Economy Class & Beyond

KLM Cityhopper takes delivery of its first Embraer E195-E2

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Embraer has delivered a new aircraft to KLM Cityhopper - its first Embraer E195-E2. The aircraft was handed over to KLM CityHopper (the regional subsidiary of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines) in a ceremony at Embraer’s facility in Brazil. This first E2 delivery to KLM, and lessor ICBC Aviation Leasing, brings the total number of Embraer jets in the KLM Cityhopper fleet … [Read more...]

flyDubai begins preparations for the Boeing 737 MAX to re-enter service

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With the announcement that the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has green-lit the Boeing 737 MAX for reentry into service, flydubai is to start preparing the aircraft for passenger service. The move comes after the ungrounding by other authorities and a 20-month review. The GCAA’s approval is detailed in a Safety Decision which sets out the specific … [Read more...]

Ryanair updates it Boeing 737 MAX plans

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On the back of some terrible results, Ryanair has given a little more clarity of its Boeing 737 MAX 8 200 plans. Boeing Ryanair 737 MAX 8 200 - Image, The Boeing Company With EASA and the UK Civil Aviation Authority recertifying the Boing 737 MAX 8 last week in Europe, the airline is hoping that is variant - the Boeing 737 MAX 8 200 will be certified as well. Subject to … [Read more...]

Singapore Airlines to deploy its first Boeing 737-800

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As Singapore Airlines has sought to unify itself and SilkAir, the first Boeing 737-800 aircraft has come out of the paint shop in SIA colours, as well as the first route announced. Singapore Airlines Boeing 737-800 - Image, Singapore Airlines The Singaporean flag carrier will operate the first 737-800 to Phuket from4 March 2021 as the airline attempt to offer customers … [Read more...]

Flair Airlines to add 13 Boeing 737 MAX to its fleet

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Flair Airlines of Canada is going on an expansion phase, with the airline planning to add 13 new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to its fleet. Flair Airlines is a Canadian Ultra-Low-Cost Carrier. It is planning to add 13 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to its fleet. The airline currently operates a fleet of three Boeing 737-800 aircraft. They will be planning to deploy their new … [Read more...]

Alaska Airlines takes delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX

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Alaska Airlines today became the fourth operator of the Boeing 737 MAX in the USA - as it took delivery of first of the type for its fleet. The airline has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX aircraft - A Boeing 737-9 MAX. The airlines first 737-9 is scheduled to enter passenger service on 1st March 2020, with daily roundtrip flights between Seattle and San Diego, … [Read more...]

Air Greenland formally orders an Airbus A330-800neo

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Air Greenland is to update its long haul operation, with the airline ordering an Airbus A330-800neo. Air Greenland Airbus A330-800neo - Rendering, Airbus. The new A330-800 will replace the airline’s ageing Airbus A330-200ceo to secure operations linking the Arctic island with Denmark from the end of 2022 onwards and beyond. At the time of the announcement, no … [Read more...]

Virgin Australia plays with its Boeing 737 MAX order book

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It seems that Boeing is open to airlines restructuring or modifying orders, as Virgin Australia slims its orders down for the Boeing 737 MAX. Virgin Australia Boeing 737 MAX - Image, Virgin Australia. Previously Virgin Australia had orders for 25 Boeing 737 MAX 10 (due July 2021) and 23 Boeing 737 MAX 8 (due February 2025). The new order both removes … [Read more...]

Ryanair goes shopping. Comes out with Boeing 737 MAX aircraft

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Ryanair has always been one to take advantage of a downturn, with the airline lodging a new order with The Boeing Company for 75 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.  The signing ceremony - Image, Ryanair. The Irish low-cost carrier has 210 of the type on order from Boeing. Ryanair again selected the 737 8-200, a higher-capacity version of the 737-8, citing the airplane's additional … [Read more...]