Silver Airways yesterday flew its first ATR42-600 in a commercial setting, marking its entry into service. Silver Airways ATR42-600 - Image ATR The ATR42-600 flew between fort Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Key West International Airport Silver Airways are the first carrier to use the ATR42-600 in anger in the US Market (and indeed, the first US … [Read more...]

Air Mauritius yesterday joined the Airbus A330neo club, with the delivery of its first A330-900 Air Mauritius A330-900- Image, Airbus The airline's first delivery marks two notable events - that this will be the first A330neo based in the southern hemisphere and the first airline in the world to operate a combination of both the A330neo and A350 Air Mauritius took … [Read more...]

The Embraer E195-E2 took a major step forward into entry into service yesterday, with the type gaining certification with three bodies. The E195-E2 obtained type authorisation from ANAC, the Brazilian Civil Aviation Agency (Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil); FAA (U.S. Federal Aviation Administration) EASA (European Aviation Safety … [Read more...]

Emirates continues to streamline their fleet, with the refit of the Boeing 777-200LR (Long Range) marked as complete, whilst plotting an exit strategy for its classic Boeing 777-300 aircraft. Emirates Boeing 777-200LR on the Fort Lauderdale route launch - Image, Emirates The refit of the Boeing 777-200LR fleet started last year, with the planes configured in a superior … [Read more...]

On Friday, TAP Portugal took delivery of their first Airbus A321LR aircraft. TAP Portugal Airbus A321LR first delivery - Image, Airbus The airline becomes the first in the world to operate a combined Airbus A330neo and A321LR fleet. The plane will be configured in a three-class cabin, split down the following: 16 Business Class Seats 48 Eco Premium Seats … [Read more...]

Evelop Airlines is the latest airline to join the Airbus A350 family - with the airline taking delivery of its first frame. Evelop Airbus A350 - Image Airbus Evelop Airlines is a subsidiary of Barceló Group’s Ávoris travel division. The aircraft have been leased from Air Lease Corporation - and will be based out of Madrid Barajas. It is planned to use the plane … [Read more...]

British Airways today unveiled the last of four liveries, celebrating 100 years of British Airways - with the return of the Negus livery   The introduction of Negus With the British Overseas Airline Corporation (BOAC) and British European Airways (BEA) merging under a movement in parliament in 1971, the combined entity - British Airways emerged (and indeed - what was … [Read more...]

Lufthansa Group has been rather busy today, putting in an order for new aircraft with both Boeing and Airbus. Lufthansa Boeing 787 Dreamliner - Image - Lufthansa  Lufthansa Airbus A350-900 - Image, Lufthansa The group will be swapping four-engined aircraft out for twin-engined aircraft, with theorder is split down the middle - with 20 Airbus A350-900 and 20 … [Read more...]

Wizz Air takes another big step forward in fleet operations, with the airline taking delivery of the first of many Airbus A320neo family aircraft - with the first one being an A321neo First Wizz Air Airbus A321neo - Image, Airbus The aircraft was delivered at the Airbus facility in Hamburg This is the first of 184 Airbus A321neo aircraft that Wizz Air has on order, … [Read more...]