Aer Lingus takes delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR aircraft
Ireland’s national carrier Aer Lingus has taken delivery of its first of six A321XLR aircraft. The airline becomes the second in the world to operate the A321XLR as well as the second in the International Airlines Group (IAG). Powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines, the aircraft took off from the Airbus production site in Hamburg, Germany, […]
Air Canada orders five additional A220s
Air Canada, the national carrier of Canada, has signed a firm order with Airbus for five more latest generation single-aisle A220-300s on the fifth anniversary since taking delivery of its first A220 in December 2019. This follows an initial order in 2016 for 45 A220-300s and a reorder in 2022 for 15 more. Including this […]
Emirates officially unveils its first A350 aircraft
Emirates has officially unveiled the very first Airbus A350-900 to join its fleet at an exclusive event showcase in Dubai. The event, led by Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline in the presence of His Excellency Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy, was attended by VIP guests, aerospace partners, government officials and […]
Insignia by Avianca Provides New Business Class Experience for Flights To and From Europe
Insignia by Avianca is the new Business Class experience on Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft flights to and from Europe, with a proposal highlighting comfort and exclusivity in every detail. One of the main attributes of Insignia by Avianca is the Business Class flatbed seats, which, in addition to allowing for a recline of 180 degrees, […]
Embraer, MCTI and Finep celebrate agreement for sustainable aircraft technologies research
Brazil’s Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI), Embraer and the Financiadora de Estudos e Projetos (Finep), which promotes Brazil’s economic and social development through public funding for Science, Technology and Innovation, today celebrated an agreement for R$ 126,7 (USD$23 million) investment in sustainable aircraft technologies research. The announcement took place during the visit of […]
Statement on the Importance of Protecting Civil Aviation During Times of Conflict
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the following statement reminding governments of the importance of protecting civil aviation, including airport and air navigation infrastructure, during times of conflict. “Civil aviation fulfils a purpose that transcends politics to ‘create and preserve friendship and understanding among the nations and peoples of the world’. The Chicago Convention, […]
easyJet launches new partnership with blended-wing aircraft manufacturer Jet Zero
easyJet has announced that it has become the first European airline to partner with U.S.-based start up Jet Zero, which is developing an ultra-efficient blended-wing aircraft. At a Net Zero technology showcase at Cranfield University marking the second anniversary of easyJet’s Net Zero Roadmap, the airline revealed the partnership as the latest initiative in its […]
The WestJet Group furthers future growth with the addition of three more Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft
The WestJet Group announced it will acquire three additional Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, from SMBC Aviation Capital. These aircraft are in addition to the six new-to-WestJet Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft the WestJet Group announced earlier this summer. «With our longstanding partner SMBC, we are thrilled to be adding three more Boeing 737 MAX […]
First Airbus A321neo joins KLM’s fleet: a milestone in cleaner, quieter, more efficient flight operations
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines today welcomed its first Airbus A321neo after it touched down at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. The arrival of this new aircraft is an important step in the rigorous renewal programme initiated by KLM to support cleaner, quieter, and more efficient flight operations. From mid‑September, the A321neo will begin serving several European destinations. […]
Lufthansa Cargo welcomes new freighter aircraft in Frankfurt
Lufthansa Cargo welcomed its 18th B777 freighter at Frankfurt Airport past Saturday, 17 August 2024. The long-haul freighter was transferred directly from the Boeing factory in Everett, USA, to the cargo airline’s largest hub. «We are delighted to welcome another efficient freighter to our fleet. This will allow us to provide our customers with additional […]
