American Airlines has launched its international B787-9 service between Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and Madrid Barajas (MAD) in Spain, offering cargo customers up to 36 LD3 positions, or 12 pallets, depending on the market. The B787-9 is also currently operating from DFW to Sao Paulo (GRU) and, in January, will be added to the DFW-Paris (CDG) route. Similarly, in February of 2017, cargo customers will also benefit from the use of the new B787-9 between DFW and Incheon (ICN). "The introduction … [Read more...] about American Airlines Cargo benefits from B787-9 on int’l routes
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New Thai A350s/B787s could see THAI return to North America
Thai Airways International could resume direct flights to North America - likely Seattle and Vancouver - following the arrival of its new fleet of A350-900 and B787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. The Bangkok Post reported the national carrier’s president, Charamporn Jotikasthira, as saying recently that the new long-haul aircraft would enable it to relaunch flights to to North America. But the destination focus is likely shift from major cities like Los Angeles and New York to those with a shorter … [Read more...] about New Thai A350s/B787s could see THAI return to North America
IAG Cargo bumps Middle East capacity by 83%
IAG Cargo has today announced plans to enhance its operations in the Middle East. From winter 2016, the carrier will separate its current Abu Dhabi and Muscat service into two flights, and will also split its Bahrain and Doha service. These four separate services will inject an additional 83 per cent capacity for IAG into the region. Flights to Muscat will operate five times a week, while services to Abu Dhabi, Bahrain and Doha will operate on a daily basis. The next generation B787-9 … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo bumps Middle East capacity by 83%
Thai Airways to stick to delivery plan for 12 new A350s
Thai Airways International (THAI) has opted not to postpone the delivery of a fleet of 12 A350-900s, after the military government’s State Enterprises Policy Commission had earlier advocated THAI delay the new aircraft over the next three years to relieve financial burdens weighing on the company's turnaround plan. Airline sources told The Bangkok Post that as per its original agreement with Airbus, THAI will receive its first two A350s over the coming months to be followed by five in 2017 … [Read more...] about Thai Airways to stick to delivery plan for 12 new A350s
Air New Zealand to fly B787-9 to Hawaii
Air New Zealand will upscale capacity on its four-times weekly Auckland-Honolulu route with its new B787-9 to replace the existing B767-300 from end-March next year. Air New Zealand has seven B787-9s on order and five in operation with an average age of six months compared to its feet of five B767s, which have an average age of 20 years. “We’re looking forward to taking the 787-9 Dreamliner to Honolulu,” said Air New Zealand’s chief sales & commercial officer, Cam Wallace. “Not only will … [Read more...] about Air New Zealand to fly B787-9 to Hawaii
Qantas posts best profit since before the GFC
Qantas today announced its strongest profit since before the Global Financial Crisis and an order for eight B787-9 aircraft, to be delivered from calendar year 2017 to gradually replace five older B747s to start a "new era" for Qantas International. For the 12 months to 30 June 2015, Qantas reported an Underlying Profit Before Tax of $975 million and a Statutory Profit Before Tax of $789 million. The underlying result is a turnaround of $1.6 billion compared with financial year 2014, … [Read more...] about Qantas posts best profit since before the GFC
