Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today
December 2nd 2024
Today's briefs report news from BOC Aviation, Cathay Cargo, China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Intenseye, Qantas Airways and Sydney Airport. Read More »
BOC Aviation has ordered 14 737 MAX 8s from Boeing with the aircraft to be operated by TUI Travel Aviation Finance on long-term leases. Deliveries are scheduled for 2025 and 2026.
Cathay Cargo is working with Intenseye to strengthen safety and security monitoring at its Hong Kong International Airport cargo terminal utilizing solutions powered by Artificial Intelligence.
China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co. has signed a purchase and leaseback agreement with Air France-KLM for an A350-900 that is due for delivery by month-end.
Qantas Airways has released images of its first A321XLR long-range narrow-body as it enters the Airbus Final Assembly Line in Hamburg. The aircraft is scheduled to arrive at the Australian carrier next April.
The Australian parliament has passed legislation that reforms the slot management system at Sydney Airport. It widens the behaviours from two to six for which civil penalties could apply for the misuse of slots and introduces a recovery period to assist re-starting flights after major disruptions.
