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Brussels Airlines takes delivery of their first Airbus A320neo

01/11/2023 by Kevincm

a white airplane on a wet runway

It's a very big day for Brussels Airlines, as they take delivery of a factory-fresh aircraft for the first time. OO-SBA leaving Toulouse - Image Airbus.  And arriving at Brussels Airport to a water cannon salute - Image, Brussels Airlines.  The aircraft in question is an Airbus A320neo - OO-SBA. ​ The new plane landed for the first time today … [Read more...]

Air Niugini formally signs for the Airbus A220 family

01/11/2023 by Kevincm

a white airplane flying in the sky

Air Niugini, the national carrier of Papua New Guinea, has signed a firm order with Airbus for the Airbus A220 family of aircraft. The airline will sign for six single-aisle A220-100s, which will be ordered with Airbus directly. they will also acquire three A220-300s and another two A220-100s from third-party lessors, bringing a total of 11 aircraft to the fleet. The A220 … [Read more...]

Skywest orders additon Embraer E175 for United Airlines operations

27/10/2023 by Kevincm

United Airlines E175 for Skywest - Image, Embraer

It seems that intrest in the Embraer E170/E175 aircraft is still high, with Skywest ordering more aircraft. United Airlines E175 for Skywest - Image, Embraer Embraer and SkyWest have agreed to the sale of 19 new E175 jets to SkyWest. These will be operated by SkyWest for United Airlines. These 19 aircraft will join the existing 90 E175 jets SkyWest already operates … [Read more...]

American Airlines signs for a further four Embraer E175s

21/10/2023 by Kevincm

an airplane flying in the sky

American Airlines has signed a firm order with Embraer for four new E175s as they continue to expand their regional fleet. The aircraft will be operated by American’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Envoy Air. With all deliveries in Q4 2024, Envoy’s all-E-Jet fleet will grow to over 150 aircraft by the end of 2024. The contract value is US$230.6 million at list … [Read more...]

Copa Airline unveils a special livery to encourage people to take checking for cancer

20/10/2023 by Kevincm

a white airplane on a runway

Copa Airlines has unveiled a special livery on one of their new aircraft to highlight the need to check for both breast and prostate cancer. Copa Airlines has joined the Pink Ribbon initiative through the “Get Tested Early” campaign. This year, the airline renews its commitment to Breast Cancer Awareness Month to raise awareness about the importance of early … [Read more...]

easyJet signals its ready to place a new Airbus order

12/10/2023 by Kevincm

easyJet Airbus A320neo taxing at Manchester Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

easyJet's investor slides have come out today, and whilst there are all the fun things, like how upgaging is helping them, there are some slides about a new aircraft order. Time to dive in. easyJet Airbus A320neo -Image, Economy Class and Beyond  Why is easyJet ordering aircraft? It's part of its renewal plan, as well as a method of meeting its net zero commitments. … [Read more...]

Luxair signs for the Embraer E195-E2

11/10/2023 by Kevincm

Luxembourg, Historical city center in the morning, Aerial View - Image, Embraer

At the European Regional Airlines Association General Assembly, Embraer and Luxair, the flag carrier of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, have signed a firm order. Luxair has ordered four E195-E2s, with two options and three purchase rights for more aircraft, with conversion rights to E190-E2 as required. The first aircraft delivery is scheduled for Q4 2025. The aircraft … [Read more...]

TAAG Angola Airlines signs for Boeing 787 aircraft

10/10/2023 by Kevincm

Boeing and TAAG Angola Airlines announced today that the African carrier is adding the highly fuel-efficient 787 Dreamliner to its fleet with an order for four widebody jets. (Image: Boeing)

TAG Angola Airlines is planning its fleet renewal, with the airline selecting the Boeing 787 family.  To be painted into TAAG Angola Airlines livery - Image, The Boeing Company The airline will add four Boeing 787 aircraft to its fleet - the exact variants have not been disclosed. TAAG Angola Airlines currently flies five 777-300ER (Extended Range) jets, three … [Read more...]

United Airlines signs for an additional Airbus A321neo and Boeing 787 aircraft

03/10/2023 by Kevincm

United Airlines order Boeing 787-9 and Airbus A321neo - Combi Image Airbus/Boeing

It's a bit late in a heavy news day, but United Airlines has signed on the dotted line for a lot of aircraft. Let us dive in. Over in the Boeing Corner United Airlines has converted options for the Boeing 787 family, by exercising the 50 options it has for Boeing 787-9. As well as that, it has secured a further 50 options. With 150 firm orders, United has the largest … [Read more...]

LATAM takes delivery of its first A321neo, orders further aircraft

02/10/2023 by Kevincm

LATAM Airbus A321neo - Image, Airbus

LATAM Airlines has taken delivery of its first A321neo.  LATAM Airbus A321neo - Image, Airbus It makes a big step, with the airline taking the aircraft leased from AerCap. As a sign of confidence, LATAM also placed an order for 13 additional A321neo aircraft to join its fleet. The additional aircraft will be used to further expand its route network and drive its … [Read more...]

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