World needs pilots! Record growth leads to record need
A 35% increase in demand for air travel. A tripling of the region’s airplane fleet. Up to nearly 13,000 new planes needed. Predictions for growth in the Asia Pacific aviation industry over the next two decades are impressive. But one question keeps recurring in the region and, indeed, around the globe. Will there be enough […]
SpiceJet considering Embraer jets to expand its fleet
SpiceJet, which has activated plans to place orders for new planes to expand its fleet strength, is considering Embraer jets for its fleet among others. The Brazilian aircraft maker had late last year given a presentation on its aircraft to the SpiceJet management, which is exploring all options before taking a final call on the […]
A350 MSN2 rolls out of paint hangar with special "˜Carbon"™ livery
"¢ Will also be the first to fly with full passenger cabin for "˜Early Long Flight"™ On Thursday 2nd January 2014 Airbus rolled-out its third A350 XWB flight-test aircraft, MSN2, from the paint shop in Toulouse, marking yet another successful milestone on the path to entry-into-service in Q4 2014. As well as featuring a distinctive […]
Interjet confirms superb performance of its SSJ100 fleet
SJI CEO, Nazario Cauceglia and Claude Poulain, President and CEO of Powerjet, provided press with an update on the Sukhoi Superjet 100 Program and its SaM146 engine. Main focus was the SSJ100 entry into service with the Mexican airline Interjet, first Customer in the Americas. "We are very proud to enter the Latin American market […]
