As the deliveries of the Airbus A380 dwindle to nothing (and some of the earlier examples being turned into keychains), All Nippon Airways of Japan has taken delivery of their final Airbus A380 - the orange seat turtle.  The third sea turtle - or Flying Hanou will serve the Japan to Honolulu market (like the other two sea turtles do). Here it is arriving at its new … [Read more...]

Air Belgium is taking a big step forward today, as it takes delivery of its first Airbus A330-900neo. Air Belgium A330-900neo - Image, Airbus.  This is the first of two A330-900neo the airline is taking delivery of. This is the first of two A330-900neo the airline is taking delivery of. They will be configured in a three-class configuration, made up of 30 … [Read more...]

Jet2 has expanded its order with Airbus, adding an extra 15 Airbus A321neo to its order book. Jet2 Airbus A321neo - Rendering, Airbus The order for 15 A321neos following its initial order for 36 aircraft that was placed in August 2021. It takes the total order by the airline to 51 A321neos. The two orders reflect Jet2.com’s ambitious fleet expansion and renewal … [Read more...]

Lufthansa is adding to its long-haul fleet, with the addition of four additional Airbus A350-900. The leasing of the aircraft is allowing Lufthansa to accelerate the modernisation of its long-haul operation The Group signed leases for four state-of-the-art and fuel-efficient Airbus A350-900 aircraft with the lessors Avolon, SMBC Aviation Capital Ltd. and Goshawk. As a … [Read more...]

It's been a while, but finally - Air France has taken delivery of its first A220-300 in a ceremony today. This A220-300 is the first of 60 aircraft that will join the Air France fleet, as it renews its existing fleet. They will replace Airbus A318, Airbus A319 and some Airbus A320 aircraft that are in the fleet. The order is a big one - with 60 firm orders, 30 options … [Read more...]

It’s a double bit of news for Breeze Airways. Firstly, their first Airbus A220-300 has exited the paint shop at Mobile, Alabama, looking rather smart for itself. Breeze has confirmed it has reached a purchase agreement with Airbus for 20 more of the aircraft. This previously undisclosed order for 20 brings Breeze’s total order book to 80 A220-300s, the first of … [Read more...]

It seems the prefered airline of Jess Glynne - - Jet2.com - is ordering new aircraft - and this time from Airbus. Jet2 Airbus A321neo - Rendering Airbus.  Jet2.com is adding 36 Airbus A321neo aircraft to its fleet, in a major move away from Boeing. The order reflects Jet2.com’s ambitious fleet expansion and renewal plans. Engine selection will be made at a … [Read more...]

Airbus is making progress on Air France's first Airbus A220, with it completing its maiden flight. The first flight was carried out on Thursday 26 August. The Airbus A220, sporting the Air France colours, made its first flight This test flight, known as a production flight, is the final part of the assembly phase and represents a major milestone before the Airbus A220 … [Read more...]

Emerald Airlines is making progress with its fleet - with the airline signing with Chorus Aviation Capital for six ATR72-600 turboprop aircraft. Aer Lingus Regional ATR72-600 (previously operated by Stobart Air) - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  The first aircraft will join the airline later this month, with the remaining aircraft expected for delivery over the next … [Read more...]

Emirates enjoys its celebratory liveries - and this one is no different, with the airline marking the United Arab Emirates’s 50th anniversary. The Emirates UAE 50 livery in English - Image, Emirates The special liveries will roll out on its Airbus A380s and Boeing 777-300ERs commemorating the nation’s Golden Jubilee. The aircraft will be emblazoned with a bespoke … [Read more...]