Economy Class & Beyond

Condor taps Airbus for short to medium haul fleet renewal

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German Airline Condor Flugdienst GmbH has got its chequebook out and has signed with Airbus for a replacement fleet order. The agreement will cover 41 aircraft, via lease and direct purchase. These aircraft will be powered by Pratt & Whitney engines (PW1127G on the A320neo and PW1133G on the A321neo), which are Sustainable Air Fuels capable of out of the box. The fleet … [Read more...]

Embraer take their E192-E2 out to London City Airport

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Validation is an important thing - it allows us to confirm what we know. In the case of Embraer, they have taken their E195-E2 to London City Airport for its debut landing, ahead of its certification programme. The visit was made as part of the certification of the type for steep approaches (such as the one used at London City Airport. The full  certification for … [Read more...]

ANA finalises a purchase agreement with Boeing for new aircraft

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All Nippon Airways and Boeing have been finalising an order as we head towards the Farbough 22 season, with some minor changes to what they want to buy. ANA Boeing 737-700 at Hong Kong International Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond  The group has announced it has reached an agreement with The Boeing Company to convert two orders for the Boeing 777-9 aircraft to … [Read more...]

Airbus takes their first A321XLR for a test flight

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Whilst I've been trapped in the show hall, Airbus has been busy, with the first A321XLR (the Extra Long Range variant of the Airbus A321neo aircraft) has taken to the sky, completing its first test flight. The aircraft, MSN 11000, took off from Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport at 11:05 hrs CEST for a test flight which lasted approximately four hours and 35 … [Read more...]

Norweigan Air Shuttle recommits to at least 50 new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft

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Norwegian Air Shuttle and Boeing have agreed to a recommitment to purchase 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The order covers 50 firm orders and 30 options, which will mark a change for the airline. Previously, the airline majority leased their aircraft - this time, they're buying them. The purchase of these aircraft will yield a net increase based on the airline's … [Read more...]

International Airlines Group pulls the trigger for a 737 MAX fleet

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International Airlines Group (IAG) has finally decided to follow through on a commitment for an order for Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The order covers a combined total of 50 737-8-200s and 737-10s, plus 100 options. The exact splits have not been defined at this time The 737-8-200 will enable IAG to configure the airplane with up to 200 seats, increasing revenue … [Read more...]

ATR Aircraft unveils their plan for the future – introducing EVO

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ATR Aircraft has announced its plans for the future of its regional aircraft - dubbing the new generation the ATR ‘EVO’. ATR's plan for the EVO foresees advanced design features and a new powerplant with hybrid capability., with a planned entry into service in 2030. It will encompass innovative technologies to enable significant improvements in … [Read more...]

Lufthansa orders additional passenger and freighter aircraft

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Lufthansa's supervisory board has agreed to purchase additional Boeing aircraft for its fleet. The group will be adding the following to their order books: Seven Boeing 787-9 long-haul passenger aircraft Three Boeing 777F freighter aircraft Seven Boeing 777-8F freighter aircraft In addition, leases for two Boeing 777F freighter aircraft, which run until 2024, … [Read more...]

Qantas’s “Project Sunrise” to proceed – with an Airbus A350

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It's been delayed due to the past two and a bit years, but Qantas is getting ready to kick off its "Project Sunrise", with an Airbus A350 to deliver it.  Qantas Airbus renewal - Image, QantasRather than use the A350-900ULR (which Singapore Airlines uses for its Singapore to Newark NJ fights), it seems the renewal will be centred on the Airbus A350-1000, one of which was … [Read more...]