Lessor Air Lease Corp has signalled its confidence in the Boeing 737 MAX family, with them ordering another 32 aircraft for their fleet. The order is for 32 additional 737-8 and 737-9 aircraft - which ALC wants as the travel market recovers after the past two years. The split between the two types has not been disclosed at the time the information hit. In February the … [Read more...]

Doing the rounds today is what Condor Airlines (the German Leisure carrier) is planning to do to its fleet. And it involves stripes. Lots and lots of stripes. Image, Condor Airlines Well. There are stripes in these aircraft. Here's a better rendering. Rendering, Condor Airlines Condor's colour previous scheme is derived its owner Thomas Cook Airways - with some … [Read more...]

Delta Air Lines has formally taken delivery of its first Airbus A321neo - the first of many for the airline.  The airline will be expecting to welcome 26 A321neos to its fleet this year, with a total of 155 purchase commitments through 2027.  The 194-seat airplane will include 20 domestic First Class seats, 42 Delta Comfort+ seats and 132 Main Cabin … [Read more...]

Air Canada seems to be spotting a missing hole in its fleet for transcontinental and long-distance overwater destinations with the Canadian flag carrier is turning to the Airbus A321XLR. The airline plans to acquire the following: 15 to be leased from Air Lease Corporation 5 to be leased from AerCap 6 to be acquired a purchase agreement with Airbus These … [Read more...]

We're back to cargo today, as DHL Express has entered into a Crew and Maintenance agreement with Singapore Airlines to deploy five Boeing 777 freighters. This agreement marks a further step in DHL Express' expansion of its intercontinental air network to meet customer demand in fast-growing international express shipping markets.The aircraft and crew will be based at … [Read more...]

Freighter aircraft are in demand - we've all seen that. Shorter range freighters are also in demand - with Embraer joining in the action as they seek to fill a perceived gap in the market. E-Jet Freighter - Rendering, Embraer.  Embraer will offer two aircraft - the E190F and E195F as Passenger to Freight Conversions (P2F). The E190F will be able to handle a payload … [Read more...]

It seems Iberia is gearing up for a busy summer, as it prepares to welcome nine new aircraft into its fleet. Iberia Airbus A350 - Image, Iberia The airline has noted that the ongoing recovery has been positive for the airline, allowing it to dust off its fleet plans. In the first half of this year, it will take delivery of nine new aircraft – three long-haul … [Read more...]

If the past two years has featured anything - it's where airlines have been adjusting their fleets to match their demand. Brussels Airlines is no stranger to this, with the airline adding additional aircraft for the summer. Brussels Airlines Airbus A319 in their new house colours - Image, Brussels Airlines. The airline will add two extra aircraft - these will be: … [Read more...]

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...]