Will Be Certified To Level D Following Final Data Package From
Boeing
A Full Flight Simulator (FFS) that will be used to train
Continental Airlines' Boeing's 787 Dreamliner pilots has been
certified by the FAA. CAE, which built the FSS, announced the
certification Tuesday. Continental pilots have begun training on
the device, located at the airline's training facility in Houston,
Texas.
The Boeing 777 program is implementing 10 initiatives that will
eliminate 5.5 million pounds CO2 emitted and 300,000 gallons of jet
fuel used annually during the 777 delivery process. The first
customer to benefit from all 10 of the initiatives is Air New
Zealand, which took delivery of a 777-300ER jetliner November
7.
Growth And Replacement Needs Will Total $38.6 Billion
According to the latest Airbus Global Market Forecast (GMF),
Nordic airlines are predicted to require 424 new passenger aircraft
between 2011 and 2030 with a value of $38.6 billion. These new
aircraft deliveries will be dominated by single-aisles (365).
Airbus also forecasts a trend toward larger aircraft sizes as
airlines seek to grow capacity efficiently, reduce seat mile costs
and simultaneously their impact on the environment.
Looks To Bolster Bottom Line In Face Of Expensive Fuel,
Economic Uncertainty
The new international terminal at Hartsfield Jackson
International Airport may be a little less busy than originally
planned, as Delta Airlines says it is cutting the number of
international flights it operates from its busiest hub.
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