Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has been shopping... and has signed with Embraer to add up to 55 aircraft. The agreement will cover SAS acquiring 45 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, with purchase rights for an additional 10 aircraft. This is the largest SAS jet order direct from a manufacturer since 1996. This purchase will help support SAS’s long-term fleet renewal strategy … [Read more...]

Mexicana -  Mexico's state-owned carrier - has taken delivery of its first E195-E2 aircraft from Embraer. Mexicana Emberar E195-E2 - Image, Embraer The aircraft was dispatched from Embraer's headquarters in Brazil, bound for Mexico on June 30th, following a delivery ceremony. They will be used to replace the startup fleet of three Boeing 737-800 aircraft (all … [Read more...]

Qantas became the latest operator of Airbus A321XLR, with the airline taking delivery of its first aircraft. In doing so, Qantas becomes the Asia-Pacific launch operator of the latest generation single aisle A321XLR, with the first one known as  VH-OGA Great Ocean Road And it seems Qantas are eager to try the range out, with Qantas flying their A321XLR from the Airbus … [Read more...]

SWISS is nearing the point where it will introduce the Airbus A350-900 into its fleet. The first aircraft has rolled out, with a very different livery, with a story to match The livery - called ‘SWISS Wanderlust’ - was rolled out at Airbus’s Toulouse factory  The delivery of the new Airbus A350 marks a further milestone in the SWISS story. And to mark the … [Read more...]

In pre-Paris Air Show news, ATR Aircraft are coming out strong, with one of their largest orders for some time. UNI Air - a group company of EVA Air has placed a firm order for 19 ATR 72-600s, along with three additional purchase rights. This marks the largest ATR order since 2017, and the second direct order from UNI Air since 2011, when the Taiwanese airline … [Read more...]

Air Niugini, the national carrier of Papua New Guinea, has signed a firm order with Airbus for a further two single-aisle aircraft. Air Niugini A220 - Rendering, Airbus The airline will add a further two A220-100 aircraft to its fleet. This follows an initial order in 2023 for six aircraft. In addition, the carrier has lease agreements signed for three A220-300s from … [Read more...]

Vietjet has placed a new order with Airbus for a further 20 widebody A330-900 aircraft to support its expansion. Vietjet Airbus A330-900neo - Rendering, Airbus The new contract with Vietjet doubles its firm orders for the A330neo to 40 aircraft. The agreement was signed in Hanoi by Vietjet Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao and Wouter van Wersch, President Airbus … [Read more...]

It's time for a new delivery - with low-cost carrier Wizz Air taking delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR. Christoph Zammert, Airbus EVP Head of A320 Family Programme and Owain Jones, Chief Corporate Officer Wizz Air, at the delivery of the first A321XLR to Wizz Air. - Image, Airbus This delivery is of its first of 47 A321XLR aircraft, which will be received by Wizz … [Read more...]

AviLease, a global aircraft lessor headquartered in Saudi Arabia, has announced it will be placing its first direct order with Boeing. The lessor signed an agreement with a firm purchase for 20 737-8 jets and options for 10 more. The deal enables AviLease to scale up its growing portfolio and provides its customers with the latest generation, fuel-efficient … [Read more...]

It's that time for another special livery - this time with jetBlue celebrating their 20-year partnership with Dunkin'. jetBlue and Dunkin' freshly painted aircraft -  Image, jetBlue The newly painted aircraft has been named Brewing Altitude, features Dunkin’s iconic pink and orange branding, brought to life with a playful donut and coffee motif. The aircraft’s new look … [Read more...]