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                                                                                 The Boeing 737 programme has
                                                                                 ramped up its production rate to
                                                                                 38 airplanes per month. In 2014,
                                                                                 the rate is expected to increase
                                                                                 again to 42 airplanes per month.
                                                                                 Beverly Wyse, VP and GM of the
                                                                                 737 programme said, “We are well
                                                                                 on our way to another successful
          Jetstar Japan receives             Cathay Pacific orders               production rate increase.”
          first A320 with Sharklet           747-8 Freighters                    Qantas and MasterCard have

          LCC Jetstar Japan has taken delivery   Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific   announced that the new Qantas
          of  its  first  Airbus  A320  outfitted  with   Airways has announced an order for   Frequent Flyer member card will
          the fuel-saving wing tip devices known   three  747-8  Freighters,  with  options   have in-built prepaid functionality,
          as Sharklets, the first Japanese carrier   for five additional 777 Freighters.   allowing users to transfer money
          to do  so.  Jetstar  Japan  President   The purchase, valued at around US$1   onto the card and use it anywhere
          Miyuki Suzuki said, “The new Sharklet-  billion, will bring Cathay Pacific’s   MasterCard is accepted. Qantas
          equipped A320 will help us to save on   747-8 Freighter fleet up to 13 aircraft.   Loyalty CEO Lesley Grant said,
          fuel costs and allow us to continue to   Cathay Pacific is reportedly in the   “The Qantas Cash feature will tap
          offer low fares to our customer.” John   midst of replacing its 747-400 Boeing   into the rapidly expanding area of
                                                                                 electronic payments.”
          Leahy, Airbus COO, Customers added,   Converted Freighter fleet with newer,
          “With a 4% fuel burn reduction, the A320   more  efficient  aircraft  at  present.   Changi Airport has launched
          with Sharklets makes Jetstar Japan   Cathay Pacific CEO John Slosar said,   a new, free mobile app called
          one of the most fuel efficient airlines.”   “The 747-8 Freighter has provided   weekend Escapades, available on
          Jetstar Japan currently operates seven   our  revamped  cargo  fleet  with   both Android and Apple platforms.
          leased A320s, but its fleet is expected to   efficient fuel savings as well as added   The app provides users with
          reach 24 aircraft by end-2014.     environmental benefits.”            destination-based content and
                                                                                 maps, flight searches and airline
                                                                                 promotions for 30 cities across 11
                                                                                 countries within a five-hour flight
                                                                                 radius of Singapore.

                                                                                 Blackhawk Modifications has
                                                                                 established a new Aircraft Sales
                                                                                 Department to buy, sell, trade and
                                                                                 broker Caravan, Cheyenne, Conquest
                                                                                 and King Air aircraft, led by Aircraft
                                                                                 Sales Manager Craig Smith.

                                                                                 Gulfstream’s G280 and G650 have
                                                                                 made their first appearance in
                                                                                 Australia, having flown there to
                                                                                 participate in the company’s display
                                                                                 at Avalon 2013. On the way, they
          L-3 Link’s A320 FFS in Bangkok recertified                             reportedly set a series of potential
                                                                                 city-pair records.
          L-3 Link Simulation & Training has announced that an A320 Full Flight Simulator
          (FFS) at its Asian Aviation Training Centre in Bangkok, Thailand, has been recertified   AAR and its joint venture partner
          to Level D by the European Aviation Safety Agency, having undergone an upgrade in   have completed the sale of 10
          December last year. “The decision to upgrade our Asian Aviation Training Centre’s   Boeing 737-400s to Malaysian
          A320 simulator with the FL35 projection system has resulted in improved training   Airline System, in alignment with
          device performance, which far exceeds regulatory requirements in the critical areas   the company’s stated goal to reduce
          of vertical-field-of-view, light point resolution, brightness and runway recognition at   its investment in aircraft leasing.
          range,” said Lenny Genna, L-3 Link President.

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