The first refitted Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9 has rolled out of the hangar in Singapore and has returned to the airline's base at Auckland. Refitted Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9 - Image, Air New Zealand.  For the airline, this is the culmination of  18 months of research. 2,500 hours of customer testing and 184 days in Singapore. During its time in Singapore, the … [Read more...]

Etihad Airways continues to grow its fleet, with the sixth Airbus A350-1000 joining the airline. The state-of-the-art aircraft arrived during the weekend following a successful delivery flight from Toulouse, France. Like other Etihad Airways A350s, it features a two-and-a-half class cabin, with Business Class, featuring privacy-focused sliding doors, wireless … [Read more...]

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has certified the Airbus A350-900 with Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 Enhanced Performance (EP) engine. Airbus A350-900 test aircraft powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 EP engines.  Image - Airbus The Enhanced Performance capability is set to deliver one percent lower fuel consumption, which will provide airlines with a … [Read more...]

Lufthansa City Airlines took delivery of its first brand-new Airbus A320neo on Tuesday. This took place at the Airbus factory in Hamburg-Finkenwerder. The aircraft, registration D-AIJP, was named “Ingelheim am Rhein”. This first brand-new Airbus symbolises the key role that Lufthansa City Airlines plays within the Lufthansa Group in redefining continental … [Read more...]

Looking away for Aircraft Interiors Expo 2025, EVA Air has announced an order with Airbus. The Tawainse carrier has placed a firm order for six long-range A350-1000s and three single-aisle A321neo aircraft, finalising a commitment announced by the airline in March 2025. The new orders will bring EVA Air’s backlog of aircraft to be delivered to 24 A350-1000s and 18 … [Read more...]

More end-of-fiscal-year fun, with lesser BOC Aviation going shopping at both Boeing and Airbus Boeing Boeing and BOC Aviation have announced a new, firm order for 50 737-8 jets, expanding the lessor's 737 MAX portfolio to 215 737-8s and 737-9s  In turn, BOC Aviation will increase its Boeing order book to 139 unfilled orders. BOC Aviation currently has 69 737 MAX … [Read more...]

Brussels Airlines and The Atomium have unveiled its latest Belgian Icon -  dedicated to the Landmark in Brussels. This was born from a contest launched in August last year, the winning design of architect Thomas Faes (Faes Architecture) was brought to life. At a special event held in Brussels Airlines’ Maintenance & Engineering hangar, media, guests, and employees … [Read more...]

FedEx is working on its feeder network growth, with the airline adding a further 10 ATR 72-600F. FexEx ATR72-600F - Image, FedEx This order adds to a previous commitment of 30 aircraft, and deliveries are scheduled between 2027 and 2029.  These 10 aircraft are part of the 2024 undisclosed orders ATR released last month The ATR72-600F is a freighter variant of the … [Read more...]

It seems buying is in the air as Boeing and Malaysia Aviation Group announced an order for 18 737-8 and 12 737-10 aircraft. Malaysia Airlines Boeing 737-8 and Boeing 737-10 - Rendering, The Boeing Company.  This makes up an order of 30 Boeing 737 MAX Family aircraft, with options for a further 30 aircraft. These new aircraft will be powered by CFM Leap-1B … [Read more...]

Swiss leisure carrier Edelweiss took one step in front of its sister airline - SWISS - and took delivery of their first Airbus A350-900. Edelwiess Airbus A350-900 - Image, Edelwiess. The first Airbus A350 arrived at Zurich Airport, registered as HB-IHF. It had previously taken off from Lourdes Airport (LDE). During its landing approach, the modern long-haul aircraft … [Read more...]