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  • Photos – First Airbus A320 with Sharklets

    Airbus has completed installation of the first set of its “Sharklet” wing-tip devices on the A320 development aircraft (MSN 001). The flight-test campaign will be carried out in the coming weeks. These new wingtip devices are around 2.5 metres tall and will replace the aircraft’s current wingtip fence. Offered as an option on new-build aircraft,…

  • Lion Air – Historic Boeing Order of 201 737 MAX

    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,…

  • Spirit Airlines Commits for 75 Airbus A320

    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…

  • Latest American Airlines Campaign Feat. Kevin Spacey

    This Saturday American Airlines will start a new campaign featuring Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey. In this new TV spot Spacey plays three characters which simultaneously showcases his vast acting talent and American Airline’s unique approach to customer service. The airline invited us to have an exclusive first look at the 60 second short film. All…

  • New Boeing 737 MAX Launched

    Boeing today unveiled its answer to the best-selling Airbus A320 NEO, a new engine variant called Boeing 737 MAX. The new family of aircraft consists of the 737 MAX 7, 737 MAX 8 and 737 MAX 9. The new 737 family will be powered by CFM International LEAP-1B engines optimized for the 737. Like the…

  • American Airlines Orders up to 560 Narrowbody Airplanes

    American Airlines today announced two new large aircraft orders. The airline signed a firm contract with Airbus to acquire 260 Airbus A320 Family aircraft. The contract calls for flexibility for the airline to take delivery of A319s, A320s and A321s, with 130 featuring Airbus’ New Engine Option (neo). All 260 aircraft will feature large, fuel-saving…

  • Paris Air Show 2011 – And the Winner is Airbus

    At the Paris Air Show 2011 in Le Bourget, Airbus won orders and commitments worth about US$72.2 billion for a total of 730 aircraft. This success sets a new record for any commercial aircraft manufacturer at any air show ever. The commitments comprise Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 312 aircraft worth US$28.2 billion and firm…

  • Paris Air Show 2011 – Airbus Orders Part 2

    Paris Air Show Le Bourget 2011 Airbus orders part 2: ALAFCO, the Kuwait-based international Aviation Lease and Finance Company, has signed an agreement for six more Airbus A350 XWB aircraft. This repeat order brings ALAFCO’s total order for the A350-900 to 18 aircraft. ALAFCO placed its first order for the A350 XWB in 2007 when…

  • Paris Air Show 2011 – Airbus Orders Part 1

    Paris Air Show Le Bourget 2011 opened its doors just yesterday. Many orders have already been announced by various manufacturers. This is part 1 of a summary of Paris Air Show 2011 Airbus orders. More to come during the next days. GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing and financing arm of General…