Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific has placed a firm order with Airbus for new aircraft - this time, the Airbus A330neo. The airline has placed a firm order for 30 A330-900 widebody aircraft, with options for a further 30. The order follows an evaluation by the airline under its mid-size widebody fleet renewal programme. The newly-ordered aircraft will enable Cathay to … [Read more...]

Croatia Airlines has taken delivery of its first A220-300 at the Airbus Mirabel site, in Canada. This is the first aircraft delivered to the airline from the committed 13 A220-300 and two A220-100 as it kicks off its fleet renewal. The A220 will bring a significant technological step forward for the airline, introducing greater efficiency with 25% lower fuel burn and CO2 … [Read more...]

Startup airline airHaifa has taken delivery of its first of two ATR72-600 aircraft. The delivery comes on the heels of the airline placing a firm order in 2023. This first delivery paves the way for airHaifa to launch commercial operations from Haifa International Airport. The airline aims to provide regular and affordable connections to in-demand destinations across … [Read more...]

It seems Jet2 has done well, and in its preliminary results, it has confirmed it has exercised its options with Airbus for further aircraft. Jet2 Airbus A321neo - Rendering, Airbus.  The leisure airline has chosen to exercise the remaining 36 purchase rights of Airbus aircraft order originally announced in late 2021. The option was taken in June 2024. This means that … [Read more...]

It seems Air Canada has snapped up some extra capacity, with the airline signing for an additional eight Boeing 737-8 aircraft. The Canadian carrier has signed an agreement with h BOC Aviation Limited ("BOC Aviation") for the placement of eight Boeing 737-8 aircraft. The eight aircraft are scheduled for delivery in 2024 and will undergo required modifications before … [Read more...]

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...]