Cargolux Airlines International S.A. welcomed its 11th B747-8 freighter. The latest addition to the airlines growing 747-8F fleet is registered LX-VCJ and named "City of Zhengzhou" in honor of Cargolux's partnership with its Chinese shareholder HNCA and its recently established Chinese hub in Zhengzhou. “Our new City of Zhengzhou will help us to strengthen our services between Luxembourg and the province of Henan,” says Dirk Reich, Cargolux president and CEO. “In addition … [Read more...] about Cargolux accepts its 11th B747-8F
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Etihad unveils first B787-9 with new livery
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
First B777-300ER delivered to China Eastern
Boeing and China Eastern Airlines celebrated the delivery of the airline’s first of 20 B777-300ERs the carrier has on order. “We are delighted to introduce our first 777-300ER in China Eastern’s new look in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the 777-300ER programme,” said Liu Shaoyong, chairman of China Eastern Airlines. “The delivery not only marks a milestone in the long-standing business relationship between China Eastern and Boeing, but also signals the … [Read more...] about First B777-300ER delivered to China Eastern
Ethiopian places US$2.1B order for B737
Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines announced an order for 20 B737 MAX 8s. The order, previously unidentified on the Boeing Orders & Deliveries website, is worth more than US$2.1 billion at list prices and also includes options and purchase rights for a further 15 B737 MAX 8s. The order represents the largest single Boeing order by number of aircraft from an African carrier. The B737 MAX incorporates the latest technology CFM International LEAP-1B engines, advanced technology winglets and … [Read more...] about Ethiopian places US$2.1B order for B737
Boeing to open cyber analytics cenre in SG
Boeing will open its first Cyber Analytics Centre outside the US in Singapore to bring advanced cybersecurity capabilities and services to customers in the Asia-Pacific region. The centre will help train and equip cybersecurity professionals, perform advanced analytics and serve as Boeing’s regional cybersecurity centre of excellence. Boeing will hire and train cybersecurity professionals in Singapore to staff the facility. “Boeing is a leader in cybersecurity from the … [Read more...] about Boeing to open cyber analytics cenre in SG
Boeing: China to lead in new aircraft deliveries
Boeing projects a demand in China for 6,020 new aircrafts over the next 20 years, valued at US$870 billion. The company released its annual China Current Market Outlook (CMO) in Beijing which shows Chinese carriers will take delivery of nearly 45 per cent of the total demand for airplanes in the Asia-Pacific region during the forecast period. “China’s aviation market is going through dynamic changes,” said Randy Tinseth, Boeing Commercial Airplanes vice president of … [Read more...] about Boeing: China to lead in new aircraft deliveries