Singapore Airlines has completed sale-and-leaseback transactions for 11 widebody aircraft, comprising seven A350-900s and four B787-10s, raising S$2b or US$1.5b in the process. Arranging the leases are Aergo Capital with one apiece; Altavair for four A350-900s; EastMerchant/Crianza Aviation for one A350-9 and two B787-10s; and Muzinic and Co. Limited with one apiece. Also read: dnata earns IATA’s CEIV Fresh certification in Singapore The flag carrier has raised around S$15.4b in fresh … [Read more...] about SIA raises $1.5b on A350, B787 leaseback deals
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Qatar’s new San Francisco service to make more room for belly cargo
Qatar Airways will add San Francisco (SFO) to its network starting 15 December, with four weekly flights operated by A350-900 aircraft and adding 60 tonnes of weekly belly hold capacity each way. The addition of flights to San Francisco will also add a new route to the Qatar Airways Cargo network, bringing its total US destinations to 11. The San Francisco (SFO) service will build onto the carrier's current US destinations, which include Boston (BOS), Chicago (ORD), Dallas-Fort Worth … [Read more...] about Qatar’s new San Francisco service to make more room for belly cargo
Ethiopian Airlines places repeat order for 10 A350-900
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline in Africa, has placed an order for 10 additional Airbus A350-900 aircraft, enabling further development of its fast expanding long-haul route network. Last June, Ethiopian Airlines became the first African carrier to operate the A350 when it took delivery of the first of 12 aircraft in order. The carrier operates a fleet of four A350s, two of which are on lease. This order tops-up the Addis Ababa-based carrier's fleet, enabling it to pursue … [Read more...] about Ethiopian Airlines places repeat order for 10 A350-900
Air Caraïbes takes delivery of its first A350-900
With this latest delivery, Air Caraïbes becomes the first French airline to operate the A350 XWB. The aircraft, leased from AerCap, was delivered during a ceremony held at the Airbus Delivery Centre in Toulouse on 28 February. This A350-900 can accommodate 389 passengers in a three-class configuration, (18 in Business, 45 in Premium Economy and 326 in Economy). The exceptional comfort and quietness of the ‘Airspace by Airbus’ cabin, combined with its new lighting system – much … [Read more...] about Air Caraïbes takes delivery of its first A350-900
Cathay Pacific first to Auckland with the A350
Cathay Pacific has become the first international airline to operate the state-of-the- art A350-900 to New Zealand as Flight CX197 arrived at Auckland International Airport today (Friday, 28 October) after making its overnight journey from Hong Kong. Cathay Pacific, which has been serving New Zealand for 33 years, has five A350s in operation, and by the end of next year will have taken delivery of a total of 22. The aircraft, which will form the backbone of the airline's mid-size long-haul … [Read more...] about Cathay Pacific first to Auckland with the A350
Airbus delivers 10,000th aircraft to Singapore Airlines
Airbus celebrated the delivery of its 10,000th aircraft last week - an A350-900 for Singapore Airlines. The milestone event was marked by a special ceremony in Toulouse hosted by Airbus Group CEO Tom Enders and attended by Goh Choon Phong, CEO of Singapore Airlines. The aircraft delivered is the sixth A350-900 for Singapore Airlines, out of a total order for 67. Featuring a special “10,000th Airbus” logo, the aircraft will be used to launch the airline’s new non-stop services between … [Read more...] about Airbus delivers 10,000th aircraft to Singapore Airlines
