The range capability of the 777F provides significant savings for cargo operators. It enables them to take advantage of fewer stops and associated landing fees, less congestion at transfer hubs, lower cargo handling costs, and shorter cargo delivery times. The new freighter also integrates smoothly with existing cargo operations and facilitates interlining with 747 freighter…
Month: April 2022
First A380 powered by 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel takes to the skies
Airbus has performed a first A380 flight powered by 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Airbus’ A380 test aircraft MSN 1 took off from Blagnac Airport, Toulouse, France at 08h43 on Friday 25 March. The flight lasted about three hours, operating one Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engine on 100% SAF. 27 tonnes of unblended SAF were provided…
KQ and SAA Customers to Enjoy Lounge Access in Both Countries
Kenya Airways (KQ) and South African Airways (SAA) have announced a new lounge access agreement for its customers as part of the Strategic Framework Agreement (SPF) signed in November 2021. The lounge access agreement will allow KQ business class customers to have exclusive access to the lounge services at the SAA ultra-modern Premium lounge located at O.R…
Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines Sign MoU for New 777-8 Freighter
Boeing and its longstanding customer Ethiopian Airlines today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the intent to purchase five 777-8 Freighters, the industry’s newest, most capable and most fuel-efficient twin-engine freighter. The MoU to order the 777-8 Freighter will enable Ethiopian Airlines to meet expanding global cargo demand from its hub…
First Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 Enters Into Service Following FAA Certification
Textron Aviation has made the first delivery of the Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 light jet, following the completion of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type certification. Elite Team Offices, headquartered in Clovis, California, recently took delivery of the first production Citation M2 Gen2. The milestone comes less than six months after Textron Aviation announced the latest model during…
Bell 206
The Bell 206 carries a maximum of 4 and is the most popular light helicopter in the world. These helicopters are extremely versatile and are mostly used for VIP transport, law enforcement, medevac, petroleum exploration, geological survey, pipeline patrol, powerline patrol, search & rescue, aerial photography, and aerial survey among other uses.
Cessna Caravan
The Cessna Caravan is renowned for its reliability and efficiency, especially in diverse environments. The C208 carries 12 people and can handle rough bush landings and smooth tarmac well. It is ideal for business and freight. It can also reliably get you to and from literally anywhere with a half-decent airstrip. General characteristics Crew: one or…
Challenger 350
The award-winning Challenger 350 aircraft is one of the best-selling mid-sized business jet among top corporate flight departments and charter operators worldwide. Apart from a smooth ride from the optimally balanced aircraft design, the 350 has the largest cabin in its class which features exquisite finishes and sleek styling, a flat floor design and safe…
Ethiopian MRO Becomes the First in Africa and the Middle East in GEnx-1B Engine Testing Capability
Ethiopian Airlines, the multi-award winning and largest airline in Africa, has become the first airline in Africa and the Middle East to successfully carry out the GEnx-1B engine correlation test. The GEnx-1B engine that powers the B787 Aircraft is one of the technologically advanced high-thrust jet engines in the GE Aviation history that offers up…