Orders & Deliveries
Boeing celebrated the delivery of Korean Air’s first Boeing 747-8F together with the airline’s first Boeing 777 Freighter. With this delivery, Korean Air becomes the first airline to operate both the 747-8 and 777 Freighters. “We are very proud to become the first airline in the world to have the combined strengths of these two freighters in its fleet,” said Yang Ho Cho, chairman of Korean Air. “Our cargo fleet is being improved by these ...
Cebu Pacific, the largest low cost carrier from the Philippines, is set to become a new Airbus A330 operator. The airline has selected the aircraft for its new long haul services, which will begin in the third quarter of 2013. The carrier plans to acquire up to eight leased Airbus A330-300 aircraft. The long range capability of the A330 will enable Cebu Pacific to offer direct services from Manila to Australia, the Middle East, and ...
Boeing delivered the first Boeing 747-8 Freighter for AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC), part of Volga-Dnepr Group. This 747-8F (VQ-BLQ) is the first of five new planes for the airline. AirBridge Cargo also has options for additional five airplanes. “The introduction of the Boeing 747-8F represents a huge commitment to our customers since we are investing in state of the art equipment to further expand our network,” said Tatyana Arslanova, executive president of AirBridgeCargo Airlines. “We have ...
Norwegian, one of the largest low-cost airlines in Europe, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for 100 A320neo aircraft. The agreement makes Norwegian the latest customer for the A320neo and also a new customer for Airbus. The new aircraft will support Norwegian’s growth and modernisation strategy. Norwegian (the brand name of Norwegian Air Shuttle AS) operates a network across Europe into North Africa and the Middle East, and is rapidly expanding its ...
Airbus delivered the 5000th A320 built to Lebanon’s national carrier, Middle East Airlines (MEA). The aircraft was delivered from Airbus in Hamburg, Germany and is powered by International Aero Engines V2500 engines. MSN5000 marks a significant milestone for Airbus and the A320 Family going into 2012, as production rises from 38 to 40 per month during the first quarter of the year. MEA operates one of the most modern fleets in the region with four ...
Boeing announced that Air France-KLM have ordered 25 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, with options. “By making the 787 a key part of its fleet renewal, Air France-KLM strengthens its position as a worldwide leader,” said Jim Albaugh, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “Reaction to the Dreamliner’s entry into service has been phenomenal and we look forward to seeing passengers of Air France-KLM fly on this revolutionary airplane.” The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is a slightly ...
The 7000th Boeing 737 built was delivered yesterday to Dubai-based flydubai. This Next-Generation 737-800 has been equipped with the new Boeing Sky Interior. “It is incredible to be delivering our 7,000th 737. We thank flydubai and all our customers who have made the 737 the world’s most popular jet airliner,” said Beverly Wyse, vice president and general manager of the 737 program. “This success is due to the years of expertise that thousands of employees ...
Boeing and Southwest Airlines today announced a firm order for 150 Boeing 737 MAX airplanes. Southwest is the first customer to finalize an order for the 737 MAX and becomes the launch customer for the new-engine variant. The Dallas-based carrier also ordered 58 Next-Generation 737s. The firm order is the largest in Boeing history both in dollar value, nearly $19 billion at list prices, and the number of airplanes. It supports Southwest’s initiative to modernize ...
Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for 44 Airbus A320 aircraft, comprising of 30 A320neo and 14 A320 Family aircraft. The order makes Volaris the first airline to order the A320neo in Mexico. Engine selection will be announced by the airline at a later date. Since starting operations in 2006, Volaris has become one of the top three airlines in Mexico having quickly expanded their network throughout the country and into ...
Boeing and Lion Air announced a commitment for the Indonesian airline to order 201 Boeing 737 MAX and 29 Next-Generation 737-900 ER. The agreement also includes purchase rights for an additional 150 airplanes. “The 737 MAX will be the future of Lion Air,” said Rusdi Kirana, Lion Air Founder and President Director. “The highly efficient, technologically advanced airplane will help Lion Air continue to bring low fares and allow us to open new destinations because ...
Qatar Airways, has selected the A320neo as the reference aircraft for expanding its short to medium haul fleet and has increased its order for the A380. The agreement signed at the 2011 Dubai Airshow, is a firm contract for 50 A320neo aircraft and five additional A380s. “The A320neo promises to be a great aircraft which is why we have chosen it to form the backbone of our future single aisle expansion. Together with our increase ...
Spirit Airlines and Airbus signed today at the Dubai Airshow a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 75 single-aisle aircraft, comprising 45 A320neo and 30 A320s. The engine selection will be announced later. The new aircraft will be used on Spirit’s targeted growth markets in the U.S., Caribbean and Latin America. The A320neo has over 95 percent airframe commonality making it an easy fit into existing fleets while offering up to 500 nautical miles (950 kilometres) ...
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that Atlasjet (Turkey) has signed a letter of intent (LOI) to acquire 10 CS300 and take options on a further five CS300 aircraft. Founded in 2001, Atlasjet operates 17 aircraft on domestic and international routes with scheduled and charter services. Atlasjet operates domestic scheduled passenger services and regular charter flights to cities across Europe, Kazakhstan, Iraq and Saudi Arabia. Operating from its main base at Atatürk International Airport, Istanbul, the airline ...
Boeing and Dubai-based Emirates Airline announced an order for 50 Boeing 777-300ERs (Extended Range) plus options for additional 20 of the airliner. This order marks the single largest commercial airplane order in Boeing’s history by dollar value. With a total of 182 Boeing 777 orders, 2011 is the best-selling year for the 777 program, surpassing the previous record of 154 orders set in 2005. “The 777′s reliability, performance and operating economics have firmly established it ...
Boeing delivered the first 747-8 Freighter to Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. The delivery is the first of nine Boeing 747-8F Atlas Air has on order. Atlas Air’s subsidiary, Global Supply Systems (GSS), will operate the new freighter for British Airways World Cargo through a five-year wet-lease agreement. As part of the lease agreement for three 747-8 Freighters with GSS, British Airways World Cargo will utilize the airplanes on long-haul routes to cargo hubs in ...
Peach Aviation, Japan’s first low-cost carrier, has taken delivery of its first A320 through a leasing contract with GECAS. The Japanese carrier will lease 10 A320s. Peach Aviation’s A320 aircraft seats 180 passengers in a single-class layout and is powered by CFM International engines. Peach Aviation was established by All Nippon Airways (ANA), First Eastern Investment Group (First Eastern) in Hong Kong and Innovation Network Corporation of Japan. The Osaka-based company will start operations from ...
Boeing has delivered the first 747-8F for Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Airways, making it the second freight operator worldwide to take delivery of Boeing’s newest freighter. With this new addition to its fleet, Cathay Pacific also becomes the first carrier in Asia Pacific to operate the 747-8. The new airplane is the first of 10 747-8F Cathay Pacific has on order with Boeing. The 747-8 Freighters are expected to progressively replace the 747-400 Boeing Converted ...
Transaero Airlines, Russia’s second largest airline, last week signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for four A380 aircraft. Transaero will become the launch customer for the A380 in Russia, the CIS and Eastern Europe. The Russian carrier plans to start operations with the A380 on its long-range network of high density routes from Moscow. The aircraft will feature a three class cabin layout, seating about 700 passengers. Transaero will announce an engine selection ...
Bombardier Aerospace announced that a Chinese airline, which has requested to remain unidentified at the present time, has signed a conditional purchase agreement for six Bombardier CRJ900 NextGen aircraft. The transaction, which is the first for CRJ900 aircraft in China, includes options on additional five CRJ900 NextGen aircraft. “Since the introduction of the original Canadair Regional Jet in 1992, Bombardier’s CRJ Series aircraft have become the best-selling regional aircraft program in history and we look ...
Boeing announced that the plane maker recently delivered the 300th Boeing 777-300ER (extended range) (S2-AFO – c/n 40122) to first-time customer Biman Bangladesh. The 777-300ER has been ordered by 37 customers around the globe. Twenty-seven customers now operate the 777-300ER, 10 additional customers will take delivery of their first 777-300ERs through 2014. The 777-300ER was introduced into service in 2005 and quickly became a best seller. “It is distinguished by its fuel efficiency, award-winning ...
The 300th Eurofighter Typhoon was delivered today by Cassidian to the Spanish Air Force. The Eurofighter Typhoons – developed and manufactured by Cassidian in Germany and Spain, BAE Systems in the UK and Alenia Aeronautica in Italy – are now in service across the globe with 16 units in six air forces replacing 11 aircraft types. To date, the fleet has completed over 130,000 flying hours with well above average operational availability and unmatched operational ...
As you know from my previous post, the first Airbus A380 for China Southern Airlines has been delivered yesterday (MSN0031). The following video features the highlights of this very special delivery ceremony in Toulouse, France. China Southern Airlines has ordered a total of 5 A380 so far but Airbus sees a potential of probably up to 200 Chinese A380 orders over the coming years. China Southern becomes the 7th A380 operator after Korean Air, Lufthansa, ...
