Caribbean Airlines improves connectivity in the Eastern Caribbean
Caribbean Airlines unveils its exciting expansion into the Eastern Caribbean. Starting July 24, the airline will add new non-stop services between Barbados and St. Vincent, as well as St. Lucia. Additionally, there will be increased capacity to Dominica and Grenada, strengthening the carrier’s commitment to the region’s connectivity. The Barbados to St. Vincent route has […]
Boeing Forecasts Demand for 42,600 New Commercial Jets Over Next 20 Years
With a resurgence in international traffic and domestic air travel back to pre-pandemic levels, Boeing [NYSE: BA] today projected global demand for 42,595 new commercial jets by 2042, valued at $8 trillion. Boeing released its 2023 Commercial Market Outlook (CMO), the company’s forecast of 20-year demand for commercial airplanes and services, in advance of the […]
Lufthansa and Airbus mark delivery of 600th Lufthansa aircraft at Airbus’s Hamburg-Finkenwerder site
The delivery to Lufthansa of its first Airbus A300B2 on February 9, 1976 laid the foundation for a strong partnership within European civil aviation that has now extended almost 50 years. With more than ten different Airbus aircraft types supplied since then to almost every air operator in the Lufthansa Group, today saw the 600th […]
Delta celebrates 100th U.S.-produced Airbus A321, reaffirms commitment to domestic job growth
Delta’s commitment to its cutting-edge fleet was on full display this week in Mobile, Alabama, where the airline celebrated the production of its 100th U.S.-produced A321 from manufacturing partner, Airbus. Airbus launched its first U.S. production facility in 2015, with just under 400 employees and Delta received its first aircraft from the Mobile facility […]
Japan Airlines Selects 737-8 to Grow Sustainable World-Class Fleet
The versatile 737-8 will position JAL to strengthen its domestic and regional network as passenger traffic continues to return to pre-pandemic levels. JAL intends to begin introducing the airplanes into its fleet from 2026. «We are delighted to select the Boeing 737-8, a member of the very latest 737 MAX family, to replace our Boeing […]
Emirates unveils new signature livery for its fleet
The distinctive livery of the world’s largest international airline, Emirates, has undergone a refresh. Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline said: “Aircraft livery is the most instantly recognisable brand real estate for any airline. It’s a visual representation of our unique identity, something we wear proudly, and display in all the cities we fly to […]
Delta continues expansion of fuel-efficient Airbus A220 fleet
Delta Air Lines will continue refreshing its fuel-efficient, state-of-the-art fleet after executing options for 12 new Airbus A220-300 aircraft. Slated for delivery in 2026 and 2027, the expansion of Delta’s A220 family is an important step towards the airline’s ongoing efforts on fleet simplification, while investing in more sustainable aircraft that provide a best-in-class customer […]
Delta, Aero Design Labs testing novel tech to further decrease aircraft emissions
Delta is taking another step toward its goal of net-zero emissions by 2050 as it tests novel drag-reduction technology by Aero Design Labs on its 737-800 and 737-900 fleets. By reducing drag, aircraft are more aerodynamic and use less fuel while in flight. The companies’ memorandum of understanding includes testing and FAA certification of the […]
LATAM group completes restructuring and emerges with solid financial position and most extensive network in South America
LATAM group, the leading airline group in Latin America, announced today that it successfully completed its financial restructuring process in the United States, which it voluntarily commenced in May 2020 to reduce its debt, access new sources of financing, and transform its business in response to the global pandemic. Having maintained its leading position while […]
Boeing Forecasts China’s Commercial Fleet Will More than Double in Next 20 Years, Fueled by Strong Passenger and Cargo Demand
Boeing today announced its 2022 Commercial Market Outlook (CMO) for China, forecasting that the country’s growing economy will see its commercial airplane fleet more than double over the next 20 years. Despite the impact of the pandemic on China’s near-term growth, Boeing predicts that demand for air travel and air freight will continue to trend […]
