Etihad Airways unveiled its first B787-9 in its new livery, and will deploy the aircraft on revenue service from 1 December 2014. The airplane is painted in the airline’s new ‘Facets of Abu Dhabi’ livery with colours reminiscent of the desert landscape, inspired by the culture, Islamic design and architecture motifs of the United Arab Emirates. “We are one of the largest airline customers for the Dreamliner, an aircraft that will play a fundamental role in … [Read more...] about Etihad unveils first B787-9 with new livery
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ABC to launch Basel pharma freighter service
AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has announced the launch of a B747 freighter service between Moscow and Basel, targeting the pharmaceutical business in the Swiss city. The new Basel-Moscow service will run start from 19 September 2014. Basel has one of the highest concentrations of successful life sciences businesses in the world, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and medical technology organisations. Robert van de Weg, senior VP marketing and sales, ABC said: “The healthcare … [Read more...] about ABC to launch Basel pharma freighter service
China Southern Launches LAX-Tianjin Freighter
China Southern Airlines has launched a new B777F freighter service between Los Angeles International Airport and Tianjin, China. The 13-hour direct service marks the only dedicated cargo route linking Tianjin and North America. China Southern Cargo, a proud member of SkyTeam Cargo, will also launch Los Angeles-Tianjin-Shanghai cargo service, starting 5 September. China Southern can now offer 135 tonnes of cargo capacity from Los Angeles to Tianjin per week. Approximately 200 … [Read more...] about China Southern Launches LAX-Tianjin Freighter
Cathay Pacific to launch HK-Boston flights
Cathay Pacific Airways will launch a new four-times-weekly non-stop service from Hong Kong to Boston, Massachusetts, on 2 May 2015, subject to government approval. The new service will provide the first direct link between New England and Hong Kong. Boston will become Cathay Pacific’s sixth gateway in the US, and eighth in North America. The airline currently serves Chicago, Los Angeles, New York (JFK), Newark, San Francisco, Toronto and Vancouver. This year has seen Cathay Pacific … [Read more...] about Cathay Pacific to launch HK-Boston flights
Nepal, China join hands to set up international airline
Two Nepali companies have joined hands with a Chinese air service operator to set up a new international airline, the biggest ever foreign investment in the aviation sector of Nepal. Himalayan Infrastructure Fund ( HIF) Aviation Investment and Yeti World Investment has signed an agreement with Chinese air service operator 'Tibet Airlines' for investment in Himalayan Airlines, which was formerly known as Yeti Air International. The Nepali companies will have 51 per cent stake while Tibet … [Read more...] about Nepal, China join hands to set up international airline
Turkish Airlines posts huge Q2 2014 profits
Turkish Airlines recorded 398 million TRY (US$182.49 million) net profit in the second quarter and 172 million in first half of 2014. Sales revenue increased by 37 per cent in the first half, reaching 11,3 billion TRY. Compared to the same period of 2013, sales revenue increased by 37 per cent (15 per cent in USD terms) reaching 11,3 billion TRY. Turkish Airlines recorded 495 million TRY operating profit and 398 million TRY net profit in the second quarter of 2014, completing the first half … [Read more...] about Turkish Airlines posts huge Q2 2014 profits
