Economy Class & Beyond

Airbus takes their first A321XLR for a test flight

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Whilst I've been trapped in the show hall, Airbus has been busy, with the first A321XLR (the Extra Long Range variant of the Airbus A321neo aircraft) has taken to the sky, completing its first test flight. The aircraft, MSN 11000, took off from Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport at 11:05 hrs CEST for a test flight which lasted approximately four hours and 35 … [Read more...]

Norweigan Air Shuttle recommits to at least 50 new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft

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Norwegian Air Shuttle and Boeing have agreed to a recommitment to purchase 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The order covers 50 firm orders and 30 options, which will mark a change for the airline. Previously, the airline majority leased their aircraft - this time, they're buying them. The purchase of these aircraft will yield a net increase based on the airline's … [Read more...]

International Airlines Group pulls the trigger for a 737 MAX fleet

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International Airlines Group (IAG) has finally decided to follow through on a commitment for an order for Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The order covers a combined total of 50 737-8-200s and 737-10s, plus 100 options. The exact splits have not been defined at this time The 737-8-200 will enable IAG to configure the airplane with up to 200 seats, increasing revenue … [Read more...]

ATR Aircraft unveils their plan for the future – introducing EVO

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ATR Aircraft has announced its plans for the future of its regional aircraft - dubbing the new generation the ATR ‘EVO’. ATR's plan for the EVO foresees advanced design features and a new powerplant with hybrid capability., with a planned entry into service in 2030. It will encompass innovative technologies to enable significant improvements in … [Read more...]

Lufthansa orders additional passenger and freighter aircraft

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Lufthansa's supervisory board has agreed to purchase additional Boeing aircraft for its fleet. The group will be adding the following to their order books: Seven Boeing 787-9 long-haul passenger aircraft Three Boeing 777F freighter aircraft Seven Boeing 777-8F freighter aircraft In addition, leases for two Boeing 777F freighter aircraft, which run until 2024, … [Read more...]

Qantas’s “Project Sunrise” to proceed – with an Airbus A350

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It's been delayed due to the past two and a bit years, but Qantas is getting ready to kick off its "Project Sunrise", with an Airbus A350 to deliver it.  Qantas Airbus renewal - Image, QantasRather than use the A350-900ULR (which Singapore Airlines uses for its Singapore to Newark NJ fights), it seems the renewal will be centred on the Airbus A350-1000, one of which was … [Read more...]

How to earn money when your airline isn’t flying: Lease the aircraft out

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Norse Atlantic Airways is still in start-up mode, with the airline delaying its commencement of services due to fuel prices and market instability. As such, the airline is to sublease four of its Boeing 787 aircraft to Air Europa. The short term sublease will comprise of two Boeing 787-8 and two Boeing 787-9 for 18 months. For the airline, the sublease will do one … [Read more...]

Eurowings enters The Matrix with its first A320neo

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It seems that Eurowings is the next airline to enter The Matrix, with the airline taking delivery of its first Airbus A320neo. The first A320neo for Eurowings will also feature the Airspace by Airbus interior installed in it. With the Airbus Airspace cabin, there are some nice features, as it brings the wide-body passenger experience down into the narrow body, featuring … [Read more...]