With Emirates expanding the refit work of its existing fleet recently, the first Boeing 777-300ER aircraft will soon be ready for deployment. Three routes will get the updated aircraft in the first part of the rollout. They are: Geneva (Switzerland) from 11th August (Served by EK 83/84 Tokyo Haneda (Japan) from 1st September (Served by 312/313) Brussels … [Read more...]

It seems that Iberia will be the launch carrier for the Airbus A321XLR (the extra-long range variant of the Airbus A321neo), with the airline unveiling a little more about how they intend to offer it.  Iberia will aim to launch the first Airbus A321XLR towards the end of the summer 2024 period. Let us see what they are planning. Cabin Configuration  Iberia has confirmed … [Read more...]

Saudi Group (comprising of SAUDIA and flyaDeal) has announced a big order with Airbus today for 105 single-aisle aircraft. The order comprises 12 A320neo and 93 A321neo aircraft. This increases Saudia Group’s Airbus aircraft order backlog to 144 A320neo family aircraft. These aircraft will be used to expand the airlines network and attract tourists and businesses to … [Read more...]

LOT Polish Airlines is expanding its Embraer operation, with the airline to lease additional aircraft. LOT Polish Airlines will lease three new E195-E2s from Azorra. The first jet will arrive by the end of July this year, with all aircraft deliveries completed in Q3 2024. They will be configured in a 136-seater configuration, in a 2-2 layout through the aircraft … [Read more...]

Emirates has indicated the first routes for its upcoming Airbus A350 aircraft, with the first nine released. Emirates A350-900 - Rendering, Emirates So, where are they planning to operate the type? In the Middle East/Gulf Cooperation Council Emirates will operate its first A350 to Bahrain on the daily EK839/840 service from 15 September, 2o24. The frequency of … [Read more...]

The Embraer E-Jet programme continues to deliver, with the airframer hitting a new milestone - with the 1,800 products E-Jet delivered. The new aircraft - an E190-E2- is owned by Azorra and has been leased to Royal Jordanian Airlines at Embraer's facility in São José dos Campos, Brazil. Today’s delivery is the third E2 for the airline which currently also operates … [Read more...]

Singaporean lessor "Avation" has gotten its chequebook out, with them signing for further ATR Aircraft. The lessor has signed a firm order for 10 ATR 72-600 with Avation PLC. The agreement is further complemented by 24 purchase rights, extending until 2034. Deliveries for the 10 aircraft are scheduled between 2025 and 2028, This order marks another … [Read more...]

It seems IndiGo is going for the long-haul challenge, with the airline ordering Airbus A350 aircraft. IndiGo Airbus A350 - Rendering Airbus/Rolls Royce   IndiGo has agreed to place a firm order for 30 A350-900 aircraft, with options for a further 70. The move will allow  IndiGo to spread its wings further and expand its network. The cabin configuration will be … [Read more...]

Condor of Germany is continuing its fleet renewal apace, with the first Airbus A320neo delivered to the airline by Airbus. The new aircraft is registered as D-ANCZ. It was delivered from Toulouse to Frankfurt-am-Main Airport, arriving at 16:08. And as you can see - it's got red and white stripes - a rather bold choice. This marks the start of the renewal of Condor's … [Read more...]

The first route and ticket sales date has been confirmed for the airline-within-an-airline, Lufthansa City Airlines. Ticket sales for the first destination will be on sale on the 24th of April 2024 with its flight operations commencing on the 26th of June 2024 Lufthansa City Airlines will operate out of its Munich home. The first three destinations that will move to … [Read more...]