Condor of Germany is continuing its fleet renewal apace, with the first Airbus A320neo delivered to the airline by Airbus. The new aircraft is registered as D-ANCZ. It was delivered from Toulouse to Frankfurt-am-Main Airport, arriving at 16:08. And as you can see - it's got red and white stripes - a rather bold choice. This marks the start of the renewal of Condor's … [Read more...]

The first route and ticket sales date has been confirmed for the airline-within-an-airline, Lufthansa City Airlines. Ticket sales for the first destination will be on sale on the 24th of April 2024 with its flight operations commencing on the 26th of June 2024 Lufthansa City Airlines will operate out of its Munich home. The first three destinations that will move to … [Read more...]

Embraer and Azorra is celebrating, with the first delivery of the first of nine new Embraer E190-E2 aircraft to Scoot. The aircraft was handed over in a special ceremony, which was attended today by senior executives from Azorra, Scoot, and Embraer at Embraer’s facility in Brazil. Named "Explorer 3.0" in celebration of the third and newest fleet addition to the Scoot … [Read more...]

It seems the intention to order has turned into a firm order, with Korean Air ordering 33 Airbus A350 aircraft.    Korean Air Airbus A350 - Rendering, Airbus.  The firm order covers 33 of the Airbus A350 family. The confirmed  split is:   27 A350-1000 (the stretch variant) 6A350-900 (the launch variant)  Airbus notes the additional range of the A350 will allow the … [Read more...]

Japan Airlines is getting busy with orders, lodging orders with both Boeing and Airbus for 42 aircraft. Let's see what they are planning to add to their fleet. International On international routes, JAL will introduce an additional 20 A350-900 aircraft into its fleet. This type of aircraft is used by the airline serving as the backbone of its domestic operations, with the … [Read more...]

Embraer has taken a major step forward with its E2 Jet programme, with the manufacturer obtaining ETOPS approval.  E195-E2 Tech Eagle Demostrator, now with ETOPS-120 rating - Image, Embraer The company secured 120-minute extended twin-engine operations (ETOPS - Extended-range Twin-engine Operations Performance Standards) approval for the E190-E2 and E195-E2. This has been … [Read more...]

Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines announced today an agreement for the airline to purchase the upcoming Boeing 777-9.  Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 777-9 - Rendering, The Boeing Company. Ethiopian Airlines has signed for eight 777-9 aircraft, with the "potential" to add a further 12 additional jets further along the line.  The move by the airline makes it the first 777X … [Read more...]

It seems American Airlines is shoring up its options for the future, with a massive order placed today, where Airbus, Boeing and Embraer all benefit. New aircraft on the way - Image, American Airlines.  In total, American Airlines will be purchasing 260 aircraft today. This is split down as: 85 Airbus A321neo 85 Boeing 737 MAX 10 90 Embraer E175  The … [Read more...]

The Etihad Airways fleet continues to expand, with three new Boeing 787-9 aircraft joining the fleet. Three new Boeing 787-9s - Image, Etihad Airways  The new aircraft are scheduled for a rather fast integration into the Etihad fleet, with them due to enter service during this month (February). They will be based at the airline's hub at Abu Dhabi Zayed International … [Read more...]

Breeze Airways continues to expand, with the airline disclosing it is to add a further 10 Airbus A220 aircraft to its fleet. The airline will order 10 additional A220-300 aircraft (the larger variant of the Airbus A220), bringing the airline’s total firm order for the aircraft type to 90 of the type. This order will make Breeze the third largest customer worldwide for … [Read more...]