Airbus has been busy again - this time, securing an order for new aircraft from lessor Jackson Square Aviation (JSA). Jackson Square Airvation Airbus A320neo/A321neo - Rendering, Airbus JSA is part of the Mitsubishi HC Capital Group, a global leasing company based in Japan and publicly listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. They have placed a firm order for 50 Airbus … [Read more...]

The Airbus A321XLR project took another big step forward, with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issuing the Type Certificate for the Airbus A321XLR powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines. Airbus A321XLR Test Aircraft powered by Pratt&Whitney engines taking off - Image, Airbus This follows the certification of the CFM LEAP-1A powered A321XLR in … [Read more...]

Thai Airways International is planning to grow its regional and short-to-medium haul fleet, with the airlines signing another leasing deal. A Thai A320 tail at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport - Image Economy Class and Beyond   The airline has signed an lease agreement with SMBC Aviation Capital, for them to provision  eight (8) Airbus A321neo aircraft. These eight … [Read more...]

Boeing's 787 Dreamliner has a new customer today - with TAAG Angola Airlines taking delivery of their first of the type. TAAG Angola Airlines First Boeing 787-9 being welcomed with a traditional water arch. Image, The Boeing Company The aircraft is the first of four aircraft to be delivered to TAAG as part of its fleet modernisation. TAAG has opted for the middle child … [Read more...]

Lufthansa Group's low-cost subsidiary - Eurowings - has confirmed that it will add the Boeing 737-8 MAX to its short to medium-haul fleet.  The Group have allocated 40 Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft to Eurowings, as part of a fleet modernisation programme.  These will replace the existing Airbus A319 aircraft in the Eurowings fleet and older Airbus A320s as the airline seeks … [Read more...]

It seems that Air New Zealand can't get enough of the ATR Aircraft Family, with the airline introducing its 30th ATR72-600 aircraft into its fleet. Air New Zealand ATR72-600 (ZK-MZG). Image, Air New Zealand.  The new aircraft flew for the first time on Thursday, January 16, with its first scheduled flight from Christchurch to Invercargill. The aircraft's registration … [Read more...]

STARLUX continues to expand its fleet - this time in its cargo arm adding further aircraft to its fleet. The Tawainese airline has placed a firm order with Airbus for five more A350F freighters. This doubles an initial order from the airline last year for five of the all-new cargo aircraft. The A350F fleet will be operated by STARLUX Cargo. STARLUX Airlines currently … [Read more...]

Lessor Abelo has made the first move of converting its ATR42 STOL orders into different aircraft in the ATR Catalogue. Abelo has converted its initial order for 10 ATR 42 STOL (Short Take-Off and Landing) aircraft into a mixture of five ATR 42-600 and five ATR 72-600. Additionally, Abelo has expanded its fleet by firming up orders for three ATR 72-600. The … [Read more...]

It seems Lufthansa Group is happy enough with Brussels Airlines due to gain further aircraft, an additional three Airbus A320neos. This follows the first Airbus A320neo, which was delivered on 1st November 2023, direct from Airbus. This in itself was a milestone moment for Brussels Airlines, as it was the first time in the history of the carrier that brand-new aircraft … [Read more...]

South Korean carrier Air Premia is continuing to grow, adding a sixth Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to its fleet. Air Premia CEO Kim Jae-hyun (seventh from the left) and other executives and employees are taking a commemorative photo, as the six Boeing 787-9 for the airline is unveiled at  Incheon International Airport - Image,  Air Premia. Air Premia has chosen to stick to … [Read more...]