July 24, 2024News

Farnborough Airshow: VoltAero And Global Sky Sign An MoU

France-headquartered VoltAero may have found Southeast Asia’s launch customer for its electric-hybrid Cassio aircraft. At the Farnborough International Airshow 2024, the aircraft manufacturer signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Global Sky regarding pre-ordering 15 Cassio hybrid-electric aeroplanes.

Global Sky is a firm that acquires, leases and sells aircraft. The company boasts an exhaustive inventory of fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft and offers other services, such as aircraft management, financing, and technical support.

VoltAero has devised three variants of the Cassio aeroplane, all offering a maximum range of 1,200km. The Cassio 330 can carry up to 5 passengers at cruising speeds of up to 333kmph. The Cassio 480 derivative can ferry six people at up to 370kmph. Lastly, the Cassio 600 offers seating for up to 12 people and can clock maximum cruising speeds of up to 470kmph.

Furthermore, the aircraft’s modularity means it can be configured to serve other sectors, such as Medevac and Cargo.

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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.