Cargolux (CV) declined to take delivery of the first two General Electric GEnx-2B67-powered Boeing 747-8 freighters scheduled for Monday and Wednesday, citing "unresolved contractual issues between Boeing and Cargolux in respect of the aircraft."
The Asia/Pacific region will require hundreds of thousands of new commercial airline pilots and technicians over the next 20 years to support airline fleet modernization and the rapid growth of air travel, according to Boeing’s 2011 Pilot & Technician Outlook released Monday.
Airbus has forecast demand for 27,800 new commercial aircraft over the next 20 years, including 26,900 passenger aircraft (with more than 100 seats) and 900 freighters, valued at $3.5 trillion.
Cargolux (CV) declined to take delivery of the first two General Electric GEnx-2B67-powered Boeing 747-8 freighters scheduled for Monday and Wednesday, citing "unresolved contractual issues between Boeing and Cargolux in respect of the aircraft."
Qantas (QF) has been forced to cancel 28 flights and delay a further 27 up to 30 minutes, because of a 4-hr. baggage handlers strike scheduled for Tuesday that will affect more than 7,000 passengers.
US Dept. of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics said the nation’s largest carriers reported only one tarmac delay of more than 3 hr. in July, compared to three in the year-ago month and 14 in June.
Air France KLM revealed its long-awaited order for new-generation, long-range aircraft Friday, stating that its board approved the order of 50 firm aircraft plus 60 options.
Air France KLM revealed its long-awaited order for new-generation, long-range aircraft Friday, stating that its board approved the order of 50 firm aircraft plus 60 options. A spokesperson confirmed to ATW that the 50 firm aircraft are evenly divided between Airbus A350s and Boeing 787s. Air France KLM cautioned that the orders are "still subject to the finalization of discussions with the manufacturers."
Chinese carriers earned an aggregate profit of CNY6.59 billion ($1.03 billion) in August, up 27.4% over a net income of CNY5.17 billion in the year-ago month, crediting domestic market growth.
The Transport workers Union (TWU), which represents 3,800 Qantas’ (QF) baggage handlers and ground staff, has instructed its members to walk off the job Tuesday.
Emirates’ has beaten IATA’s fuel efficiency average by 25% with consumption of 4.12 liters per 100 passenger-kilometers. The IATA average is 5.4 liters for 100 pax-kms. The airline also beat out fuel efficiency champions Lufthansa at 4.2 liters per 100PK and Cathay Pacific at 4.84 liters per 100PK.
The Transport workers Union (TWU), which represents 3,800 Qantas’ (QF) baggage handlers and ground staff, has instructed its members to walk off the job Tuesday.
US Airways announced that William Post, retired chairman and CEO of Pinnacle West Corp. has joined its board of directors. Post, 60, will serve on the board's Compensation and Human Resources Committee and its labor committee. Emirates Airline (EK) confirmed that former Lufthansa manager Thierry Antinori will join the Dubai-based carrier Oct 1. Antinori will become executive VP, replacing divisional SVP-Commercial Operations Worldwide Richard Vaughan, who will retire, said EK.
SAS Group president and CEO Rickard Gustafson announced a new strategy, SAS 4Excellence, aimed at reducing costs by 3%-5% annually until 2015 and returning the carrier to profitability.
Delta Air Lines (DL) has launched its first Wi-Fi-equipped regional jet, a Bombardier CRJ700 operated by Delta Connection carrier Atlantic Southeast Airlines, with Gogo’s inflight Internet service.
Tiger Airways Australia (TT) appointed former COO of Virgin Australia Andrew David as the airline’s new CEO, replacing Tony Davis who resigned last month.
