Category: Civil Aviation

Qatar Airways has been announced as the launch customer for Boeing’s new Electronic Flight Folder (EFF). The carrier will begin using the EFF next year across its fleet of 777s, making it the first airline to transmit day-of-flight data such as flight plans and weather information directly to its aircraft’s Class 3 Electronic Flight Bag.

Boeing and Singapore Airlines have finalised a deal for eight 777-300ERs valued at $2.4 billion. The airline said the order was part of an ongoing fleet expansion and modernisation program. The deal brings Singapore’s total 777 orders to 85, including 27 of the 777-ER long-range variant. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members.

Hawaiian Airlines has signed up for an additional five Airbus A330-200s. The Honolulu based carrier now has commitments on 22 A330 aircraft including four that are under lease. It currently operates five A330-200s and plans to use the Airbus widebodies to replace its fleet of Boeing 767-300s. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation

Bombardier Aerospace has received orders for 10 CS300 jetliners from Turkish carrier Atlasjet Havacilik. The deal is valued at US$776 million and includes options for five additional CS300s, Bombardier said. The Pratt & Whitney PW1500G powered single aisle aircraft is scheduled to begin delivery in 2013 and is aimed at the 100- to 149-seat market.