Airbus Updates No.770

A look back at some older logs which has been forwarded to me by John Spencer from several trips to Toulouse back in March 2004 and April 2005........seems a long time ago now the ones that stand out for me are the UPS A300F's....


TOULOUSE 17th MARCH 2004

FWWKL/B16306  A330          587
FWWTJ/CGKOM  A330         464
FWWCA  A340                        360
FWWKW/DAIKB  A330          576
FWWTE/A6ERF  A340            394
FWWTF/A7ACE  A330           571
FWWKG/DAIKC  A330         579
FGZCN A330                584
FWWCB/DAIHI  A340           569
FWWTM/9VSGD  A340         560
FWWJT/ZSSXB  A340            582
FWWKK/BHYQ  A330           581
FWWDR/A6ABB  A320         2161
FWWKD/N806NW  A330       578
FWWDC/9HAEI A320 2189
FWWDE/GTTOJ A320 2157
FWWBX/EIDEA A320 2191
FWQTB A310          404
FWHPS A310           238
FWWIT/N588JB A320 2201
FWWDZ/N672AW A320 2193
FWWIZ/9V-TAB A320      2195
FWWCH/VHJQX A320         2175
FGYAQ A321         827
FWWYM/B18301 A330         602
FWWYT/A6ERE A340 572
FWWYX/A7HHM  A330 605
FWWYA/VHQPG A330         603
FWWCR/B6055 A340 586
FWWYY/B18302 A330         607
FWWBT/HZXY7 A320 2165
FWWAF/N160UP A300         849
FWWAG/N161UP A300 850
FWWAV/N157UP A300 846
FWWDG/B6028 A320 2171

FWWDL/9HAEI A320         2189
FWWDE/GTTOJ A320         2157
FWWDC/9VVLA A320   2156
FWWKO/N808NW A330        591
FWWIF/9VVLB A320         2164
FWWDJ/ZKOJG A320         2173
FWWIL/N587JB A320         2177
FWWCR/VHQPF A330           595
FWWCK/GVEIL A340  575

ECILR/ILS both stored at this time.

TOULOUSE 18th APRIL 2005

FWWTA/HL7740                               A330                      676                         Asiana

FGZCP                                                   A330                      660                         AF

FWWYV/B6058                                  A330                      656                         China Southern

FWWIK/ECKOH                                 A320                      2248                       IB

FWWCG/ZSSNI                                 A340                      630                         SAA

FWWYY/B16309                                A330                      661                         EVA

FWWYZ/BHWG                                 A330                      662                         Dragonair

FWWYN/A6EYD                               A330                      658                         Etihad

FWWKQ/SUMSR                              A330                      666                         Egyptair

FWWCI/GVGAS                                A340                      639                         VS

FWWTO/HSTLB                                 A340                      628                         Thai

FWWBG/ECJDR                                 A320                      2347                       IB

FWWKN/B18305                               A330                      671                         China Airlines

FWWYB/B16316                                A330                      678                         EVA

FWWBO/RPC2496                            A320                      2439                       Cebu.....ntu

FWWIX/B2410                                   A320                      2437                       China Eastern

FWWBR/VTKFB                                A320                      2443                       Kingfisher

FWWCN/HSTNC                               A340                      689                         Thai

FWWCJ/HSTNA                                A340                      677                         Thai

FWWYD/B16310                               A330                      678                         EVA

FOLOV                                              A340                      668                         ATN

FWWYE/PHAOA                               A330                      682                         KLM

FWWYC/BLAC                                 A330                      679                         Cathay

FWWYD/A7AED                               A330                      680                         Qatar

FWWTQ/A6ERJ                                 A340                      694                         EK

FWWYF/SUGCH                               A330                      683                         Egyptair

FWWTR/HSTLC                                  A340                      698                         Thai

FWWYH/PHAOB                               A330                      686                         KLM

FWWYG/A7AFR                                A330                      684                         Qatar

FWWCK/HSTNB                               A340                      681                         Thai

FWWIC/9VJSF                                   A320                      2453                       Jetstar

FWWBH/CSTKL                                 A320                      2425                       SATA

FWWDL/N492TA                              A320                      2434                       TACA

FWWAL/N164UP                              A300                      853                         UPS

FWWBB/N676AW                            A320                      2422                       AW

FWWAE/N171UP                             A300                      866                         UPS

FWWKM/N809NW                          A330                      663                         NW

Airbus Updates No.769

Airbus A319  -112  3950     A5-RGI  Druk Air  ferried 23aug12 SOF-ATH, SX-reg after paint prior delivery   ex SX-OAG
 Airbus A320  -212  325     EY-622  East Air  in svc 17aug12 ASM-DXB-ASM for Nasair Eritrea   ex E7-SKB
Airbus A320  -232  2645     SP-ACK  Bingo Airways  delivery 21aug12 DUB-WAW, regd 22aug12, in svc 23aug12 WAW-HRG basic Kingfisher cs, Chupa Chups tail logo, wyluzujw chmurach de  ex EI-EXO
Airbus A320  -214  5263     CC-BFB  LAN Airlines  delivery 23-24aug12 XFW-LPA-REC-SCL   ex D-AXAK
 Airbus A321  -231  5227      B-6926  China Eastern  delivery 23aug12 XFW-OVB  ex D-AVZU
Airbus A321  -231  5241     VN-A335  Vietnam Airlines  delivery 24aug12 XFW-BAK-HAN  ex D-AVZV
 Airbus A321  -231  5247     VN-A336  Vietnam Airlines  delivery 24aug12 XFW-BAK-HAN  ex D-AVZX
 Airbus A321  -231  5251     VN-A338  Vietnam Airlines  delivery 23aug12 XFW-BAK-HAN  ex D-AVZY
 Airbus A321  -232  5265     B-6917  Air China  delivery 23aug12 XFW-OVB  ex D-AZAB
 Airbus A3219  -132  2698     EI-ECX  WindJet  ferried by lessor 24aug12 MLA-DUB  ex N515NK
Airbus A340  -213  151     5A-ONE  Afriqiyah Airways  VIP, ferried 24aug12 TIP-PGF after storage  ex HZ-WBT4

Airbus Updates No.768

AIRBUS LOGGED AT DUBLIN ON AUGUST 17th 2012....

seen in the Maintenance area were the following three

D-AEAQ A300 EAT Leipzig - to be painted in DHL colours
EI-EWH A330 ex Kingfisher - in paint hangar
EI-EXO A320 ex Kingfisher - all titles/logs removed

following airbus aircraft currently stored

EI-CUM A320 Windjet
EI-DVU A319 Windjet
EI-ECY A319 Windjet
EI-ELG A320 Windjet
EI-EPX A320 OLT Express
EI-ESG A319 Windjet
EI-EYH A320 OLT Express
SP-IAA A320 OLT Express
SP-IAB A320 OLT Express

Airbus Updates No. 767

LOG FROM AIRBUS HAMBURG ON 17TH AUGUST 2012.............

11 A380's noted on the ground including the first two for Thai International plus 6 more for Emirates ( where would the production line be without them).


CODE KEY :

fcs full colour scheme
to tail only painted
aw all white
prm primer
tn tail number
nwd nose wheel door number
fn fuselage number

dc delivery centre


4732 318CJ F-WHUK Corporate full livery dc
5227 321 D-AVZU (B-6926) China Eastern fcs dc
5234 320 D-AVVT (CC-BFA) LAN Airlines fcs dc
5241 321 D-AVZV (VN-A335) Vietnam Airlines fcs dc
5247 321 D-AVZX (VN-A336) Vietnam Airlines fcs dc
5252 320 D-ABNC Air Berlin fcs dc
5256 319 B-6426 Tibet Airlines fcs dc
5257 321 D-AZAA (A9C-CD) Gulf Air fcs dc
5261 319CJ D-AVYC Corporate aw
5263 320 D-AXAK (CC-CFB) LAN Airlines fcs
5265 321 D-AZAB (B-6917) Air China fcs
5267 319 D-AVYD (B-6427) China Eastern fcs
5269 321 D-AZAC (N557UW) US Airways fcs
5271 321 D-AZAD (VP-BDC) Aeroflot fcs
5273 319 D-AVYG (B-6423) China Eastern fcs
5279 321 D-AZAF (B-6912) China Southern fcs nwd '912'
(5280?) 319 (D-AVYX) (N524TA) TACA Star Alliance c/s
confirmation required
5282 321 D-AZAG (N558UW) US Airways fcs fn '558'
5284 319 D-AVYY (D-AIBI) Lufthansa fcs tn 'BI'
5285 321 D-AZAH (HZ-ASR) Saudi Arabian fcs
5287 321 D-AZAI (HL8265) Asiana Airlines to
5290 320 (D-AXAM) (D-ABND) (Air Berlin) prm with white tail

5291 320 D-AXAO (VT-IFC) Indigo Airlines to
5292 321 (D-AZAJ) (N559UW) US Airways to
5294 319 (D-AVWB) (EI-IMV) Alitalia to tn 'MV'
5295 321 D-AZAK Airbus Industrie fcs
first A321 sharklet test aircraft
5296 320 (D-AXAN) (9V-SLQ) Silkair to
5297 321 D-AZAL (VN-A390) Vietnam Airlines to
5298 320 D-AXAQ (VT-IFD) Indigo Airlines to
5299 320 (D-AXAR) (PR-ONL) Avianca Brasil to
5300 321 (D-AZAM) (N560UW) US Airways to


087 388 F-WWAO (HS-TUA) Thai Airways International fcs
088 388 F-WWAR (B-6139) China Southern fcs
093 388 F-WWAN (HS-TUB) Thai Airways International to
096 388 F-WWWAP (HL7619) Korean Air to
100 388 F-WWAT (HS-TUC) Thai Airways International to
103 388 F-WWAL (A6-EDW) Emirates to
106 388 F-WWAS (A6-EDY) Emirates fcs
107 388 F-WWSD (A6-EDZ) Emirates to
109 388 F-WWSN (A6-EEB) Emirates to
110 388 F-WWAE (A6-EEC) Emirates to
111 388 F-WWAQ (A6-EED) Emirates to

Airbus Updates No.766

Airbus A300  B4-203(F)  277     4L-ABI  Georgian Star Int´l  GCS Cargo cs, at SHJ 19aug12  ex EY-647
Airbus A318  -121  3371     PR-ONC  Avianca Brazil  delivery 14-15aug12 MEX-BOG-NAT  ex CC-CVP
Airbus A319  -112  3950     A5-RGI  Druk Air  ferried 17aug12 ATH-SOF, SX-reg for paint prior delivery 27aug12   ex SX-OAG
 Airbus A319  -115  5256     B-6426  Tibet Airlines  delivery 17aug12 XFW-OVB  ex D-AVYB
 Airbus A320  -212  325     EY-622  East Air  in svc 17aug12 ASM-DXB-ASM for Nasair Eritrea   ex E7-SKB
 Airbus A320  -211  365     JA8393  ANA All Nippon  ferried 17-18aug12 HND-ANC-VCV on return to lessor   ex F-WWBZ
 Airbus A320  -231  405     EP-TAC  ATA Airlines  seen re-regd at THR 17aug12  ex UR-CJF
 Airbus A320  -232  1497     EI-EUS  ILFC  ferried 17aug12 DUB-SNN for paint into?  ex EC-HXA
 Airbus A320  -232  2340     VN-A556  Jetstar Pacific  delivery 21aug12 SIN-SGN, basic cs, wh tail   ex 9V-TAD
Airbus A320  -214  5252     D-ABNC  Air Berlin  delivery 21aug12 XFW-TXL  ex D-AXAI
 Airbus A320  -232  5258     HS-TXC  Thai Smile  delivery 18aug12 TLS-DXB-BKK  ex F-WWDQ
Airbus A320  -232  5262     VT-IFB  IndiGo Airlines  delivery 21-22aug12 TLS-FJR-DEL  ex F-WWDZ
Airbus A321  -231  5251     VN-A338  Vietnam Airlines  delivery 22aug12 XFW-BAK.HAN  ex D-AVZY
 Airbus A330  -223  891     5N-JIC  Arik Air  ferried 18aug12 DUB-BOD after paint, EI-reg prior delivery  ex EI-EWH

Airbus Updates No.765

Airbus A319  -112  1808     OH-LVF  Finnair  ferried 17aug12 LIS-HEL after paint into new cs, ex oneWorld  ex D-AVWG
Airbus A319  -112  3865     D-ABGS  Air Berlin  regd 17aug12, parked at PAD  ex SP-IBA
 Airbus A319  -112  3950     SX-OAG  Olympic Air  ferried 17aug12 ATH-SOF on return to lessor   ex D-AHIQ
Airbus A320  -232  1497     EI-EUS  ILFC  ferried 17aug12 DUB-SNN for paint into?  ex EC-HXA
Airbus A320  -214  2619     D-ABDB  Air Berlin  regd 17aug12, parked at PAD  ex SP-IAH
 Airbus A321  -112  765     XY-  Myanmar Airways International  delivery 17-18aug12 FCO-AAN-SZB, I-reg  ex I-BIXT

Airbus Updates No.764

Hong Kong may cancel A380 order

 

Hong Kong Airlines (HX) is considering canceling its order for 10 Airbus A380s according to newswire AFP, amid ongoing Chinese government protests against the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme tax (EU ETS) (ATW Daily News, March 9).

"There are no firm decisions at this point. It will depend on how the business and the external environment evolves in the future," an HX spokesman told AFP. Despite the possible cancellation, the spokesperson told AFP that HX would eventually have an “all Airbus” fleet.

Consequently, it is also considering delaying delivery of six Boeing 777Fs, originally slated for delivery in 2013 and 2014, to “after”2015, according to Reuters, and replace five 787-800s and two 737-300Fs with A330s and A320s this year.

The carrier earlier this month said it would cease service between Hong Kong and London Gatwick from Sept. 10, to focus on a regional Asia-Pacific model following a review of its European strategy due to the weak economic outlook (ATW Daily News, Aug. 9). The announcement came on the heels of a Hong Kong Civil Aviation Dept. ruling to freeze HX’s fleet expansion plans due to safety concerns surrounding its rapid fleet expansion (ATW Daily News, Aug. 7).

The A380 order, placed in January, is valued at about $3.8 billion at list prices and was scheduled for first delivery in 2015 (ATW Daily News, Jan. 10).

Airbus Updates No.763

16th August 2012

Due into Shannon this afternoon from the United States is

N937FR A319 Frontier c/n 2400 for painting and delivery to Brussels Airlines as OO-SSC (reg no confirmed at present)

aircraft is in frontier livery and due into shannon at 1637 local time

flight can be followed at the below link

http://uk.flightaware.com/live/flight/N937FR

Airbus Updates No.762

Airbus A300  -622R(F)  729     D-AEAQ  EAT Leipzig  ferried 16aug12 DRS-DUB for paint into DHLcs after conversion   ex N3729
 Airbus A319  -111  2400     OO-SSB  Brussels Airlines  delivery 15-16aug12 MZJ-YYR-SNN, N-reg for paint   ex N937FR
Airbus A320  -231  393     UR-MUS  Khors Air  ferried 14aug12 IEV-THR on lease to Zagros Air?   ex UR-CKA
 Airbus A320  -232  542     EI-CUM  WindJet  ferried 15aug12 MLA-DUB on return to lessor   ex N721LF
Airbus A320  -214  973     EI-EYH  ILFC  seen regd at DUB 10aug12, OLT Express cs  ex SP-IAC
 Airbus A320  -214  1454     EI-EPX  ILFC  seen regd at DUB 09aug12, OLT Express cs  ex SP-IAE
 Airbus A320  -214  2668     OE-LEL  flyNiki  seen regd at VIE 10aug12, still in OLT Express cs  ex SP-IAG
 Airbus A320  -232  2692     PK-GLF  Citilink  delivery 16aug12 AUH-BKK-CGK, all white  ex N692AG
Airbus A320  -214  5115      OE-LEM  FlyNiki  seen regd at VIE 10aug12, still in OLT Express cs  ex SP-IAI
Airbus A320  -232  5259     VT-IFA  IndiGo Airlines  delivery 16aug12 XFW-DEL  ex D-AXAJ
 Airbus A321  -231  1946     4R-MRD  Mihin Lanka  acc flt at PGF 14aug12, EI-reg prior delivery  ex EI-EUJ

Airbus Updates No.761

Airbus A319  -133CJ  4428     B-6435  Evergrande  acc flt at HAM 14aug12, D-reg, B-3333 ntu  ex D-ALHT
 Airbus A319  -115CJ  4679     RA-73026  Rossiya Special Flight  delivery 14aug12 TLS-VKO after VIP configuration   ex F-WHUJ
 Airbus A320  -211  204    EI-DFN  WindJet  ferried 12aug12 PSA-MLA on return to lessor (+ 421 EI-DNP RMI-MLA)  ex F-GJVC
 Airbus A320  -232  231     VN-A555  Jetstar Pacific  at SIN 12aug12, 9V-reg, basic cs, wh tail   ex 9V-TAC
 Airbus A320  -214  5240     PR-MYW  TAM  delivery 13-14aug12 TLS-SID-CNF  ex F-WWBT
Airbus A321  -232  3034     VP-BGH  Nordwind Airlines  acc flt at TLS 14aug12 in full cs, EI-reg prior delivery   ex EI-EWP

Airbus Updates No.760

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Airbus Updates No.759

WINDJET HAVE CEASED OPERATIONS AND ALL AIRBUS AIRCRAFT HAVE BEEN RETURNED TO THEIR LEASING COMPANIES.........................



Airbus A319 -132 2723 EI-ECY WindJet ferried 11aug12 PMO-DUB on return to lessor (+ 660 EI-DVU PMO-DUB 12aug12, + 2797 EI-ESG 12aug12 VRN-DUB) ex N519NK
 Airbus A320 -211 204 EI-DFN WindJet ferried 12aug12 PSA-MLA on return to lessor (+ 421 EI-DNP RMI-MLA) ex F-GJVC
Airbus A320 -232 877 EI-ELG WindJet ferried 11aug12 RMI-DUB on return to lessor ex B-HSH

ALL AIRCRAFT WILL FINALLY BE PARKED AT DUBLIN

AIRCRAFT BELOW WERE NOTED AT DUBLIN LAST NIGHT

EI-DVU A319 Windjet - parked west apron
EI-ECY A319 Windjet - parked north apron
EI-ELG A320 Windjet - parked north apron
EI-ESG A319 Windjet - parked north apron

Airbus Updates No.758

Airbus A320  -214  973     EI-EYH  ILFC  seen regd at DUB 10aug12, OLT Express cs  ex SP-IAC
 Airbus A320  -214  1454     EI-EPX  ILFC  seen regd at DUB 09aug12, OLT Express cs  ex SP-IAE
 Airbus A320  -214  1467     AP-EDD  Air Blue  delivery 10-11aug12 DUB-SAW-ISB   ex EI-CVD
Airbus A320  -214  5041     B-6953  Sichuan Airlines  delivery 10aug12 TSN-SZX  ex B-515L
 Airbus A320  -232  5218     VH-VNQ  Tiger Airways  delivery 11aug12 TLS-DWC-SIN  ex F-WWBD
Airbus A320  -232  5242      B-6930  China Eastern  delivery 10aug12 TLS-SVX  ex F-WWBX
 Airbus A320  -232  5248     HS-TXB  Thai Smile  delivery 09-10aug12 TLS-DXB-BKK  ex F-WWDC
 Airbus A320  -214  5249     G-EZWD  easyJet  delivery 08aug12 XFW-LGW  ex D-AXAH
 Airbus A320  -214  5250     RP-C3269  Cebu Pacific Air  delivery 10aug12 TLS-CAI-AAN  ex F-WWDK
Airbus A330  -343  1333     B-6503  Air China  delivery 11aug12 TLS-TSN  ex F-WWTU
 Airbus A340  -313  190     CS-TQY  HiFly  for delivery sep12 ( + 202 CS-TQZ in oct12 ex A6-ERR)  ex A6-ERQ
 Airbus A380  -841  81     9M-MNB  Malaysia Airlines  delivery 10aug12 TLS-KUL  ex F-WWAJ

Airbus Updates No.757

Airbus A320  -214  5221     XA-JAV  Interjet  delivery 09aug12 TLS-KEF-BGR-TLC   ex D-AXAW
Airbus A320  -214  5238     N686TA  TACA  delivery 09aug12 XFW-KEF-YYZ-SAL, all white   ex D-AVVY
 Airbus A320  -214  5243     N688TA  TACA  delivery 07aug12 XFW-KEF-YYZ-SAL, all whte   ex D-AVVZ
 Airbus A320  -232  5245     JA04JJ  Jetstar Japan  delivery 08aug12 TLS-MCT  ex F-WWBY
 Airbus A320  -232  5248     HS-TXB  Thai Smile  delivery 09-10aug12 TLS-DXB-BKK  ex F-WWDC
 Airbus A320  -214  5249     G-EZWD  easyJet  delivery 08aug12 XFW-LGW  ex D-AXAH
Airbus A321  -231  5254     TC-JSC  Turkish Airlines  delivery 08aug12 XFW-IST  ex D-AVZZ

Airbus Updates No.756

Airbus A300  -622(F)  740     D-AEAT  EAT Leipzig  ferried 26jul/07aug12 LEJ-DUB-LEJ, paint into DHL cs   ex N3637
 Airbus A318  -112CJ  4878     B-  Sonair  ferried 05aug12 TUL-YQX-XFW, F-reg after VIP cabin config   ex F-WHUM
Airbus A319  -111  2119     CC-AHC  Sky Airline  delivery 06-07aug12 SEN-YYR-OPF-IQQ-SCL   ex G-EZEA
Airbus A319  -111  2392      N936FR  GECAS  ferried 06-07aug12 MZJ-YYR-SNN, for Brussels Airlines as OO-SSA  ex D-AVYK
Airbus A320  -231  376     SX-BTP  Skywings Airlines   ferried 07aug12 RUH-ATH after wet-lease to NAS Air   ex N376BV
Airbus A320  -232  2340    9V-TAD  Jetstar Pacific  at SIN 07aug12 in basic cs, white tail  ex F-WWIY
 Airbus A320  -232  2413     VP-BNW  Yamal  in full cs at DNR 06aug12 after paint, OE-reg  ex OE-IBF
Airbus A320  -214  2810     OO-SNF  Brussels Airlines  delivery 07aug12 SNN-BRU  ex EI-DET
 Airbus A320  -232  2844     LZ-BHG  BH Air  delivery 06aug12 SHJ-SOF  ex VT-INA
 Airbus A320  -214  5224     G-EZWB  easyJet  delivery 07aug12 XFW-LGW  ex D-AXAZ
 Airbus A320  -214  5243     N688TA  Avianca Colombia  delivery 07aug12 XFW-KEF-YYZ  ex D-AVVZ
 Airbus A321  -231  2793     5B-DCP  Cyprus Airways  1st in svc 03aug12 LCA-SKG-LCA   ex JY-AYH
Airbus A321  -231  5244     N556UW  US Airways  delivery 04aug12 XFW-PIT  ex D-AVZW
Airbus A330  -301  86     VQ-BEQ  Vladivostok Avia  ferried 05aug12 SVO-MLA prior return to lessor  ex EI-JFK
Airbus A330  -223  891     EI-EWH  Pembroke Aviation  ferried 04aug12 BOD-DUB for paint into Arik Air cs   ex VT-VJL
 Airbus A330  -202  1321     VP-CBE  Hong Kong Jet  ferried 05aug12 BRU-HAM for VIP cabin configuration   ex F-WWKM

Airbus Updates No.755

BRITISH AIRWAYS A380 DELAYED INTO SERVICE

British Airways is in talks with Airbus regarding delivery of its initial A380s, with the first arrival probably being put back until around the third quarter of 2013.
Airbus has already indicated that its deliveries of the type will dip next year as a result of its efforts to correct a cracking problem with wing-rib brackets.
BA has 12 A380s on order.
Parent company International Airlines Group's chief, Willie Walsh, says it is "in discussions" with Airbus regarding a delivery date.
Walsh says the deliveries will probably be pushed back, adding that the aircraft are still "likely" to arrive in 2013 but "towards the third quarter".
Airbus is developing a modification for the A380's wing, to resolve the problem, but the first aircraft to have this integrated into the production cycle will not be delivered until 2014.

 

Airbus Updates No.754

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Airbus Updates No.753

The month in review: July 2012

Airbus added 48 aircraft to its order book in July with bookings for both the A320 and A330 families – with many of these agreements announced during the 2012 Farnborough Airshow, while the month’s 47 deliveries included three A380s – bringing the total number of 21st century flagship jetliners received by customers to 80.

For the single-aisle product line, the new business was led by Russian UTAir’s order for 20 A321s, representing the largest booking of this aircraft type from a carrier in the region and the first time UTAir has ordered Airbus aircraft. UTAir’s contract, along with the confirmation in July of an A319 order from Bhutan’s national airline Drukair, underscores the continued attractiveness of the current engine option (ceo) for A320 Family aircraft. 

  Also included in the month’s order book was one A321neo for Arkia Israeli Airlines, making the airline a new Airbus customer and marking the first airline in Israel to order A320 Family aircraft in the new engine option version.

This activity brought Airbus’ total net orders during the first half of 2012 to 270.

The month’s new business for Airbus widebody jetliners was paced by the CIT Group’s order for 10 additional A330 Family aircraft, including the first commitment for the new longer-range A330 in its 240 tonne takeoff weight variant. Other key bookings for July were Synergy Aerospace’s order for six A330-200 passenger jetliners and three A330-200F freighter aircraft, along with Afriqiyah Airways’ acquisition of three A330-200s. Also added to the order book in July was an A330-200 for an unnamed private customer.

Among the July deliveries were A380s for Emirates, Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines – reaching the jetliner’s 80th delivery milestone. With the aircraft in service with a total of eight airlines around the globe, an A380 takes off or lands every eight minutes.

Also delivered by Airbus during the month were 10 A330s and 34 A320 Family jetliners, bringing overall 2012 year-to-date deliveries to 326 aircraft – received by 76 customers.

Airbus Updates No.752

Airbus A300  -622R(F)  677     EI-EXR  ILFC  ferried 29jul12 SHA-BAK-LDE, myCargo cs, TC-ACM ntu   ex B-MBJ
 Airbus A319  -132  1113     N472TA  TACA  ferried 01aug12 SAL-IAH-GWO for part-out & scrap   ex D-AVWU
Airbus A319  -112  5239     D-AIBH  Lufthansa  delivery 01aug12 XFW-FRA  ex D-AVYA
 Airbus A320  -211  285     F-GFKY  Air France  ferried 31jul12 TLS-CHR-CDG after paint into SkyTeam cs   
 Airbus A320  -231  308     HS-CTA  U Airlines  N-reg canx 30jul12 prior delivery ex CGK in full cs   ex N388VL
Airbus A320  -214  1467     AP-EDD  Air Blue  ferried 01aug12 BOD-DUB, EI-reg after paint prior delivery  ex EI-CVD
Airbus A320  -214  2810     OO-SNF  Brussels Airlines  delivery 01aug12 SNN-BRU  ex EI-DET
Airbus A321  -231  5233     B-6899  Sichuan Airlines  delivery 02aug12 XFW-OVB  ex D-AVZB
Airbus A330  -223  358     EI-CXF  ILFC  regd 26jul12  ex TC-ETK
 Airbus A330  -323  1336     9M-MTH  Malaysia Airlines  delivery 30jul12 TLS-KUL  ex F-WWTY
Airbus A340  -313  141     B-2382  China Eastern  ferried 02aug12 PVG-LDE on return to lessor  ex F-WWJC
Airbus A380  -841  85     9V-SKS  Singapore Airlines  delivery 31jul12 TLS-SIN  ex F-WWAH

Airbus Updates No.751

OLT Express (Poland) suspends scheduled operations after Amber Gold stops funding

OLT Express (Poland) (formerly Yes Airways) (Warsaw) suspended all scheduled operations after the last flight of the day last night (July 26). All flights scheduled today are cancelled. Charter flights however will be operated. Owner Amber Gold Group has stopped funding the airline and the airline is now searching for new investors. The carrier has promised to give full refunds. The airline was operating scheduled domestic flights in Poland and international holiday flights since April.
Yes Airways changed its name to OLT Express in January 2012 following the acquisition by Amber Gold.
It is not known how this move by the Amber Gold Group will affect OLT Express

Airbus Updates No.750

Airbus A319  -111  2460     SP-IBC  OLT Express Poland  ferried 31jul12 WAW-SEN on return to lessor (+ 3865 SP-IBA WAW-PAD)  ex G-EZIG
Airbus A320  -214  533     SP-IAA  OLT Express Poland  ferried 31jul12 POZ-DUB on return to lessor (+566 SP-IAB WAW-DUB, + 973 SP-IAC AMS-DUB)  ex EI-DDL
 Airbus A320  -214  1454     SP-IAE  OLT Express Poland  ferried 31jul12 WAW-OSR on return to lessor (+ 2712 SP-IAF)  ex EI-EPX
 Airbus A320  -214  1467     AP-EDD  Air Blue  to be ferried 31jul12 BOD-DUB, EI-reg after paint prior delivery  ex EI-CVD
 Airbus A320  -214  2142     SP-IAD  OLT Express Poland  ferried 31jul12 AMS-MLA on return to Air Malta   ex 9H-AEF
 Airbus A320  -214  2619    SP-IAH  OLT Express Poland  ferried 31jul12 WAW-PAD on return to lessor  ex D-ABDB
 Airbus A320  -214  2668     SP-IAG  OLT Express Poland  ferried 31jul12 WRO-VIE on return to lessor ( + 5115 SP-IAI KTW-VIE)  ex OE-LEO
Airbus A320  -214  5209     PR-MYU  TAM  delivery 30-31jul12 XFW-TFS-SID-CNF   ex F-WWBJ
 Airbus A320  -214  5220     B-6947  Lucky Air  delivery 30-31jul12 TLS-TSE-KMG  ex F-WWBK
 Airbus A320  -214  5223      HZ-ASG  Saudi Arabian Airlines  delivery 31jul12 TLS-JED  ex F-WWBM
Airbus A320  -214  5236     G-EZWC  easyJet  delivery 31jul12 XFW-LGW  ex D-AVVX
Airbus A321  -231  5235     N555AY  US Airways  delivery 30jul12 XFW-PIT  ex D-AVZM
 Airbus A321  -231  5237     B-6913  China Southern  delivery 31jul12 XFW-BAX  ex D-AVZO
Airbus A380  -861  101     A6-EDV  Emirates  delivery 30jul12 XFW-DXB  ex F-WWAG

Airbus Updates No.749

Airbus A319	-132	1934		HC-CMP	TAME	delivery 25jul12 SAL-UIO	ex N476TA
Airbus A319	-112	2251		CC-AFZ	Sky Airline	regd 26jul12 prior delivery ex SEN in full cs	ex G-EZEP
Airbus A319	-111	3834		4L-FGA	FlyGeorgia	delivery 27jul12 DUB-TBS “Iveria”	ex EI-EWF
Airbus A320	-214	601		N278CS	GECAS	ferried 21jul12 ALA-VNO-SNN	ex VN-A303
Airbus A320	-214	5175		A9C-AQ	Gulf Air	delivery 26jul12 TLS-BAH	ex F-WWDR
Airbus A320	-214	5203		D-AIZM	Lufthansa	delivery 20jul12 XFW-FRA	ex D-AVVR
Airbus A320	-216	5215		PK-AXX	Indonesia Air Asia	delivery 20-21jul12 TLS-SHJ-BKK-CGK	ex F-WWBC
Airbus A320	-232	5225		B-6909	China Southern	delivery 26jul12 TLS-TSE	ex F-WWBO
Airbus A320	-232	5228		RP-C5319	SEAir	delivery 27-28jul12 TLS-DWC-SIN-CRK, all white	ex F-WWBQ
Airbus A320	-214	5229		CC-BAZ	LAN Airlines	delivery 21-22jul12 XFW-LPA-REC-SCL	ex D-AUBO
Airbus A320	-232	5231		VT-IEZ	IndiGo Airlines	delivery 23jul12 XFW-DEL	ex D-AVVN
Airbus A321	-232	3034		VP-	Nordwind Airlines	at TLS 26jul12 in full cs prior delivery	ex EI-EWP
Airbus A330	-232	262		CS-TQW	HiFly	delivery 27jul12 QPG-LIS, all white	ex VN-A370
Airbus A330	-223	324		M-ABFL	AirCastle	seen regd at ZRH 22jul12	ex VH-SSA
Airbus A330	-343	1231		N771RD	Ryan International	ferried 23jul12 RFD-LGW after lease from Virgin Atlantic	ex G-VINE
Airbus A330	-202	1321		VP-CBE	Skytrooper PAL / Hong Kong Jet	delivery 21/22jul12 TLS-CIA-BCN, all wh, 9M-XXI Air AsiaX ntu	ex F-WWKM
Airbus A330	-243	1331		B-5903	China Eastern	delivery 24jul12 TLS-PVG	ex F-WWTR
Airbus A340	-313	56		D-AIGK	Lufthansa	to be ferried 01aug12 HAM-DMK, all wh/grey on sale to Chaba Airlines	ex F-WWJK

Airbus Updates No.748

Airbus A320  -214  601     N278CS  GECAS  ferried 21jul12 ALA-VNO-SNN  ex VN-A303
Airbus A320  -214  5203     D-AIZM  Lufthansa  delivery 20jul12 XFW-FRA  ex D-AVVR
 Airbus A320  -216  5215     PK-AXX  Indonesia Air Asia  delivery 20-21jul12 TLS-SHJ-BKK-CGK   ex F-WWBC
 Airbus A320  -214  5229     CC-BAZ  LAN Airlines  delivery 21-22jul12 XFW-LPA-REC-SCL   ex D-AUBO
Airbus A330  -202  1321     VP-CPE  Skytrooper PAL   delivery 21jul12 TLS-CIA, all wh, 9M-XXI Air AsiaX ntu   ex F-WWKM

Airbus Updates No.747

Airbus A300  -622R(F)  670     D-AEAK  EAT Leipzig  ferried 17jul12 DRS-CHR after conversion for paint into DHL cs  ex N2670
Airbus A300  -622R(F)  743     TC-ACK  myCargo Airlines  ferried 16jul12 SAW-LDE for storage  ex B-MAS
Airbus A319  -111  2119     CC-AHC  Sky Airline  in full cs at SEN 17jul12, dual reg prior delivery  ex G-EZEA
Airbus A320  -232  2027     A6-TIA   Fly RAK  at DUB 15jul12 in full cs, dual reg prior delivery  ex EI-EUL
 Airbus A320  -232  2645     EI-EXO  Air Lease Corp  regd 02jul12, ferried 17jul12 AZI**-BOJ-DUB, Kingfisher cs   ex VT-DKV
 Airbus A320  -214  2810     OO-  Brussels Airlines  in full cs at SNN 15jul12, EI-reg prior delivery  ex EI-DET
Airbus A320  -214  5204     TS-IMT  Tunisair  delivery 16jul12 TLS-TUN  ex F-WWIZ
 Airbus A320  -232  5211     VH-VFH  Jetstar  delivery 19jul12 TLS-MCT-SIN  ex F-WWBN
 Airbus A320  -232  5230     VT-IEY  IndiGo Airlines  delivery 16jul12 XFW-DEL  ex D-AUBP
 Airbus A330  -302  55     AP-  Shaheen Air  ferried 17jun/to be ferried 27jul12 SVO-ORY-AMS, VQ-reg for paint prior delivery   ex VQ-BEU
 Airbus A330  -301  70     AP-  Shaheen Air  delivery 18jul12 ex MNL, full cs, VQ-reg  ex VQ-BCW
 Airbus A330  -223  343     N772RD  Ryan International  at ZRH 17jul12 in full basic all white cs prior delivery  ex TC-ETP
Airbus A330  -243  1322     B-LNL  Hong Kong Airlines  in svc 15jul12 LGW-HKG after interim storage  ex F-WWTI
Airbus A330  -343  1328    VQ-BPJ  Aeroflot  delivery 17jul12 TLS-SVO “V.Brumel”   ex F-WWTO
Airbus A340  -313  131     B-2381  China Eastern  ferried 19jul12 PVG-LDE on return to lessor  ex F-WWJO

Airbus Updates No.746

AUSTRIAN AIRLINES LEASES SEVEN A320 AIRCRAFT

    

Austrian Airlines (OS) has signed a letter of intent to lease five of seven planned 168-seat Airbus A320s scheduled for delivery through early 2013. Two A320s are in Vienna and will undergo transit checks to begin operations in mid-October. OS operates 22 A320 family aircraft.
OS will phase out its last seven Boeing 737-800s by March 2013. Four 737s are already sold and 31 former 737 pilots are undergoing type-rating for the A320 family fleet.

Airbus Updates No.745

Airbus A300  -622R(F)  737     D-AEAS  EAT Leipzig  ferried 14jul12 DRS-DUB after conversion, for paint into DHL cs  ex N4737
 Airbus A319  -112  1963     OO-SSN  Brussels Airlines  delivery 13jul12 WOE-BRU  ex N259AD
 Airbus A319  -132  5219    N522TA  TACA  delivery 11jul12 XFW-KEF-YYZ-SAL, Star Alliance cs   ex D-AVYV
 Airbus A320  -231  335     PT-MZQ  TAM  ferried 10-11jul12 CGH-CCS-MIA-MZJ on return to lessor   ex ZS-SHF
 Airbus A320  -214  1867     HK-4861  VivaColombia  delivery 11jul12 SJO-MDE  ex N264AV
 Airbus A320  -211  2061     JY-JAT  Jordan Aviation  delivery 12-14jul12 VCV-BGR-AMS-AMM, full cs, N-reg  ex N261FG
 Airbus A320  -214  3148     PK-GLI  Garuda Citilink  delivery 11jul12 HND-CGK  ex JA207A
 Airbus A320  -214  5171     A9C-AP  Gulf Air  delivery 12jul12 XFW-TLS  ex D-AXAP
 Airbus A320  -216  5200    JA02AJ  Air Asia Japan  delivery 14jul12 TLS-BAK  ex F-WWIX
 Airbus A320  -214  5206     A6-ANK  Air Arabia  delivery 12jul12 TLS-SHJ  ex F-WWBF
 Airbus A320  -233  5212     N511VL  Volaris  delivery 11-12jul12 XFW-KEF-BGR-TLC   ex D-AVVU
 Airbus A320  -232  5217     A7-AHW  Qatar Airways  delivery 13jul12 XFW-DOH  ex D-AXAS
 Airbus A320  -214  5222     PR-MYV  TAM  delivery 12-13jul12 XFW-TFS-SID-CNF   ex D-AXAX
 Airbus A321  -231  5180     A9C-CC  Gulf Air  delivery 03/11jul12 XFW-TLS-BAH  ex D-AVZK
 Airbus A330  -243  398     G-WWBM  bmi British Midland  ferried 13jul12 MLA-LHR, all wh, bmi titl  ex F-WWKL
 Airbus A330  -343  1323     VQ-BPI  Aeroflot  delivery 12jul12 TLS-SVO  ex F-WWTJ
Airbus A330  -202  1327     EI-EJO  Alitalia  delivery 12jul12 TLS-FCO  ex F-WWTN
 Airbus A330  -243  1330     B-6549  Air China  delivery 14jul12 TLS-TSN  ex F-WWTQ
 Airbus A340  -313  273     9M-XAB  Air Asia X  ferried 11jul12 KUL-ALG on wet-lease to Air Algérie   ex C-GDVW
 Airbus A340  -642  383     G-VSHY  Virgin Atlantic  ferried 11jul12 MAN-LGW after paint into all wh, to be used by Airbus as A350 testbed  ex F-WWCD

Airbus Updates No.744

Synergy Aerospace firms up order for nine Airbus A330 Family aircraft

12 July 2012Press Release

Synergy Aerospace signed a firm order for nine Airbus A330 Family aircraft, including six A330-200 passenger and three A330-200 Freighter aircraft. Engine choice will be announced at a later date.

“The A330-200 is a great investment for Synergy thanks to its optimal fuel efficiency, low operating costs and outstanding environmental performance,” said German Efromovich, Chairman of Synergy.

“The A330 Family is setting the standard in the region thanks to its high performance and cost efficiencies,” said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers.“Airbus is proud that Synergy will be among the first in Latin America to benefit from the A330F’s outstanding economics and proven track record.”

The A330 Family, which spans 250 to 300 seats, and includes Freighter, VIP, and Military 

Transport/Tanker variants, has now attracted more than 1,200 orders and around 900 aircraft are flying with some 90 operators worldwide. The A330-200F, can carry up to 70 tonnes of payload and offer a range of up to 4,000nm. More than 50 A330-200F freighters have been ordered by nine operators. As to date, 12 A330-200F are currently flying with five operators, all of them praising the efficiency and versatility of what is the most modern mid-size freighter today.

Airbus Updates No.743

Avolon commits to 15 A320neo aircraft

New leasing customer for Airbus’ fuel efficient A320neo

12 July 2012Press Release

Avolon, the international leasing company headquartered in Ireland, today announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 15 A320neo aircraft at the 2012 Farnborough International Airshow. Avolon becomes a new customer for the A320neo, underlining the strong success of this latest generation aircraft with leasing companies. Avolon will make its engine selection later.

This commitment follows a firm order for eight current generation A320s made in December 2010 and brings Avolon’s total orders for Airbus single-aisle aircraft to 23.

John Higgins, Avolon President and Chief Commercial Officer commented: “Today’s commitment with Airbus for 15 A320neo aircraft reflects our ambition to play a leading role in financing the next generation of aircraft for the world’s airlines. We are seeing great interest in the superior performance metrics and fuel economy that the neo promises. We are also delighted to strengthen our relationship with Airbus.”

“Avolon`s vision to concentrate on productive, fuel-efficient aircraft represents the market needs of tomorrow,” said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers. “The A320neo will allow Avolon to offer all the benefits of advanced technology to the aviation market.”

The A320neo is a new engine option for the A320 Family entering into service from 2015 and incorporates latest generation engines and large "Sharklet" wing tip devices, which together will deliver 15 percent in fuel savings. The reduction in fuel burn is equivalent to 1.4 million litres of fuel - the consumption of 1,000 mid size cars, saving 3,600 tonnes of C02 per aircraft per year. The A320neo NOx emissions are 50% below CAEP/6, and this aircraft also has a considerably smaller noise footprint.

Over 8,500 A320 Family aircraft have been ordered and more than 5,100 delivered to more than 365 customers and operators worldwide reaffirming its position as the world’s best-selling single-aisle aircraft Family. The A320neo has over 95 percent airframe commonality making it an easy fit into existing fleets while offering up to 500 nautical miles (950 kilometres) more range or two tonnes more payload at a given range. 

Airbus Updates No.742

UTair orders 20 A321s

Russian carrier becomes new Airbus customer

12 July 2012Press Release

‪UTair, one of Russia’s leading carriers, has signed a firm contract with Airbus for 20 A321 aircraft during the Farnborough Air Show. This is the largest order for the type received from a carrier in the region and the first time that UTair has ordered Airbus aircraft.

UTair’s A321s will feature a spacious single-class cabin layout seating 220 passengers. The airline is planning to operate these new aircraft to further develop its charter network of popular leisure destinations.

‪”Today’s signature of the contract on the delivery of new A321s demonstrates our firm intentions to continue to grow and strengthen our positions among leading Russian carriers. The chosen A321 aircraft fully meets the requirements of our fleet modernization programme, aimed at providing reliable operations, improving the level of service and developing the network”, remarked Andrey Martirosov, UTair CEO. 

‪"We are delighted to welcome UTair as a new Airbus customer in Russia and the latest for the A320 Family," said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers. "This best-selling single-aisle aircraft offers not only superb technology but also unbeatable economics, which will contribute to the airline’s continued growth and fleet expansion. We look forward to a long-term partnership with UTair", he added.

UTair airline, one of the most dynamic Russian carriers from the top three, was founded in 1967. The airline is operating a fleet of some 200 aircraft to over 60 domestic and some 40 international destinations.

The A320 Family (A318, A319, A320 and A321) is recognized as the benchmark single-aisle aircraft family. As of today, more than 8,500 Airbus A320 Family aircraft have been sold to 365 customers and operators worldwide, making it the world’s best selling commercial jetliner ever. With proven reliability and extended servicing periods, the A320 Family has the lowest operating costs of any single-aisle aircraft. 

Airbus Updates No.741

Middle East Airlines orders ten A320neo Family aircraft

New customer for the world’s fastest selling aircraft

12 July 2012Press Release

Middle East Airlines-Air Liban (MEA), the flag carrier of Lebanon, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for five A320neo and five A321neo aircraft plus eight options. MEA will announce its engine choice at a later date.

“MEA is focused on continuing to grow and improving its profitability at the same time as offering its passengers a very luxurious service,” said MEA Chairman-Director General, Mohamad El Hout. “Adding the A320neo to our fleet means we can achieve all of these goals while benefitting from a 15 percent fuel saving and cost effectiveness.”

“We thank MEA for their continued confidence in Airbus and are confident that this order for our fuel efficient A320neo will put them ahead of the competition,” said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers. “We’re looking forward to seeing MEA’s A320neo’s operating seamlessly alongside their current generation A320 Family and delivering them with savings through reduced maintenance and pilot training costs that come from the high degree of commonality between the models.”

MEA operates one of the most modern fleets in the Middle East region with four A330-200s, four A321s and nine A320s.

The A320neo Family is a new engine option for the A320 Family entering into service from late 2015 and incorporates latest generation engines and large "Sharklet" wing tip devices, which together will deliver up to 15 percent in fuel savings. The A320neo NOx emissions are 50 percent below CAEP/6 and this aircraft also has a considerably smaller noise footprint. Over 8,500 A320 Family aircraft have been ordered and more than 5,100 delivered to 365 customers and operators worldwide.

Airbus Updates No.740

China Aircraft Leasing Company commits to 36 A320 Family aircraft

Operators can select Airbus’ new fuel saving Sharklets

11 July 2012Press Release

China Aircraft Leasing Company (CALC), the fast growing Hong Kong based aircraft leasing company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the 2012 Farnborough International Airshow for 36 current generation A320 Family aircraft. The deal includes eight A321s, the largest member of the A320 Family and operators will be able to select Airbus’ new fuel saving Sharklets.

“This is an important milestone for CALC,” said Dr. Mike Poon, CEO of CALC. “We have a long-term commitment to the aviation industry and are very pleased to establish a relationship with Airbus. This sizeable aircraft order will lay the foundation for CALC to achieve our ambition to become a major aircraft lessor in the region.”

“We are delighted to welcome CALC as our newest Airbus and A320 Family customer. We’re equally happy that they have chosen the industry’s favourite single-aisle aircraft to position themselves at the forefront of the fast growing Chinese market,” said Fabrice Bregier, Airbus’ President and Chief Executive Officer. “It’s no secret that if the A320 Family is the cornerstone of airline fleets around the world, it’s because they get an unbeatable return on their investment thanks to the A320 Family’s outstanding reliability and low operating costs.”

CALC currently owns a portfolio of 11 Airbus aircraft including five A320s, five A321s and one A330. It also has three A330s and five A320s aircraft in its delivery pipeline. With this new commitment, CALC’s Airbus fleet will grow to over 50.

Sharklets are new large wingtip devices measuring 2.5 metres tall which reduce fuel burn by around 3.5 percent over longer sectors. This corresponds to an annual CO2 reduction of some 1000 tonnes per aircraft. Offered as an option for new-build A320 Family aircraft deliveries from end 2012, Sharklets also increase the A320 Family’s payload-range and improve take-off performance.

As of today, more than 8,500 Airbus A320 Family aircraft have been sold and more than 5,100 delivered to over 365 customers and operators worldwide, making it the world’s best selling commercial jetliner ever. With proven reliability and extended servicing periods, the A320 Family has the lowest operating costs of any single-aisle aircraft.

Airbus Updates No.739

Airbus A300  -622R  731     HL7245  Korean Air  ferried 06jul12 GMP-ANC-TUP for part-out & scrap   ex F-WWAK
Airbus A319  -112  1805     VP-BBT  Donavia  delivery 09jul12 VNO-ROV after cabin config   ex C-GKNW
Airbus A320  -212  528     LY-COM  Cosmo Líneas Aéreas   delivery 10jul12 OF-ZAG-MAD, ops on Avion Express AOC   ex VP-BRB
 Airbus A320  -214  1605     TC-SGN  Saga Airlines  G-reg canx 29jun12, delivery 06jul12 EGBP-IST, all white   ex G-OOPT
Airbus A320  -214  1678     OH-LXE  Finnair  ferried after storage 10jul12 HEL-VIE, all wh on delivery to Austrian Airlines (+1735 OH-LXG)   ex F-WWIF
Airbus A320  -214  5171     A9C-AP  Gulf Air  for delivery 06jul12 XFW-TLS  ex D-AXAP
 Airbus A320  -232  5188     RP-C6319  SEAir  delivery 06-07jul12 XFW-DWC-SIN-CRK, no titl, Tiger Airways tail cs   ex D-AVVB
Airbus A320  -214  5202    B-6908  China Southern  delivery 10jul12 TLS-SVX  ex F-WWIY
 Airbus A320  -232  5214     B-6897  China Southern  delivery 06jul12 XFW-OVB  ex D-AVVW
Airbus A330  -343  1325     B-5905  Hainan Airlines  delivery 09jul12 TLS-HAK  ex F-WWTL
Airbus A340  -313  332     F-WJKN  Airbus Industrie  ferried 27jun12 MAD-BOD, Iberia cs, EC-reg, re-regd 04jul12 for storage   ex EC-HGX

Airbus Updates No.738

Bhutan’s Drukair confirms order for Airbus A319 with Sharklets

World’s most efficient aircraft for high altitude airports

10 July 2012Press Release

Bhutan’s national airline Drukair has signed a firm order for an Airbus A319 aircraft equipped with Sharklet fuel saving wing tip devices to complement its existing fleet of two A319s. The order announced at the UK’s Farnborough International Airshow, follows a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in February.

Landlocked and surrounded by a wall of the world’s tallest mountains, Bhutan is one of the world’s most pristine locations and one of the world’s most challenging destinations for air services. At over 7,000 feet above sea level, Drukair’s base at Paro airport is only possible using Visual Flight Rules (VFR) for approach. This means the crew can only fly by vision, which requires a high performance and responsive aircraft.

“We are delighted to be ordering the Airbus A319 equipped with fuel saving Sharklets," said Dasho Sonam Tshering Drukair Chairman. "The addition of a third A319 will enable us to increase capacity and open up new direct routes and to welcome even more visitors to our landlocked country where aviation really is our gateway to the world. Its economic importance cannot be overestimated, “

The A319 with Sharklets will allow Drukair to expand services on existing routes and adding new ones to international tourist crossroads like Singapore and Hong Kong.

“The A319s unrivalled performance means it is the largest aircraft that operates from the most challenging airports where other comparable aircraft are unable to do so,” said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers. “The A319s superior range and fuel efficiency equipped with ‘Sharklets’ will help Drukair to expand its market in the most greenest and most fuel efficient way.”

Sharklets have been specially designed for the Airbus A320 Family to reduce fuel burn by up to an additional 3.5 percent, corresponding to an annual reduction of around 700 tonnes of CO2per aircraft which is equivalent to the CO2 produced by around 200 cars annually. The wingtip devices also enhance the aircraft’s performance and range.

Over 8,500 A320 Family aircraft have already been ordered and over 5,100 delivered to 365 customers and operators worldwide reaffirming its position as the world’s best-selling single-aisle aircraft family.

Airbus Updates No.737

Cathay Pacific selects A350-1000

Airline to add largest version of all-new airliner to existing A350 XWB order

10 July 2012Press Release

Cathay Pacific Airways today announced that it intends to add the A350-1000 to its future A350 XWB fleet, with an agreement to place a new order for 10 aircraft. In addition, the Hong Kong-based airline will convert 16 of its existing orders for the A350-900 to the larger A350-1000. The acquisition of the A350-1000, which is subject to the approval of the Board of the airline, will bring the total number of A350 XWB aircraft ordered by Cathay Pacific to 48. The airline also has separate lease agreements to acquire two more aircraft.

The A350-1000 is the largest version of the A350 XWB family and typically seats 350 passengers in a three class layout. The aircraft is capable of flying 8,400 nautical miles non-stop and will be operated by Cathay Pacific on higher density routes, including its longest non-stop flights to Europe and North America. The aircraft will be powered by two Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines delivering 97,000lbs of thrust – the most powerful engines ever developed for an Airbus aircraft.

“This is an important and strategic development for Cathay Pacific. The A350-1000 aircraft will bring us world-beating fuel efficiency and environmental friendliness” said John Slosar, Chief Executive, Cathay Pacific Airways. “It will also be a very popular aircraft with our customers and its improved payload and range will allow us to connect more and more important cities worldwide directly with Hong Kong.”

“This announcement from one of the world’s most highly respected airlines is a clear endorsement of the unbeatable operating economics offered by the A350-1000,” said Fabrice Brégier, Airbus President & CEO. “The A350-1000 will be a game changer in the 350-seat category, offering outstanding payload-range capability and a 25 per cent reduction in fuel burn. As an all-new design, it will outperform existing aircraft in its size category on every count, as well as any future derivatives of those aircraft.”

The A350 XWB (Xtra Wide-Body) Family is an all-new mid-size long range product line comprising three versions seating between 270 and 350 passengers in typical three-class layouts. Scheduled for entry-into-service in 2014, the A350 XWB is already one of most successful aircraft programmes ever, with a total of 548 firm orders already received from 34 customers worldwide.

Airbus Updates No.736

Arkia Israel Airlines signs for four A321neo aircraft

Arkia Israeli Airlines, the second biggest - Israeli airline signed today a purchase agreement for four A321neos at the Farnborough International Airshow. This order makes the airline a new Airbus customer and the first airline in Israel to order the A320 neo Family. Engine selection will be announced at a later date

The aircraft will be configured in a single all economy class seating 220 passengers. The flexibility and range capabilities of the A321 neo will allow Arkia to operate their new aircraft on expanding routes to European and domestic destinations.

“The A321neo is a perfect fit for our strategy to efficiently grow in both international and domestic markets and is the ideal, cost effective solution to our fleet needs” said Gadi Tepper Chief Executive Officer of Arkia. “The A321neo will bring new levels of comfort to our passengers whilst creating value for our shareholders.”

“Following an intensive study Arkia found the A321neo and its proposed engines as the most suitable to it's needs and economics, The re-fleeting project will also expand the scope of Arkia’s current maintenance activities in the region,” says Nir Dagan, Executive Vice President, Arkia.

“We are very pleased to welcome Arkia as a new Airbus customer” said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer Customers. “The A320neo family offers exceptional performance, flexibility and a 15% reduction in fuel consumption benefitting both the airline and the environment. It’s the natural choice in the short to medium range market.”

The A320neo is a new engine option for the A320 Family entering into service from 2015 and incorporates latest generation engines and large "Sharklet" wing tip devices, which together will deliver 15 percent in fuel savings. The reduction in fuel burn is equivalent to 1.4 million litres of fuel - the consumption of 1,000 mid size cars, saving 3,600 tonnes of C02 per aircraft per year. The A320neo NOx emissions are 50% below CAEP/6, and this aircraft also has a considerably smaller noise footprint.

Over 8,500 A320 Family aircraft have been ordered and more than 5,100 delivered to more than 365 customers and operators worldwide reaffirming its position as the world’s best-selling single-aisle aircraft Family. The A320neo has over 95 percent airframe commonality making it an easy fit into existing fleets while offering up to 500 nautical miles (950 kilometres) more range or two tonnes more payload at a given range. 

Airbus Updates No.735

Malaysia airlines’ no. 2 a380 makes a starring appearance at the farnborough airshow

9 July 2012Feature story

The presence of a Malaysia Airlines A380 at this week’s Farnborough Airshow is particularly appropriate – spotlighting the carrier’s service introduction with Airbus’ 21^st century flagship jetliner between nearby London Heathrow Airport and its home city of Kuala Lumpur.

Participating at the Farnborough Airshow is Malaysia Airlines’ no. 2 A380, while its first-aircraft has been operating on revenue flights between the Malaysian capital city and London since 1 July. The carrier’s inaugural A380 trip occurred exactly 38 years to the day after its first ever flight between Kuala Lumpur and London on 1 July 1974.

Malaysia Airlines has ordered six A380s from Airbus: four of which are scheduled for delivery by the end of 2012, with the others to follow in 2013. The current Kuala Lumpur-London route will be supplemented by Kuala Lumpur-Sydney operations in late November. It also has announced the intention to fly A380s to Tokyo’s Narita Airport and/or Beijing as more of the Airbus jetliners are introduced.

Malaysia’s national carrier has marked several significant firsts with the A380s, including the introduction of an exclusive new livery on these aircraft, while debuting one of the widest first class seats among the jetliners’ current operators.

To date, eight carriers are flying A380s in worldwide scheduled service. In addition to Malaysia Airlines, they are: Air France, China Southern, Emirates, Korean Air, Lufthansa, Qantas Airways and Singapore Airlines.

Airbus Updates No.734

Airbus offers longer-range A330 with increased payload

New 240 tonne takeoff-weight capability extends A330’s market coverage

9 July 2012Press Release

Airbus has decided to offer a further enhanced version of the popular A330 airliner by increasing the maximum takeoff weight capability to 240 metric tonnes. This 240 tonne capability will be first applied to the larger A330-300 model and subsequently to the A330-200 and A330-200F

The respective performance improvements are as follows: The 240 tonne A330-300 will benefit from up to 400nm extra range – to 5,950nm (11,020km) – with 300 passengers and carry nearly five tonnes more payload than today’s 235 tonne aircraft. Meanwhile, the new 240 tonne A330-200 will fly up to 270nm further – to 7,050nm (13,060km) – with 246 passengers and carry over 2.5 tonnes more payload than today’s 238 tonne A330-200. The two models will also bring increased fuel efficiency thanks to aerodynamic refinements and engine enhancements. Entry into service of the 240 tonne A330-300 is aimed for mid 2015.

In practical terms 240 tonne capability significantly extends the market coverage of the A330 Family. For example, this newest A330-300 will now be able to connect to the following new city pairs: London to Tokyo; Frankfurt to Cape Town; Beijing to Melbourne; Beijing to San Francisco; Kuala Lumpur to Paris; and Los Angeles to Dublin. Moreover, compared with the original 212 tonne A330-300 in 1992, the 240 tonne A330-300 can fly 2,000nm (3,700km) further and now cover 90 percent of the market from Heathrow – up 51 percent from 39 percent market coverage at original EIS.

“The A330 has come a long way in the last 10 years, and we are delighted to bring to more airlines the advantages and reliability of A330 economics over ever wider markets,” says John Leahy, Chief Operating Officer Customers of Airbus. “This aircraft is the most popular aircraft ever in its category and looks set to hold this position for years to come.”

This latest A330-300 aircraft can now also fly similar ranges while burning over 15 percent less fuel than the B777-200ER on a 1,800nm mission. Furthermore, the A330 even becomes an extremely cost-effective alternative to the B787 on many routes with around five percent lower direct operating costs per trip than the B787. A key advantage of 240 tonne capability is that the increase in range allows the A330-300 to cover more of the A330-200 network, this gives airlines the flexibility to use the A330-200 to open new routes and grow frequency whilst using the A330-300 to grow capacity at low cost.

The A330 Family, which spans 250 to 300 seats, and includes Freighter, VIP, and Military Transport/Tanker variants, has now attracted around 1,200 orders and some 900 aircraft are flying with over 90 operators worldwide. Ever since the original version of the A330-300 entered service, the hallmark has been its very efficient operating economics. Thanks to the introduction of numerous product improvements, it remains the most cost-efficient and capable aircraft in its class and the Family is achieving average dispatch reliability above 99 percent. With headquarters in Toulouse, France, Airbus is an EADS company.

Airbus Updates No.733

Airbus A320  -232  5198     HS-TXA  Thai Smile  delivery 30jun12 XFW-DXB-BKK “Ubon Ratchathani”   ex D-AVVM
 Airbus A320  -233  5207     N510VL  Volaris  delivery 30jun12 XFW-KEF-BGR-TLC   ex D-AVVS
 Airbus A320  -214  5213     CC-BAY  LAN Airlines  delivery 30jun-01jul12 XFW-LPA-REC-SCL   ex D-AVVV
 Airbus A320  -232  5214     B-6897  China Southern  delivery 06jul12 XFW-OVB  ex D-AVVW
 Airbus A321  -231  5173     HL8257  Asiana  delivery 30jun-01jul12 XFW-ESB-KHI-ICN   ex D-AVZI
 Airbus A321  -231  5180    A9C-CC  Gulf Air  delivery 03jul12 XFW-TLS  ex D-AVZK
 Airbus A330  -243  462     B-5907  Sichuan Airlines  regd 03jul12 prior delivery ex DXB  ex N181LF
 Airbus A330  -243  751     A6-EYY  Air Seychelles  delivery / in svc 03jul12 AMM-AUH-SEZ in full cs, to be re-regd 4q2012   ex VT-JWD
 Airbus A330  -343  1315     G-VNYC  Virgin Atlantic  delivery 29jun/06jul12 TLS-ZRH-LHR   ex F-WWKE
 Airbus A330  -343  1325     B-5905  Hainan Airlines  delivery 05jul12 TLS-HAK  ex F-WWTL
 Airbus A330  -323  1326     HL8258  Asiana  delivery 03jul12 TLS-ICN  ex F-WWTM
 Airbus A340  -313  20     D-AIGA  Lufthansa  ferried 02jul12 HAM-DMK, all wh/grey on sale to?   ex F-WWJK
 Airbus A340  -313  158     D-AIGM  Lufthansa  ferried 02jul12 MUC-VIE on wet-lease to Austrian to ops for 4 weeks VIE-DXB vv   ex F-WWJN
 Airbus A380  -841  81     9M-MNB  Malaysia Airlines  in full new cs at TLS 03jul12 prior delivery   exF-WWAJ

Airbus Updates No.732

Airbus A310  -221(F)  251     N447FE  FedEx  ferried 03jul12 MEM-VCV for storage  ex HB-IPB
 Airbus A319  -112  1364     OH-LVI  Finnair  ferried 02jul12 LIS-HEL after paint into new cs  ex F-WQQZ
 Airbus A319  -112  1630     VP-BBU  Donavia  delivery 04jul12 VNO-ROV after cabin config  ex C-FBLJ
 Airbus A319  -115LR  2228     TU-  Air Côte d Ivoire  at TLS 03jul12 (2nd) in full cs, F-reg prior delivery   ex F-GRXH
 Airbus A319  -115CJ  2592     9H-MCE  Comlux Malta  ferried 28jun/04jul12 BSL-JER-LTN after paint, re-regd at JER   ex 9H-AFK
 Airbus A319  -133  5208     B-6422  Sichuan Airlines  delivery 05jul12 XFW-OVB  ex D-AVYU
 Airbus A320  -211  333     YL-LCA  SmartLynx Airlines Estonia   1st in svc 03jul12 TLL-AYT-TLL  ex 4X-ABC
 Airbus A320  -232  710     N710CL  CIT Aerospace  ferried 30jun12 NRT-ANC-MZJ, basic new Batavia cs   ex PK-YVH
 Airbus A320  -214  1605     TC-SGN  Saga Airlines  G-reg canx 29jun12, delivery 05jul12 EGBP-IST, all white   ex G-OOPT
 Airbus A320  -214  1676     N676CL  CIT Leasing  ferried 04-05jul12 CGK-NRT-ANC-MZJ, all wh, blue tail   ex PK-YVF
Airbus A320  -232  1993     VP-BCN  Yamal Airlines  delivery 05jul12 SEN-TJM  ex EI-ELN
 Airbus A320  -232  2502     EI-EXK  Livingston  delivery 05jul12 WOE-VRN-MXP  ex OE-IBH
 Airbus A320  -232  2753     TC-ATM  AtlasJet  delivery 29jun12 BUD-IST  ex OE-ibe
 Airbus A320  -214  2807     EC-JSK  Iberia Express  1st in svc 01jul12 MAD-KBP  ex F-WWIN
 Airbus A320  -232  2817     VT-KFL  Kingfisher Airlines  ferried 01jul12 FJR-SAW on return to lessor  ex F-WWDJ
 Airbus A320  -214CJ  4528     UK 32000  Uzbekistan  re-delivery 03-04jul12 SKF-BGR-FRA-TAS after VIP cabin config   ex D-AUBV
 Airbus A320  -214  5171     A9C-AP  Gulf Air  for delivery 06jul12 XFW-TLS  ex D-AXAP
 Airbus A320  -232  5188     RP-C6319  SEAir  delivery 06-07jul12 XFW-DWC-SIN-CRK, no titl, Tiger Airways tail cs   ex D-AVVB
 Airbus A320  -232  5194     RP-C6320  SEAir  delivery 30jun-01jul12 TLS-DWC-SIN-CRK, no titl, Tiger Airways tail cs   ex F-WWIG

Airbus Updates No.731

FINAL REPORT INTO CRASH OF AIR FRANCE FLIGHT NUMBER AFR447


Below is a link to aviation herald who have the final report in full

http://www.avherald.com/h?article=41a81ef1/0081&opt=0