Singapore is making further strides to make greener aviation a reality after the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Airbus last week. Under the agreement, the two parties will undertake a market analysis on the potential demand and production supply for alternative aviation fuels, including hydrogen. The partnership will also study airport hydrogen hub infrastructure requirements, airport operations and support the adoption of … [Read more...] about Singapore takes on challenge of decarbonising aviation
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Airbus secures CMA CGM commitment for the A350F
After the initial announcement of the first ever commitment for the Airbus A350 freighter at the Dubai airshow last week, the European manufacturer has secured another commitment from leading shipping and logistics player CMA CGM Group. The two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the purchase of four A350F freighter aircraft with the order subject to finalisation in the coming weeks. The aircraft will be operated by CMA CGM AIR CARGO and will bring the company’s … [Read more...] about Airbus secures CMA CGM commitment for the A350F
Airbus targets Boeing cargo dominance with A350 freighter
Airbus said its board had backed plans for an A350 freighter to enter service in 2025 as it looks to take head on rival Boeing’s dominance in the air cargo market, Reuters reports. Chief executive Guillaume Faury said that following the green light, “we are enhancing our product line with an A350 freighter derivative, responding to customer feedback for increased competition and efficiency in this market segment.” Plans by the European aircraft manufacturer to challenge Boeing's control of … [Read more...] about Airbus targets Boeing cargo dominance with A350 freighter
PLA Global Wrap: Week 29
In week 29 of the global wrap, we feature the Airbus as it delivered the first A350 completed from its widebody completion & delivery centre in Tianjin to China Eastern Airlines. We also cover CargoAi’s 3-day online event scheduled next week, as well as the latest B2B updates from American Airlines, Lufthansa and Worldwide Flight Services. Click here for week 28. Airbus delivers first A350 completed from Tianjin facility Airbus has delivered the first A350 from its widebody completion … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 29
Air cargo brings the party to conversions, aircraft leasing
The relentless growth of e-commerce and a change in consumer behaviour, with more people buying online has created what some would say a renewed interest in purchasing freighters and converting older passenger aircraft for cargo use. Whilst reports say 90 percent of freighters around the globe are Boeing jets, Airbus thinks its conversion programme for the widebody A330 and narrowbody jets like the A321 and A320 is set to take a piece of the former’s share in freighter operations … [Read more...] about Air cargo brings the party to conversions, aircraft leasing
Cathay’s HK Express selects Airbus FHS services for A320s
Cathay Pacific Airways and HK Express have signed contracts for Airbus’s Flight Hour Services (FHS) to provide support for their A320 fleet. This recent deal extends the service relationship with Cathay Pacific and welcomes HK Express as a new FHS customer. The multiyear, maintenance-by-the-hour contracts will cover integrated component services, including on-site stock, pool access, and repair services, which will be delivered by Airbus’ engineers and FHS local representatives in Hong … [Read more...] about Cathay’s HK Express selects Airbus FHS services for A320s
