We've covered the seating already but let us cover the delivery, with HK Express (the Low-Cost subsidiary of Cathay Pacific Group) taking delivery of its first Airbus A321neo. … [Read more...]

With Air Malta taking delivery of its fifth new Airubs A320neo, the airline also unveiled a new livery. The new aircraft was delivered to Air Malta on 24 March 2023. According to the airline, the new aircraft - 9H-NEE - has been delivered with a new modern livery designed in collaboration with Airbus SA. This more cost-effective livery picks up from the … [Read more...]

Japan Airlines is sticking with Boeing for narrow-body aircraft, with the airline choosing the Boeing 737 MAX. The airline has selected the Boeing 737-8 variant of the MAX, with the airline agreeing to order 21 aircraft. The 737-8 will position JAL to strengthen its domestic and regional network as passenger traffic continues to return to pre-pandemic levels. JAL … [Read more...]

Some big wins for The Boeing Company, with the manufacturer winning orders from both SAUDIA and the upcoming Riyadh Air. Let us start with the incumbent SAUDIA - which will grow its fleet by 49 Boeing 787 aircraft. The airline is set to purchase 39 Boeing 787s, with a further 10 options. The agreement will include both Boeing 787-9 and Boeing 787-10 models.  SAUDIA … [Read more...]

Luxair - the flag carrier of Luxembourg - has been shopping and has come out with Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. Luxair will initially lease two 737-8s that are due for delivery for the summer season, ensuring the airline provides its customers with increased capacity and connectivity to more destinations for the busy summer travel season. It has additionally placed a direct … [Read more...]

Fresh after announcing Allegris (and yes, we're still working through that announcement), Lufthansa Group's shopping spree goes on, with 15 more Airbus A350s to be added to the fleet and seven Boeing 787-9. Lufthansa Group has signed an agreement with Airbus to expand its fleet by 10 Airbus A350-1000s and 5 Airbus A350-900s. This will mark the first time the airline is … [Read more...]

Another day, another Airbus A321neo operator - with Egyptair being the latest carrier to take delivery of the type. The delivery to Egyptair marks the first airline in the African continent to be an operator of the Airbus A321. Inside the aircraft, Egyptair has specified a high comfort, two-class configuration with 16 Business class seats and 166 Economy class seats - … [Read more...]

Qantas has been flooding the wires with new releases about Project Sunrise. We'll be covering that later, but in their latest update, the airline has plans for its fleet to boost capacity. More "new" 'roos inbound - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The Qantas Group has orders and purchase rights options for up to 299 narrowbody aircraft and firm orders for 12 widebody … [Read more...]

ITA Airways continues to innovate and path its way, with its first Airbus A320neo entering commercial service. The first A320neo entered service on the 20th of February, operating a flight between Rome Fiumicino and Palermo, as it introduces the type to its operation. It also marks the first time ITA Airways blue livery is on an A320neo. The Airbus A320neo is … [Read more...]