Emirates SkyCargo recently operated its longest ever non-stop cargo service when it flew a load of valuable race horses from Sydney to Stewart International Airport in upstate New York in a Boeing 777-200F. The 17.5 hour flight eclipsed the previous longest flight of 16.8 hours from Dubai to Houston. “This landmark flight is especially significant
Bell helicopter has announced it has integrated six subsidiary companies into the company and has restructured their operations to provide a more comprehensive support solution to Bell customers. The companies being incorporated are Edwards & Associates and Aeronautical Accessories in Tennessee, Rotor Blades and Acadian Composites in Louisiana, Bell Aerospace Services in Texas, and US
Virgin Blue has placed a brand new Boeing 737-800 into service featuring an anonymous all-white paint scheme as the airline prepares to relaunch with a new livery and branding in the first half of 2011. VB placed 737-8K8 VH-VUY into service just before Christmas, with the aircraft completely devoid of any airline logos and titles.
Queensland Health has opened a new helipad at the Thursday Island Hospital in the Torres Strait, replacing the old pad which had been found to be unsuitable. “The new helicopter landing site is better positioned and sized to suit the larger helicopters commonly employed today,” Australian Helicopters CEO Neil Shea said in a statement. “This
US regional carrier SkyWest Airlines has ordered four Bombardier CRJ700 regional jets. The aircraft will be configured with 65 seats in two classes and will be employed under the Delta Connection brand. SkyWest and sister company Atlantic Southeast Airlines operate the largest CRJ in the world with 406 CRJ200s, CRJ700s and CRJ900s on fleet.
European low cost carrier EasyJet has converted options it was holding on 15 Airbus A320s to firm orders, and has taken a further 33 options. The airline has also converted orders it had for 20 A319s to larger capacity A320s.
