21 junio, 2012
Transaero Airlines firms up order for four A380s
Transaero Airlines, Russia’s second largest airline, has completed a purchase agreement with Airbus for four A380 aircraft. The agreement was signed today by Olga Pleshakova, Transaero Airlines CEO and Christopher Buckley, Airbus’ Executive Vice President Europe, Asia... Seguir leyendo...
8 junio, 2012
Norwegian firms up order for 100 Airbus A320neo
Norwegian, one of the largest low cost carriers in Europe, has firmed up its order for 100 A320neo aircraft with Airbus. This follows a commitment signed in January. The order makes Norwegian a new Airbus customer, and as well, one of the biggest A320neo customers. Norwegian... Seguir leyendo...
29 mayo, 2012
Warsaw-based Bingo Airways starts charter flights
Bingo Airways, a new Polish charter airline, has started flight operations with its first Airbus A320 aircraft. The fleet will grow to three aircraft by the end of 2012. The new A320s, powered by IAE V2500 engines, are configured in an all economy 180 seat configuration. The... Seguir leyendo...
14 mayo, 2012
Airbus corporate jets gain approval for Part 135 operations
Airbus’ ACJ318 and ACJ319 have gained EASA, FAA and GACA eligibility for Part 135 operations, while a variant of its ACJ319 has also gained CAAC eligibility, making it easier for operators to seek and obtain approval to carry fare-paying charter passengers[1]. Operators... Seguir leyendo...
29 abril, 2012
Iberia pilots suspend strike pending arbitration
Spanish airline Iberia's main pilots' union said Friday its members had suspended a series of strikes planned to last until July after the government agreed to put their case to arbitration, which will be Jaime Montalvo. The SEPLA union began striking every Monday... Seguir leyendo...
5 abril, 2012
Airbus starts final assembly of first A350 XWB
Final assembly of the first A350 XWB is now underway at the brand new final assembly line in Toulouse. This latest step in the A350 XWB’s progress is achieved as Airbus starts joining the 19.7 metre long centre fuselage with the 21 metre long front fuselage. This... Seguir leyendo...
24 marzo, 2012
Airbus, Boeing, Embraer collaborate on Aviation Biofuel Commercialisation
Airbus, Boeing and Embraer today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together on the development of drop-in, affordable aviation biofuels. The three leading airframe manufacturers agreed to seek collaborative opportunities to speak in unity to government,... Seguir leyendo...
23 marzo, 2012
Iberia Express unveiled
Spanish carrier Iberia has unveiled its new low cost airline, Iberia Express, which aims to claim a stake in the highly competitive no-frills sector of the European market. The new airline is part of a plan by parent company International Consolidated Airlines Group... Seguir leyendo...
19 marzo, 2012
India needs over 1,040 aircraft worth US$145 billion in next 20 years
According to Airbus’ latest market forecast, Indian carriers will require 1,043 new passenger (1,020) and freighter (23) aircraft valued at US$145 billion between now and 2030 to satisfy surging annual demand. India’s market for new aircraft makes it the world’s fourth... Seguir leyendo...
12 febrero, 2012
Air Plus Ultra to start with Madrid-Buenos Aires
New Spanish long-haul carrier Air Plus Ultra will start its operations with the route Madrid-Buenos Aires, preferente.com has known from sources closed to the airline. Air Plus Ultra plans to open another route between Spain main city and La Habana after the starting... Seguir leyendo...