After some delays, and a change of first operator - Airbus have delivered the first production Airbus A320neo to Lufthansa. The first A320neo to be delivered to Lufthansa, along with top brass of United Technologies, Pratt & Whitney, Lufthansa and Airbus. Shame Lufthansa couldn't afford to paint the word "neo" next to the designation of it's new plane. For both Airbus … [Read more...]
Avianca confirms its order for 100 Airbus A320neo aircraft
Earlier this week, Avianca has firmed up its order with Airbus for 100 Airbus A320neo family aircraft Avianca Airbus A321neo and A320neo - Rendering, Airbus. Avianca signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Airbus in February and have converted it into an order for A320neo family (including the A321neo, A320neo and A319neo). This brings the total A320neo family … [Read more...]
The Farnborough Digest 2014 – Day 1
Welcome to the GhettoIFE Farnborough Digest 2014 - Day 1, where I take a short look at the happenings at Farnborough International Air show - examining the orders and happenings at the airshow, and how they'll impact you as you get on the planes in future years. So let's kick off with the big news of the day from Airbus, with who after much discussion, debate and consternation … [Read more...]
Airbus rolls out its first A320neo
We're all familiar with the Airbus A320 and the A320 family that's jetted people around since 1988, offering a narrow body jet to go toe-to-toe with the Boeing 737 (as well as seeing off the McDonnell Douglas family of jets). Since then, deliveries have racked up in the thousands, with over 6000 Airbus A320 family aircraft built. However, the plane has had to evolve as … [Read more...]
Dubai Air Show Day 3: More orders trickle in
Day Three of the Dubai Air show has been and gone, and more orders trickle in as the week goes on. The widebody order of the day goes to Air Algerie who are to order three Airbus A330-200 as part of the airlines fleet renewal programme. TUI Travel meanwhile is to grow its 787 fleet with the addition of an extra two Boeing 787-8 aircraft, taking TUI's orders for the class … [Read more...]
Dubai Air Show Day 2: Orders continue to flow
The Dubai Air Show is still going on, and that means orders on books with more airlines ordering more kit. Whilst a record beating day like yesterday is out of the question, there are still companies who need to get the signature on the dotted line.. First up is lessor GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) - who have placed an order for five ATR 72-600s, with options for … [Read more...]
Jetblue goes to Airbus for more aircraft
JetBlue are rather busy. As well as taking delivery of their first Airbus A321, they have placed an order for 35 new aircraft today. The order is split between: 15 A321ceo (current engine option) 20 A321neo (new engine option) In addition, the airline has also chosen to up-size some of its existing orders converting: 8 A320ceo to 8 A321ceo 10 A320neo to 10 … [Read more...]
Airbus rakes the orders in from China, launches a new A330
It's been a busy day for Airbus at the Aviation Expo - China 2013, with a bucket full of orders - and the launch of a new Airbus A330. Let's start with the orders, with the action firmly on the smaller members of the Airbus family - the A320 Family BOC Aviation have placed an additional order for 25 Airbus A320 family aircraft, split between 13 A320ce0 (current engine … [Read more...]
Air Asia confirms an order for another 100 A320’s
Air Asia is opening the chequebook again and has placed an order for an additional 100 Airbus A320 series aircraft to aid its expansion. The order is split in two with 36 A320 CEO (Current Engine Option) and 64 A320 NEO (New Engine Option). The order has been in discussion since Farnbourgh 2012, and has taken time to come to fruition. This will swell the AirAsia … [Read more...]
Farnborough Day 4 Roundup
Well Day 4 of Farnborough has wound up with a bunch of big orders. Lets see who's flashed the cash today... United Airlines have signed for 50 Boeing 737-900ER's and 100 Boeing 737-MAX 9's, taking the 737 order book to over 10,000 units. See http://economyclassandbeyond.boardingarea.com/2012/07/12/united-to-order-150-boeing-737s/ for more on this news Bombardier and Air … [Read more...]
