HBC appoints new sales president for Asia Pacific
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation has appointed Justin Firestone as its new president of Asia Pacific sales, based in the company’s Hong Kong regional headquarters. “This confirms our focus on international customers and our commitment to this growing market,” said Shawn Vick, HBCexecutive vice president. “We are pleased to lead the industry in placing senior management in
Jetstar goes with IAE
Jetstar has signed an agreement with International Aero Engines which will see V2500 SelectOne engines power a new fleet of 50 Airbus A320 Family aircraft it has on order and 40 options, as well as a support agreement for the engines. Bruce Buchanan, CEO of Jetstar said, “V2500 power is the backbone of our narrowbody
Boeing flags changes to 777, 737
Boeing has flagged an increase in development activity on the 777 and 737 with key management changes which will also put an increased focus on program execution following the troubles experienced in the 787 and 747-8 programs. “Our priorities for 2010 and beyond are clear,” said Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO Jim Albaugh. “We must execute
Boeing profit falls
The Boeing Company has recorded net income for 2009 of US$1.3bn (A$1.4bn), a fall of 51 per cent as delays and associated costs of the 787 and 747-8 programs outweighed stronger revenues from its defence businesses. The fall in income came as revenue increased by 12 per cent to a record US$68.3bn (A$76bn), driven primarily
Jetstar chooses Singapore for Asian hub
Jetstar announced on January 28 that it has chosen Singapore’s Changi Airport to be its Asian hub, which will see it operate a variety of services through Asia and on to Europe from the city-state. Under a three year agreement between Jetstar, Jetstar Asia, and Changi Airport Group (CAG), the two airlines have committed to
Air New Zealand reveals new longhaul product
Air New Zealand has revealed its new longhaul product which will feature onboard its Boeing 777-300ERs, including an economy seat able to convert into a bed, a redesigned premium economy and slight update to its business class product. “Our ultimate goal, after extensive customer research, is to give passengers what they want, which is to
