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First A330-300P2F Enters Service With DHL

Express Operations Benefit From New-Generation Efficient Mid-Sized Freighter

DHL Express has become the first operator to take delivery of the A330-300 Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) converted aircraft from Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), the joint venture between ST Aerospace and Airbus. This delivery, which took place at EFW’s freighter conversion facilities in Dresden, follows the successful completion of test flights in October and awarding of the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) by EASA in November. DHL Express has firm orders for eight A330-300P2F units in total, with additional options to receive another 10.

China Airlines Takes Delivery Of A350 XWB Powered With Biofuel Mix

Taiwanese Carrier Joins Sustainable Fuel Initiative For Airbus Delivery Flights

China Airlines of Taiwan has become the second airline to join a program to use a blend of traditional and sustainable biofuels to power aircraft for delivery flights from Airbus. The aircraft involved is the tenth A350-900 for China Airlines, which left the manufacturer’s delivery center in Toulouse today for its new home in Taipei with a 10 percent blend of sustainable jet fuel in its tanks.

Mexican Airliner Lines Up On Wrong Runway At JFK

Was Approaching To Land As Another Aircraft Departing On The Same Runway

A Volaris airliner en route to New York's JFK airport lined up to land on the wrong runway while a Delta Airlines jet was taking off earlier this week, but Air Traffic Controllers caught the mistake and prevented a possible accident.

EASA Certifies ATR 72-600 Flight Simulator In Paris

Device Manufactured By TRU Simulation + Training

EASA has certified the new ATR 72-600 Full Flight Simulator (FFS) based at ATR’s Paris Training Center. The FFS was manufactured by TRU Simulation + Training and is conveniently located close to Charles de Gaulle airport, which provides connections to any worldwide destination. With ATR operators expected to need around 1,000 new pilots per year, the new simulator will increase ATR’s capacity to offer its customers increased pilot training solutions for the market leading aircraft.

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Regional Airline Association Calls On DOT To Improve Aviation Safety

Proposal Would Increase Structured Training Under The First Officer Qualifications (FOQ) Rule

The Regional Airline Association (RAA), which represents 22 North American regional airlines, is urging the FAA to approve additional, safety-enhancing structured training pathways for Part 121 airline first officers. In comments addressed to the Department of Transportation on Nov. 31, RAA asked the FAA to modify 14 CFR 61.160 and use its existing authority to approve more pathways.

Delta And WestJet Agree To Form Joint Venture

Agreement Deepens Existing Partnership Between The Two Carriers

Delta Air Lines and WestJet have agreed to deepen their existing partnership by entering into a comprehensive transborder joint venture that will increase travel choices between the U.S. and Canada.