Philippine Airlines (PAL) will bolster its fleet of six B777-300(ER)s with the lease – in a deal with Intrepid Aviation – of two more over the next year with the carrier aiming to turn its Manila to Los Angeles and San Francisco operations into an all-B777 operation instead of its current mix which also includes fourengine A340s. Once the carrier has exited A340 operations, it will operate just two types of widebodies – A330-300s (of which it has 15) and B777-300ERs. The A330-300s are … [Read more...] about PAL to lease two more B777s next year
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EC lifts ban on remaining Philippine carriers
The European Commission (EC) has removed all Philippine-registered airlines, including Cebu Pacific and Air Asia Philippines, from its newly updated list of carriers banned from operating in EU airspace. The EC had already lifted flight restrictions on Philippine Airlines (PAL) back in 2013 allowing the national carrier to resume flights to destinations in the EU after a 15 year hiatus. Violeta Bulc, EU commissioner for Transport said: “After five years of hard work we are finally able to … [Read more...] about EC lifts ban on remaining Philippine carriers
Korean goes big with 100 Airbus, Boeing orders
Korean Air announced the airline’s intent to purchase up to fifty A321neo aircraft including thirty firm orders and twenty options along with 30 B737 MAXs and two additional B777-300ER aircraft with options for an additional 20 B737 MAXs. “This agreement reflects Korean Air’s ongoing fleet modernisation programme and we are committed to introducing new next-generation aircraft that are environmentally friendly and fuel efficient, while also providing maximum comfort to our passengers,” said … [Read more...] about Korean goes big with 100 Airbus, Boeing orders
MASkargo starts freighters into Dhaka, Bangalore
MASkargo has commenced its twice weekly A330-200F freighter service to Dhaka, Bangladesh part of its expansion initiatives in the South Asian market. Dhaka is a significant exporter of perishable products like fresh seafood, and garments and MASkargo prides itself in its capability to link Bangladesh with its global trading partners. The MASkargo freighter will be operating into Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport every Monday and Wednesday. In addition to the current belly hold capacity … [Read more...] about MASkargo starts freighters into Dhaka, Bangalore
AirAsia X secures permission for US service
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded Malaysia’s long-haul, low cost carrier AirAsia X a Foreign Air Carrier Permit as well as Route Exemption ahead of its planned launch of flights to the US from 1 November. AirAsia X is planning a four times weekly service between Kuala Lumpur and Honolulu via Osaka Kansai International Airport using A330-300 aircraft. AirAsia X’s new service will benefit travellers in Malaysia and the United States, as well as the broader Southeast Asia … [Read more...] about AirAsia X secures permission for US service
EVA Air signs LOI for five B777 Freighters
Taiwan’s EVA Air has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Boeing for the purchase of five B777Fs at the Paris Air Show recently. The commitment, valued at more than US$1.5 billion at list prices, represents the first B777 Freighters to join the Taiwanese operator’s cargo fleet which currently consists of eight ageing B747-400Fs. The purchase is the first phase of a fleet renewal programme, outlined by the carrier’s chairman Kuo Wei Chang earlier in the year. In the long term, EVA plans to … [Read more...] about EVA Air signs LOI for five B777 Freighters
