Another carrier’s new A350 takes to the air for the first time - with the first of Japan Airlines Airbus A350 fleet taking to their air on its maiden flight. Japan Airlines Airbus A350-900 on its maiden flight - Image Airbus The first A350-900 completed its maiden flight in Toulouse, France. The A350-900 is the first aircraft to be produced by Airbus for the airline and … [Read more...]

Ryanair announced it's full years results today. Buried in that guidance was the plans for its upcoming Boeing 737 MAX fleet. Ryanair Boeing 737 MAX 8 200 - Image, The Boeing Company As we all know the Boeing 737 MAX remains grounded worldwide, pending re-certification by aviation authorities after the two crashes of the type. This has had a major impact in the … [Read more...]

Azul took delivery of the first of its Airbus A330neo fleet - an A330-900neo. … [Read more...]

Delta Air Lines first Airbus A330neo took to the air for the first time this week. The plane is an A330-900neo, with the plane in full Delta house colours. Delta Airbus A330-900neo taking to the sky - Image, Airbus, via Delta. The plane took off from Toulouse for its first test flight. It's another step forward in the A330-900neo project - with Delta Air Lines being the … [Read more...]

Fiji Airways is adding two Airbus A350-900 aircraft to its long haul fleet. Fiji Airways Airbus A350-900 - Image, Airbus The aircraft will be used to broaden the airline's international network, with two Airbus A350-900 to be leased from DAE Capital - making Fiji Airways the newest operator and DAE Capital the latest customer. The plane will be set up in a two-class … [Read more...]

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...]