easyJet's investor slides have come out today, and whilst there are all the fun things, like how upgaging is helping them, there are some slides about a new aircraft order. Time to dive in. easyJet Airbus A320neo -Image, Economy Class and Beyond  Why is easyJet ordering aircraft? It's part of its renewal plan, as well as a method of meeting its net zero commitments. … [Read more...]

At the European Regional Airlines Association General Assembly, Embraer and Luxair, the flag carrier of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, have signed a firm order. Luxair has ordered four E195-E2s, with two options and three purchase rights for more aircraft, with conversion rights to E190-E2 as required. The first aircraft delivery is scheduled for Q4 2025. The aircraft … [Read more...]

TAG Angola Airlines is planning its fleet renewal, with the airline selecting the Boeing 787 family.  To be painted into TAAG Angola Airlines livery - Image, The Boeing Company The airline will add four Boeing 787 aircraft to its fleet - the exact variants have not been disclosed. TAAG Angola Airlines currently flies five 777-300ER (Extended Range) jets, three … [Read more...]

It's a bit late in a heavy news day, but United Airlines has signed on the dotted line for a lot of aircraft. Let us dive in. Over in the Boeing Corner United Airlines has converted options for the Boeing 787 family, by exercising the 50 options it has for Boeing 787-9. As well as that, it has secured a further 50 options. With 150 firm orders, United has the largest … [Read more...]

LATAM Airlines has taken delivery of its first A321neo.  LATAM Airbus A321neo - Image, Airbus It makes a big step, with the airline taking the aircraft leased from AerCap. As a sign of confidence, LATAM also placed an order for 13 additional A321neo aircraft to join its fleet. The additional aircraft will be used to further expand its route network and drive its … [Read more...]

It seems after mooting the move, the Cathay Group (as it likes to be known now), has formally placed an order for 32 Airbus A320neo family aircraft. These are a follow-on order, as the airline continues to invest in expanding and modernising its fleet. The agreement doubles the Cathay Group’s total orders for the A320neo Family to 64, of which 13 have already been … [Read more...]

It seems Air Canada is continuing its fleet renewal, with the airline selecting Boeing 787-10 aircraft to join its fleet. Air Canada Boeing 787-10, Rendering, Air Canada/The Boeing Company.  The airline has placed a firm order with  The Boeing Company for 18 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner aircraft, with operations for a further 12. This order substitutes for an order of two … [Read more...]

The national airline of the Maldives - Maldivian - has signed a firm order with ATR Aircraft to replace existing aircraft in their fleet. The order is for two ATR42-600 (the smaller of the ATR aircraft currently offered from its catalogue).  These new aircraft will join the airline's existing regional fleet, including two ATR 72-600 and one ATR 42-600, … [Read more...]

SWISS leisure airline Edelweiss Air is to modernise its long-haul fleet with the airline selecting the Airbus A350-900. The carrier will obtain six of the type which will join the Edelweiss fleet in a staggered manner from summer 2025. By the end of 2026, the existing five Airbus A340-300 long-haul aircraft will be replaced and Edelweiss' long-haul fleet will be restored to … [Read more...]

Air Peace of Nigeria continues its growth, with the airline signing for five Embraer E175 aircraft. The airline has made a firm order with Embraer for five E175 aircraft, as the airline progresses with its fleet modernisation, as it progresses on its path to becoming the operator of the largest and youngest fleet of aircraft in Africa. The move will allow Air Peace to … [Read more...]