The first ITA Airways Airbus A350-900 in its blue livery recently took off on its maiden test flight. As it edges from the test flights towards delivery, what plans does the airline have for the new aircraft for the summer? ITA Airways Airbus A350-900 first take off, Image Airbus via Twitter. The aircraft made its first flight in company colours on the 21st of … [Read more...]

Norse Atlantic Airways is still in start-up mode, with the airline delaying its commencement of services due to fuel prices and market instability. As such, the airline is to sublease four of its Boeing 787 aircraft to Air Europa. The short term sublease will comprise of two Boeing 787-8 and two Boeing 787-9 for 18 months. For the airline, the sublease will do one … [Read more...]

It seems that Eurowings is the next airline to enter The Matrix, with the airline taking delivery of its first Airbus A320neo. The first A320neo for Eurowings will also feature the Airspace by Airbus interior installed in it. With the Airbus Airspace cabin, there are some nice features, as it brings the wide-body passenger experience down into the narrow body, featuring … [Read more...]

Lessor Air Lease Corp has signalled its confidence in the Boeing 737 MAX family, with them ordering another 32 aircraft for their fleet. The order is for 32 additional 737-8 and 737-9 aircraft - which ALC wants as the travel market recovers after the past two years. The split between the two types has not been disclosed at the time the information hit. In February the … [Read more...]

Doing the rounds today is what Condor Airlines (the German Leisure carrier) is planning to do to its fleet. And it involves stripes. Lots and lots of stripes. Image, Condor Airlines Well. There are stripes in these aircraft. Here's a better rendering. Rendering, Condor Airlines Condor's colour previous scheme is derived its owner Thomas Cook Airways - with some … [Read more...]

Delta Air Lines has formally taken delivery of its first Airbus A321neo - the first of many for the airline.  The airline will be expecting to welcome 26 A321neos to its fleet this year, with a total of 155 purchase commitments through 2027.  The 194-seat airplane will include 20 domestic First Class seats, 42 Delta Comfort+ seats and 132 Main Cabin … [Read more...]

Air Canada seems to be spotting a missing hole in its fleet for transcontinental and long-distance overwater destinations with the Canadian flag carrier is turning to the Airbus A321XLR. The airline plans to acquire the following: 15 to be leased from Air Lease Corporation 5 to be leased from AerCap 6 to be acquired a purchase agreement with Airbus These … [Read more...]

We're back to cargo today, as DHL Express has entered into a Crew and Maintenance agreement with Singapore Airlines to deploy five Boeing 777 freighters. This agreement marks a further step in DHL Express' expansion of its intercontinental air network to meet customer demand in fast-growing international express shipping markets.The aircraft and crew will be based at … [Read more...]

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...]