International Airlines Group (IAG) has finally decided to follow through on a commitment for an order for Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The order covers a combined total of 50 737-8-200s and 737-10s, plus 100 options. The exact splits have not been defined at this time The 737-8-200 will enable IAG to configure the airplane with up to 200 seats, increasing revenue … [Read more...]

ATR Aircraft has announced its plans for the future of its regional aircraft - dubbing the new generation the ATR ‘EVO’. ATR's plan for the EVO foresees advanced design features and a new powerplant with hybrid capability., with a planned entry into service in 2030. It will encompass innovative technologies to enable significant improvements in performance, … [Read more...]

Lufthansa's supervisory board has agreed to purchase additional Boeing aircraft for its fleet. The group will be adding the following to their order books: Seven Boeing 787-9 long-haul passenger aircraft Three Boeing 777F freighter aircraft Seven Boeing 777-8F freighter aircraft In addition, leases for two Boeing 777F freighter aircraft, which run until 2024, … [Read more...]

It's been delayed due to the past two and a bit years, but Qantas is getting ready to kick off its "Project Sunrise", with an Airbus A350 to deliver it.  Qantas Airbus renewal - Image, QantasRather than use the A350-900ULR (which Singapore Airlines uses for its Singapore to Newark NJ fights), it seems the renewal will be centred on the Airbus A350-1000, one of which was spied … [Read more...]

The first ITA Airways Airbus A350-900 in its blue livery recently took off on its maiden test flight. As it edges from the test flights towards delivery, what plans does the airline have for the new aircraft for the summer? ITA Airways Airbus A350-900 first take off, Image Airbus via Twitter. The aircraft made its first flight in company colours on the 21st of … [Read more...]

Norse Atlantic Airways is still in start-up mode, with the airline delaying its commencement of services due to fuel prices and market instability. As such, the airline is to sublease four of its Boeing 787 aircraft to Air Europa. The short term sublease will comprise of two Boeing 787-8 and two Boeing 787-9 for 18 months. For the airline, the sublease will do one … [Read more...]

It seems that Eurowings is the next airline to enter The Matrix, with the airline taking delivery of its first Airbus A320neo. The first A320neo for Eurowings will also feature the Airspace by Airbus interior installed in it. With the Airbus Airspace cabin, there are some nice features, as it brings the wide-body passenger experience down into the narrow body, featuring … [Read more...]

Lessor Air Lease Corp has signalled its confidence in the Boeing 737 MAX family, with them ordering another 32 aircraft for their fleet. The order is for 32 additional 737-8 and 737-9 aircraft - which ALC wants as the travel market recovers after the past two years. The split between the two types has not been disclosed at the time the information hit. In February the … [Read more...]

Doing the rounds today is what Condor Airlines (the German Leisure carrier) is planning to do to its fleet. And it involves stripes. Lots and lots of stripes. Image, Condor Airlines Well. There are stripes in these aircraft. Here's a better rendering. Rendering, Condor Airlines Condor's colour previous scheme is derived its owner Thomas Cook Airways - with some … [Read more...]

Delta Air Lines has formally taken delivery of its first Airbus A321neo - the first of many for the airline.  The airline will be expecting to welcome 26 A321neos to its fleet this year, with a total of 155 purchase commitments through 2027.  The 194-seat airplane will include 20 domestic First Class seats, 42 Delta Comfort+ seats and 132 Main Cabin seats, all with memory … [Read more...]