29 January 2016

SWISS takes delivery of first Boeing 777-300ER

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) took delivery of the first 777-300ER (Extended Range). The latest addition to SWISS’ fleet touched down in Zurich on January 29th, following a non-stop 4,545 nautical miles (8,418 kilometers) delivery flight from Boeing’s Everett Delivery Center in Everett, WA. The 777-300ER is the new flagship of SWISS’ long-haul fleet and

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Hong Kong Airlines signs codeshare agreement with Air Astana

Hong Kong Airlines has signed a codeshare agreement with Air Astana. Under the agreement, Hong Kong Airlines customers can now travel with Air Astana to Almaty in Kazakhstan, while Air Astana customers get the opportunity to book tickets of both airlines to reach Hong Kong Airlines’ destinations in China, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan and Vietnam.

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Boeing, Air Lease Corporation deliver Next-Generation 737 to Air Vanuatu

Boeing and Air Lease Corporation (ALC) announced the lessor’s first Next-Generation 737 delivery to Air Vanuatu, the flag carrier of the South Pacific nation. Air Vanuatu operates to Australia, New Zealand and destinations in the South Pacific. ALC has ordered 253 Boeing airplanes and has taken delivery of 65 Boeing airplanes.

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HAECO XIAMEN carries out 120th passenger-to-freighter conversion for HAECO Group

HAECO Xiamen has carried out a landmark 120th Passenger-to-Freighter (PTF) conversion for the HAECO Group, delivering a Boeing 757-200PCF to Chinese freight carrier, SF Airlines. As the world’s first Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) service provider to conduct a 747-400BCF conversion, HAECO Xiamen is an industry leader in the field and a centre of excellence

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Jet Aviation St. Louis completes three FANS installations in Challenger 604s

The industry’s first three installations of Future Aircraft Navigation Systems (FANS) in Bombardier Challenger 604s by Jet Aviation St. Louis are complete, with three more already scheduled. The installations are possible after Jet Aviation St. Louis received FAA approval for a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC). Jet Aviation St. Louis teamed with Rockwell Collins to develop

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