DHL’s first A330-300 freighter nearing completion
DHL Express’ idea to boost capacity and cut operating costs is nearing completion. The German carrier has taken delivery of its first of 8 firm A330-300 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) aircraft following completion of test flights in October and award of type certification in November. DHL have an additional option to procure 10 A330-300s. The aircraft are…
VIDEO Lufthansa Boeing 747-400 emergency diversion to Manchester
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VIDEO World’s biggest turboprop, the Antonov An-22, at Manchester
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Qantas in talks with Airbus about A350ULR for non-stop London flights
Qantas is in talks with Airbus about an A350 variant that will allow the Australian carrier to fly from eastern Australia to London non-stop. Qantas is currently in talks with Airbus to create an aircraft that will allow the carrier to fly 20 hours direct from eastern Australia to London. The idea is currently orientated…
Santa Monica Airport to close for 10 days for runway shortening
The airport, that has longed to be shut down by city officials, is to be closed for runway shortening. Santa Monica Airport will spend $3.5 million of taxpayer money to move forward with the shortening of the runway at SMO. The airport that has longed to be shut down has remained open due to pressure from…
BALPA welcomes AirTanker to union
The British Airline Pilots’ Association welcomes AirTanker to Union joining companies such as British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, easyJet and Thomas Cook. The British Airline Pilots’ Association has welcomed recognition in Air Tanker, bringing union representation to the pilots in the company. BALPA is undergoing a recruitment campaign to introduce all Air Tanker pilots to the association’s…
Cessna announce launch of SkyCourier 408
Announcement of the new Cessna SkyCourier 408 to be launched by Federal Express. An announcement yesterday will see the new Cessna Sky courier go into service by 2020 with its launch partner FedEx. Fedex have signed a deal with an initial fleet order of 50 cargo aircraft and options for 50 more for delivery starting in…
Darwin Airline now grounded by Swiss regulators
News coming just 1 day after announcement of insolvency A day after Switzerland based Darwin Airlines declares insolvency to restructure its operations, the company has had its air operator’s certificate suspended by Swiss regulators. The company had major changes earlier this year when Etihad Airways sold its 33% stake in Darwin (Etihad Regional) to Adria…