The first customer A350-900 which will be delivered to Qatar Airways has successfully completed its maiden flight. The flight was the first time an A350 XWB configured for a customer has taken to the sky. Following the successful flight, Qatar’s A350 XWB will continue its production phase before delivery. Qatar Airways will become the first operator of the A350 XWB when it takes delivery of its first aircraft later this year. The airline has 80 A350s on order, including 43 A350-900 and … [Read more...] about QR's first A350 completes maiden test flight
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Thales inaugurates innovation hub in Singapore
Thales has inaugurated the Thales Innovation Hub Singapore, which represents the Group’s first multidisciplinary innovation centre outside of Europe. The concept behind this hub is to seek inspiration from Asian concepts, innovation and thinking, to arrive at a deeper understanding of the operational needs of clients in the region, and design new products and services that address these specific requirements. The Thales team will engage customers in user centered innovation, … [Read more...] about Thales inaugurates innovation hub in Singapore
Pieter Elbers appointed CEO of KLM
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has announced Pieter Elbers as its new president and CEO, replacing the outgoing Camiel Eurlings with immediate effect. Elbers has worked for KLM since 1992 when he joined as manager of aircraft handling at Schiphol. He has since held a number of senior roles including GM of KLM Japan and Korea and vice-president of network planning. Most recently Elbers served as SVP of network and alliances. Elbers is a member of the Supervisory Boards of Kenya Airways and … [Read more...] about Pieter Elbers appointed CEO of KLM
Sabena acquires B777 rating approval
Sabena technics, which airframe services (base & line maintenance) are already being performed on a large range of aircraft, is extending the scope of its activities to overhauls for B777 aircraft airframes. With this approval, the company is now able to deliver airframe solutions to B777 airframe operators in its dedicated maintenance facilities based in Bordeaux, France. The maintenance operations, from aircraft checks to structural modifications as well as painting and cabin … [Read more...] about Sabena acquires B777 rating approval
Etihad sees surge in cargo in Q3
Etihad Airways' total cargo tonnage rose 9 per cent, year-over-year, in the third quarter of this year, which helped boost overall revenues at the UAE flag-carrier by 29 per cent. The carrier’s Etihad Cargo subsidiary shipped a total of 144,498 tonnes in Q3, bringing in revenue of $US$284 million, a 16 per cent increase, year-over-year, with just 1 per cent capacity growth. The third quarter at Etihad Cargo also saw the launch of freighter services to Moscow and Hanoi, increased … [Read more...] about Etihad sees surge in cargo in Q3
Asiana to pay $55M in freight case
South Korean Asiana Airlines will pay US$55 million to purchasers of freight shipping services to resolve claims of price-fixing. The airline is one of more than two dozen worldwide that faced allegations of conspiring to inflate shipping prices in the case in federal court in Brooklyn, New York. Settlements have been reached with 22 airlines so far totalling US$903 million, lawyers for the plaintiffs said. … [Read more...] about Asiana to pay $55M in freight case
