Lufthansa is preparing for a busy winter out of its Munich Hub, exploiting the active Airbus A380 fleet. Lufthansa A380 touching down at its Munich home - Image, Lufthansa. So, where are the Airbus A380s going? From the 5th of October 2023, the airline will operate the type between Munich and Los Angeles, with a daily flight on that route. Shortly after, on the 28th … [Read more...]

It seems that the powers at be at Lufthansa Group have decided which aircraft Austrian Airlines will be getting for its long-haul fleet renewal.  And it will be the Boeing 787-9. Austrian_787-9 - Rendering, Austrian Airlines The airline will gain Ten Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. The first 787 will be landing beginning of 2024 in Vienna and will expand the flag … [Read more...]

It seems that having the right product for the right segment is a way to obtain business, with Icelandair planning its fleet renewal. And in this case, it's turned to Airbus instead of Boeing. Airbus A321XLR first flight - Image, Airbus. Icelandair and Airbus have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the purchase of 13 Airbus A321XLR aircraft with purchase rights … [Read more...]

Azerbaijan Airlines has placed a firm order with Airbus for 12 A320neo Family aircraft. The contract was signed at a ceremony held in Baku. The order includes both the A320neo and A321neo, although the breakdown has not been confirmed. They will form part of the company’s fleet renewal strategy to operate modern and fuel-efficient aircraft, increasing operational … [Read more...]

It's been reported for some time, but it seems signatures have been put onto parchment, with Boeing and EVA Air finalising an order for five additional 787-9 Dreamliners. The five 787-9's will be a follow-on order, with the airline using them to sustainably grow its fleet. The additional aircraft will provide the airline with increased capacity, greater range and … [Read more...]

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...]