Whilst the A330-900neo continues its flight tests, the A330-800neo (the range optimised version) has entered the final assembly. The central fuselage and wings on the final assembly line on station 40- Image, Airbus  The central fuselage and wings on the final assembly line on station 40 - Image, Airbus  The first A330-800neo - MSN1888 is starting to come together … [Read more...]

It's the last day of the Dubai Air Show, and there has been a few orders trickling through on the final day. Boeing Let's start with the one that's got you here - which is SCAT Airlines (sometimes known as Special Cargo Air Transport) of Kazakhstan has finalised an order for six Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. Editors note: Yes, they do have a web site at scat.kz (safe for … [Read more...]

Well it seems both Airbus and Boeing have rolled out the big guns on the last day of the Dubai Air Show, with both announcing massive orders. Airbus Airbus were first out of the traps today with an MoU by Indigo Partners for an order for... 430 A320neo aircraft. You read that right... 430 A320neo aircraft. These aircraft will be for Frontier Airlines (United States), … [Read more...]

Well, Airbus left it rather late in the Dubai Air Show to get something for its efforts - but it seems it's paid off with a Memorandum of Understanding  between it and Golden Falcon Aviation. They provide aircraft to Wataniya Airways.  Wataniya Airways Airbus A320neo - Rendering, Airbus.  The MoU is for 25 Airbus A320neo aircraft. Currently, Wataniya Airways has two … [Read more...]

Well, after a little teasing last night, it seems Bombardiers C Series programme has snagged a customer, with EgyptAir signing a Letter of Intent to purchase for up to 24 C Series aircraft The Letter of Intent calls for 12 CS300 aircraft as part of an order, with purchase rights for a further twelve. Bombardier C Series C300   - Egyptair - Rendering, Bombardier At … [Read more...]

Well the first Joon by Air France plane has entered the paint shop. Does it look boring? Is it a shade of blue? Does it look like the printer got stuck when printing the logo? Or is it more eurowhite with blue? Let's have a look. merci au syndicat AF de poster une des 1eres photos @weflyjoon #joon @AvgeeksFR @flight_report @zeTravelersClub https://t.co/Bgobz2u02F … [Read more...]

In the aviation industry - big numbers are a thing. Well, Emirates and Airbus are celebrating a big number - with the 100th delivery of an Airbus A380 to the airline today. 100th A380 featuring the Year of Zayed livery - Image, Airbus.  The 100th aircraft was handed over to Emirates at Airbus's Hamburg facility, and is painted in a special livery celebrating late Sheikh … [Read more...]

It seems Embraer has scored some extra aircraft, with the airframer to build another 10 aircraft for American Airlines. American Airlines Embraer E175 at Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond American will configure them as their other E175s are configured - in a 2 and half class configuration, split by 12 First Class, 20 Main Cabin Extra and 44 Main Cabin … [Read more...]

Singapore Airlines have formally signed a new order for aircraft from Boeing - and it's a large order of 39 planes split across two families. The airline has ordered 19 of the upcoming Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner (the double-stretch variant), and 20 of next generation Boeing 777-9. Boeing 787-10 conducting its first flight - Image (c) The Boeing Company. The order … [Read more...]