Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Wide Body Report - June 1, 2016

June 1, 2016


A Korean Air Boeing 777 experienced an engine fire in Tokyo this past week, resulting in an emergency evacuation of the aircraft.  A total of 19 people were injured or reported feeling unwell following the evacuation.
http://komonews.com/news/nation-world/19-injured-as-boeing-777-engine-catches-fire-in-tokyo-plane-evacuated
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3612139/Korean-Air-evacuates-319-passengers-crew-Boeing-777-Haneda-Airport-engine-fire-flight-KE2708.html
https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/korean-air-777-evacuated-after-engine-fire-425807/


Emirates has announced plans to introduce the Boeing 777 on its Cyprus flights, replacing the Airbus A340-300 that currently covers this route.
http://cyprus-mail.com/2016/05/24/emirates-introduce-boeing-777-cyprus-flights/


Cathay Pacific has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350 aircraft.
http://airwaysnews.com/blog/2016/05/30/cathay-pacific-takes-first-a350/


Airbus has launched an initiative to address A350 delivery delays and supplier issues.  Cabin suppliers have topped the list for delays in aircraft deliveries.
http://aviationweek.com/commercial-aviation/airbus-launches-initiatives-addressing-a350-delays-supplier-issues
http://www.wsj.com/articles/airbus-struggles-with-its-success-1464607254


Rolls-Royce aims to sell one Trent XWB engine, which equips the Airbus A350, at a pace of one per day by 2017.
http://www.dw.com/en/trent-xwb-the-rolls-royce-and-airbus-a350-jet-engine-up-close-for-the-first-time/a-19281780

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