After 23 years of closure due to civil war, Chinese embassy in Somalia has finally reopened.

After 23 years of closure due to civil war, Chinese embassy in Somalia has finally reopened. The embassy was opened by China's deputy foreign affairs minister Zhang Ming. The ceremony was attended by government officials and diplomats from both countries. Both Chinese and Somali officials see this as a great step forward which aims at improving the bilateral ties between the two countries

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No solution in sight for Gulf’s air traffic congestion problem

 The governments of the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, including the UAE, appear no closer to solving the regions suffocating air traffic congestion issue.

An increasing number of aircraft are flying over the Gulf resulting in a back up of traffic that see’s passengers idling over airports, and on the ground, waiting for a slot to free up to take off or land.

what is a cyclone?? u wonna know? just briefly

 In meteorology, a cyclone is an area of closed, circular fluid motion rotating in the same direction as the Earth. This is usually characterized by inward spiraling winds that rotate anti-clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere of the Earth

Transaero temporarily suspend cooperation with Sheremetyevo

Sheremetyevo International Airport and Transaero Airlines have reached a mutual agreement on a temporary suspension of the airline’s services from Sheremetyevo airport from the beginning of the 2014-2015 autumn-winter flight season, while the airport’s northern area is being reconstructed.

This decision is in line with the carrier’s new development strategy, focusing on “rational growth, efficiency and strategic focus” as well as its cost reduction programme. According to the programme, Transaero will focus on operating tourist services with the high density of passenger traffic from the Moscow airporSheremetyevo International Airport and Transaero Airlines have reached a mutual agreement on a temporary suspension of the airline’s services from Sheremetyevo airport from the beginning of the 2014-2015 autumn-winter flight season, while the airport’s northern area is being reconstructed.

This decision is in line with the carrier’s new development strategy, focusing on “rational growth, efficiency and strategic focus” as well as its cost reduction programme. According to the programme, Transaero will focus on operating tourist services with the high density of passenger traffic from the Moscow airports with the widest network of flights across Russia and the CIS.

It will be possible to create such a route network at Sheremetyevo following the implementation of a large scale investment programme on the development of the northern area of the airport. The projects to develop a new Terminal B and a terminal-to-terminal tunnel are being carried out within the preparations for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The airline and the airport plan to resume their cooperation in the future.

Transaero Airlines and Sheremetyevo airport express their sincere gratitude for the fruitful and mutually beneficial partnership over the past seven years, marked by a shared ambition of providing the highest level of customer service.

The business relationship between Transaero Airlines and Sheremetyevo will resume in the future and will be enriched on the basis of a new airport infrastructure for the benefit of passengers, clients and partners.

Source and image: Transaerots with the widest network of flights across Russia and the CIS.

It will be possible to create such a route network at Sheremetyevo following the implementation of a large scale investment programme on the development of the northern area of the airport. The projects to develop a new Terminal B and a terminal-to-terminal tunnel are being carried out within the preparations for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The airline and the airport plan to resume their cooperation in the future.

Transaero Airlines and Sheremetyevo airport express their sincere gratitude for the fruitful and mutually beneficial partnership over the past seven years, marked by a shared ambition of providing the highest level of customer service.

The business relationship between Transaero Airlines and Sheremetyevo will resume in the future and will be enriched on the basis of a new airport infrastructure for the benefit of passengers, clients and partners.

Source and image: Transaero

Boeing begins production on first 737 MAX parts

Boeing has started production of the first 737 MAX fuselage stringers at Boeing Fabrication Integrated AeroStructures in Auburn, Wash. Stringers run the length of the fuselage structure giving it stability and strength.

After forming, Boeing will send the stringers to Spirit Aerosystems in Wichita, Kan. for incorporation into the first 737 MAX fuselage. From there the fuselage will be shipped to Boeing's Renton, Wash. facility where Boeing employees will build the 737 MAX. The program is on track to begin final assembly of the first 737 MAX in 2015. The airplane will be part of the flight test fleet and is scheduled to fly in 2016.

The 737 MAX incorporates the latest technology CFM International LEAP-1B engines, Advanced Technology winglets and other improvements to deliver the highest efficiency, reliability and passenger comfort in the single-aisle market. The 737 MAX will be 14 percent more fuel-efficient than today's most efficient Next-Generation 737s – and 20 percent better than the original Next-Generation 737s when they first entered service.

Source and image: Boeing

CAS contracts Airbus for 70 A320s delivery

China Aviation Supplies Holding Company (CAS) andAirbus have signed a General Terms Agreement (GTA) for the purchase of a total of 70 Airbus A320 Family aircraft, reflecting the strong demand from Chinese carriers for the leading Airbus single-aisle Family for domestic, low cost, regional and international operations. The GTA was signed by Fabrice Brégier, Airbus President and CEO and Li Hai, President of CAS.

“We are grateful to China for its strong vote of confidence in our leading A320 Family aircraft, and are happy to see them assembled at our Chinese facilities,” said Fabrice Brégier. “Our 30 year history of partnership with China keeps growing and expanding through these types of agreements.”

At present, the in-service Airbus fleet with Chinese operators comprises over 1,000 aircraft (around 140 A330 Family and over 920 A320 Family aircraft). In the 20 year period between 2014 to 2033 Airbus forecasts a demand in China for more than 5,300 new commercial aircraft over 100 seats plus freighters.

Today more than 900 in service A320 Family aircraft operate with 16 Chinese carriers and over 190 A320 Family aircraft have been assembled and delivered from the FALC in Tianjin. The A320 Family is the world’s best-selling single aisle product line with more than 11,000 orders to date and over 6,200 aircraft delivered. Thanks to its wide cabin, all members of the A320 Family offer the industry’s best level of comfort in all classes and Airbus’ 18” wide seats in economy as standard.

Source and image: Airbus