ATW Photo Gallery-In the News-August 2014

August 05, 2014

Silk Way takes delivery of two Boeing 747-8 freighters

Silk Way Airlines has taken delivery of two Boeing 747-8 freighters, which are expected to strengthen Baku’s position as a trade hub for the Azerbaijan-based cargo carrier. Silk Way also operates 747-400Fs and 767-300Fs. Photo: Courtesy, Boeing

Aegean Airlines orders two more A320ceos

Greece-based Aegean Airlines has ordered two additional more Airbus A320ceos for accelerated delivery, adding to a previous order for five A320s aircraft placed in September 2007. ATW Photo: Courtesy, Airbus

Japan Airlines orders 32 MRJs

Japan Airlines (JAL) has signed a letter of intent with Mitsubishi for 32 MRJs as it prepares to revitalize its J-AIR regional subsidiary’s fleet. ATW Photo: Courtesy, Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp.

JAL orders E-170s, E-190s for J-AIR subsidiary

Japan Airlines (JAL) signed a firm order with Embraer for 15 E-170s and E-190s as it prepares to revitalize its J-AIR regional subsidiary’s fleet. ATW Photo: Courtesy, Embraer

Royal Jordanian takes delivery of first 787

Royal Jordanian received its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which will play a central role in the Amman-based airline’s strategic plan for fleet modernization. Royal Jordanian acquired the aircraft through leasing company AerCap. ATW Photo: Courtesy, Boeing

BOC Aviation announces major Boeing order

Lessor BOC Aviation placed an order for single- and twin-aisle Boeing aircraft valued at $8.8 billion at list prices. ATW Photo: Rendering of Boeing 777-300ER, 737 MAX and Next-Generation 737 in BOC Aviation livery. Courtesy, Boeing

Georgian startup flyvista launches operations

New Georgian startup flyvista has begun operations with a 2X-weekly Tbilisi-Tehran service. ATW Photo: Courtesy, flyvista

Airbus A350 XWB completes route proving tour

Airbus A350 XWB takes off from Helsinki to Toulouse after completing its 14-city route proving tour. ATW Photo: By Kurt Hofmann

Airbus A350 XWB visits Helsinki

The Airbus A350-900 developmental aircraft MSN005 landed in Helsinki Aug. 12, as part of a three-week global route proving tour. ATW Photo: By Kurt Hofmann

South African startup FlySafair to launch in October

South African startup FlySafair is planning to launch services Oct. 16, a year later than planned, after its rivals blocked its 2013 launch at the last minute on ownership grounds. ATW Photo: FlySafair Boeing 737-400. Courtesy, FlySafair

New Indian-Singapore airline to be named Vistara

The full-service airline planned by India’s Tata Group and Singapore Airlines (SIA) will be named Vistara, the companies announced Aug. 12. ATW Photo: Tata Group, Singapore Airlines management team unveils the Vistara branding. Courtesy, TATA-SIA Airlines Ltd.

Air Algerie crash probe complicated by CVR malfunction

Air accident investigators probing the crash of an MD-83 operating for Air Algerie have revealed the aircraft’s cockpit voice recorder (CVR) was potentially broken before the accident. ATW Photo: AFP/Getty Images

Antonov aircraft crashes in Tehran, killing at least 39

An Antonov 140 passenger aircraft, operated by Sepahan Airlines, crashed shortly after takeoff Aug. 10 from Iran’s Tehran Mehrabad Airport on a flight to Tabas in Eastern Iran, according to FARS news agency (FNA). ATW Photo: ATTA KENARE/AFP/Getty Images

Etihad, Alitalia close major investment deal

The long-mooted deal between Etihad Airways and Italian flag-carrier Alitalia finally came to fruition Friday in a complex transaction worth €1.75 billion ($2.35 billion). ATW Photo: Etihad Airways CFO James Rigney; Alitalia chairman Roberto Colaninno; Etihad Airways’ president and CEO James Hogan; and Alitalia CEO Gabriele Del Torchio mark the official signing of the investment deal in Rome, Italy. Courtesy, Etihad Airways

Malaysian sovereign fund offers to buy MAS

Malaysia’s sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional Berhad, which owns 69.4% of Malaysia Airlines System (MAS), has tabled a plan to buy out the airline’s remaining shareholders at 27 sen ($0.08) per share to take total ownership. ATW Photo: Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777-200, by Rob Finlayson

A350 XWB arrives in New Zealand

Carrying VIP passengers, the Airbus A350 XWB MSN005 developmental aircraft flew to Auckland, New Zealand from Sydney Australia as part of its route-proving campaign to demonstrate the jetliner’s readiness for airline operations. Photo: Courtesy, Airbus

Airbus A350 XWB arrives in Santiago

The Airbus A350 XWB arrived in Santiago, Chile on Aug. 7, another “debut” on its third route-proving trip. Photo: Courtesy, Airbus

Fugro wins further ATSB contract in ongoing search for missing MH370

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has awarded Netherlands-based Fugro a further contract to assist in the ongoing search for the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 (MH370). ATW Photo: Courtesy, Fugro

Qatar Airways A330 lands safely in Manchester after bomb threat

Airport personnel are seen at the foot of the stairs of the Qatar Airways plane that was forced to make an emergency landing at Manchester Airport Aug. 5. British police arrested a man suspected of making a hoax bomb threat that forced a Qatar Airways plane to make an emergency landing under military jet escort. ATW Photo: LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP/Getty Images

DFS to increase airline fees 30%

German air navigation services provider DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung has confirmed plans to increase charges 30% from next year, pending approval by the European Commission, which is expected to rule in November. ATW Photo: DFS Munich tower. Courtesy, DFS

Airbus: A350 catalog interiors seeing customer acceptance

Airbus said its decision to offer a standard catalog cabin interior offering for the A350 is seeing a good take-up from within the industry. ATW Photo: Courtesy, Airbus

Russia’s Dobrolet ceases operations due to EU sanctions

Aeroflot’s new low-cost (LCC) subsidiary Dobrolet suspended flights Aug. 4 due to sanctions imposed by the European Union (EU). ATW Photo: Courtesy, Dobrolet