Dubai-based lessor, LCAL, established in 2004 to buy and lease 787s, cut its Dreamliner order from 21 aircraft to five. The 16 cancellations are another blow to the ongoing troubles surrounding the Dreamliner and are valued at US$2.8 billion. This is the second big 787 order cut revealed in the last two weeks after Russia's S7 confirmed last week that it had cancelled its order for 15 Dreamliners. … [Read more...] about Dubai lessor cuts 787 order
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Middle East : Emirates Skycargo eyes LA cargo traffic
With the inaugural Emirates non-stop flight between Dubai and Los Angeles now underway, Emirates SkyCargo is anticipating a robust cargo route. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the 12th busiest cargo airport in the world, handling 1.9 million tonnes of cargo last year. Dubai International Airport (DXB) finished one place behind LAX in the rankings at 13th, with 1.7 million tonnes. Initially operating three times a week, Emirates will fly a Boeing 777-200LR on the route, … [Read more...] about Middle East : Emirates Skycargo eyes LA cargo traffic