With the A330neo edging closer to entry to service, Airbus are taking the latest variant of the A330 on tour. Airbus A330neo taking off - Image, Airbus.  The purpose of the tour isn't leisure however - rather this is one of the final steps to certification of the A330neo - the Function and Reliability Tests. Or to the rest of us - Route … [Read more...]

Lufthansa Group have confirmed with Airbus an order for extra aircraft. The firm-up takes up additional options, with six Airbus A320neo aircraft, and three A320ceo (current engine option) aircraft. Lufthansa A320neo taxing at Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond This follows the announcement in May by the group to order additional aircraft. It brings the … [Read more...]

In a major win for the Bombardier C Series project, airBaltic of Lativa has made  a major order of the type. airBaltic Bombardier C Series CS300 - Image, Bombardier The order is made up of 30 firm orders of the CS300, with 15 options and 15 purchase rights for additional aircraft of the same time. For those who look at list prices, the order is worth US $2.9 billion for … [Read more...]

FlyBe has been fiddling with its fleet plans, and will be sticking primarily to the Bombardier Q400. This has impact for other aircraft in its fleet... especially the Embraer E-195. Flybe Embraer E-195 at Belfast City Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond With the airline wanting to concentrate on what it calls its "profitable routes only", it seems the Embraer … [Read more...]

It seems anywhere in the world, the drive to reduce costs is an important one - with Japan Airlines set to launch its own low-cost carrier - with eyes on the long haul international market. Japan Airlines Boeing 787-8 at Boston Logan Airport. The new airline will use Boeing 787-8 aircraft in the first instance - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Japan Airlines currently … [Read more...]

With improving results, Lufthansa Group has been on a little spending spree today, adding additional aircraft to its fleet. So what's being added? Swiss Boeing 777-300ER departing Zürich - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Swiss International Air Lines are to gain two extra Boeing 777-300ER aircraft for its long haul fleet. The new 777's are being added for growth … [Read more...]

It seems today is the day for regional aircraft orders with American Airlines adding 15 more Embraer E-175 to its fleet. American Airlines/American Eagle Embraer E-175 - Image, Embraer. The order firm order 15 Embraer E-175s, which at list price is worth US$705 million. The planes will be delivered in a two-class 76 seat configuration, split between 12 in First … [Read more...]

American Airlines are adding to their regional fleet - with the airline signing for 15 Bombardier CRJ-900 aircraft. American Airlines Bombardier CRJ-900 - Image, Bombardier The order is for a firm 15 CRJ-900 aircraft, with options for additional 15 if needed. These new CRJ-900 aircraft will be fitted out with Bombardier's Atmosphère cabin - which promises an enhanced … [Read more...]

Qantas is beginning the long goodbye to the Boeing 747, with the airline to withdraw them from service during 2020. Qantas 747 400s nose to nose - Image, Qantas The final six Boeing 747-400's will be withdrawn by the end of 2020, and will be replaced by six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft - bringing the total 787-9 fleet to 14. Qantas Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner - … [Read more...]

Yesterday, a variant of the Airbus A350 family took off for the first time on test flights. To majority of people, it would mean nothing.,.. except for the three letters on the end of the designation ULR - Ultra Long Range So what does ULR mean in terms of range? How about 9,700 nautical miles (Or 17964.4 Milometers/11162.56 miles), with ability to fly a 20 hour missions … [Read more...]