Orient Aviation’s Week in the Asia-Pacific
By Dominic Lalk
Out with the old, in with the new. This week, Thai Airways International took delivery of its second B787-9 Dreamliner at a ceremony at Boeing’s Everett manufacturing hub. The airline is likely to place a top-up order for the -9, Orient Aviation was told in Seattle.
At United Airlines, the carrier flew its final B747-400 passenger service from Seoul Incheon to San Francisco this week, concluding more than four decades of ‘Jumbo Jet’ operations from the U.S. to the Asia-Pacific.
In Dublin, aircraft lessor Avolon released its latest aircraft demand forecast to 2036, ‘outpredicting’ the two major OEMs’ forecasts by up to 8,000 aircraft and issuing a bold statement on the future of the very large aircraft segment.
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Thai Airways International takes delivery of final B787
Thai Airways International (THAI) on Tuesday took delivery of its second and final B787-9 at a delivery ceremony in Seattle attended by the airline’s board and Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO, Kevin McAllister. Read More »
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United performs final B747-400 revenue flight
United Airlines performed its final B747-400 revenue flight on Sunday. Read More »
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Sichuan Airlines A350 performs maiden flight and signs AFI KLM E&M deal
The first A350-900 destined for Chengdu-headquartered Sichuan Airlines has performed its maiden flight in Toulouse and is undergoing final production, further ground checks and test flights before delivery to the carrier this month. Read More »
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TRU secures two landmark deals
South Carolina-headquartered TRU Simulation + Training, this week wrote its first contract with Australia’s flag carrier, Qantas Airways. Read More »
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Qantas begins B787 revenue flights
Sydney-headquartered Qantas Airways commenced B787 Dreamliner revenue flights on Wednesday. Read More »
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Beijing Capital Airlines arrives in Sydney
HNA Aviation is continuing its onslaught into Australia. Read More »
People
HK Express appoints new president
HK Express, on Tuesday, appointed Li Dianchun as its new president. Read More »
Short Takes
Airlines: Air China is expected to take delivery of its first B737 MAX 8 by next week. Read More »
