Air Freight Logistics

A350 XWB embarks on demo tour of Asia

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New airliner A350-900 took off today from Toulouse for its very first demo tour taking it on an 11-day trip around Asia. This Asian Demo Tour follows the completion of the A350-900 flight test campaign which recently led to the EASA and FAA type certification. After visiting Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia earlier this year during the route proving certification exercise, the A350-900 will now visit more airports and customers in Asia Pacific to demonstrate the aircraft’s … [Read more...] about A350 XWB embarks on demo tour of Asia

FedEx makes key appointments in APAC

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FedEx Express announced appointments to two key positions in its Asia Pacific senior management team. Karen Reddington, who is currently vice president, FedEx Express, South Pacific, will take up the role of president, FedEx Express, Asia Pacific, beginning January 2015. She is succeeding David L. Cunningham Jr., who will return to FedEx headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee to become chief operating officer. At the same time, Kevin O’Hearn will take up Karen Reddington’s previous … [Read more...] about FedEx makes key appointments in APAC

Thales to equip Lion Air’s largest ever A320 order

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Thales will equip its avionics package on all 234 new Airbus A320 fleet purchased by Lion Air. This represents the largest order for Airbus single-aisle aircraft ever placed by Lion Air. The avionics suite fitted on the new planes will include the Thales TopFlight Management System. Said Rusdi Kiran, CEO of Lion Air Group: "Thales's avionics suite will increase the safety of Lion Air's aircraft by easing the journey during hazardous weather conditions and provide a comfortable … [Read more...] about Thales to equip Lion Air’s largest ever A320 order

Thales to equip Lion Air's largest ever A320 order

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Thales will equip its avionics package on all 234 new Airbus A320 fleet purchased by Lion Air. This represents the largest order for Airbus single-aisle aircraft ever placed by Lion Air. The avionics suite fitted on the new planes will include the Thales TopFlight Management System. Said Rusdi Kiran, CEO of Lion Air Group: "Thales's avionics suite will increase the safety of Lion Air's aircraft by easing the journey during hazardous weather conditions and provide a comfortable … [Read more...] about Thales to equip Lion Air's largest ever A320 order

Airbus A350-900 receives FAA certification

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The A350-900 received Type Certification from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Peggy Gilligan, FAA associate administrator for aviation safety, and Allan McArtor, Airbus Group chairman, were among the signing authorities at the official ceremony. The certified aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines. This certification milestone follows the A350-900 Type Certification awarded by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on 30th September. The A350-900’s … [Read more...] about Airbus A350-900 receives FAA certification

DHL deploys new intra-Asia air routes

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DHL has launched a new intra-Asia flight, connecting the economies of Thailand, Vietnam and Hong Kong. The flight commenced on 3 November, connecting Bangkok, Hanoi and Hong Kong five times per week. Utilising a newly converted B737-400SF freighter featuring a gross payload of 21 tonnes, the route will be operated by K-Mile Air of Thailand, a partner of DHL. The new route shortens the transit time for intra-Asia shipments to and from Hanoi to one day, allowing businesses and consumers to enjoy … [Read more...] about DHL deploys new intra-Asia air routes