It seems that Norweigan Air Shuttle is starting to flex again after having to significantly cut back, with a deal to lease Boeing 737 family aircraft from AerCap. Norweigan Boeing 737 MAX 8 at Dublin Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. Norwegian Air Shuttle will lease ten new Boeing 737 MAX 8 and eight Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft - a total of 18 aircraft. The … [Read more...]

Starlux Airlines of Taiwan have been busy, taking delivery of their first Airbus A330neo. Starlux Airlines first Airbus A330-900neo - Image, Airbus.  This Airbus A330-900 is Starlux's first wide-body aircraft. It represents the leader of the fleet of 26 aircraft joining the fleet. This will be split between eight A330-900neo and 18 A350-900s. The A330neo … [Read more...]

JetBlue is doubling down on its fleet renewal, with the airline signing for a further 30 Airbus A220-300 aircraft. JetBlue Airbus A220 taking off - Image, Airbus.  The airline has confirmed it will exercise its option to add 30 additional Airbus A220-300 aircraft to its order book, bringing the total number of A220s in the airline’s fleet and … [Read more...]

In a surprise to absolutely no one, Qatar Airways has gone to Boeing for new aircraft, with the airline launching the new 777-8 Freighter. Qatar Airways will be the 777-8 Freighter launch customer with a firm order for 34 aircraft and options for 16 more, a total purchase that would be worth more than $20 billion at current list prices and the largest freighter … [Read more...]

Lessor Azorra Aviation (based out of Florida, USA), has signed a deal with Embraer for new E2 family aircraft. The lessor has signed an agreement for 20 new E2 family aircraft, plus a further 30 purchase rights. This flexible deal enables Azorra to acquire E190-E2 or E195-E2 aircraft. At list prices, the order is valued at USD 3.9 billion. Deliveries of … [Read more...]

The business of aviation goes on, with Iraqi Airways taking delivery of their first Airbus A220. Iraqi Airways Airbus A220-300 - Image, Airbus.  This is the first of five aircraft Iraqi Airways will be taking delivery of, with the airline taking the larger Airbus A22-300. The aircraft was delivered from the Airbus facility at Mirabel, Canada. Upon … [Read more...]

It seems Boeing is off to a swinging start to 2022, with them gaining a signed order from Allegiant Air.  Allegiant Boeing 737-MAX's - Image, The Boeing Company The order is comprised of 50 737 MAX jets, with options for 50 additional. Terms and pricing were not disclosed.  It marks Boeing's first U.S. ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) deal (with other carriers choosing Airbus … [Read more...]

Norse Atlantic Airways has taken a major step to fly - with the airline being issued its Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) by the Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority.  Norse Atlantic Airways first Boeing 787-9 - Image, Norse Atlantic Airways This move, according to the airline - puts the airline on track for the commencement of transatlantic flights in spring … [Read more...]

ITA Airways (the Phoenix that has arisen from the ashes of Alitalia has unveiled its new paintwork on a live aircraft. And it's blue. Very Blue. ITA Airways first A320 painted in its house livery - Image, ITA Airways via Twitter It's the second aircraft to leave the Alitalia paint scheme as ITA Airways finds its own footing in the world. The first was the "Born in … [Read more...]

Boeing has won another order for venerable 767-300ER aircraft - this time for 19 freighters from UPS.  19 more 767 Freighters for UPS - Image, The Boeing Company It's been a busy year for Boeing, which have racked up 80 firm orders for new widebody freighter aircraft, as well as orders for an additional "Boeing Converted Freighters". The aircraft will be … [Read more...]