Air Astana plans to launch an international air cargo division operating a fleet of three converted Boeing 767-300 aircraft, which had previously been in passenger service with the carrier since 2013. The decision to launch Air Astana Cargo results from a strong increase in the demand for regional freight transport in the recent months and a strategic review of Air Astana's overall fleet plans in the wake of the global health crisis. The first Boeing 767 is already undergoing conversion into … [Read more...] about Air Astana announces plans for air cargo division
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AkzoNobel’s sustainable primer qualified by Boeing
A chromate-free exterior primer developed by AkzoNobel’s Aerospace Coatings business has been newly qualified by aircraft manufacturer Boeing – underlining the company’s ongoing drive to make the aerospace industry more sustainable. Aerodur 2111 is used in combination with AkzoNobel’s qualified and market leading basecoat/clearcoat system and offers outstanding adhesion and in-service performance. Now qualified under Boeing’s specification, the product creates the most sustainable exterior … [Read more...] about AkzoNobel’s sustainable primer qualified by Boeing
Jeju Air receives aircrafts from Boeing
The delivery of Boeing’s three new 737-800 to Jeju Air has been successful. As one of the low-cost carrier in Korea, Jeju Air will be the first low-cost carrier to own and operate 737-800. This deliver would also see Jeju Air’s first direct-buy Next-Generation. This major milestone for both parties was celebrated at a ceremony at the Seattle Delivery Center. "This milestone delivery marks the beginning of a new era for Jeju Air as we continue to revolutionize Korea's … [Read more...] about Jeju Air receives aircrafts from Boeing
Boeing and Embraer Partnership spurt by Growth
A Memorandum of Understanding between Boeing, and Embraer has been signed, as they establish themselves a strategic partnership that would allow both companies to grow. This partnership is spurred on by the increasingly growing global aerospace market. The non-binding agreement proposes the formation of a joint venture comprising the commercial aircraft and services business of Embraer that would strategically align with Boeing's commercial development, production, … [Read more...] about Boeing and Embraer Partnership spurt by Growth
Boeing HorizonX Ventures makes new investment
A new investment has been made by Boeing, as they announced their investment in Matternet, a Menlo Park, Calif.-based startup pioneering safe, on-demand unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) delivery operations in urban environments. With the aid of Boeing's expertise in complex logistics, integration and manufacturing capabilities, and Matternet's advanced logistics platform. This collaboration hopes to bring a efficient cargo air transportation. Matternet became the world's … [Read more...] about Boeing HorizonX Ventures makes new investment
Turkish Airlines announces order for three 777 freighters
Boeing and Turkish Airlines announced that the carrier ordered three more 777 Freighters in December 2017. The new order came weeks after the carrier took delivery of two of the large cargo jets as part of its plan to further expand its freight business. "These freighter orders will surely contribute to our significant target for establishing a young and efficient cargo fleet," said M. İlker Aycı, chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee of Turkish Airlines. "The new … [Read more...] about Turkish Airlines announces order for three 777 freighters