Japan Airlines is selling 10 of its Boeing 747-400BCFs to US-based Kalitta Air amid surging demand globally for the aircraft type. JAL will deliver the first B747-400BCF in May 2009, with negotiations for a second BCF to be added in July 2009, adding to its existing fleet of 19 B747-400 freighters. The sale of the remaining eight aircraft has yet to be confirmed but is expected to be completed by 2011. … [Read more...] about JAPAN: JAL sells 10 of its 747- 400BCF to Kalitta
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SINGAPORE: ST Aerospace progresses in 767-300 conversion
Singapore Technologies Aerospace Ltd (ST Aerospace) announced recently that its joint venture subsidiary, ST Aviation Services Company (SASCO), has completed the door cutting for the first 767- 300 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF). The aircraft was inducted on 18 October from All Nippon Airways (ANA), Boeing's launch customer for the 767-300 programme. The prototype is expected for redelivery in June 2008, after completion of flight tests and certification by Boeing, according to ST … [Read more...] about SINGAPORE: ST Aerospace progresses in 767-300 conversion
SINGAPORE: BOC strikes another deal with Skybus Air
Singapore-based BOC Aviation has fi nalised an agreement with US low cost carrier Skybus Airlines covering the purchase and leaseback of 13 new A319 aircraft, including pre-delivery fi nancing. Th e aircraft are due for delivery in 2009 and 2010. BOC Aviation is an Asia-based aircraft leasing company, with a fl eet of over 70 aircraft in service with airlines worldwide and another 60 aircraft on fi rm order with Airbus and Boeing for delivery through to 2012. Of the 60 aircraft on order, 45 … [Read more...] about SINGAPORE: BOC strikes another deal with Skybus Air
SINGAPORE: SIA Cargo taps new seventh freedom rights
Taking advantage of a new landmark Air Services Agreement between Singapore and Belgium, Singapore Airlines Cargo has commenced B747-400 weekly freighter services from 1 November, between Brussels and Chicago, and twice weekly circular routings from Brussels to Chicago to Los Angeles and back to Brussels. The first time a Singapore carrier is utilising Seventh Freedom Traffic Rights, the agreement allows SIA Cargo to operate flights between third countries without originating from, or … [Read more...] about SINGAPORE: SIA Cargo taps new seventh freedom rights
HONG KONG: Cathay expands fleet with new orders
Boeing and Cathay Pacific Airways have finalised an agreement for the purchase of 10 Boeing 747-8 Freighters and seven 777-300ERs by the airline. This is the first order for the newest 747 Freighter version by Cathay Pacific, which currently operates 19 747 family freighters. Cathay Pacific is the sixth largest cargo carrier by revenue-tonne-kilometers in the world, and the third largest in Asia, according to 2006 data. Cathay Pacific is placing its fourth order for the 777-300ER, … [Read more...] about HONG KONG: Cathay expands fleet with new orders
AUSTRALIA: Qantas commits to large narrowbody orders
Qantas announced recently that it would acquire up to 188 narrowbody aircraft to support the further growth of its two brands, Qantas and Jetstar, in Australia and Asia. Budget carrier Jetstar is set to open new regional aviation bases in both Darwin and Perth over the next two years to serve fast growing Asian markets. Qantas Chief Executive Mr Geoff Dixon said the aircraft would be principally B737-800s, which were Qantas' main narrowbody aircraft, and A320s, which were the core aircraft … [Read more...] about AUSTRALIA: Qantas commits to large narrowbody orders
