Today, the first variant of the Airbus A320neo family took to the sky - with an Airbus A321neo making its first flight. Airbus A321neo taking off from Airbus Hamburg on its first flight - Image, Airbus The Airbus A321neo made its first flight from Airbus's base in Hamburg today, making a five hours and 29 minutes sortie, where tests were conducted and to validate the … [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...]
Hawaiian Airlines to add A321Neo’s to fleet
It seems Hawaiian Airlines has caught the Airbus narrow body bug, with the announcement of a firm order of 16 Airbus A321neo aircraft. Hawaiian airlines will have options for another 9 aircraft on top. The aircraft will have 190 seats in a two class layout. Deliveries will be between 2017 and 2020. Hawaiian airlines will be targeting these birds for use between the islands … [Read more...]