KLM Royal Dutch Airlines made history today by being the first airline to fly a commercial flight of 171 passengers on Biokerosene produced from used cooking oil.
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Cebu Pacific Signs USD 3.8 Billion Airbus Deal
Philippines largest national flag carrier, Cebu Pacific has ordered 30 new Airbus A321neo and 7 A320 aircraft to be delivered from the second half of 2011 until 2014.
AirAsia, Airbus’s Biggest Customer, Orders 200 A320neo
AirAsia today placed a firm order for 200 Airbus A320neo aircraft worth US$18.5 billion at the Paris Air Show, making it the world’s largest Airbus airline customer in history.
AirAsia News and Accolades
AirAsia has been recognized for its efforts by various bodies in 2011.
Boeing 787 Dreamliner Arrives at Le Bourget For Paris Air Show
21 June 2011, LE BOURGET, France (Press Release): The first Boeing 787 Dreamliner, ZA001 is currently on display at the Paris Air Show for the next two days. “We are making great progress toward finishing certification of the 787 with Rolls-Royce Package A engines,” said Scott Fancher, vice president and […]
AirAsia X Collaborates with Korean Chef Shingun
AirAsia X has introduced delectable Korean dishes on its Seoul – Kuala Lumpur sector prepared by Celebrity Korean Chef Shingun.
Malaysia Airlines to Join oneworld
At a meeting on the sidelines of IATA’s 2011 World Air Transport Summit which just opened in Singapore today, Malaysia Airlines was unanimously elected a oneworld member designate by the Chief Executives of the alliance’s member airlines. Malaysia Airlines is expected to start flying as part of oneworld late next year.
Garuda Indonesia Starts Flights From Singapore to Makassar, Indonesia
Garuda Indonesia will operate this new route initially using the Boeing 737-500 aircraft which can accommodate passengers in Executive Class and 84 in Economy Class from Singapore to Makassar.