FREIGHTER PLANES
Boeing restarts new plane deliveries to China
New Boeing deliveries to China have been off and on since 2019 after two fatal crashes of MAX 8 jets and amid intensifying tensions over issues ranging from technology to national security between Washington and Beijing.
Boeing to display B777-9 plane at Hyderabad air show
The test flight operated by B777-9 will arrive at Hyderabad on January 16, and will be on static display at the air show on January 18 and 19, Boeing said in a release.
Supply chain woes: IndiGo working closely with airframe, engine makers to minimise impact
In its annual report for 2022-23 released on Friday, the airline said it aims to carry 100 million passengers in the current financial year and is taking steps to prepare its sales and distribution for further international presence.
Boeing resumes 767 freighter deliveries after three-month pause
The U.S. planemaker was forced to halt deliveries of the 767F freighter and KC-46 tanker earlier this year after it discovered center fuel tanks made by a supplier were not properly sealed.
Boeing partners GMR to start freighter conversion line in Hyderabad
Boeing and GMR will start freighter conversion line in Hyderabad. Freight operations in India will support domestic and global demand. GMR Aero Technic is the first Boeing supplier in India that will have the capability to support future conversions of both domestic and foreign aircraft, according to a media release.
Boeing to deliver last 747, the plane that democratized flying
The existing fleet of planes are expected to fly for decades more, but in ceasing 747 production more than 50 years after aircraft's first flight, Boeing is closing a chapter in the history of civil aviation.
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IndiGo inducts first freighter aircraft
The induction of A321 P2F (passenger to freighter) will help the airline offer cargo services on both domestic and international routes, IndiGo said. The aircraft will be able to service markets between China in the east and the Gulf in the west, as well as the CIS countries to the north, the airline said.
Bleaker economy could sour airline industry's bet on cargo planes
Analysts say aircraft lessors, who helped drive a tripling in annual conversions since 2019, now face not only fallout from falling rates for cargo and freighter leases, but could get stuck with excess freighters or be forced to cancel conversions.
Pradhaan Air Express receives first converted A320 freighter aircraft
Pradhaan Air's first converted A320 cargo plane, named "Pehalwan" arrived at Delhi Airport on Saturday evening, the airline said in a statement on Sunday.
IndiGo is serious about cargo; not considering starting frequent flyer program: CCO
The CCO told PTI in an interview last week that IndiGo was not considering starting its own frequent flyer program right now and is focusing completely on co-branded arrangements with banks.
Teleport strengthens key routes with B737 freighter, 2 A320 converted pax planes
In May, AirAsia operated six A330 and two A320 on behalf of Teleport and plans to increase it within the year, it said, adding, "with the leasing of the freighter and the conversion of planes, Teleport will be even more capable and reliable in delivering more cargo and enforces Teleport's coverage across Asia."
China says US senators visiting Taiwan on military plane a 'vile provocation'
Unusually, they travelled on a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III freighter, rather than an unmarked private jet as is generally the case for senior U.S. visitors.
SpiceJet's freighter arm airlifts 3,100 oxygen concentrators from Beijing
SpiceJet Chairman and Managing Director Ajay Singh had recently said that his company was looking at bringing about 20,000 oxygen concentrators in the coming days from across the globe to meet the acute shortage of medical oxygen in the country.
SpiceJet inducts 2 wide-body planes to its cargo fleet
With the latest induction, SpiceJet will have a fleet of 19 cargo aircraft, including five wide-body jets. Other than the wide-body aircraft, SpiceJet’s cargo fleet includes five Boeing 737 freighters and nine Q-400s.
SpiceJet freighter division launches real-time tracking service
The service will be available to both door-to-door domestic cargo as well as airport-to-airport domestic services, SpiceJet said in a release.
SpiceJet begins freighter services to Leh
The launch of the dedicated freighter services to Leh, the first by any domestic airlines, will boost connectivity to the area, SpiceJet said in a release. It will also address the challenges of surface transportation, owing to bad weather conditions in the winters, the airline added.
IndiGo mulls dedicated freighter services amid expected surge in cargo transportation
The airline has already held preliminary-level discussions with European aviation major Airbus on the type of freighters that could be possibly put into service for dedicated freighter flights, according to an industry source.
Budget airline AirAsia X out of money, needs $120 mln for restart, shows report
The Malaysian airline, the long-haul arm of AirAsia Group Bhd, said this month it wanted to restructure 63.5 billion ringgit ($15.32 billion) of debt and slash its share capital by 90% to continue as a going concern.
SpiceJet converts three Q400 passenger aircraft into freighters
In a press statement, Ajay Singh, Chairman and Managing Director, SpiceJet, said, “Our cargo operations are doing extremely well and to address the increased demand we have converted three Q400 passenger aircraft into freighters."
Crisis-torn airlines scramble to convert empty cabins to cargo
Half of air cargo normally travels in the belly of passenger jets rather than dedicated freighters. But the grounding of two-thirds of the world's fleet has led to a scramble for cargo capacity for medical supplies and other goods.
COVID-19: SpiceJet operates 1st freighter service to Ho Chi Minh City, carries medical supplies
"SpiceJet on Friday operated its first-ever cargo flight from Hyderabad to Ho Chi Minh City carrying medical supplies, while another cargo freighter of ours brought in critical medical equipment to Bangaluru from Singapore.
Govt allows use of passenger planes to ferry cargo to fight Coronavirus
“The government has allowed airlines to carry cargo in their passenger aircraft, which are grounded at various airport, and approvals from the aviation regulator - Directorate General of Civil Aviation - is in process,” said a source, who did not want to be identified.
Air India refuses to convert planes to carry cargo
“The government had asked us to convert some of our fleet to be used for transportation but that has not been accepted from our side,” said a senior Air India official. “It would have required removing seats from the aircraft and getting further approvals to run it as a cargo plane, which involves cost as well as time.”
Three grounded B737 freighter planes back in operation: SpiceJet
No-frills carrier SpiceJet on Monday said it has re-started operations of three Boeing 737 freighter aircraft that were grounded earlier this month.
SpiceJet grounds three B737 freighter planes
No-frills carrier SpiceJet on Friday said it has grounded three Boeing 737 freighter aircraft due to a "potential defect".
SpiceJet plans to operate wide-body planes next year
An industry source said that SpiceJet might bid for Air India's wide-body operations in case the government puts up domestic and international operations for sale separately. Currently, SpiceJet operates only Boeing and Bombardier planes.
DGCA to inspect 23 Boeing 737 planes of SpiceJet for possible cracks
As many as 19 passenger aircraft and four freighter planes of SpiceJet have completed more than 26,000 flight cycles and those would be subject to inspection.
Spicejet takes lease-delivery of its first freighter jet
Launched last September, SpiceXpress currently operates nine cargo flights now.
Regional cargo flights may get viability funding
According to AAI, freight carried through Indian airports increased 12.7% during FY2017-18.
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