Vietnam Airlines has announced that the carrier has finalised its first Boeing single-aisle order for 50 737 MAX aircraft. The addition of the 737-8 will enable Vietnam Airlines' domestic and regional route growth plans as air travel demand continues to rise across Southeast Asia.  The Boeing 737-8 aircraft will primarily operate on domestic and regional Asian routes, … [Read more...]

It appears that Air Canada has decided on the future of its high-capacity long-haul fleet and has selected the Airbus A350-1000. Air Canada has signed for eight Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, with purchase options for a further eight aircraft. Deliveries of the new aircraft are scheduled to begin in the second half of 2030. They will be powered by the XWB97 engines from … [Read more...]

It's time for another Airbus A350-900 customer to take their first delivery of a new aircraft - step forward, EgyptAir.  EgyptAir has taken delivery of its first of 16 Airbus A350‑900 on order, becoming the launch operator for the type in North Africa. The A350 will support the airline’s long‑haul fleet modernisation and network expansion with new non‑stop routes to … [Read more...]

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...]