Economy Class & Beyond

Southwest Airlines orders 100 Boeing 737 MAX, options for 155 more

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It seems Southwest Airlines has confidence in the Boeing 737 MAX platform, with the airline signing for 100 firm orders of the Boeing 737 MAX, with options for 155 more. Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX - Image, The Boeing Company The deal comes after a multi-year fleet evaluation by Southwest and means that Boeing and its suppliers could build more than 600 new 737 … [Read more...]

Airbus and others flies its first 100% Sustainable Aviation fuel flight

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As we become more environmentally aware, companies are waking up to the need for getting involved and researching solutions to reduce emissions. Airbus today has conducted its first flight of an aircraft, fuelled 100% by Sustainable Aviation Fuel. Airbus along with a team of aerospace specialists has launched the world’s first in-flight emissions study using 100% … [Read more...]

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...]