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Strike action by cabin crew: traffic forecast for Sunday 19 March 2017
Air France expects to operate more than 90% of its flights: 100% of its long-haul flights 90% of its medium-haul flights 85% of its domestic flights 38% of cabin crew intend to strike on 18 March Air France teams are mobilized to assist customers Following the call for strike action which has been confirmed…
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Boeing, U.S. Army Sign $3.4B Contract for 268 AH-64E Apache Helicopters
First “E” model multi-year contract ensures readiness, cost savings Boeing [NYSE: BA] and the U.S. government recently signed a five-year, $3.4 billion contract through which the Army, and a customer outside the U.S., will acquire the latest Apache attack helicopter at a significant savings to taxpayers. This is the first multi-year agreement for the Apache…
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New South Korean carrier KAIR Airlines orders eight A320s
South Korean start-up carrier KAIR Airlines has announced that it has selected the A320 Family to launch its new low cost operation, with a firm order for eight A320ceo. The new airline will be based in Cheongju in central South Korea and will focus primarily on services to international destinations in North East Asia. “We…
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Gulfstream G550 selected to launch air rescue services in Beijing
Medevac Aircraft Will Be Outfitted For Beijing Red Cross Emergency Medical Center Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced its Gulfstream G550 aircraft has been selected to launch state-of-the-art medevac services in Beijing. The Gulfstream aircraft will be outfitted with top-of-the-line medevac equipment in support of the Beijing Red Cross Emergency Medical Center. “The G550’s tremendous performance,…
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Gulfstream recognized for continuous focus on innovation and safety
Technology Laureate Award Given For Gulfstream And BAE Systems’ Industry-First Active Control Sidesticks Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced it received Aviation Week’s 2017 Technology Laureate Award. The award recognizes Gulfstream and BAE Systems for the safety advancements of the active control sidesticks (ACSs), introduced on the all-new Gulfstream G500 and G600 aircraft. “We are humbled…
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Cathay Pacific increases frequencies to key destinations across three continents
Customers travelling between Hong Kong and the United States, Australia and Europe are set to benefit from additional choice and flexibility Cathay Pacific today announced that it will be increasing the frequency of services to some of its most popular destinations across three continents in order to meet growing customer demand. The enhanced schedules –…
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Cathay Pacific and Air New Zealand extend services between Hong Kong and New Zealand
Cathay Pacific announces first direct link between Hong Kong and Christchurch, providing customers with a Life Well Travelled experience Cathay Pacific will introduce a new seasonal service between Hong Kong and Christchurch from December 2017, directly linking the two cities by air for the first time and complementing the airline’s existing services to Auckland. The…
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Airbus and THAI to evaluate new MRO business
State-of-the art facility to be developed at U-Tapao International Airport Airbus has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Thai Airways International (THAI) to evaluate the development of a major new maintenance and overhaul (MRO) facility at U-Tapao International Airport near Bangkok. The MoU was signed in Bangkok today by Usanee Sangsingkeo, Acting President, Thai…
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iflyA380.com at ITB Berlin 2017
Airbus presents the world’s first online booking assistant of its kind and other travel trends at ITB from 8 to 12 March 2017 A one-of-a-kind booking tool for the world’s most iconic aircraft: Airbus created the online booking assistant iflyA380.com to take travel planning to the next level. iflyA380.com features the first and only flight…
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Third PC-24 Prototype Took Off on Maiden Flight Today!
The third and final PC-24 prototype, P03, which also represents the series aircraft standard, took off from Buochs airfield today at 9.45 to complete its maiden flight. The eye-catching blue Super Versatile Jet, registration HB-VSA, flew across Central Switzerland for 2 hours and 5 minutes. This flight marks another important milestone in the Pilatus PC-24…
