July 15, 2024News

Boeing Gets A New Order For 737s From Aviation Capital Group

California-headquartered aircraft lessor Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has struck a new deal with Boeing. Per the paperwork, ACG has ordered 35 Boeing 737 MAX jets – sixteen 737-8s and nineteen 737-10s. The latest purchase order follows a similar deal the two parties struck in September last year. ACG’s order book for the Boeing 737 MAX family jets now stands at 82.

The 737-8 can seat up to 210 passengers based on the configuration and cover up to 3,500 nautical miles (6,480km) nonstop. On the other hand, the 737 MAX family’s largest member, the 737-10, can carry up to 230 passengers. It offers a range of up to 3,100 nautical miles (5,740km). Both derivatives deliver reduced carbon emissions and fuel consumption by 20 per cent over their predecessors.

ACG is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tokyo Century Corporation. The aircraft leasing company was founded in 1989 and is currently one of the world’s biggest firms in its field. As of the end of March this year, it had over 480 owned, managed, and committed aircraft under its umbrella. The jets have been leased to about 90 carriers in approximately 45 countries.

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September 18, 2024

British Airways To Offer London-Tbilisi Route From Next Year

UK’s flag carrier, British Airways, has confirmed the addition of a new route from its primary hub London Heathrow. Starting March 30, 2025, the airline will operate direct services to Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. The flight, using an Airbus A320neo, will be offered four times weekly.

The outbound flight, BA890, will depart from London Heathrow at 21:25 on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays and land in the Georgian capital at 05:30 the next day. The flight back, BA391, will depart from Tbilisi at 07:10 and arrive at London Heathrow at 09:40 on Wednesdays. The same flight on Fridays, Sundays, and Mondays will leave 20 minutes later and arrive in London at 10:00. All times mentioned are local.

Travellers will have two cabin options aboard the single-aisle jet – Club Europe (Business) and Euro Traveller (Economy). Those opting for the latter will get a complimentary drink and snack. In contrast, flyers in the former category will get lounge access, a full meal service, priority boarding and extra baggage allowance, all included in their ticket fare. The airline is accepting bookings with return ticket prices starting at GBP 275.

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September 18, 2024

Vietnam Airlines To Begin Direct Flights Between Hanoi And Milan

Vietnam’s flag carrier, Vietnam Airlines, has confirmed a new nonstop route to Europe, bringing the total to nine. Beginning July 1, 2025, the airline will operate three weekly flights to Milan, Italy, from Hanoi on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. A Boeing 787 Dreamliner will serve passengers on the newly announced route. The airline also plans to link Milan with Ho Chi Minh City after 2025.

For Italy, Vietnam is the largest trading partner in the ASEAN. On the other hand, Italy is ranked as the fourth largest trading partner within the European Union. Establishing a direct link between Milan and Vietnam is based on the rise of travellers. Last year, the Southeast Asian nation welcomed 81,000 tourists from Italy, about 89 per cent of pre-pandemic levels. In the first quarter of 2024, a 32 per cent rise in travellers from Italy to Vietnam has been recorded compared to the same period in 2019.

Vietnam Airlines’ present European network already includes direct flights from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to Paris, Frankfurt, and London. Next month, a direct service to Munich, Germany, will strengthen the carrier’s presence in Europe.