Economy Class & Beyond

Alaska Airlines takes options for an additional 12 Boeing 737 MAX

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Alaska Airlines continues to have confidence in the Boeing 737 MAX with their airline exercising options early on 12 Boeing 737-9 aircraft.   These option aircraft have been converted into firm commitments for delivery between 2023 and 2024. This additional commitment brings Alaska's total firm 737-9 orders to 93 aircraft, five of which are currently in … [Read more...]

Norse Atlantic tries to crack North Atlantic Low Cost Flying

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If there's something that very companies have got right - it's Low-Cost Carriers across the Atlantic. Norse Atlantic is gearing up for a network launch. But can it succeed? Norse Atlantic Boeing 787 - Image, Norse Atlantic. The airline will use15 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, with the airline expecting demand for transatlantic travel will be back by late Q1 or … [Read more...]

SkyWest orders an further 16 Embraer E175 aircraft

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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 selects the A330-900neo for its fleet upgrade

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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...]

SKY Airline (Chile) take delivery of their first neo

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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...]

Airbus delivers its first A350 assembled in China to China Eastern

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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...]

Porter signs for Embraer E2 EJets

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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 to take delivery of three new Airbus A320neo

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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 becomes the latest A321neo operator

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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...]