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...]

ATR Aircraft is pushing ahead with its ATR42-600S, with the aircraft passing a major milestone - the move from design work to industrialisation The ATR42-600S - Rendering, ATR Aircraft.  With the development of the ATR 42-600S reaching a key milestone -Maturity Gate 7 - it marks the end of the aircraft design phase. At this point, the overall architecture has been … [Read more...]

Lufthansa is pushing ahead with its fleet modernisation, with the addition of 10 new long-haul aircraft to its fleet. New aircraft for Lufthansa - Image, Lufthansa Group The airline will take delivery of an extra five Airbus A350-900 and five Boeing 787-9 aircraft. The purchase was approved by the Lufthansa board. It is planned that these new aircraft will operate … [Read more...]