TAP Portgual is in the midst of change. With a partial sale of the airline to a consortium comprising of Azul Linhas Aéreas and Barraqueiro group (known as Atlantic Gateway), the future aircraft orders were always up for review. Now the review is complete, TAP Portugal has been shopping for 53 new aircraft. TAP Portugal will be ordering a mixture of single aisle and … [Read more...]
And so it comes to pass… Delta goes for Airbus A330neos and A350s
In what could only be described as a blow to a certain US airframer, Delta is to turn to Airbus for its long haul fleet renewal, with a firm order for 50 long haul aircraft The order will be split down the middle with 25 orders for the Airbus A350-900s and 25 Airbus A330-900neo aircraft Airbus A350-900 Rendering, Image Airbus Airbus A330-900neo Rendering, Image … [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...]