Miscellaneous airline bits & bobs

[flying.monkeyz]

The Gulf airlines' drive into Latin America

Latin America has been looming ever larger on the radars of the Gulf's network carriers, with Emirates and Qatar Airways already serving the region direct from the Middle East hubs, and Etihad Airways eyeing a move by the middle of the decade.

Continue reading at http://www.flightglobal.com/news/art...merica-364498/

[flying.monkeyz]

Emirates has ordered an additional 50 Boeing 777-300ERs valued at $18 billion, the largest commercial aircraft order in the airframer's history.

Continue reading at http://www.flightglobal.com/news/art...300ers-364744/

What another 50 Emirates B777-300ERs means: some growth, replacement and competition for others

Emirates' purchase of 50 B777-300ERs, which at USD18 billion is the largest order by list value in Boeing's history, secures Emirates the capacity for its medium-term expansion plans and the ability to complement passenger-efficient A380s with cargo-efficient B777s. Half of the new 50 B777s can be estimated to continue replacement of older A330s, A340s and B777s. The remaining half will only open about 10 ultra-long-haul routes, so CEO Tim Clark is far from concluding long-term fleet shopping. Looming is an order in the next year or two of the next generation B777, the -8X and -9X, if Boeing can meet Emirates' specification.

Continue reading at http://www.centreforaviation.com/ana...r-others-62619

[flying.monkeyz]

Oman Air places order for six 787s at Dubai

Oman Air (WY) has ordered six 787-8s at the Dubai Airshow, taking over six of 14 aircraft previously ordered by Kuwait-based leasing company ALAFCO.

http://atwonline.com/aircraft-engine...ey-thomas-1114

[flying.monkeyz]

Emirates: Dubai airline’s bid to be biggest takes off

It started out with a stipend of $10m from Dubai’s ruler in 1985. Now, Emirates, one of the fastest-growing airlines in the world, is knocking on the door of global domination.

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/3ff69796-0...#ixzz1dmTbXDcC

[flying.monkeyz]

Qatar Airways: Doha’s flag carrier plans big expansion

Qatar Airways is growing fast, seeking to boost its fleet almost 20 per cent to 120 by 2013. Yet it is based a mere 240 miles from Dubai airport, another fast-expanding hub.

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/83fae5a0-0...#ixzz1dmUySLTy

[flying.monkeyz]

Qatar orders up to 80 A320neos and eight A380s

Qatar Airways has agreed to acquire up to eight more Airbus A380s and up to 80 A320neos after last-minute efforts to flesh out a deal at the Dubai air show.

http://www.flightglobal.com/news/art...-a380s-364922/

[alberttky]

Qatar Airways has agreed to acquire up to eight more Airbus A380s and up to 80 A320neos after last-minute efforts to flesh out a deal at the Dubai air show.

http://www.flightglobal.com/news/art...-a380s-364922/

Absolute madness! When are they gonna realize that their airport can't even park half of what they've ordered?!

[flying.monkeyz]

Emirates to add third daily A380 London service

From January Dubai-based carrier Emirates will operate three of its five daily flights to London with the A380 superjumbo.

http://www.businesstraveller.com/new...london-service

[9V-JKL]

Absolute madness! When are they gonna realize that their airport can't even park half of what they've ordered?!

1) There's a new airport in DOH being built
2) Aircraft are bought to be flown not parked

[flying.monkeyz]

Qatar Airways announces 7 new routes for 2012

Dubai Air Show, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Qatar Airways today announced its 2012 route expansion programme focusing on Australia, Africa, Europe and the Middle East with a raft of new destinations set to join the airline’s rapidly-growing global network.

http://www.just4airlines.com/j4_dox/...story_id=54032

[flying.monkeyz]

Lion Air commits to up to 380 Boeing 737s

Boeing has received a record provisional order worth $21.7 billion from Indonesian low-cost carrier Lion Air for up to 380 single-aisle 737-family aircraft, including 201 of its re-engined 737 Max.

Continue reading at http://www.flightglobal.com/news/art...g-737s-365027/

[Kyo]

They can't possibly be serious...

[flying.monkeyz]

US carriers shrinking in United States-Southeast Asia market

... Delta also previously studied launching non-stop flights to Singapore from the US using ultra long-range B777-200LRs. But Delta ended up selecting shorter routes for its B777-200LR fleet, determining that while technically feasible non-stop flights to Southeast Asia would be hard to sustain given the high costs of such operations and cargo limitations. Singapore Airlines has in recent times trimmed the frequency of its non-stop A340-500 services to the US....

http://www.centreforaviation.com/ana...a-market-62732

[flying.monkeyz]

Xiamen Airlines to join SkyTeam in 2012

The SkyTeam alliance has taken another step forward in cementing its place in the fast-growing North Asian aviation market with Xiamen Airlines, China’s fourth largest carrier and Asia’s ninth largest carrier by seats, being formally accepted into the SkyTeam alliance on 17-Nov-2011. Xiamen Airlines will commence the joining process leading to full entry into SkyTeam by the end of 2012.

http://www.centreforaviation.com/ana...e-region-63102

[CarbonMan]

... Delta also previously studied launching non-stop flights to Singapore from the US using ultra long-range B777-200LRs. But Delta ended up selecting shorter routes for its B777-200LR fleet, determining that while technically feasible non-stop flights to Southeast Asia would be hard to sustain given the high costs of such operations and cargo limitations. Singapore Airlines has in recent times trimmed the frequency of its non-stop A340-500 services to the US....

http://www.centreforaviation.com/ana...a-market-62732

Sad, I would've flown them non-stop SIN-IAH if they had one. Hate the DME stopover.