Delta Air Lines Partners with Aviation Partners Boeing to Support Sustainability Goals
Aviation Partners Boeing (APB) and Delta Air Lines, Inc. (Delta) share a commitment to reduce aircraft carbon emissions. APB is excited to announce Delta’s recent agreements to purchase Split Scimitar Winglets for its 737-800 fleet and for a number of recently acquired 737-900ER aircraft. Delta also recently agreed to purchase Scimitar Blended Winglets for up […]
U.S. FAA issues new safety directive on Boeing 777 airplanes
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Tuesday issued an airworthiness directive for all Boeing (BA.N) 777 airplanes over safety concerns. The directive was prompted by high electrical resistance within the gust suppression sensor because of corrosion. The FAA said the gust suppression function is a non-essential feature that provides a minor improvement to ride quality […]
LATAM Airlines reinforces fleet with additional order for 17 A321neo, endorses A321XLR
LATAM Airlines has ordered 17 A321neo aircraft to further expand their route offering, bringing the airline’s total A320neo order book aircraft to 100. Additionally, the airline has also confirmed to bring in the A321XLR to complement their long haul operations. “We applaud LATAM’s strategic vision and sustainability ambition. This order for the A321neo on the […]
easyJet confirms order for a further 56 A320neo Family aircraft
easyJet has confirmed a firm order for 56 A320neo Family aircraft following shareholder approval. The order is part of easyJet’s fleet renewal and up-gauging, cost and sustainability enhancements to the business. The agreement includes an upsizing of 18 A320neo to the larger A321neo model. Kenton Jarvis, CFO for easyJet, said: “We believe this order will […]
Boeing and Qatar Airways Finalize Order for 25 737 MAX Airplanes
Boeing [NYSE:BA] and Qatar Airways today finalized an order for 25 737 MAX airplanes, providing the flag carrier’s short- and medium-haul fleet with improved economics, fuel efficiency and sustainable operations. Company leaders announced the order for the 737-10, Boeing’s largest and most efficient single-aisle jet, in a signing ceremony at the Farnborough International Airshow. «We […]
Delta Air Lines boosts A220 aircraft firm order to 107
Delta Air Lines has firmed up orders for 12 A220-300 aircraft, bringing Delta’s total firm order for A220s to 107 aircraft – 45 A220-100s and 62 A220-300s. The A220s will be powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines. “The A220-300 is economical, efficient and delivers superior performance,” said Mahendra Nair, S.V.P. – Fleet & TechOps […]
Air France continues to renew its fleet and takes delivery of its 10th Airbus A220-300
Air France continues to integrate latest-generation aircraft, with an improved economic and environmental performance, into its fleet. By 2030, these aircraft will make up 70% of the Air France fleet – compared to 7% today – thanks to an ambitious investment plan of one billion euros per year. The tenth A220-300 The company has reached […]
Airbus signs Memorandum of Cooperation with ACI EUROPE
Airbus and ACI EUROPE have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to enhance cooperation in the area of new aircraft energy ecosystems. The joint goal is to enable the broader use of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) and to develop the hydrogen ecosystem required for the zero-emissions aircraft technologies, by preparing the associated supporting airport infrastructure and […]
Norwegian concludes agreement to purchase 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft
In May, Norwegian and Boeing announced an agreement in principle for the purchase of 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft with options for another 30 aircraft. Today, Norwegian announced that the various closing conditions related to agreement have been met. Following this, Norwegian estimates that it will record a net gain of approximately NOK 2 […]
Airbus A321XLR takes off for the first time
Airbus’ first A321XLR (Xtra Long Range) has successfully accomplished its first flight. The aircraft, MSN 11000, took off from Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport at 11:05 hrs CEST for a test flight which lasted approximately four hours and 35 minutes. The aircraft’s crew consisted of experimental test pilots Thierry Diez and GabrielDiaz de Villegas Giron, as well as […]
