Airbus’ first A330neo is coming to life one year after the programme was launched, with the first 'cutting of metal' underway at its production facilities in Toulouse and Nantes. Machining of the first engine pylon started during the summer at Airbus’ facility in Saint-Eloi (Toulouse), while Airbus’ Plant in Nantes began production of the first A330neo centre wing box. The first A330neo Centre Wing Box rib 1 produced in Nantes uses an innovative Isogrid design with 330 triangular pockets … [Read more...] about Airbus begins A330neo production
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Beijing Capital Airlines launches Copenhagen services
Beijing Capital Airlines has embarked on its first ever long-haul flights, connecting two Chinese cities with Copenhagen twice weekly with A330 equipment. The airline, which is a subsidiary of HNA Group, commenced services from Hangzhou to Copenhagen on 3 September, followed by a new Beijing-Copenhagen service on 6 September. These new routes mark not only Beijing Capital Airlines’ first European flights, but also the first services directly linking the Danish capital with mainland … [Read more...] about Beijing Capital Airlines launches Copenhagen services
Jet Airways accepts e-bookings via WIN
India’s Jet Airways has announced it now accepts e-bookings via the Bangkok-based Worldwide Information Network (WIN) e-platform. “As a high-tech carrier, we strongly encourage our agents to work with us electronically and are pleased to add WIN as a new channel for e-booking,” said James Gilliard, acting VP – Cargo, Jet Airways. “Jet Airways has been connected with WIN since spring 2015 for e-Air Waybills (e-AWBs) and has seen steady growth in electronic transactions with SME forwarders on … [Read more...] about Jet Airways accepts e-bookings via WIN
DHL Express’ CO2 efficiency rises 12% in Asia Pac
DHL Express has improved its carbon efficiency year-on-year in Asia Pacific despite a growth in volume of about 10 per cent. In 2014, CO2 efficiency improvement over 2013 registered 12 per cent across Asia Pacific with outstanding performance from Malaysia which registered a 21 per cent improvement, India at 15 per cent and Taiwan at 14 per cent. To date, Deutsche Post DHL Group, the parent company of DHL, has achieved a 23 per cent improvement in its carbon efficiency against its 2007 … [Read more...] about DHL Express’ CO2 efficiency rises 12% in Asia Pac
CAL targets Atlanta catchment area with new B747 service
CAL Cargo Airlines has announced a new round-trip service from Atlanta to Liege, Belgium. The service includes two weekly rotations, ATL-LGG-ATL, with the first flight departing Liege on 25 Sept. CAL is servicing the Atlanta catchment area together with local GSA ATC Aviation. "CAL's fleet of B747-400 with nose door and team of specialty experts in DG, Pharma, Live animals and oversize/overweight goods combine to answer the unique needs of the Atlanta catchment area", said Eyal Zagagi, CEO … [Read more...] about CAL targets Atlanta catchment area with new B747 service
Air China set to launch Beijing-Montreal nonstop
Air China will start Beijing-Montreal nonstop service from end-September 2015, the world's first transpacific nonstop service between Asia and Montreal. Montreal is Canada's second largest city and important industrial, commercial and financial centre. The forthcoming Beijing-Montreal service is part of Air China's move to solidify its presence in the China-Canada market, meeting the ever increasing demand for air travel between the two countries. Currently, Air China offers 10 flights per … [Read more...] about Air China set to launch Beijing-Montreal nonstop
