Freighter aircraft are in demand - we've all seen that. Shorter range freighters are also in demand - with Embraer joining in the action as they seek to fill a perceived gap in the market. E-Jet Freighter - Rendering, Embraer.  Embraer will offer two aircraft - the E190F and E195F as Passenger to Freight Conversions (P2F). The E190F will be able to handle a payload … [Read more...]

It seems Iberia is gearing up for a busy summer, as it prepares to welcome nine new aircraft into its fleet. Iberia Airbus A350 - Image, Iberia The airline has noted that the ongoing recovery has been positive for the airline, allowing it to dust off its fleet plans. In the first half of this year, it will take delivery of nine new aircraft – three long-haul … [Read more...]

If the past two years has featured anything - it's where airlines have been adjusting their fleets to match their demand. Brussels Airlines is no stranger to this, with the airline adding additional aircraft for the summer. Brussels Airlines Airbus A319 in their new house colours - Image, Brussels Airlines. The airline will add two extra aircraft - these will be: … [Read more...]

It seems that Norweigan Air Shuttle is starting to flex again after having to significantly cut back, with a deal to lease Boeing 737 family aircraft from AerCap. Norweigan Boeing 737 MAX 8 at Dublin Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. Norwegian Air Shuttle will lease ten new Boeing 737 MAX 8 and eight Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft - a total of 18 aircraft. The … [Read more...]

Starlux Airlines of Taiwan have been busy, taking delivery of their first Airbus A330neo. Starlux Airlines first Airbus A330-900neo - Image, Airbus.  This Airbus A330-900 is Starlux's first wide-body aircraft. It represents the leader of the fleet of 26 aircraft joining the fleet. This will be split between eight A330-900neo and 18 A350-900s. The A330neo … [Read more...]

JetBlue is doubling down on its fleet renewal, with the airline signing for a further 30 Airbus A220-300 aircraft. JetBlue Airbus A220 taking off - Image, Airbus.  The airline has confirmed it will exercise its option to add 30 additional Airbus A220-300 aircraft to its order book, bringing the total number of A220s in the airline’s fleet and … [Read more...]

In a surprise to absolutely no one, Qatar Airways has gone to Boeing for new aircraft, with the airline launching the new 777-8 Freighter. Qatar Airways will be the 777-8 Freighter launch customer with a firm order for 34 aircraft and options for 16 more, a total purchase that would be worth more than $20 billion at current list prices and the largest freighter … [Read more...]

Lessor Azorra Aviation (based out of Florida, USA), has signed a deal with Embraer for new E2 family aircraft. The lessor has signed an agreement for 20 new E2 family aircraft, plus a further 30 purchase rights. This flexible deal enables Azorra to acquire E190-E2 or E195-E2 aircraft. At list prices, the order is valued at USD 3.9 billion. Deliveries of … [Read more...]

The business of aviation goes on, with Iraqi Airways taking delivery of their first Airbus A220. Iraqi Airways Airbus A220-300 - Image, Airbus.  This is the first of five aircraft Iraqi Airways will be taking delivery of, with the airline taking the larger Airbus A22-300. The aircraft was delivered from the Airbus facility at Mirabel, Canada. Upon … [Read more...]

It seems Boeing is off to a swinging start to 2022, with them gaining a signed order from Allegiant Air.  Allegiant Boeing 737-MAX's - Image, The Boeing Company The order is comprised of 50 737 MAX jets, with options for 50 additional. Terms and pricing were not disclosed.  It marks Boeing's first U.S. ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) deal (with other carriers choosing Airbus … [Read more...]