The World of Aviation

Tapestry Solutions has secured a five-year deal to modernise the software platform that underpins the work of the US Air Force’s Air Mobility Command, the division responsible for airlifts and refuelling.

Zip Air Tokyo will launch in May with 787-8s formerly used by parent owner Japan Airlines.

As China begins to criticize international travel and tourism action in response to the coronavirus outbreak, one airline founder advises airlines to consider their long-term goals in China and not completely cut all flights to the country.

There is a particular focus on the ATRs, which was expanded at the Singapore Airshow with the lessor converting two ATR72-600 purchase rights into firm orders, its 44th and 45th orders for the ATR.

Japan Airlines designated Boeing’s support unit Boeing Global Services (BGS) to over-haul two of its 787-8s into a configuration for JAL’s new medium/long-haul hybrid airline Zip Air Tokyo.

Japan Airlines’ order for A350 aircraft was momentous not just for Airbus breaking into a loyal Boeing customer, but also since JAL selected the A350-1000 to succeed its 777-300ER, a market size Boeing has dominated.