Spanish Airline Air Europa has completed its negotiations with Airbus for the purchase of Airbus A350-900 aircraft. Air Europa Airbus A350-900 - Rendering, Airbus.  The order was initially announced as a Memorandum of Understanding at the Dubai Air Show last year. The final agreement was signed off on in December by the two parities and unveiled at the Fitur trade … [Read more...]

Ethiopian Airlines has announced that the they has ordered nine Boeing 787 Dreamliner airplanes. The order comes in as demand for long-haul travel continues to rise, with the airline selecting the mid-sized variant - the Boeing 787-9 for its fleet expansion. Ethiopian Airlines will leverage the 787-9 jets to grow its route network, which currently serves 145 … [Read more...]

It's finally happened, as Delta Air Lines puts in an order for Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The airline has selected the largest variant of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner family - the Boeing 787-10. The airline has placed a firm order for 30 Boeing 787-10, with options for 30 more. These will be used to enable the airline's expansion and modernisation plans on high-demand … [Read more...]

easyJet is seeking to maximise the value of its Airbus A320 investment, with the airline planning to retrofit its remaining Airbus A320ceo (current engine option) with Airbus-manufactured Sharklets. easyJet Airbus A320ceo with Sharklets - Image, easyJet  Sharkets (and wingtip devices like this) are used to reduce fuel burn, thus reducing carbon emissions whilst … [Read more...]

IndiGo is the latest carrier to add the extra-long-range Airbus A321XLR, with the first aircraft recently delivered to the airline. The delivery of the A321XLR marks a big step forward as IndiGo plans out its long-term expansion strategy. The aircraft will be deployed on the airline’s upcoming non-stop services connecting  Mumbai to Athens from 23 January 2026, and Delhi … [Read more...]

Alaska Airlines continues to grow its fleet, with a major order with Boeing for single-aisle and wide-body aircraft orders. The airline is ordering 105 Boeing 737-10 aircraft, along with five Boeing 787-10 aircraft. Alaska Airlines, in the process, will add additional purchase rights for 35 737-10 aircraft, whilst exercising all held 787 options with Boeing. This … [Read more...]

Continuing the theme of the Airbus A350, STARLUX Airlines of Taiwan has received its first Airbus A350-1000. STARLUX is the first Taiwanese airline to operate the aircraft type. The aircraft, registered as B-5855,  flew from Airbus in Toulouse to Taoyuan International Airport, Taipei, where it was welcomed with a ceremonial water salute. The airline has configured … [Read more...]

As part of the Cathay Group's 80th anniversary celebrations, the airline has been busy in the background painting an Airbus A350 into classic colours. Cathay Pacific retro Airbus A350-900 - Image, Cathay Pacific.  The aircraft is an Airbus A350-900 (registered as B-LRJ). Adorned with the airline’s iconic “lettuce leaf sandwich” design as well as the 80th anniversary … [Read more...]

Porter Airlines of Canada has been busy with its Embraer E195-E2 fleet, with the airline expanding its operations. The airline recently took delivery of its 50th E195-E2. It marks a major milestone in the delivery programme, since the first aircraft was delivered in December 2022, as Porter sought to change its operations and move away from just operating turboprop … [Read more...]

Thai Airways International received a Christmas present, with the airline taking delivery of its first Airbus A321neo. This aircraft is the first of 31 Airbus A321neo aircraft, which the airline is expecting over the next few years as it strengthens its short-to-medium haul fleet and operations. The first aircraft - HS-TOA - is named “Boworrangsee”.  With Thai Airways … [Read more...]