Cathay Dragon (what was Dragonair) has signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for its fleet renewal, selecting 32 Airbus A321 aircraft. The aircraft will be used to replace the existing fleet of 15 A320 and eight A321 aircraft (23 narrow body aircraft), with the balance being used to expand its network. Cathay Pacific Chief Executive Officer and Cathay Dragon … [Read more...]

So far, the Bombardier CSeries has seen deployment with Swiss and airBaltic. But there are other customers watching and waiting for their aircraft. One of those carriers is Korean Air - and their first CSeries is in the paint shop. The Korean Air tail painted on a Bombardier CSeries CS300 - Image, Bombardier. A full length view of the Korean Air CSeries CS300 - Image, … [Read more...]

Yesterday marked an end of an era for Swiss International Airlines - with the airline withdrawing it's last Avro RJ from front-line service. Time to say goodbye to an old friend. Today marked the last flight of our Avro RJ100, HB IYZ, from Geneva to Zurich. #GoodbyeAvro pic.twitter.com/CaE3kp2A5O — Swiss Intl Air Lines (@FlySWISS) August 15, 2017 HB-IYZ was the last … [Read more...]

It doesn't seem that long ago that the Boeing 777 was introduced - when it took its first flight in 1994, and flew for United Airlines a year later in 1995 between Washington DC and London Heathrow. Well, the Boeing production line has been cranking the aircraft out, one at a time, with 1500th aircraft exiting the production line, and being readied for delivery to its … [Read more...]

Austrian Airlines are continuing their fleet change around with the arrival of their seventeen Embraer E-195. Austrian Airlines E-195 - Image Austrian Airlines via Youtube OE-LWN took its first flight over the weekend, operating between Vienna and Zagreb, and marks the complete introduction of the type into the Austrian Airlines fleet. In celebration - the airline … [Read more...]

It seems in a blink of an eye that the A350 entered service. Yesterday, Airbus delivered their 100th A350-900 aircraft to China Airlines. 100th Airbus A350 delivered to China Airlines with Airbus and China Airlines staff - Image, Airbus It's been around 30 months since the first A350 was delivered to Qatar Airways - and since then, Airbus has been ramping up its … [Read more...]

Earlier this year, LEVEL commenced operations from Barcelona El Prat Airport with two Airbus A330-200 aircraft. Well, it seems that LEVEL appears to be doing well enough to assign another three aircraft over to it. According to the airline, they will be taking delivery of three Airbus A330-200 aircraft commencing Summer 2018. IAG has placed firm orders for three Airbus … [Read more...]

The Airbus A330neo has flown as a test frame for some time now. However, the first operator to get the A330neo will be happy - as their plane as entered the final assembly area at Airbus Toulouse. Airbus revealed this in a tweet "Bom dia!" Say hello to @taportugal's first #A330neo currently taking shape at our Toulouse Final Assembly Line. … [Read more...]

Sometimes I wonder about the airline industry. Today is one of those days, with the Air France launching a new brand called "Joon". Joon Logo - Image, Air France. I'm honestly not making this up. Here's the promo line: Joon is especially aimed at a young working clientele, the millennials (18 to 35 year-olds), whose lifestyles revolve around digital technology. This … [Read more...]

In the uncertain times of the UK leaving the EU- airlines are preparing their plans for the future. easyJet has chosen its own future - by setting up another airline inside the European Economic Area/European Union. easyJet Airbus A320 landing at Birmingham Airport - Image, Economy Class and ebyond  The Airline - easyJet Europe - has been awarded an AOC (Air Operators … [Read more...]