Economy Class & Beyond

Vietnam Airlines signs for 10 more A350-900s

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Vietnam Airlines continues its plans for expansion, with the airline signing a memorandum of understanding (a prelude to the actual order) for 10 more Airbus A350-900s. Vietnam Airlines Airbus A350-900 - Image, Airbus Vietnam Airlines currently operate a fleet of 4 Airbus A350-900 aircraft currently, with a further 10 to arrive. Should the Memorandum of Understanding … [Read more...]

Thai Airways take delivery of their first A350

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Thai Airways have taken delivery of their newest plane type to their fleet - an Airbus A350-900. Thai Airways Airbus A350-900 at Toulouse - Image, Airbus This is the first of twelve Airbus A350s that will join the fleet (split between four firm orders and eight aircraft leases). The airline continue to name their aircraft - this one called "Wichian Buri" (a district … [Read more...]

Cebu Pacific adds an extra two Airbus A330s to its fleet

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Cebu Pacific are in the process of adding more long haul aircraft to their fleet, with the airline ordering two more Airbus A330-300 aircraft. Cebu Pacific Airbus A330-300 - Image, Airbus Currently, Cebu Pacific operate a fleet of six A330-300s, using them on destinations from the Philippines to the Middle East and Australia, as well as domestic and regional … [Read more...]

Hell freezes over: Allegiant to buy new aircraft

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There are various signs of the oncoming end of the world, be it the United Kingdom voting to leave the EU, a property mogul with a large mouth running for the US Presidency, or David Bowie passing away. Another sign is Allegiant Air is buying brand new aircraft - not second hand frames.  Yes - I repeat - the low-cost carrier is turning to Airbus directly to buy new … [Read more...]

Airbus rolls out the A350-1000

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It's time for another rollout - with the newest version of the Airbus A350 rolling out of the assembly shop for the first time - the A350-1000 The Airbus A350-1000 rolled out for the first time - Image, Airbus (via Twitter). So what's new? As you can probably guess and see - the A350-1000 is a stretch of the A350-900 that is currently in service with various airlines … [Read more...]

Malaysia Airlines sign for the Boeing 737 MAX

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Malaysia Airlines is still rebuilding itself after going through various changes this year. However, it does have its future on its mind - with the order of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. Malaysia Airlines Boeing 737 MAX, Rendering (c) The Boeing Company. The order itself is for 25 Boeing 737 MAX 8 airplanes, with purchase rights for 25 additional Boeing 737 MAX 8 and 737 MAX … [Read more...]

ANA reveals the latest Star Wars Jet

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All Nippon Airways continues its painting of its fleet into droids from Star Wars with the announcement of a new jet at Star Wars Celebration Europe - the C-3PO Jet. ANA C-3PO jet reveal - Image, ANA Here's some renders of how it will look in flight. Renders of the C-3PO jet. However, there are no deserts of this colour in Japan. On the other hand, I didn't … [Read more...]

Farnbourgh Day 4 – Final orders trickle in

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As we come to the end of the commercial side of the Farnborough Air Show, let's see what news has been making the headlines. Most of the exciting stuff starts with Airbus, so lets see what they're won. First up is Norwegian who are to convert 30 A320neos to 30 A321LRs. They'll become the first low-cost carrier to operate the A321LR, and will be aiming to operate it on … [Read more...]

Farnborough 2016 Digest Day 3

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It's time to look back at today's events at the Farnborough Air Show, and see who's been flashing the cash... or not. Egyptair were first out of the trap this morning, with an order for Nine 737-800s. Eight of the planes will be financed via Dubai Aerospace Enterprise. Egyptair 737-800 - Rendering (c) The Boeing Company. Next up, Air Europa will be joining the list … [Read more...]

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