Page 27 - AAA JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2012 Online Magazine
P. 27

ASIAN


           AIRLINES & AIRPORTS



                                                 March/April 2012







          Focus: Engines
          The introduction of re-engines narrowbodies by Airbus
          and Boeing later this decade has thrown the spotlight
          on new more fuel-efficient engine designs. The likes of
          the Comac C919, Bombardier CSeries and MRJ regional
          jet will all feature new engine technology. We look at the
          what manufacturers such as CFM, Pratt & Whitney and
          Rolls-Royce are planning for this key market segment.


          Cabin Interiors
          With the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus A380 entering
          Asian fleets in increasing numbers, teh opportunities for a
          rethink of how the cabin is laid out is presenting itself. At
          the same time, the rise of tablets such as the iPad is
          revolutionising the passenger entertainment offering -
          presenting plenty of opportunities but also some
          challenges for airlines. We look at the latest in cabin
          design.

          Aircraft update

          Korean Air is the Asian launch customer for the CSeries,
          with an entry into service slated for 2014. The Korean flag
          carrier has order ten CS300s, with options for a further
          20. Bombardier’s CSeries portfolio includes the 110-seat
          CS100 and the 130-seat CS300, which in highest-density
          configuration can seat 149 passengers. We look at the
          prospects for this aircraft in the Asian market.












                                                                                      Order/Booking
                                                                                          Deadline

                                                                                            6th
          Reserve your advertising space today!                                      March 2012
   22   23   24   25   26   27   28   29   30   31   32