I haven't seen you in January, and it's time for the monthly aviation news review. Let's take a look at what happened in the aviation circle in the past October.
1 The first C919 will be delivered to China Eastern Airlines in December. Delivered to China Eastern Airlines in December, China Eastern Airlines will effectively assume the major political responsibility of the first commercial operation of the C919 large passenger aircraft through "comprehensive cooperation, full participation, and all-out efforts" to ensure flight safety, ambition, brand, and benefit.
2 The first passenger-to-cargo converted 767 in China was delivered
On October 28, the first Boeing 767-300 that completed passenger-to-freight conversion in China was delivered to the customer. ) was completed online. GAMECO currently operates two 767-300BCF conversion lines and three 737-800BCF conversion lines. Their first 767-300BCF conversion line started in the second quarter of this year, and the second line started in September. Boeing previously announced that it will open 8 new 737-800BCF conversion lines at existing and new partners in China and other countries around the world.
3 China Southern Airlines canceled 737 MAX flight
On the morning of October 27, China Southern Airlines’ overseas website and third-party ticketing websites both showed that on October 30, flights CZ3960/CZ3933 from Guangzhou to Zhengzhou and flights CZ8724/7 from Guangzhou to Wuhan will be operated by 737 MAX If the 8 flight comes true, this will be the first time that a Chinese airline has resumed commercial flights of the 737 MAX since it was grounded in March 2019. However, on that night and the next day, China Southern Airlines canceled these flights one after another. The specific reasons were not disclosed.
Chinese airlines have received a total of 97 737 MAX aircraft, of which China Southern Airlines has the most, with 24.
4 Cathay Pacific flight set the longest commercial direct flight record
On October 12th, Cathay Pacific Airways flight CX841 from New York Kennedy Airport to Hong Kong, operated by A350-1000, chose the route departing from JFK and flying eastward. Due to the route planning, it was bypassed After leaving Russian airspace, the flight flew over Atlantic Ocean , Southern Europe, Black Sea , Caspian Sea , Central Asia, entered Chinese airspace, and arrived in Hong Kong 17 hours and 8 minutes after takeoff. A total of 9,007 nautical miles/16,681 kilometers were flown in the whole journey, surpassing the 15,349 kilometers of the world's longest route from Singapore to New York operated by Singapore Airlines , making it the longest commercial non-stop flight so far.
In addition, Cathay Pacific said that due to the severe headwind and high payload on the US East route, Cathay Pacific’s flight from New York to Hong Kong will resume the polar route and fly over Russia’s Far East region from November 1st. Major airlines that resumed use of Russian airspace.
5 Xingyu Airlines received the first A350
29, Zhang Guowei, chairman of Xingyu Airlines, personally drove the first Xingyu A350/B-58501 to Taoyuan Airport . The aircraft is equipped with the only first-class and business-class products with sliding doors among airlines on the island, and the layout is in accordance with F4/C26/W36/Y240. As it is manufactured according to the new NPS production standard (New Production Standard) of the Airbus , the cabin will also be more spacious. According to the plan, Xingyu's second A350 will be delivered in December, and after the verification is completed in January next year, it will initially fly to Southeast Asian routes, and the Los Angeles route will start in April next year.
6 The Korean Air plane ran out of the runway after landing in heavy rain
At 11:00 p.m. local time on the 23rd, Korean Air A330-300 with the registration number HL7525 executed KE631 from Incheon to Philippines Cebu.The second go-around , and the third attempt ran off the runway when landing in heavy rain, and the aircraft was damaged. Fortunately, all 173 people (162+11) on board were unharmed, but the 24-year-old A330 involved in the accident was severely damaged and was undoubtedly scrapped.
7 Lufthansa Comprehensively updated cabin products for intercontinental routes
On 14th, Lufthansa officially released a new generation of "Allegris" long-distance flight cabin products, including at least 8 different seat products, covering first class, business class, premium economy class and economy class, And it is the first time to introduce suite products in two cabins. More than 100 Lufthansa Group aircraft, including 787-9, A350 and 777-9, will be equipped with new cabin products, and existing 747-8 passenger aircraft will also be modified.
8 Tribute to Abolou
With the advancement of the third phase of the Baiyun Airport expansion project and some special reasons, the famous "Abolou", which has accompanied Guangzhou Feiyou for many years and is located in Hantang Street, Baiyun District, officially closed on October 4 . This village house located on the outside of the east runway of Baiyun Airport, due to its excellent location and the friendliness of the owner Li Bo to flying friends , has become a famous gathering place for taking pictures of airplanes and aviation culture, attracting many domestic and foreign aviation enthusiasts to check in . 2022 is a farewell year for aviation enthusiasts in Guangzhou. Many famous shooting positions at Baiyun Airport, including the east-running Aber Building, the Red Building, and the west-running coal pile, have all become history with the expansion project. . Looking forward to the future Baiyun T3 can have a viewing place for aviation enthusiasts.
ps, Uncle Li's family moved out of their original residence in early November.
The above is the inventory of aviation news in October 2022, thanks for watching, see you next month.
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