Ah. The United Airlines Boeing 757. I can count the times I've been stuck aboard one of those things (before the last refurbishment), thinking "Isn't time they got shot of these?". Well, it seems that United Airlines is going to be obtaining 50 Airbus A321XLR aircraft  United Airlines Airbus A321XLR - Rendering, Airbus The 50 new frames will be used to replace and … [Read more...]

It's been a wild ride for the Airbus A220, but yesterday - the type celebrated the delivery of the 100th A220 to airBaltic. The aircraft was delivered at the programme's headquarters in Mirabel, Canada. It marks the 100th A220/CSeries aircraft the Final Assembly Line in Mirabel has produced. The first units were sold by Bombardier (who hold a have 34% holding of the … [Read more...]

Another day and another delivery for Airbus, as they deliver their first Airbus A350-900 aircraft to Scandinavian Airlines. The first aircraft - Ingegerd Viking is the first of eight Airbus A350s that will join the fleet and target the replacement of existing Airbus A340-300 aircraft. Whilst the A340 is still a good aircraft, fuel and maintenance costs of running … [Read more...]

Silver Airways has cleared hurdles with the US Federal Aviation Administration and US Department of transport - clearing the way for the ATR72-600 to enter passenger service. Silver Airway’s first new 70-seat ATR 72-600 - Named “Rocket City”. Image, Silver Airways This makes the first time that ATR72-600 is cleared to fly in the USA. The first … [Read more...]

British Airway will be receiving its first Boeing 787-10 soon - and the first route it's going to serve is Atlanta. The aircraft will serve the Atlanta route from February 2020 onwards. Club Suite will feature on the new aircraft - Image, British Airways The Boeing 787-10 is the double stretch version of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Meanwhile, the airline currently … [Read more...]

With the Dubai Air Show under way, there has been more than a little bit of activity on the commercial aviation from - with a fair few frames sold today. Let's have a look and see who's been buying what from whom. Airbus Emirates have signed a purchase agreement for 50 A350-900s. The order finalises the one announced earlier this year, sealing the A380s fate, whilst … [Read more...]

With the first of three Airbus A321LR aircraft being delivered to SAS next year, it obviously needs a long haul destination to head to. And it's going to be.. Boston. SAS Airbus A321LR - Image, SAS The first aircraft will enter service on 18th September 2020, allowing SAS to operate a year-round service. The airline is planning to configure their Airbus A321LR in … [Read more...]

KLM is firmed up a letter of intent with Embraer, and converting it into a firm order for 21 E195-E2 aircraft (the largest type Embraer manufacture), with 14 additional purchase rights. KLM CityHopper Embraer E195-E2 - Rendering, Embraer.  Originally, the Letter of Intent called for 15 firm and 20 purchase rights - so it seems KLM were convinced to obtain more … [Read more...]

Cebu Pacific has finalised their order with Airbus for new A330neo aircraft. Cebu Pacific Airbus A330-900neo - Rendering, Airbus The airline will order 16 of the A330-900neo, is part of Memorandum of Understanding that Cebu and Airbus signed earlier this year, covering the wide-body part of an order. Those however looking for comfort should look away, as Cebu Pacific … [Read more...]

IndiGo of India thinks there room to grow in the aviation market, with the airline placing an order for 300 Airbus A320neo family aircraft. IndiGo Airbus A321neo - Rendering, Airbus. The order is one of the largest received by Airbus from a since airline. The exact mix of the order has not been disclosed, but it will be made up of A320neo, A321neo and A321XLR … [Read more...]