjin marks a new milestone for Airbus’ international footprint and … [Read more...] about Airbus’ China A330 Completion & Delivery Centre construction starts
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Four Chinese airlines ‘allocated’ A330s
Hainan Airlines will receive 20 of the 45 A330s the Chinese government has ordered from Airbus, in return for Airbus setting up an A330 completion centre, according to Chinese media reports. China Aviation Supplies—an agency falling under the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) — that buys aircraft in bulk for China’s commercial airlines, has also allocated 15 of the aircraft to China Eastern (which has 43 A330s already in service), five to Tibet Airlines and five to Sichuan Airlines, … [Read more...] about Four Chinese airlines ‘allocated’ A330s
Beijing Capital Airlines launches Copenhagen services
Beijing Capital Airlines has embarked on its first ever long-haul flights, connecting two Chinese cities with Copenhagen twice weekly with A330 equipment. The airline, which is a subsidiary of HNA Group, commenced services from Hangzhou to Copenhagen on 3 September, followed by a new Beijing-Copenhagen service on 6 September. These new routes mark not only Beijing Capital Airlines’ first European flights, but also the first services directly linking the Danish capital with mainland … [Read more...] about Beijing Capital Airlines launches Copenhagen services
Surging Chicago cargo fills Virgin bellies
Virgin Atlantic Cargo recorded a record month for tonnage from Chicago in June, boosting its monthly average volume on the route by over 30 per cent to more than 860 tonnes. The airline’s year-round Chicago business generates cargo shipments for across its global route network. The UK is the top destination, accounting for 53 per cent, while a further 29 per cent of freight originating in Chicago connects over London to India. Virgin Atlantic also carries cargo from Chicago to Australia, … [Read more...] about Surging Chicago cargo fills Virgin bellies
Virgin Atlantic adds Detroit
Virgin Atlantic Cargo has added Detroit to its list of daily flights to and from London Heathrow Airport. The daily A330 flight will offer more than 16 tons of capacity in both directions and the airline expects customers in the UK, Europe, India and South Africa that already use its daily Chicago services to welcome a second destination into the US Midwest air cargo market. John Lloyd, senior vice president cargo at Virgin Atlantic, said: “Transatlantic services have been our biggest … [Read more...] about Virgin Atlantic adds Detroit
Cebu Pacific bags EDTO approval
Philippines-based, Cebu Pacific has received certification for Extended Diversion Time Operations (EDTO) of up to 120 minutes. EDTO refers to a set of rules introduced by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) for airlines operating twin-engine aircraft on routes beyond 60 minutes flying time from the nearest airport. The time refers to flight times between diversion airfields. To secure the certification, CEB submitted to a comprehensive review of systems by the … [Read more...] about Cebu Pacific bags EDTO approval
