With ATR Aircraft passing the 40-year old mark, the manufacturer has delivered its 1,600th aircraft to Air New Zealand. The 1,600th aircraft is an ATR72-600, representing the last of an order for 29 units for the airline. Air New Zealand and ATR have worked together for over 25 years, with deliveries accelerating over the past decade. In particular, the use of ATR's  … [Read more...]

It seems ultra-dense A350s continues to be the order of the day, with French Bee taking delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000. As for how many seats? 480 in total. The seating is split by 40 premium class seats (premium economy) and 440 economy class seats in a dense 10-Across configuration. The aircraft are fitted with Airbus’ Airspace cabin, including … [Read more...]

We must be getting to the end of the year, with aircraft manufacturers getting up their final numbers. On the menu today is Singapore Airlines who have signed a Letter of Intent for Seven Airbus A350F Freighter aircraft. The letter of intent covers seven A350F freighter aircraft, with options to order another five aircraft. Deliveries are scheduled to begin … [Read more...]

Air France-KLM Group have announced a major order - signifying another move from Boeing to Airbus. This time, they're ordering 100 Airbus narrowbody aircraft for KLM and Transavia. The great switch from Boeing to Airbus - Image, Air France-KLM/Airbus.  The group has paced a firm order for 100 Airbus A320neo family aircraft - with purchase rights for … [Read more...]

In a major announcement, Qantas is planning a major switch from Boeing to Airbus, with the airline selecting the Airbus A320neo and Airbus A220 families as the preferred aircraft for the long-term renewal of its domestic narrow-body fleet. The airline has made a firm commitment for 40 aircraft – 20 A321XLR (extra long-range) and 20 A220-300 aircraft. Qantas … [Read more...]

Italian carrier ITA Airways has firmed up an order for aircraft from Airbus, with 28 aircraft on the list. All ITA AIrways Blue aircraft - coming soon. Rendering - Airbus.  The order firms up a memorandum of understanding between the two companies. So, what is ITA Airways buying? 7 (Seven) Airbus A220 11 Airbus A320neo 10 Airbus … [Read more...]

How many seats can you cram aboard an Airbus A330neo? More than you think if the latest aircraft for Cebu Pacific is to be seen. The airline has taken delivery of its first A330-900neo as it begins its widebody fleet modernisation programme, as it replaces its older Airbus A330ceo As for the seat count? It's 459 seats - all in a single-class layout. Cebu Pacific will … [Read more...]

As the deliveries of the Airbus A380 dwindle to nothing (and some of the earlier examples being turned into keychains), All Nippon Airways of Japan has taken delivery of their final Airbus A380 - the orange seat turtle.  The third sea turtle - or Flying Hanou will serve the Japan to Honolulu market (like the other two sea turtles do). Here it … [Read more...]

Air Belgium is taking a big step forward today, as it takes delivery of its first Airbus A330-900neo. Air Belgium A330-900neo - Image, Airbus.  This is the first of two A330-900neo the airline is taking delivery of. This is the first of two A330-900neo the airline is taking delivery of. They will be configured in a three-class configuration, made up … [Read more...]