Economy Class & Beyond

Wizz Air signs for another 75 Airbus A321neo aircraft

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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...]

Air Japan outlines initial operations and passenger experience features

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ANA Holidingsnew airline - Air Japan - has outlined its initial operating plans. Lets us dive in. The first confirmed route the airline will operate will be between Tokyo Narita and Bangkok Suvarnabhumi. Services will start on February 9, 2024. The flights will operate from Narita Terminal 1, allowing connection from other ANA-operated services. Initially, the … [Read more...]

easyjet’s fleet renewal continues – One-Fifth, now A320neo family…

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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...]

Malaysia Airlines gears up for Boeing 737 MAX entry into service

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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...]

Viva Aerobus signs for 90 Airbus A321neo aircraft

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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 takes delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX

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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 takes delivery of their first Boeing 787

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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 takes delivery of their first A220

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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...]

Air Niugini and Boeing confirms an order for Boeing 787 aircraft

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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...]