Leading aircraft lessor SMBC Aviation Capital has recently placed an order for 60 A320neo Family aircraft from Airbus. This order brings their total order book for this aircraft type to almost 340. This new order solidifies the long-standing strategic partnership between Airbus and SMBC Aviation Capital on the A320neo Family…
Emirates has announced an order for 15 additional Airbus A350-900s at the Dubai Airshow 2023, worth US$ 6 billion. This announcement follows Emirates President Tim Clark saying the airline would hold back ordering the A350-1000 on Tuesday. Clark expressed concerns about the durability of the Rolls-Royce Trent 97-XWB engines on…
Ethiopian Airlines Group and Airbus have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for 11 additional Airbus A350-900s. This agreement brings Ethiopian Airlines’ total order book and commitment for the A350 aircraft to 33, which includes four A350-1000s. Presently, Ethiopian Airlines operates a fleet of 20 A350-900s. With this latest commitment,…
QantasLink’s first brand new Airbus A220 aircraft has rolled out of the paintshop at Airbus’ facility in Mirabel, Canada. This marks a significant milestone in the Qantas Group’s fleet renewal program. The aircraft, scheduled to arrive in Australia by the end of the year, is part of the Group’s domestic…
Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Ethiopian Airlines have recently announced a significant aircraft order. As part of the agreement, Ethiopian Airlines will purchase 11 787 Dreamliners and 20 737 MAX airplanes, with the potential for an additional 15 and 21 jets, respectively. This landmark deal, signed at the Dubai Airshow, marks…
Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Oman Air have recently announced a significant development in their partnership. Based in Muscat, Oman Air has taken delivery of its first 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF). The addition of this aircraft marks the airline’s expansion plans in the air cargo market. Oman Air Cargo has…
Emirates has announced a significant investment in the French and European aviation manufacturing ecosystem. The airline has awarded a series of contracts worth over US$1.2 billion to Safran during the Dubai Airshow. New Seats for Emirates A350, 777X Fleet As part of this agreement, Safran will provide best-in-class seats for…
Boeing (NYSE: BA) and SCAT Airlines have recently announced a significant order for seven 737-8 aircraft during the Dubai Airshow. This purchase will greatly contribute to the expansion of SCAT’s 737 MAX fleet, effectively doubling its existing fleet. This expansion’s primary objective is to facilitate the opening of new air…
EGYPTAIR has announced an exciting development for its customers – adding new Airbus A350-900 aircraft to their long-haul fleet. The airline’s order for 10 of these advanced planes was announced during the Dubai Airshow. With the introduction of the A350-900s, EGYPTAIR aims to achieve several benefits. Firstly, these aircraft will…
Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Royal Jordanian announced an update to Royal Jordanian’s widebody fleet at the Dubai Airshow. As part of this agreement, the airline has placed an order for four 787-9 Dreamliner jets. Moreover, Jordan’s flag carrier confirmed its previous order for two 787-9s. This brings the total number…
