We're going to jump out of the AIX bubble and head back to the real world for a bit, where Boeing and Air Niugini have announced an order for Boeing 787 Dreamliners. Air Niugini Boeing 787-8 - Rendering, The Boeing Company.  Air Niugini has ordered two Boeing  787-8 Dreamliners to support the growth of the carrier's long-haul fleet. The jets will enable the national … [Read more...]

The dream to operate the Airbus A220 for Czech Airlines is still alive, after signing a lease with Air Lease Corporation. Four Airbus A220-300s will be placed by Air Lease Corporation to Czech Airlines. All four aircraft are scheduled to deliver to the European airline in 2024 from ALC’s order book with Airbus. Czech Airlines' fleet has shrunk over the … [Read more...]

In a sign we're getting closer to Airshow season, Air Algérie, the national airline of Algeria, has signed a firm order for seven widebody aircraft. The airline has signed for both the Airbus A350-1000 and Airbus A330-900neo aircraft, split by five A330-900s and two A350-1000s The order will allow Air Algérie to take full advantage of the … [Read more...]

If you use London Undergroud's Piccadilly Line service to travel to and from Heathrow Airport, you will need to make new plans for the weekend The Piccadilly line will be closed late at night on Friday late night (after 00:45) Saturday 28th, Sunday 29th and Monday 30th for engineering work. The engineering work will be between Hammersmith, Acton Town and Heathrow … [Read more...]

It seems after feeling out of the idea to operate the Embraer E2, Scoot has signed up for a lease. Scoot Embrar E190-E2 over Singpore - Rendering, Embraer. Scoot has converted a Letter of Intent into a Lease Agreement. Nine E190-E2 will join Scoot’s fleet in a lease arrangement with Azorra. The first delivery of the E190-E2 is scheduled for delivery in 2024. The … [Read more...]

Royal Jordanian is in the mood to add to its fleet, with eight new Embraer E2 aircraft on the way. Royal Jordanian Embraer E195-E2 and E190E2. Rendering, Emberaer The airline has reached an agreement with Embraer and commercial aviation lessor Azorra for the eight aircraft. The agreement will see the introduction of both the E190-E2 and E195-E2 to the airline’s … [Read more...]

It seems that Qatar Airways has got its hands on some new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, and has placed them into service. The airline will be adding nine of the Boeing 737-8 variant to its fleet, on a lease. These aircraft were originally destined for S7 Airlines - who cannot take delivery of them.  Qatar Airways has now received its second Boeing 737-8 and will receive … [Read more...]

Philippine Airlines is getting ready to expand its fleet, with the airline signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus to purchase nine A350-1000s. They will be used by the airline's "Ultra Long Haul Fleet project", the A350-1000 will be operated on non-stop services from Manila to North America, including to the East Coast of the US and … [Read more...]

Ryanair has been making noises it is ready to order new aircraft - and the order has been placed, with up to 300 new aircraft on the way. Boeing and Ryanair have selected the Boeing  737 MAX 10 (737-10) for growth.  The purchase agreement is the biggest in Ryanair's history and includes a firm order for 150 737-10 aircraft and options for 150 more. The … [Read more...]

Emirates SkyCargo is going for aggressive growth, with the cargo division of Emirates planning to double its capacity over the next decade. And it's kicking off the move, hiring two aircraft to help.   Emirates SkyCargo Boeing 777F - Image, Emirates.  In the short term, Emirates SkyCargo has added two Boeing 747-400Fs to its freighter fleet, adding … [Read more...]