Category: Civil Aviation

Turkish Airlines has ordered 15 Airbus A330-300s in a deal with a book value of US$3.5 billion. The deal is Turkish Airlines’ seventh order for A330 aircraft and its 20th from Airbus. The carrier said it would use the aircraft on medium and long-haul routes. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login

Boeing has predicted a 5.2 per cent annual growth rate for air cargo services over the next two decades despite near-term market weakness. Growth will be driven by increased global commerce as countries continue to liberalise their trade policies, while air cargo costs will drop thanks to more efficient aircraft and improved infrastructure, Boeing said.

Philippine Airlines has ordered 10 more Airbus A330s as it continues its fleet upgrade. The deal, valued at US$2.5 billion at list prices, comes two weeks after PAL placed an order for 44 A321s and 10 A330s. The carrier said it remains in talks with Airbus and Boeing for the purchase of 35 more airliners.

Thai Airways has become the ninth airline to take delivery of the Airbus A380, with the carrier’s first of six on order handed over in a ceremony at Toulouse on September 27. Thai’s Rolls-Royce Trent 900 powered A380s are being delivered in a 507 seat configuration comprising 12 first class suites, 80 business class sleepers