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News release from Boeing:
Boeing and Virgin Atlantic Announce 787 Order, Environmental PartnershipCHICAGO, April 24, 2007 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Virgin Atlantic today announced an environmental partnership, which includes an order for 15 787-9 Dreamliners, marking the largest 787 order to date for Europe.
The order, worth approximately $2.8 billion at list prices, was previously listed on Boeing's Orders and Deliveries Web site and attributed to an unidentified customer. The order also includes options for an additional eight 787-9s and purchase rights for an additional 20 787s.
"Virgin Atlantic is pleased to introduce the Boeing 787 Dreamliner as our aircraft of the future," said Steve Ridgway, chief executive officer, Virgin Atlantic. "This revolutionary aircraft will bring a step change to the industry, substantially reducing environmental impact and incorporating innovative design and advanced technology, while providing an enhanced flying experience for our passengers."
The environmental partnership includes a joint biofuel demonstration aimed at developing sustainable fuel sources suitable for commercial jet engines and the aviation industry. The demonstration, scheduled for 2008 using a Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747-400, is being worked jointly with GE Aviation and Virgin Fuels. Further details will be announced later this year.
In addition, Boeing and Virgin Atlantic are working together on reducing fuel burn and cutting aircraft emissions on the ground by exploring alternatives to traditional aircraft operations at airports. For example, Boeing and Virgin Atlantic are partnering on trials of towing airplanes to "starting grids," areas close to the active runway to start engines preflight, with a goal of reducing fuel consumption and carbon emissions by up to 50 percent, as well as limiting community noise. Trials conducted thus far at London's Heathrow and Gatwick Airports and San Francisco International Airport have produced positive results, and work continues to develop alternative operational procedures at the world's busiest airports.
"Virgin Atlantic has demonstrated extraordinary leadership within our industry on addressing environmental impact, and Boeing is proud that the 787 Dreamliner is such an important ingredient of the airline's plan for the future," said Scott Carson, president and chief executive officer, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "Working together in partnership, Boeing and Virgin Atlantic will develop innovative, environmentally progressive solutions to provide greater fuel efficiency and lower aircraft emissions."
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787 Dreamliner roll-out date....7-8-07
The date is pretty intriguing
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Aviation Capital Group orders fifteen 737s and five 787s:
Boeing, Aviation Capital Group Announce Order for 20 Airplanes- Leasing company expands portfolio with 15 737s and five 787s
SEATTLE, April 23, 2007 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Aviation Capital Group (ACG) today announced that the leasing company has placed an order for 15 Next-Generation 737s and five 787 Dreamliners.
The order, worth approximately $1.6 billion at list prices, was previously attributed to an unidentified customer on the Boeing Orders and Deliveries Web site.
"We are delighted to add the Boeing 787 Dreamliner to our portfolio. This aircraft represents a significant step forward for mid-size widebody aircraft," said R. Stephen Hannahs, group managing director and chief executive officer of ACG. "Of course, the Next-Generation 737 continues to be an outstanding performer for airlines and is an excellent leasing asset."
ACG's current fleet contains 138 Boeing aircraft, which includes Next-Generation 737s, 737 Classics, 757s and 767s.
With today's announcement, ACG has a backlog of 52 Boeing airplanes on order. In December 2006, ACG announced that it had acquired delivery positions for 15 Next-Generation 737s from Delta Air Lines. In July 2006, ACG placed an order for 14 Next-Generation 737s and announced that it had agreed to acquire six additional Next-Generation 737s from Aeromexico, with a simultaneous agreement to lease the aircraft back to the airline.
"Boeing is proud of its partnership with ACG and the important role the Next-Generation 737 has played in its growing fleet size and market presence," said John Feren, vice president of Sales – Leasing and Asset Management, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "With today's endorsement of the 787 Dreamliner, ACG is significantly expanding its widebody fleet, bringing its airline customers breakthrough technology, best-in-class fuel efficiency and lower operating costs."
The Next-Generation 737 family is the most technologically advanced airplane family in the single-aisle market. The Next-Generation 737's market success is confirmed by air finance investors, who consistently rank it as the most preferred airplane due to its wide market base, superior performance efficiency and lowest operating costs in its class. As of March 31, 104 customers have placed orders for 3,734 Next-Generation 737s. Unfilled orders for the model exceed 1,500 airplanes, worth over $100 billion at current list prices.
The technologically-advanced 787 Dreamliner will use 20 percent less fuel than today's airplanes of comparable size, provide airlines with up to 45 percent more cargo revenue capacity, and present passengers with innovations including a new interior environment with higher humidity, wider seats and aisles, larger windows, and other conveniences. Since its launch in April 2004, 44 customers have announced 544 orders for the 787.
One of the top five aircraft leasing enterprises in the world, Aviation Capital Group is owner/lessor and portfolio manager of a diversified fleet of commercial jet aircraft leased to the world's leading airlines. Its portfolio includes more than 200 aircraft leased to 95 airlines in 43 countries. ACG's Capital Markets Group also provides asset management and remarketing services to aircraft investors and institutional clients. ACG was founded in 1989 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pacific LifeCorp.
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RIP to the pilot
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A7-ABV was the A300 is saw when I went to KUL on July 27, 2006
Sad to hear that the aircraft cannot be repaired
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From The Star:
MAS all out for e-TicketingPETALING JAYA: Malaysia Airlines (MAS) now allows passengers of its customer airlines to check in either via e-Ticketing or paper tickets.
The cutover to the new SITA Departure Control System, which allows for this, includes the 15 airlines served by MAS as the ground-handling agent to check in e-Ticket passengers along with paper ticket customers.
Previously, only paper ticket passengers of customer airlines, which include Jet Airways, Royal Brunei and Kuwait Airways, were able to check in.
The cutover represents phase one of MAS’ RM400mil Passenger Services System rollout to upgrade all information technology infrastructure to facilitate the airline’s move to the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) standard e-Ticketing.
MAS senior general manager (transition management) Dr Amir Khan said the teams involved had put in a lot of effort under a very tight deadline to make the cutover for customer airlines a success.
“We received tremendous support from our colleagues, vendors and customer airlines.
“We are also on track to be fully e-Ticketing-capable by Sept 21 – a move that will bring many benefits and savings to MAS by replacing paper tickets, in accordance with requirements set by IATA for all airlines to go e-Ticketing by Dec 31,†he said in a statement.
He added that the next phase towards full e-Ticketing capability would involve MAS’ 16 domestic stations, beginning with Alor Star, Kedah.
The completion date is targeted for early July, after which international stations will begin their rollout and complete it by August.
Dr Khan added that work would also begin on implementing the new e-Ticketing platform for MAS travel agents in Malaysia and across the globe.
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CIT Aerospace orders five 737-700s:
Boeing, CIT Sign Order for Five Additional 737-700sSEATTLE, April 19, 2007 -- Boeing [NYSE:BA] and CIT Aerospace, a business unit of CIT Group Inc., a leading global provider of commercial and consumer finance solutions, today announced an order for five Boeing Next-Generation 737-700s, valued at approximately $295 million at list prices.
To date, CIT has taken delivery of 31 Next-Generation 737s and has a backlog of five 787 Dreamliners and 10 Next-Generation 737s on order with Boeing.
"The Boeing Next-Generation 737 family has proven to be reliable and continues to be popular among our clients," said C. Jeffrey Knittel, President of CIT Aerospace. "Adding these five additional airplanes to our fleet helps us meet demand and further enhances our product offering to customers."
"With this follow-on order, CIT Aerospace clearly recognizes the excellent performance of the Boeing Next-Generation 737 as an investment," said John Feren, vice president of Sales - Leasing & Asset Management, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "Demand for the efficient and reliable 737 family remains very strong from lessors and operators around the world."
The Boeing 737-700 is one of the best-selling versions of the highly successful Next-Generation 737 family, the most technologically advanced airplane family in the single-aisle market. The Next-Generation 737's market success is confirmed by air finance investors, who consistently rank it as the most preferred airplane due to its wide market base, superior performance efficiency and lowest operating costs in its class. As of March 31, 104 customers have placed orders for 3,734 Next-Generation 737s. Unfilled orders for the model exceed 1,500 airplanes, worth over $100 billion at current list prices.
CIT Aerospace provides financing solutions to a broad spectrum of the global aerospace value chain ranging from operators of commercial and business aircraft to manufacturers and suppliers in the aerospace, defense and homeland security industries. CIT Aerospace manages a fleet of more than 300 commercial, regional and business aircraft leased and financed to over 100 airlines around the world.
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Isarair became Airbus's first Isreali customer by ordering three A320s:
Israir buys three A320s and becomes Israel’s first Airbus customerIsrael based carrier Israir Airlines signed a firm order for three Airbus A320 aircraft on 17th April, 2007, making the airline the first Airbus customer in the country. The deal marks Airbus' breakthrough in the Israeli market.
The aircraft will be configured in all economy class with 174 seats. Israir Airlines will place the aircraft on routes from Israel to all its European destinations. The engines have yet to be chosen.
"We pride ourselves in offering our passengers a personal and more enjoyable flying experience. Israir Airlines is doing its best to offer the highest possible level of quality and the newest planes, and the Airbus A320 fits in well with our philosophy", said Zohar Endelman, Israir President & CEO.
"I am personally delighted that Israir Airlines have become an Airbus customer. In the A320 aircraft, they have chosen the most technically sophisticated and operationally cost effective single aisle aircraft available. We look forward to establishing a long and lasting relationship with Israir Airlines", said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers.
Israir Airlines was established in 1996 and started off with domestic routes within Israel from Eilat, Tel Aviv and Haifa. The airline has grown quickly and now accounts for almost 40 per cent of domestic air travel. Israir Airlines is also the second largest operator of international flights in Israel.
The A320 along with the A318, the A319, and the largest A321 is a member of the successful A320 Family. Each member features fly-by-wire controls and unique cockpit commonality across the range, allowing flight crews to fly each aircraft with minimal additional training.
Designed with advanced fuel-saving aerodynamics, with proven reliability and extended servicing intervals, the A320 Family has amongst the lowest operating costs of any aircraft.
The cabin is the widest of any single aisle aircraft, which allows for added passenger room and comfort as well as operational advantages such as quicker boarding and disembarkation.
The Airbus A320 Family is the world's best selling single family of aircraft with over 5000 orders and 3000 deliveries from more than 180 customers and operators.
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I would prefer the 737NG for MAS
,The A320s are older than the new 737NGs
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Nice to see the majestic 707s in MAS's old livery
Wonder how the 707s look like in MAS's current livery
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Another incident?!
Good thing the plane landed safely
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US$2.60?!
That's very cheap, cheaper than buying a gallon of milk here (US$3.10)
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Long live MAS- 60 long years
2017 will be MAS's 70th birthday
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The new KLIA website looks better than the old one
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unlikelyHow about this one
:737NG: 27 undentified orders (posted on Boeing's website):
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Boeing posts its first-quater deliveries in 2007:
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That's one crazy landing there...
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I would prefer the 737NG!
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Nice nose picture of the F50, Pieter
So shiny after coming out of the hangar
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At least it's an April Fools joke...
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Can't wait to see the livery
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Boeing confirms its 500th order from JAL (Japan Airlines)
:Boeing's 787 Dreamliner Surpasses 500 Customer Orders in under Three YearsEVERETT, Wash., April 03, 2007 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today announced the 500th customer order for the 787 Dreamliner with a follow-on order from Japan Airlines Corp. (JAL).
"Today we are celebrating some great news with one of our great customers," said Scott Carson, president and chief executive officer, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "This is an unprecedented achievement for Boeing and yet another wonderful milestone for the 787 program. We are very gratified that the 787 will play a key role in the future plans of JAL and so many other industry-leading airline customers."
The JAL order for five 787-8 airplanes, in addition to several orders from unidentified customers, brings the 787's order total to 514 airplanes from 43 customers since its launch on April 26, 2004, making it the fastest-selling commercial airplane in history. This increases JAL's total 787 order to 35 airplanes from their previous order of 30 in December 2004.
"The 787 will be a key airplane on a variety of international and domestic routes, said Kunio Shimizu, vice president of Engineering & Quality Assurance Department for the Americas, Japan Airlines International Corp. "We are expecting the benefits of the 787 to provide efficiency and flexibility in our route planning and are also looking forward to the wonderful flying experience the 787 will provide to our customers."
"Surpassing the 500 order mark this early in the program - more than a year before the first airplane is delivered - shows that Boeing made the right choice in our point-to-point business strategy, and that the 787 team made the right choices in designing the airplane," said Mike Bair, 787 vice president and general manager." This is an enormous compliment to the people around the world who are working hard to ensure we keep the promises we've made to our customers."
The 787 provides passengers with a better flying experience and operators with a more efficient commercial jetliner. Using 20 percent less fuel per passenger than similarly sized airplanes, the 787 is designed for the environment with lower emissions and quieter takeoffs and landings. Inside the airplane, passengers will find cleaner air, bigger windows, more stowage space and improved lighting.
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner will lead the industry into the next generation of flight using the latest in ground-breaking technology to provide airlines with a family of airplanes that allows them to take their passengers where they want to go, when they want to go.
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Thanks for sharing the video, Adrian!
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News release from MAS:
MALAYSIA AIRLINES AND SAA SIGN CODE-SHARE AGREEMENTJohannesburg, 29 March 2007: Malaysia Airlines and South African Airways (SAA) today signed a code-share agreement enabling SAA’s customers to travel on flights operated by Malaysia Airlines under SAA’s designator code, “SAâ€.
Subject to obtaining all relevant government and regulatory approvals, as of 1 June 2007, SAA’s customers will have access to the three direct weekly Malaysia Airline’s flights between Johannesburg and Kuala Lumpur.
The partnership between the two carriers will enable Malaysia Airline’s customers to easily connect from Johannesburg to other South African points such as Durban, Port Elizabeth and East London.
Malaysia Airline’s customers will also have access to regional African destinations including Victoria Falls and Harare in Zimbabwe, Maputo in Mozambique, Maseru in Lesotho, Dar es Salaam in Tanzania, Windhoek in Namibia and Gaborone, Botswana.
In turn, SAA’s travelers will be able to connect onto Malaysia Airline’s flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, Penang, Langkawi in Malaysia, and to cities in the ASEAN region including Jakarta, Denpasar, Manila, Bangkok and Phuket.
Malaysia Airlines Managing Director/ CEO, Idris Jala said, “We are delighted to ink this partnership with SAA. This will boost our hub and spoke network, and enable us to strengthen our presence in the African market.
“Customers of our two airlines will benefit from this partnership as they will be able to connect to more destinations in Africa, Malaysia and ASEAN. This is very timely as we are very focused on bringing more travellers to Malaysia in conjunction with Visit Malaysia 2007â€.
SAA CEO, Khaya Ngqula said, “One of our objectives is to expand our route network in order to provide our customers with more travel options through our own network as well as through partnerships formed with internationally recognised airlines.
Our relationship with Malaysian Airlines will bring many benefits to our customers in providing them with a new host of travel choices. “
For more information, please visit www.malaysiaairlines.com or www.flysaa.com
About Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines, the national carrier of Malaysia, is one of Asia's largest, flying more than 48,000 passengers to over 100 destinations across 6 continents everyday. It operates thrice weekly flights from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg. It has won more than 100 awards in the last 11 years and holds a lengthy record of service excellence. Malaysia Airlines was the first airline to win the “World’s Best Cabin Crew†by Skytrax UK consecutively from 2001 till 2004 and was rated “5-star airline†by Skytrax, UK in 2005 and 2006.
About South African Airways
South African Airways (SAA) is the leading airline on the African continent, and consistently, and annually, receives awards from numerous top-rated publications and international organisations for Best African Airline. The airline is 72 years old and was one of the first national airlines in the world. SAA is the only airline based in Africa, which is a member of the largest global airline network in the world, Star Alliance. SAA, who brings Africa to the world and take the world to Africa, carries more than 7 million passengers a year on a route network that serves 34 cities in 26 countries. SAA has a fleet of 58 aircraft including brand new Airbus A340-600, A340-300E and A319 aircraft.
About Star Alliance
The Star Alliance network was established in 1997 as the first truly global airline alliance to offer customers worldwide reach and a smooth travel experience. Star Alliance was voted Best Airline Alliance by Business Traveller Magazine in 2003 and 2006 and by Skytrax in 2003 and 2005. The members are Air Canada, Air New Zealand, ANA, Asiana Airlines, Austrian, bmi, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways, Spanair, SWISS, TAP Portugal, THAI, United and US Airways. Regional member carriers Adria Airways (Slovenia), Blue1 (Finland) and Croatia Airlines enhance the global network. Air China, Shanghai Airlines and Turkish Airlines have all been accepted as future members and are expected to join Star Alliance soon. Overall, the Star Alliance network offers more than 16,000 daily flights to 855 destinations in 155 countries.
Issued by:
Malaysia Airlines & South African Airways
For more information on this release, members of the media may contact:
Malaysia Airlines
Zaileen Hashim
Executive, Media Relations
+603 7840 3889
zaileene@mas.com.my
SAA
Sarah Uys
SAA Manager Media Liaison
+27 11 978 3729
+27 83 282 6761
sarahuys@flysaa.com
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