Air France-KLM Group have announced a major order - signifying another move from Boeing to Airbus. This time, they're ordering 100 Airbus narrowbody aircraft for KLM and Transavia. The great switch from Boeing to Airbus - Image, Air France-KLM/Airbus.  The group has paced a firm order for 100 Airbus A320neo family aircraft - with purchase rights for … [Read more...]

In a major announcement, Qantas is planning a major switch from Boeing to Airbus, with the airline selecting the Airbus A320neo and Airbus A220 families as the preferred aircraft for the long-term renewal of its domestic narrow-body fleet. The airline has made a firm commitment for 40 aircraft – 20 A321XLR (extra long-range) and 20 A220-300 aircraft. Qantas … [Read more...]

Italian carrier ITA Airways has firmed up an order for aircraft from Airbus, with 28 aircraft on the list. All ITA AIrways Blue aircraft - coming soon. Rendering - Airbus.  The order firms up a memorandum of understanding between the two companies. So, what is ITA Airways buying? 7 (Seven) Airbus A220 11 Airbus A320neo 10 Airbus … [Read more...]

How many seats can you cram aboard an Airbus A330neo? More than you think if the latest aircraft for Cebu Pacific is to be seen. The airline has taken delivery of its first A330-900neo as it begins its widebody fleet modernisation programme, as it replaces its older Airbus A330ceo As for the seat count? It's 459 seats - all in a single-class layout. Cebu Pacific will … [Read more...]

As the deliveries of the Airbus A380 dwindle to nothing (and some of the earlier examples being turned into keychains), All Nippon Airways of Japan has taken delivery of their final Airbus A380 - the orange seat turtle.  The third sea turtle - or Flying Hanou will serve the Japan to Honolulu market (like the other two sea turtles do). Here it … [Read more...]

Air Belgium is taking a big step forward today, as it takes delivery of its first Airbus A330-900neo. Air Belgium A330-900neo - Image, Airbus.  This is the first of two A330-900neo the airline is taking delivery of. This is the first of two A330-900neo the airline is taking delivery of. They will be configured in a three-class configuration, made up … [Read more...]

Jet2 has expanded its order with Airbus, adding an extra 15 Airbus A321neo to its order book. Jet2 Airbus A321neo - Rendering, Airbus The order for 15 A321neos following its initial order for 36 aircraft that was placed in August 2021. It takes the total order by the airline to 51 A321neos. The two orders reflect Jet2.com’s ambitious fleet … [Read more...]

Lufthansa is adding to its long-haul fleet, with the addition of four additional Airbus A350-900. The leasing of the aircraft is allowing Lufthansa to accelerate the modernisation of its long-haul operation The Group signed leases for four state-of-the-art and fuel-efficient Airbus A350-900 aircraft with the lessors Avolon, SMBC Aviation Capital Ltd. and Goshawk. As … [Read more...]

It's been a while, but finally - Air France has taken delivery of its first A220-300 in a ceremony today. This A220-300 is the first of 60 aircraft that will join the Air France fleet, as it renews its existing fleet. They will replace Airbus A318, Airbus A319 and some Airbus A320 aircraft that are in the fleet. The order is a big one - with 60 firm … [Read more...]