Air France-KLM Group have been shopping today it seems, with several new Airbus A350 orders confirmed. The big headline is the Airbus A350F orders, for which the airline is ordering four of the type. These aircraft are to be operated by Martinair on behalf of KLM Cargo. These Airbus A350Fs will replace the fleet of 4 Boeing 747Fs currently operated by KLM Cargo and … [Read more...]
Ryanair starts to retrofit their Boeing 737-800 with new Split-Wing winglets
At Economy Class and Beyond, we do love a good winglet on an aircraft. As well as the looks, they offer fuel burn decreases. Ryanair announced their first Boeing 737-800 with Split Wing Simitar winglets by Aviation Partners Boeing. The move comes following a $175m agreement with Aviation Partners Boeing (APB). It covers the installation of over 400 pairs on their Boeing … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan Airways to order 12 Airbus A320neo family aircraft
The orders for the new year are trickling through, with Uzbekistan Airways placing an order for single-aisle aircraft from Airbus. The national carrier of the Republic of Uzbekistan has placed a firm order with Airbus for 12 A320neo Family aircraft, divided into eight A320neo and four A321neo. The new aircraft will join the fleet of 17 Airbus A320 Family aircraft. A … [Read more...]
Delta extends its Airbus A220 order with another 12 aircraft
Delta Air Lines seems to be in love with the Airbus A220, with the airline putting in another follow-on order for the type Delta Airbus A220 approaching Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline has firmed up an order for 12 A220-300 aircraft, bringing the airline’s total firm order for A220s to 119 aircraft - 45 A220-100s and 74 … [Read more...]
Iberia reveals its latest A350 with a number of passenger experience improvements
In an early Christmas present to itself, Iberia has taken delivery of a "New Production Standard" Airbus A350 that includes what they describe as "low-speed improvements." However, there are improvements in the passenger experience too, with significant changes in the cabin. Time to dive in. According to the airline, the new Iberia A350 boasts new flap positions … [Read more...]
Porter Airlines takes delivery of their first two Embraer E195-E2
Porter Airlines dream of its Toronto Pearson hub took a leap forward today, with the first two Embraer E195-E2 aircraft being delivered to the airline. The first two Porter Embraer E195-E2 aircraft - Image, Porter Airlines The first two of 50 Embraer E195-E2 ordered by Porter Airlines have been delivered in a ceremony at Embraer’s HQ in Brazil. In the run-up to the New … [Read more...]
Condor accepts its first Airbus A330-900neo
Condor of Germany has been busy with its new Airbus A330-900neo, culminating in the airline taking delivery of its first aircraft. Condor A330-900neo at Frankfurt - Image, Condor The first aircraft passed its customer delivery flight on the 16th of December, with the first aircraft delivered to Frankfurt on the 19th of December. The aircraft, with the … [Read more...]
SWISS unveils more details about their upcoming Airbus A350 fleet … as well as its size
Last night, SWISS dropped a major hint for their fleet renewal - announcing they will be accepting the Airbus A350 aircraft into its fleet. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOzJDli6nOU&feature=youtu.be Well, it seems we have a lot more information - other than wait until 2025. SWISS will introduce a total of five Airbus A350-900 aircraft into its operation from 2025 … [Read more...]
Return of the WhaleJet – Etihad to reactivate four Airbus A380
For those who enjoy the WhaleJet - the Airbus A380 - there is good news from Etihad Airways, who are reactivating the type to its fleet. Etihad Airbus A380-800 on Final Approach to London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond A total of four will operate between Abu Dhabi and London, with the first to be reintroduced from summer 2023. The move follows a surge in … [Read more...]
Air Greenland take delivery of their Airbus A330-800neo
Air Greenland has taken delivery of its Airbus A330neo - an A330-800neo. Air Greenland Airbus A330-800neo delivery - Image, Airbus The A330neo will replace previous generation aircraft in the company's fleet (an Airbus A330-200), with the airline selecting a similar range-optimised aircraft, over a payload-optimised version (eg the Airbus A330-900neo), allowing the … [Read more...]
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