Andrew Ong
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Wow,
A rumor news is now reality
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Mid-morning arrivals on 04R
Is this a new airline?
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A400M center fuselage unveiled:
First Centre Wing box delivered for A400M final assembly29 March 2007
The first centre wing box, the 'structural heart' of the A400M military transport aircraft, has been delivered from the Airbus Nantes site in France to Seville in Spain, where it arrived yesterday, Wednesday 28th March. Deliveries of major structural sections for the first A400M military transport aircraft to the final assembly line in Seville, Spain, started at the end of 2006.
An advanced composite structure, the centre wing box connects to the outer wing sections as well as being the component that connects the wings to the fuselage. In addition, the centre wing box is one of the fuel tanks of the A400M aircraft.
This particular part of the aircraft structure is capable of absorbing forces of over 200 tonnes which can be encountered during different phases of flight. In addition, significant weight savings have been achieved through 50 per cent of the centre wing box being produced from carbon fibre composite components.
Four centre wing box structures are currently in production in the dedicated facility at the Airbus plant in Nantes, France.
Charles Paterson, Head of the A400M Wing Team said: "This is a huge milestone for the programme. The Centre Wing box team has done a first class job producing this component complete and on time".
Firm orders for A400M now stand at 192 aircraft (180 aircraft in the original order for seven European NATO nations through OCCAR i.e. 60 for Germany; 50 for France; 27 for Spain; 25 for the UK; ten for Turkey; seven for Belgium and one for Luxembourg; plus 12 aircraft ordered by two further customers, i.e. eight aircraft for South Africa and four for Malaysia).
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Boeing opens a new IMM (Integrated Materials Management) facility in Singapore:
Boeing Integrated Materials Management Opens Asia Regional CenterSEATTLE, March 29, 2007 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] has opened a new Integrated Materials Management (IMM) Asia Regional Center in Singapore.
Boeing's Integrated Materials Management helps maintain and manage an airline's spare parts inventory, providing items to the airline mechanic as needed. The IMM team manages supplier-owned inventory at airline maintenance locations which results in reduced inventory holding and other supply-chain management costs at the airline.
The opening of the regional center enhances the current support of on-site teams throughout the globe and improves communications and visibility of inventory within the IMM network which directly benefits the customer. The center will provide around-the-clock support to all IMM customers and network suppliers.
"We are very excited to enlarge our footprint in the Asia region," said, Joe Brummitt, director of Integrated Materials Management for Boeing. "We have a strong base of customers in the region and our center in Singapore positions us well to better support this important customer base. It's also the next logical step in our strategy to efficiently connect all suppliers and customers in our network."
The IMM Asia Regional Center was developed using Lean principles to standardize processes and reduce the variation in inventory planning. Utilizing Lean within the center's operation will increase productivity, improve communications and enhance demand visibility. This will enable suppliers to better support the IMM supply-chain requirements. The new regional center also postures IMM to support the 787 Dreamliner and the GoldCare service solutions.
The Asia Regional Center will be based at Schenker Singapore's Megahub facility in the Airport Logistics Park of Singapore (ALPS), where Boeing currently maintains a regional distribution center through its lead logistics service provider. This further leverages Boeing's use of these facilities and continues the expansion of a longstanding and mutually beneficial relationship in the country of Singapore.
"We congratulate The Boeing Company on the IMM Asia Regional Center," said Manohar Khiatani, assistant managing director for Industry Development, Singapore Economic Development Board. "We are glad that Boeing continues to grow its activities in Singapore, leveraging on our strengths as the leading aviation and logistics hub in the region. The IMM Asia Regional Centre underlines Singapore's attractiveness as a location for the logistics and supply-chain management activities of global companies."
The IMM Asia Regional Center will also serve as a model as IMM looks at centers in other locations around the globe to support the current and expanding IMM customer base. Current customers for IMM include Air Tran, All Nippon Airways, Delta Airlines, Japan Airlines, KLM, Japan Transocean Air and Singapore Airlines. Network supplier partners include Honeywell, UFC Aerospace, Satair, Hamilton Sundstrand, Avio-Diepen, and the recently acquired Boeing subsidiary, Aviall.
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News release from Bernama:
Restriction On Liquids In Flights SoonSEPANG, March 29 (Bernama) -- Soon, Malaysians transitting at popular international destinations such as the European countries or Hong Kong will have to measure how much toothpaste or milk there is in the baby bottle they are carrying in their hand luggage.
This is because an increasing number of tourists and business destinations worldwide has imposed a restriction on the amount of liquid, gel or aerosol (LGA) that can be carried by passengers as carry-ons when going through security checkpoints.
Countries such as the United States, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, the Philippines as well as those in the European Union do not allow transitting passengers to carry more than a total of one litre of LGA packed in separate 100ml containers in their hand luggage.
By March 31, Australia and New Zealand would also be jumping on the bandwagon by implementing the restrictions on LGAs.
Department of Civil Aviation director-general Datuk Kok Soo Chon said today failure to comply with the restrictions may result in confiscation of the items.
-- BERNAMA
Andrew , there is already a news report above , what you're doing is just copying and pasting something basically IDENTICAL !!!
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Nice shot of the Iberia A340, Raj Changela
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The 777-200LR marks one year of its revenue serive in the month of March:
Boeing 777-200LR Worldliner Changing How Passengers Travel Around the WorldSEATTLE, March 29, 2007 -- The world's longest-range commercial jetliner, the Boeing [NYSE: BA] 777-200LR Worldliner (Longer Range), marks its first year in revenue service this month. With several airlines scheduled to take delivery of new Worldliners this year, the newest 777 to enter service is set to change how passengers travel by offering airlines more flexibility to serve the nonstop routes that passengers demand.
Pakistan International Airlines was the first customer to put the 777-200LR into service, taking delivery of the first two airplanes built. Other airlines taking delivery of new 777-200LRs this year include Air India, Emirates and Air Canada.
"The Boeing 777-200LR supports our business plan to grow Emirates' route structure to include new nonstop flights to destinations worldwide, including the West Coast of the United States and South America," said Emirates Chairman H.E. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum. "The 777-200LR will complement our existing fleet of 777 jetliners, soon to be the world's largest, and offer our passengers the exceptional level of service and comfort they've come to expect from Emirates."
One of the routes Emirates plans to open with a 777-200LR is a nonstop flight between Sao Paulo and Dubai, making it the first time an airline has offered nonstop service between the Middle East and South America. Air India plans to open a new nonstop route between Mumbai and New York. To date, the 777-200LR has won 40 orders from seven customers.
"The 777-200LR is changing the way airlines fly passengers around the world by opening more direct, nonstop routes that fly passengers directly to where they want to go," said Lars Andersen, vice president-program manger, 777 Program, Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
The 777-200LR is capable of flying up to 9,450 nautical miles (17,500 km), enabling the airplane to connect virtually any two cities around the world nonstop, carrying 301 passengers in a typical three-class configuration. Also, the 777-200LR can carry a full cargo load on routes where other airplanes are payload limited. This gives airlines the capability to carry the same number of passengers farther, and with additional revenue-generating cargo.
In its first year in service, the 777-200LR amassed a 99.7 percent average schedule reliability rate and is in line with 777's best-in-class schedule reliability. The 777-200LR is equipped with the GE90-110B1L, a re-rated version of the world's most powerful commercial jet engine - the GE90-115B.
"The GE90-110B1L engine has performed exceptionally well on the Boeing 777-200LR airplane," said Tom Wygle, general manager of the GE90 program at GE Aviation. "Based on the proven technologies of the GE90 engine family, the engine has demonstrated an outstanding reliability record, fuel efficiency and low cost of ownership."
The 777 family of airplanes is the market leader in the 300 to 400-seat segment, capturing more than 65 percent of that market. To date, 48 customers have placed 918 orders for the efficient, reliable and passenger-pleasing 777 jetliner. Boeing continues to enhance the 777 family with the recent introduction of two new longer-range models and a freighter version currently in development.
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LCAL orders one additional 787:
Boeing Agreement with LCAL Expands Exclusive 787 Dreamliner FleetSEATTLE, March 29, 2007 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and LCAL today announced the leasing company placed an order for one additional 787-9 Dreamliner, expanding its fleet to 15 of the advanced-technology aircraft.
The deal is worth $183 million at list prices. This order was allocated to an unidentified customer on Boeing's Orders and Deliveries website in 2006.
LCAL established itself in 2005 as an aircraft leasing company providing lease services exclusively with the 787 Dreamliner. The company was the first leasing company to order 787s, making a commitment to purchase six 787-8s in May 2005, remaining unidentified until November of the same year.
At the end of 2005, LCAL ordered an additional eight 787s worth another $1.2 billion at list prices. The second order was for the 787-9, establishing LCAL as the first leasing customer for this variant.
"This latest addition to our fleet is further confirmation of our unwavering confidence in the 787 program," said Clive Joy, chairman and founder of LCAL.
"The technological benefits that the 787 brings will set the new standard in operator and passenger preference for decades to come, while taking a significant step to address the environmental issue," said LCAL Chief Operating Officer and President Steve Clarke.
"Today's commitment by LCAL reinforces the remarkable market success of the Boeing 787 among a wide variety of customers and business models," said John Feren, vice president of Sales - Leasing and Asset Management, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "With its dedicated and growing Dreamliner fleet, LCAL is offering its airline customers exclusively an airplane that delivers breakthrough technology, best-in-class fuel efficiency and lower operating costs."
LCAL has selected Rolls-Royce's Trent 1000 engine for a number of its 787s, and is negotiating with GE to equip some of its fleet with GEnx engines.
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 will present passengers with innovations including a new interior environment with higher humidity, wider seats and aisles, larger windows and other conveniences. The Dreamliner will allow airlines to offer more of the comfortable point-to-point travel that passengers want.
Since the 787's launch in April 2004, 39 customers have booked 491 orders, making it one of the fastest-selling commercial airplanes in aviation history.
Additional information about LCAL is available at www.lcal.com.
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Why is AMAZING parked there in the first place (just want to know)?
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Varig's fleet of 17 aircraft will increase to 34, comprising 20 737s and 14 767s, Gol said. International destinations will include Frankfurt, London Heathrow, Madrid, Milan, Paris Charles de Gaulle, Miami, New York JFK, Mexico City, Buenos Aires, Santiago, Bogota and Caracas.It's official, it's not coming back to LAX anymore
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That's one close call there.
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Firefly or fireflyz?It's Fireflyz
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Nice pictures, Gavin
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well if we can just get NW do the same thing too
NW has replaced their DC-10s with the A330s
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It doesn't matter really what aircraft if being replaced with what aircraft. It is the entire maintenance/pilot training/safe procedures/attitude being implemented thoroughly that matters.Thanks LeeCH for explaining it to me
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Arik Air orders two 737-700s:
Boeing Delivering Two Next-Generation 737-700s To Arik AirSEATTLE, March 28, 2007 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] welcomes Arik Air as the newest African airline to order, and soon operate, the Next-Generation 737. Since its inception in April 2006, Arik Air has demonstrated a commitment to fleet modernization and has taken a leading role in the overall improvement of Nigeria's commercial aviation industry.
Boeing will deliver the two 737-700s at a ceremony to be held in Seattle next month. The airline intends to utilize the new airplanes on domestic and international routes from its home base in Lagos, Nigeria. The airline currently operates two 737-300s, seven regional jets and two turboprops.
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Boeing and AA accelerates the delivery of the 737-800s:
Boeing and American Airlines to Accelerate Delivery of 737-800sSEATTLE, March 28, 2007 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and American Airlines today announced that the Dallas-based carrier will accelerate delivery of 737-800 aircraft into its fleet. Following the events of 9/11, Boeing agreed to delay delivery of 737-800s into the 2013-2016 time frame. That agreement provided American with the ability to move those deliveries forward when market conditions warranted such a move.
Today's announcement does not affect Boeing production rates. The 737-800s are already included on the Boeing order website.
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Travel Service and Boeing makes a deal for one 787:
Boeing, Travel Service Agree to 787 Dreamliner OrderSEATTLE, March 28, 2007 -- The Boeing Company [NYSA: BA] today announced that Travel Service, a Prague-based charter carrier, ordered one Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, and holds purchase rights for one more. The airline is increasing its efficiency in the long-haul charter market by offering direct flights to holiday destinations. The order is valued at $153 million at list prices.
Travel Service already operates an all-Boeing fleet of 10 737s, including eight Next-Generation 737-800s. In 2006 Travel Service placed an order for two Next-Generation 737-900ERs, Boeing's newest addition to the 737 family. The company offers charter flights to more than 233 airports on four continents, as well as low-cost scheduled service to major European destinations through its Smart Wings brand. The airline celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.
"The purchase of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner allows us to offer passengers what they want: point-to-point, nonstop flights to their favorite destinations in a state-of-the-art cabin environment," said Roman Vik, chairman of Travel Service. "As a 737 operator, we have first-hand experience of Boeing's superior products, their reliability and efficiency. In analyzing the 787, we concluded that the Dreamliner will bring us those same, outstanding attributes."
The 787 will use 20 percent less fuel than today's airplanes of comparable size, and provide airlines with up to 45 percent more cargo revenue capacity. Its long range allows carriers to bypass inconvenient connections at crowded hub airports.
"With the 787 Dreamliner, Travel Service can optimize the efficiency of its long-haul operations and offer a superior product to its customers," said Marlin Dailey, vice president of Sales for Europe, Russia and Central Asia, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "This order signifies a new direction in our relationship with Travel Service, an all-Boeing operator in the Czech Republic. It further demonstrates the flexibility and versatility of the 787 to serve a variety of markets and business models."
Since launch in April 2004, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner has logged orders from 39 customers for 491 airplanes, making it the most successful launch of a commercial airplane in Boeing's history. Rollout and first flight of the 787 are scheduled for later this year, followed by entry into service in 2008.
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Already the environmentalists are marshalling their forces for the battle over another BAA project: the scheme to build a third runway and a sixth terminal at Britain's busiest airport.Does the environmentalists know how crowded LHR is?
BAA just wanted to ease conjestion at LHR....
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The new 777F will be the first plane with "AirWeighs" advanced tecnology:
Boeing Selects Crane for Weight and Balance System on New 777 FreighterSEATTLE, March 27, 2007 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] selected Crane Aerospace & Electronics to supply the onboard weight and balance system for its new 777 Freighter, making it the first commercial airplane program to choose the new advanced technology known as AirWeighsTM.
"The ability to quickly provide accurate weight and balance calculations will enhance the efficiency of operations for 777 Freighter customers," said Kim Pastega, engineering integration leader for the 777 Freighter Program, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "We are pleased to have Crane supply this technology for the 777."
The onboard weight and balance system is designed to provide measurements of the 777 Freighter's weight and center of gravity. Operators benefit from having accurate and reliable weight and balance measurements provided in real time. In addition, the system can quickly validate manual weight calculations.
"This is a significant application of our new weight and balance technology because of the advantages it offers freighter operators," said Greg Ward, Aerospace Group President of Crane Aerospace and Electronics.
The AirWeighsTM system uses an airplane's landing gear struts as scales to determine the load-bearing pressure at each strut to calculate weight and balance measurements.
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Four 772(ER)s for British Airways:
Boeing and British Airways Complete Deal for Four 777-200ERs- Boeing 777 is logical complement to British Airways' wide-body fleet
LONDON, March 27, 2007 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and British Airways have finalized an order for four Boeing 777-200ER jetliners valued at more than $800 million at list prices. British Airways also secured options for four additional 777-200ERs. British Airways said it is using the 777s to expand its long-haul fleet.
British Airways has a fleet of 43 Boeing 777s making it Europe's largest operator of the popular jetliner. "The Boeing 777 fitted our requirements and could easily be assimilated into the rest of our long-haul fleet," said Robert Boyle, commercial director, British Airways.
"We are very pleased to support British Airways' expansion plans with additional 777s," said Marlin Dailey, Boeing Commercial Airplanes vice president of Sales for Europe, Russia and Central Asia. "Boeing welcomes this opportunity to demonstrate its ongoing commitment to British Airways' success -- a commitment that goes back more than 50 years.
"The 777 has a history of proven performance at British Airways and other leading airlines around the world. Its decision to expand its 777 fleet is welcome validation not only of our twin-aisle product strategy but also of the 777's success in meeting British Airways' demanding standards of quality," Dailey said.
The 777's combination of optimal size, range, efficiency and cabin comfort has made it the most successful airplane in its category. With more than 900 orders worldwide, the 777 has captured more than 65 percent of its market since its launch.
Environmental performance is another key factor in the 777's appeal for airlines and communities. When it entered service in 1995, the 777 represented a breakthrough in fuel and CO2 efficiency. With its twin-engine efficiency, the 777-200ER burns 24 percent less fuel per seat than its closest four-engine competitor. The 777 is also well known worldwide for its advanced noise technology.
"The 777 was conceived with environmentally progressive technology in mind, and we keep improving it to keep it quiet and clean," said Bill Glover, managing director of Environmental Performance, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "Environmental performance is a key consideration in all of our aircraft designs and the 777 is clearly a pioneer in that regard."
The additional 777s for British Airways will continue to enable quick and easy transitions for pilots and cabin crew who staff both airplanes' operations.
"The 777 is a logical, more economical complement to British Airways' existing fleet of wide-body aircraft," Dailey said.
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MAS is thinking about joining SkyTeam:
Malaysia Airlines - the airline reached an agreement with Air France-KLM to upgrade their code-sharing agreement into an alliance in 2006. No timeframe has been given for MAS joining the alliance, but the company's restructuring plan puts this no later than 2007-2008. -
GA has ordered 25x 737-800's
BTW, is it going to replace the older 733s and 734s?
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Never saw this DL special livery aircraft before
Recently been painted?
Belated 30th anniversary
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RIP to the passengers onboard KL4805 (PH-BUF) and PA1736 (N736PA)...