It seems Delta's fleet expansion is continuing unabated, with the airline signing for 31 additional widebody aircraft from Airbus. Delta Airbus A330neo and Airbus A350 - Image Airbus The 31 additional aircraft have been broken down as 16 A330-900s and 15 A350-900s. Once delivered, Delta’s widebody fleet will have grown to 55 A330neo and 79 A350s. These aircraft will be … [Read more...]

Spanish Airline Air Europa has completed its negotiations with Airbus for the purchase of Airbus A350-900 aircraft. Air Europa Airbus A350-900 - Rendering, Airbus.  The order was initially announced as a Memorandum of Understanding at the Dubai Air Show last year. The final agreement was signed off on in December by the two parities and unveiled at the Fitur trade … [Read more...]

Ethiopian Airlines has announced that the they has ordered nine Boeing 787 Dreamliner airplanes. The order comes in as demand for long-haul travel continues to rise, with the airline selecting the mid-sized variant - the Boeing 787-9 for its fleet expansion. Ethiopian Airlines will leverage the 787-9 jets to grow its route network, which currently serves 145 … [Read more...]

It's finally happened, as Delta Air Lines puts in an order for Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The airline has selected the largest variant of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner family - the Boeing 787-10. The airline has placed a firm order for 30 Boeing 787-10, with options for 30 more. These will be used to enable the airline's expansion and modernisation plans on high-demand … [Read more...]

easyJet is seeking to maximise the value of its Airbus A320 investment, with the airline planning to retrofit its remaining Airbus A320ceo (current engine option) with Airbus-manufactured Sharklets. easyJet Airbus A320ceo with Sharklets - Image, easyJet  Sharkets (and wingtip devices like this) are used to reduce fuel burn, thus reducing carbon emissions whilst … [Read more...]

IndiGo is the latest carrier to add the extra-long-range Airbus A321XLR, with the first aircraft recently delivered to the airline. The delivery of the A321XLR marks a big step forward as IndiGo plans out its long-term expansion strategy. The aircraft will be deployed on the airline’s upcoming non-stop services connecting  Mumbai to Athens from 23 January 2026, and Delhi … [Read more...]

Alaska Airlines continues to grow its fleet, with a major order with Boeing for single-aisle and wide-body aircraft orders. The airline is ordering 105 Boeing 737-10 aircraft, along with five Boeing 787-10 aircraft. Alaska Airlines, in the process, will add additional purchase rights for 35 737-10 aircraft, whilst exercising all held 787 options with Boeing. This … [Read more...]

Continuing the theme of the Airbus A350, STARLUX Airlines of Taiwan has received its first Airbus A350-1000. STARLUX is the first Taiwanese airline to operate the aircraft type. The aircraft, registered as B-5855,  flew from Airbus in Toulouse to Taoyuan International Airport, Taipei, where it was welcomed with a ceremonial water salute. The airline has configured … [Read more...]

As part of the Cathay Group's 80th anniversary celebrations, the airline has been busy in the background painting an Airbus A350 into classic colours. Cathay Pacific retro Airbus A350-900 - Image, Cathay Pacific.  The aircraft is an Airbus A350-900 (registered as B-LRJ). Adorned with the airline’s iconic “lettuce leaf sandwich” design as well as the 80th anniversary … [Read more...]

Porter Airlines of Canada has been busy with its Embraer E195-E2 fleet, with the airline expanding its operations. The airline recently took delivery of its 50th E195-E2. It marks a major milestone in the delivery programme, since the first aircraft was delivered in December 2022, as Porter sought to change its operations and move away from just operating turboprop … [Read more...]