The Cathay Pacific Group is readying to grow its fleet, with the airline intending to purchase up to 32 Airbus A321neo and A320neo aircraft. The move comes as it continues to invest in expanding and modernising its fleet, and growing flight connectivity at the Hong Kong international aviation hub. This will bring the Group’s new aircraft deliveries to more than … [Read more...]

Wizz Air is continuing its expansion - with the airline confirming a follow-on order for a further 75 Airbus A321neo aircraft. The extra 75 aircraft will take Wizz Air's total to 434 aircraft, with the airline committing to a total of 565 A320 family aircraft, with the last of the 75 approved by the company shareholders. Wizz Air is an all-Airbus operator with a fleet … [Read more...]

easyJet have continued its fleet renewal programme, taking delivery of their 67th Airbus A320neo aircraft this month. This delivery pushed them over the 20% mark - or one-fifth of their fleet now using the A320neo family The A320neo family is important for easyJet, as they seek to reduce fuel burn, whilst introducing new technology and maintaining commonality for its … [Read more...]

It's almost time for another operator to bring their Boeing 737 MAX into service - this time, it's Malaysia Airlines. The Boeing 737 MAX will be joining the Malaysia Airlines fleet to help it modernise. The first of the type (a Boeing 737-8) will be scheduled to join in August 2023 - the first of 25 aircraft. Malaysia Airlines will be receiving the aircraft via … [Read more...]

It seems expansion is still a thing with Viva Aerobus of Mexico signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 90 A321neo aircraft. The aircraft will be used to drive its international and domestic growth. The Memorandum of Understanding would bring the airline's order book to 170 A320 Family aircraft if fully exercised. Viva Aerobus has based its fleet renewal … [Read more...]

Virgin Australia has began its upgrade in earnest yesterday, with the airline taking delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX. The airline in the first instance is taking delivery of a Boeing 737-8. It is the first of 33 MAX family aircraft Virgin Australia will take delivery of over the next five years, after the airline restructured its aircraft order in December … [Read more...]

Iraqi Airways celebrated the delivery of the airline’s first Boeing 787 Dreamliner with a special event in Baghdad where it will be based. | Iraqi Airways Boeing 787-8- Image, The Boeing Company The Iraqi flag carrier has taken the first of 10 787s on order to grow its long-haul network and connect Iraq to more international destinations. The delivery of Iraqi … [Read more...]

Bulgaria Air is taking its fleet upgrade seriously, with the airline taking delivery of its first Airbus A220 aircraft. Bulgaria Air Airbus A220 - Image, Airbus The flag carrier airline of Bulgaria has taken delivery of its first A220. They are on lease from Air Lease Corporation, with the aircraft delivered from the Airbus facility in Mirabel, Canada. Bulgaria Air … [Read more...]