Copenhagen, Denmark, October 12, 2023 – A.P. Moller – Maersk (London: 0O77) is embarking on a collaboration with Starlink, the pioneering satellite internet constellation developed by Space Exploration Technologies Corp., commonly referred to as SpaceX. SpaceX was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk of Tesla (Nasdaq: TSLA) fame.
Maersk, the global leader of integrated container logistics, will have Starlink installed on more than 330 own operated container vessels. This will enabling high-speed internet with speeds over 200 Mbps, service that is a leap forward in terms of internet speed and latency bringing significant benefits in terms of both crew welfare and business impact.
The agreement comes after a successful pilot phase where crew members on more than 30 Maersk vessels have had the opportunity to test the Starlink technology – resulting in very positive feedback.
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft today celebrated the delivery of the
first of two Q400 aircraft ordered by Qazaq Air JSC of Kazakhstan
(“Qazaq Air”) in 2017. The order followed Qazaq Air’s successful launch
of domestic service in Kazakhstan in July 2015, using three leased Q400
aircraft.
Qazaq Air’s Acting Chief Executive Officer, Adel Dauletbek and the
airline’s Head of Public Relations, Sergey Khetsuriani, joined the
airline’s flight and acceptance crew during a special delivery ceremony
at Bombardier’s Toronto site where the Q400 aircraft is manufactured.
H.E. Akylbek Kamaldinov, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Canada was in
attendance as well as Bombardier Commercial Aircraft’s team which
included Ross Mitchell, Vice President, Commercial Operations and Mark
Gilbert, Director, Sales.
“We are delighted with the performance of our fleet of Q400
turboprops and are excited to welcome the additional aircraft into our
operation,” said Mr. Dauletbek. “With our larger fleet, our customers
will benefit from the expansion of our route network within Kazakhstan,
as well as to nearby cities in the Central Asian region.”
“We congratulate Qazaq Air on the growth of its operations and
expansion of its network,” said Mr. Mitchell. “The Q400 aircraft
continues to prove itself in some of the most challenging locations
around the world. The aircraft’s speed, range and fuel efficiency, and
especially its certification for operations down to -54°C make it ideal
for operations on Qazaq Air’s long routes in the Kazakh market.”
About Qazaq Air
Qazaq Air is a young, dynamically growing regional airline in
Kazakhstan, 100 per cent of which is owned by “Samruk-Kazyna” Sovereign
Welfare Fund.
About Q400 Aircraft
Designed as a modern, 21st-century turboprop, the Q400 aircraft is the most recent development in the Q Series family of aircraft. It provides unmatched performance, operational flexibility and passenger comfort. In addition to the standard single-class configuration, Q400 aircraft are available with an optional dual-class interior for enhanced passenger comfort; in an optional extra-capacity configuration offering up to 90 seats for higher-density markets; and in a cargo-passenger combi configuration.
