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...]

Norse Atlantic Airways has taken a major step to fly - with the airline being issued its Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) by the Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority.  Norse Atlantic Airways first Boeing 787-9 - Image, Norse Atlantic Airways This move, according to the airline - puts the airline on track for the commencement of transatlantic flights in spring … [Read more...]

ITA Airways (the Phoenix that has arisen from the ashes of Alitalia has unveiled its new paintwork on a live aircraft. And it's blue. Very Blue. ITA Airways first A320 painted in its house livery - Image, ITA Airways via Twitter It's the second aircraft to leave the Alitalia paint scheme as ITA Airways finds its own footing in the world. The first was the "Born in … [Read more...]