Emirates has announced plans to launch services to Panama City (Tocumen International Airport (PTY)), beginning 1 February 2016. The new service will be the longest non-stop flight in the world (17 hours 35 minutes in the Westbound direction) and will be Emirates’ first gateway destination in Central America. Service to Panama City, Panama’s capital and largest city by population, will commence with a daily flight operated by a B777-200LR aircraft with up to 15 tonnes of cargo. Key imports to … [Read more...] about Emirates announces new service to Panama City
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AFRICA: Boeing wins US$1.3B order from Ethiopian
Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines have announced an order for five Boeing 777-200LRs, worth an estimated US$1.3 billion at list prices making it the largest order of the year for Boeing. With the order, Ethiopian Airlines becomes the first African carrier to order and operate the ultra-long-range 777-200LR model. Ethiopian was the fi rst African carrier to order the 787 Dreamliner, ordering 10 in 2005. Based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopian said it will use the 777-200LR to fly to new long-haul nonstop … [Read more...] about AFRICA: Boeing wins US$1.3B order from Ethiopian
Qatar boldly continues global expansion
While global carriers scramble to trim and reorganise their networks, Qatar Airways has announced bold expansion plans including new services to Australia and expanded operations in India and Europe. Chief executive officer Akbar Al Baker said: “Qatar Airways’ robust expansion is continuing undeterred by the current economic climate.†“Sydney and Melbourne have been on our radar screen for many years. We can finally look forward to entering the Australian market with … [Read more...] about Qatar boldly continues global expansion
