Economy Class & Beyond

Jeju Air signs for up to 50 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft

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It seems the appetite for the Boeing 737 MAX isn't slowing down, with Jeju Air of South Korea placing an order today. The order calls for an order of 40 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, with options for a further 10 - a total of up to 50 aircraft. At list prices, the order is worth up to US$5.9 billion. Jeju Air is a low-cost carrier, based out of Jeju Island. The airline … [Read more...]

Delta adds more Airbus A330neo aircraft to their fleet

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It seems there is more continued good news for the A330neo programme, with Delta Air Lines adding another 10 Airbus A330-900 aircraft to their fleet. The order takes Delta from 25 to 35 A330-900, whilst the airline defers 10 Airbus A350 to 2025-26 in order to accomodate the airline’s long-term growth strategy. On the order and changes, Ed Bastian - Delta Chief … [Read more...]

It’s time to fly! United Airlines plans Boeing 787-10 routes for Europe

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It seems Europe and Israel will benefit from the new United Airlines Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners, with the airline announcing route introductions and switch-overs. United Airlines Boeing 787-10 - Image, United Airlines So, where and when is the United 787-10's heading? The aircraft will be based out of Newark, with six destinations on the cards Frankfurt - 30th March … [Read more...]

Arkia Air becomes the first A321LR operator

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Arkia Airlines of Israel has become the first operator of the Airbus A321LR, with the airline taking delivery of the very first of the newest member of the Airbus A320neo family yesterday. Arkia Airbus A321LR - Image, Airbus. The variant Arkia will use is powered by twin CFM Leap engines. In terms of seat count, the plane has been delivered in a 220 seat count in a … [Read more...]

Swiss turns to Helvetic for more capacity

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Swiss International Air Lines and Helvetic Airways have had a long relationship - with Helvetic providing aircraft for services on behalf of Swiss. It seems the partnership they have will be extended, with Helvetic Airways to provide up to 8 Embraer E-190-E2 aircraft on the Swiss route network from 2019 onwards. Helvetic Airways E-190-E2, Image, Embraer.  The … [Read more...]

Bombardier sells the Dash8 Programme to Viking Air (Longview Aviation)

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Bombardier is shedding more of its aviation business, with the manufacturer selling on the Dash 8 Programme onto Viking Air and its owner Longview Aviation Capital Corp. Sold to Longview Aviation! - The Dash8-Q400 - Image, Bombardier. The sale will cover the entire Dash 8 Programme (including assets and intellectual property), covering: -100 Series -200 … [Read more...]

Vietjet to add 50 more Airbus A321neo aircraft to its fleet

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In a not totally unexpected order, VietJet has confirmed an order for 50 Airbus A321neo aircraft. VietJet Airbus A321neo - Rendering, Airbus   The firm order has been finalised after signing the Memorandum of Understanding at Neighbour 2018. This will bring the total VietJet order to 171 A320 family aircraft - with 46 of the family delivered to the airline. On the … [Read more...]

First Airbus A220 delivered to Delta

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A new day, and a new delivery, with the first Airbus A220-100 being delivered to Delta Air Lines. Image, Airbus. The Delta Airbus A220-100 (nee Bombardier C Series CS100), was handed over in a ceremony at Mirabel, Quebec, marking the first delivery of the type to a North American carrier. At the handover, Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian stated   Image … [Read more...]

Kuwait Airways sign for Airbus A330-800neo…

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In news that is surprising to say the least, Kuwait Airways has signed for 8 Airbus A330-800neo aircraft Kuwait Airways Airbus A330-800neo - Image - Airbus The purchasing agreement for 8 A330-800neo was signed by The agreement was signed by Yousef Al-Jassim, Kuwait Airways Chairman and Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer, at Airbus … [Read more...]