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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

Day two of the Farnborough Air Show has been and gone. Let's see who's been opening their cheque books today... Let's start with Airbus, with the headline order of 100 A321neo aircraft from Air Asia. Air Asia A321neo - Rendering, Airbus This brings Air Asia's booked purchases up to 575 Airbus A320 family aircraft. That's a lot of Airbus narrow body aircraft. Be … [Read more...]

Well, day one has come to an end at the Farnborough Air Show. And apart from rain causing more than it's fair share of chaos (because it never rains in the UK...). So, let's see who's ordered what on day one: Boeing opened the show with Xiamen Airlines signing for 30 737 MAX 200 airplanes Boeing 737 MAX 200 for Xiamen Airlines - Image (c) The Boeing … [Read more...]