Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today
March 6th 2024
Today's briefs report news from Air New Zealand, Airbus, American Airlines, Boeing, Embraer, Hiringa Energy, Indicio, Japan Airlines, Lufthansa Systems, Malaysia Airlines, Really Cool Airlines, SITA, Toyota and Wellington Airport. Read More »
Air New Zealand has launched a trial using hydrogen to charge its electric tugs and service vehicles in partnership with Hiringa Energy, Toyota New Zealand and Wellington Airport. The trial commenced on March 4 and will conclude on March 15. It is the first time hydrogen has been used at a New Zealand airport. Wellington Airport CEO, Matt Clarke, said “the trial will help us assess the viability of hydrogen for charging and give us good insight into the operational challenges and opportunities”.
American Airlines (AA) has ordered 90 Embraer E175s with purchase rights for another 43 of the type; 85 more A321neos that will lift its order book with Airbus for the type to 219; and 85 737 MAX 10s plus options for 75 of the type from Boeing. AA also converted orders for 30 737 MAX 8s to the larger 737 MAX 10. “These orders will continue to fuel our fleet with newer, more efficient aircraft so we can continue to deliver the best network and record-setting operational reliability for our customers,” AA CEO, Robert Isom, said.
Japan Airlines is offering a menu developed in collaboration with the Sarl Omatsu France Wagyu beef restaurant in Paris to first and business class passengers traveling on its Paris Charles de Gaulle-Tokyo Haneda flights.
Lufthansa Systems has agreed with Really Cool Airlines to deliver IT solutions to Thailand’s newest passenger carrier.
Malaysia Airlines unveils its “best of Asia” menu, including classic dishes from India, Indonesia and Thailand, in all passenger classes on all of its routes.
SITA has made a strategic investment in identity technology company, Indicio, and participated in an Indicio funding round as the lead investor.
