SkyWest continues to expand its fleet with the purchase of 16 new E175 jets to SkyWest, for operation in the Delta Air Lines. Delta Connection Embraer 175 for SkyWest - Image, Embraer The 16 aircraft will join the 71 E175 jets that SkyWest already operates for Delta. The E175 aircraft will fly exclusively with Delta under a Capacity Purchase Agreement, under the Delta … [Read more...]

Condor Flugdienst  - or as most people know it Condor has been busy shopping - and has selected the Airbus A330neo for its fleet replacement. Condor Airbus A330-900neo - Rendering, Airbus. The order 16 aircraft  is split into two components: A firm order for seven aircraft An intent to lease a further nine aircraft. They will … [Read more...]

Another day, another airline takes delivery of its first Airbus A321neo. This time, it's SKY Airline of Chile, who have taken their first A321neo. SKY Airline has taken its first A321neo on lease from Air Lease Corporation, becoming the first airline in Chile to operate the A321neo. For those looking for space, this might be an aircraft not to consider, with the aircraft … [Read more...]

It is another move forward for Airbus as it expands its manufacturing and assembly beyond Europe - with the handover of the first A350 assembled in Tianjin The A350 was completed at Airbus’s widebody completion & delivery centre in Tianjin (C&DC), China. As for the customer - the A350-900 aircraft was delivered to China Eastern Airlines, the … [Read more...]

As well as planning to recommence services on the 18th of September, Porter Airlines has placed a large order with Embraer for new aircraft.  Porter E2-195 climbing out over Toronto - Rendering, Embraer Porter Airlines have placed a firm order for 30 Embraer E195-E2 jets, with purchase rights for a further 50 aircraft. The deal is worth USD5.82 billion at list price. … [Read more...]

Brussels Airlines is getting a fleet upgrade, with the airline being allocated three factory-fresh Airbus A320neo. The move was authorised by the Lufthansa Group Executive Board and the Board of Directors of SN Airholding, as part of the move to modernise the Brussels Airline fleet. They will join the fleet during 2023.  It is also a big step for … [Read more...]

Scoot of Singapore has become the latest Airbus A321neo operator, with the airline flying the type into service. Scoot has taken delivery of its first three Airbus A321neo aircraft. These aircraft have been leased from BOC Aviation, and have entered service Those of you who are looking for a comfortable experience should look away now, with the aircraft configured in … [Read more...]

Lufthansa is going to increase its premium network out of Munich Airport, with the airline bringing back some of its old friends to help. Welcome back to the Airbus A340-600. Good to see you back - The Lufthansa A340-600 returns. The airline will reactive five of its Airbus A340-600 aircraft that previously operated with the airline, to offer premium services out of … [Read more...]

Ryanair has finally taken delivery of its new-generation Boeing 737 MAX aircraft - the Boeing 737-8200. Three brands - one new type of plane - enter the Ryanair Group Boeing 737-8200  (Malta Air, Ryanair and Buzz) - Image, Ryanair The first delivery arrived on Wednesday, with EI-HEN taking the honours as the first aircraft to cross from Boeing Field near Seattle … [Read more...]

The first flight of a new aircraft is something to be celebrated - and for Boeing, their newest version of the 737 took off for the first time today. Welcome, the 737-10. The Boeing 737-10 in-flight - Image, The Boeing Company. The Boeing 737-10, the largest airplane in the 737 MAX family, today completed a successful first flight. The airplane took off from Renton … [Read more...]