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...]
Azul goes bigger body – orders Airbus A320neos
Azul's intentions have been clear recently with the announcement and commencement (due to begin on the 2nd December 2014) of its long haul services from Brazil to the USA - adding Airbus A330s into its fleet, with the future long haul fleet to include Airbus A350s. However, there is the matter of domestic services. These are currently made of Embraer E-190s, E-195s and ATR … [Read more...]
Royal Brunei opts for the A320neo
Royal Brunei Airlines - the national airline of Brunei has been working away in the background, trying to grow and stablish themselves in the world of ever-changing aviation. The airline has taken steps to modernise, with the removal of its Boeing 767s, introducing Boeing 777s from Singapore Airlines - and most recently having Boeing 787 Dreamliners join their fleet. Now, … [Read more...]
ANA orders new aircraft – both Boeing and Airbus share the spoils
Its been a busy day for All Nippon Airlines who have opened up the cheque book to order more aircraft - with Boeing and Airbus getting orders. On order from the Boeing company will be a variety of aircraft including: 6 Boeing 777-300ERs 20 Boeing 777-9X series 14 Boeing 787-9s Dreamliners Total: 40 Aircraft The 777-9Xs are the first order from Japan for the next … [Read more...]
Airbus begins final assembly work on the first A320neo
The Airbus A320 series - the design has been around a fair while now, with airlines picking up and using the aircraft and forming fleets around it as well as its subtypes. Certainly, it’s one of my favourite short-haul aircraft in terms of passenger comfort (allowing for wider seats than the Boeing 737 family). As demands have changed, so has the aircraft, with the newest … [Read more...]
EasyJet firms up A320neo/ceo Order
Easyjet has firmed up its agreement with Airbus over its next aircraft order - which has been agreed at shareholder level to purchase its new fleet The new fleet being ordered will be made up 135 Airbus A320 series aircraft split into two batches: 35 A320ceo (current engine option) 100 A320neo (New engine option) Easyjet also has options for 100 further … [Read more...]