Wizz Air not forced to deploy A321XLR exclusively on long-haul routes: chief
Budget carrier Wizz Air’s chief, Jozsef Varadi, insists that the carrier does not feel compelled to use the Airbus A321XLR exclusively on long-haul services, because it still offers strong economic performance on shorter routes.
Royal Air Maroc to lease batch of 737 Max jets from DAE
Royal Air Maroc has entered an agreement with lessor Dubai Aerospace Enterprise covering the acquisition of 13 Boeing 737 Max 8 jets.
Air India orders more Max jets and converts 15 A321neos to XLRs
Air India has topped up its 737 Max orders with Boeing and opted to convert some of its Airbus A321neo orders into the XLR variant as it continues on its transformation journey under Tata Group ownership.
Wizz clarifies US rights request is for World Cup and not scheduled services
European low-cost carrier Wizz Air has explained that it has no plans to operate scheduled services to the USA and that a recent request for rights to fly to the country is based on an opportunity to operate charter flights for the football World Cup.
Wizz Air discussing transfer of upcoming A321XLRs to ‘another operator’
Wizz Air is discussing transfer of five remaining Airbus A321XLR deliveries to another operator ahead of the summer season, but has yet to elaborate.
Delta reaches agreement for 31 Airbus A330 and A350 widebody jets
Delta Air Lines has doubled down on its long-haul fleet commitment, hot on the heels of a recent deal for 30 Boeing 787s.
UPS withdraws its entire MD-11F fleet from service after Louisville crash
US freight specialist UPS has retired its entire Boeing MD-11F fleet, the company has disclosed in a full-year financial briefing.
Air Europa firms order for up to 40 A350-900s
Spanish carrier Air Europa has finalised an order for up to 40 Airbus A350-900s, confirming a significant strategic shift away from its current Boeing 787 and 737 fleet.
Southwest completes 737-700 cabin modifications for assigned seating launch
Southwest Airlines has completed cabin modifications across its Boeing 737-700 fleet, removing one row of seats from each aircraft ahead of launching assigned seating and extra-legroom options on 27 January.
ANA, JAL confirm first 737 Max 8 deliveries in 2026
Japan’s two largest operators All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines expect to take delivery of their first Boeing 737 Max aircraft this year, as they disclose their network plans for the 2026 fiscal year beginning in April.
United set to take 20 Boeing 787 deliveries in 2026
United Airlines is set to receive 20 Boeing 787 aircraft in 2026, marking the largest annual widebody delivery to a US passenger carrier in nearly four decades as the carrier continues its aggressive international expansion.
Ethiopian signs for more 787-9s and 737 Max jets as construction begins on new hub
Ethiopian Airlines is ordering another nine Boeing 787-9s, which will be delivered early in the next decade.
Delta’s incoming 787s poised to replace ageing 767s
Delta Air Lines’ first-ever order for Boeing 787 Dreamliners is part of a long-term widebody fleet renewal plan to replace its ageing 767s.
Virgin Atlantic agrees sale-and-leaseback of six A330neos
Air India receives first factory-fresh 787-9; expects A350-1000 deliveries this year
Air Inuit prepares to put first combi-converted 737-800 into operation
Airlink acquires E190s to source spare engines and parts
LATAM received first GEnx-powered 787 amid fleet renewal
Avion Express Brasil increases A320 fleet but moderates expansion rate
Kenya Airways looks to introduce 767 freighters as bridge to 777Fs
Budget carrier IndiGo to put first A321XLR on routes to Athens
Israir Group details block-seat deal to support A330 acquisition
Avelo to cut six 737-700s from fleet and close trio of bases
Taiwan’s Starlux Airlines receives first A350-1000
American rolls out new livery celebrating century of flight