Boeing and The Norwegian Group have announced that the airline group has placed an order for 30 Boeing 737-8 aircraft. Norwegian Boeing 737-8 MAX at Stockholm Arlanda - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The agreement represents the group's first direct Boeing order since 2017 and increases its 737 MAX order book to 80 aircraft. Norwegian has predominantly operated … [Read more...]

Turkish Airlines is continuing its expansion plans, with the airline signing up for up to 225 aircraft in its backlog. As usual, the devil is in the details, so let's dive in. Turkish Airlines orders up to 75 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, and commits to more 737 MAX jets - Rendering, The Boeing Company In terms of orders, Turkish Airlines has reached an agreement with … [Read more...]

Boeing and Uzbekistan Airways announced the single largest order in the airline's history as the flag carrier plans to acquire up to 22 787 Dreamliners. Uzbekistan Airways' purchase of 14 787-9 aircraft, with options for eight more of the same type, as the airline seeks to modernise its Boeing widebody fleet. The agreement was signed in the presence of the President … [Read more...]

LATAM Airlines Group and its affiliates announced an agreement with Embraer with plans to expand connectivity across South America, supported by the acquisition of up to 74 Embraer E195-E2 narrowbody aircraft. LATAM Embraer E195-E2 over San Palo, Rendering, Embraer The order includes 24 firm deliveries and 50 purchase options. Deliveries of the firm aircraft will start … [Read more...]

Air Niugini, the national carrier of Papua New Guinea, has taken delivery of its first A220-300 aircraft, on lease from Azorra. With the delivery, Air Niugini becomes the 25th global operator of the A220 family. The aircraft, dubbed "People's Balus", departed the Airbus Final Assembly Line in Mirabel for a delivery flight to Port Moresby, with scheduled stops in … [Read more...]

Avelo Airlines has placed a firm order for 50 Embraer E195‑E2 aircraft, with purchase rights for 50 more. Deliveries of the E195-E2 are expected to begin in the first half of 2027. The list-price value of the order is US$4.4 billion, excluding purchase rights. In placing the firm order, Avelo will be the first U.S. carrier to operate Embraer’s largest and most advanced … [Read more...]

WestJet is opening its wallet, signing an agreement with Boeing for the purchase of new aircraft. The new order with Boeing covers the purchase of 60 Boeing 737-10 MAX narrowbody aircraft, with options for an additional 25. The order also includes seven Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner widebody aircraft with options for four more. This order increases the airline’s current … [Read more...]

Virgin Australia has taken delivery of its first Embraer E190-E2 aircraft, marking the airline's renewal of its regional fleet. The E190-E2 was delivered to Virgin Austraila by the lessor Azorra, with the new aircraft heading to them. It marks a new airline partnership for the lessor and the first Embraer E190-E2 to be operated by a major airline group in … [Read more...]

It seems that Qantas is expanding its Airbus A321XLR fleet, with the airline adding an extra 20 aircraft. Along with a new configuration, too. Qantas Airbus A321XLR - Image, Qantas The expansion of Qantas's fleet renewal program will see 16 of the 20 additional A321XLRs configured with lie-flat Business seats and seat-back entertainment screens to serve longer … [Read more...]

Brussels Airlines continues to expand its fleet, with new Airbus A320neos authorised to join the operation. Brussels Airlines Airbus A320neo - Image Brussels Airlines/David Plas Photography.  The airlines' Board of Directors has approved the phase-in of five additional A320neo aircraft, with deliveries expected from 2027 onwards. This investment will bring the total … [Read more...]