Aerospace Diary

PARIS AIR SHOW  »  2013 by    NEELAM MATHEWS  and  JULIAN MOXON GE Capital Aviation Services (Gecas) made a commitment to order 10 Boeing 787-10Xs June 17, 2013, 3:15 PM Despite the torrential rain at Le Bourget yesterday, Airbus and Boeing both notched up some key commitments at the Paris Air Show. While the latter edged closer to being able to launch the 787-10X, with interest from Gecas, its rival across the Atlantic also courted the world’s leading lessors, with ILFC  ordering even more A320neos; and Doric placing an order for A380s. Even as leasing company  GE  Capital Aviation Services (Gecas) made a commitment to order 10 Boeing 787-10Xs equipped with  GE nx engines, Tokyo-based Skymark Airlines became the first Japanese airline to order the 737 Max, with a total of four. It is likely the carrier will look at replacing its fleet of 737-800s with the Max in future. “The 787 and A...

Neelam Mathews Jan 10, 2013 AI has started a 787 daily flight to Paris. The flight AI-143 will leave Delhi Airport, Terminal-3 at 1310 hrs and arrive at Paris, Charles de Gaulle Airport (also known as Roissy Airport) at 1805 hrs. The return flight, AI-142, will depart from Charles de Gaulle at 2130 hrs and arrive at Delhi’s T-3 at 1010 hrs next day.  Air India is gradually expanding operations of its B-787 aircraft to more international destinations. Presently, the Dreamliners fly from Delhi to Dubai and Frankfurt, in addition to some domestic sectors.  Air India has received six B787 aircraft so far, with the last aircraft having arrived in Delhi on January 4, 2013. The aircraft is configured to accommodate 256 seats - 18 full flat Business Class seats, with flat-bed recline and 238 Economy Class seats.  The In-Flight Entertainment system (Top Series i8000) is supplied by M/s Thales – US.