Boeing and Airbus cash in at the Paris Air Show
Boeing just about won the order battle with Airbus at this week’s Paris Air Show as the two aircraft manufacturers picked up aircraft orders valued at $74.8 billion and $39.7 billion, respectively. At the show, Boeing launched the B737 MAX 10, the newest member of the 737 MAX family, with more than 361 orders and commitments from […]
Airbus: nearly 35,000 aircraft required in the next 20 years
The latest Airbus’ Global Market Forecast 2017-2036 has found 34,170 passenger and 730 freighter aircraft worth a combined total of $5.3 trillion will be needed in the next 20 years. Over 70 per cent of new units are single aisle with 60 per cent for growth and 40 per cent for replacement of less fuel efficient […]
Air Caraïbes Atlantique signs ULD management agreement with CHEP
Air Caraïbes Atlantique has chosen CHEP Aerospace Solutions to supply and manage containers and pallets for its growing aircraft fleet. The transatlantic carrier of the French Caribbean currently operates five Airbus A330 aircraft and will shortly be adding three A350s to fly to transatlantic destinations for Air Caraïbes Atlantique and its recently launched French Blue brand. The […]
Tonnage rise in September for Finnair
In September, Finnair’s revenue tonne kilometres grew year-on-year (YOY) by a significant 24.8 per cent to 11,972 tonnes and after nine months of the year tonnage has grown YOY by 15.8 per cent to 96,667 tonnes. The carrier saw strong growth on European, North Atlantic and Asian trade lanes last month – up YOY 33.8 per […]
Finnair Cargo partners with HUB logistics for terminal at Helsinki
Finnair Cargo has selected HUB logistics to operate its new ‘next-generation’ cargo terminal at Helsinki Airport from December this year. The carrier is scheduled to open its new, state-of-the-art, 37,000 square metre COOL Nordic Cargo hub in May 2017, and will work with HUB logistics to ensure a smooth transition and optimised usage of the new automated terminal. […]
FIA16: Airbus forecasts 33,000 new aircraft needed over 20 years
In the next 20 years (2016-2035) there will be a need for over 33,000 new aircraft above 100 seats (32,425 passenger & 645 freighters greater than 10 tonnes) worth $5.2 trillion, according to Airbus’ Global Market Forecast. Released at the Farnborough International Airshow today, Airbus forecasts in the widebody market a trend towards higher capacity aircraft and […]
FIA16: Virgin Atlantic to upgrade fleet with 12 A350-1000s
Virgin Atlantic and Airbus have penned an agreement on a firm order, valued at $4.4 billionn, for 12 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. The carrier says the investment demonstrates the strength of its commitment to customer experience as it continues to focus on delivering sustained profit in the long term. It is part of a fleet modernisation program […]