Airbus continues its operational expansion at Mobile AL, with a final assembly line for the Airbus A220 opening at the site. The Airbus A220 final assembly Line, Mobile, AL - Image, Airbus With the first team of engineers trained on A220 manufacturing and final assembly after spending time in Mirabel, Quebec, the secondary line will have begun work (with Mirabel being … [Read more...]

Eithad is filling in the slots that it gained back from Jet Airways, with an announcement to launch a fourth daily service between Abu Dhabi and London Heathrow. Etihad Airbus A380 at London Heathrow Airport – Image, Economy Class and Beyond The new service commences 27th October 2019. The new service introduces a  mid-morning departure from Abu Dhabi and a … [Read more...]

Air France announced today its future fleet plans, with the entry into service of a new type of aircraft, and the exit of a very large aircraft. The airline will take a firm order for 60 Airbus A220-300, with a further 30 options and 30 acquisition rights in another win for the A220 programme. Air France A220-300 - Render, Air France via Youtube The A220-300s will … [Read more...]

British Airways joins the Airbus A350 operators club, with the airline taking delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000 a day late, and currently being revieled to the press in London today. British Airways Airbus A350-1000 taking off - Image, Airbus  G-XWBA will be the first of 18 A350-1000 to join the British Airways long haul fleet The first routes this aircraft … [Read more...]

For those looking forward to the next generation of the Boeing 777 - the Boeing 777X, there's going to be a delay in the first flight. Boeing 777X, Rendering - The Boeing Company As announced in the 2nd Quarter Results today: The 777X program is progressing well through pre-flight testing. While the company is still targeting late 2020 for first delivery of the 777X, … [Read more...]

Another day, another delivery - with Indonesian carrier Lion Air becoming the latest airline to take delivery of its first A330-900neo Lion Air becomes the first airline from the Asia-Pacific region to fly the A330neo. The aircraft is on lease from BOC Aviation and is the first of 10 A330neos set to join the airline’s fleet. For those who are looking at comfort, this … [Read more...]

It seems that the Airbus A350 is still a hit with airlines, as Air China is adding another 20 Airbus A350-900s to its fleet Air China Airbus A350-900 - Image, Airbus  The order will involve 20 frames - increasing the Air China fleet to 30 A350 family aircraft. Air China has placed an order for 20 Airbus A350-900s. At list prices, this transaction is worth US$6.54 … [Read more...]

Whilst there is a lot of talk about the Airbus A321XLR, the A321LR (the 4,000mn version) is in production - with Azores Airlines taking delivery of their first unit Azores Airlines Airbus A321LR - Image, Airbus  The airline is taking its first frame via a lease from Air Lease Corporation. This is the first of three due to the airline. Azores Airlines will operate … [Read more...]

Turkish Airlines joins the Boeing 787 Dreamliner club, with the delivery of its first 787-9. Turkish Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner - Image, The Boeing Company.  This is the first of 25 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft that will join the airlines long haul fleet. The aircraft will be configured in a two-class configuration, with 30 Business Class seats (a … [Read more...]

TAROM of Romania is adding to its fleet capacities, with the airline adding nine new ATR72-600 turboprops to its fleet. TAROM ATR - Image, ATR. The nine ATR72-600s will be leased from Norwegian Air Capital (NAC). with deliveries commencing in October 2019 through to 2020. In terms of use, TAROM is an existing ATR operator, with seven ATR72-500 and two ATR742-500 - … [Read more...]