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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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