All Fleets articles – Page 17
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NewsRussian government to permit wet-leasing under amendment to country's Air Code
Russia’s government has approved measures allowing wet-lease of aircraft, through an amendment to the country’s aviation regulations which will take effect from 1 September. The amendment – one of a number of changes to the Air Code signed by president Vladimir Putin on 8 August – features in the section ...
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NewsAir China, China Southern set to receive first C919s as flight tests wrap up
Comac has completed flight testing for the first C919 aircraft to be delivered to state-owned carriers Air China and China Southern.
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NewsFrontier defers A320neo deliveries and axes plans to acquire A321XLRs
Frontier Airlines has become the latest US discount carrier to delay its acquisition of Airbus narrowbody jets, following moves taken recently by Spirit Airlines and JetBlue Airways.
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NewsLOT to operate three 737 Max 8s from BOC Aviation
Lessor BOC Aviation has placed three Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft with LOT Polish Airlines.
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NewsCathay picks A330neo as future mid-sized widebody in 30-aircraft deal
Cathay Pacific has selected the Airbus A330-900 as its new mid-sized widebody replacement, after placing a firm order for 30 new aircraft with rights for another 30.
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NewsScoot to grow regional network as more E2s enter fleet
Scoot will take delivery of its third and fourth Embraer E190-E2 in September and October, as it adds two destinations to its Southeast Asian network.
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NewsFly Lili cleared to introduce A319 after spat with Romanian regulator
Romanian carrier Fly Lili has secured approval to introduce an Airbus A319, weeks after a row with the country’s civil aviation regulator over hold-ups in the process. Fly Lili says it has “successfully completed” the induction of the A319 (YR-LIC) onto its air operator’s certificate. The aircraft will be stationed ...
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NewsAer Lingus ‘re-engaging’ with IAG management on A321XLR after pilot deal
Aer Lingus hopes to reignite plans to introduce the Airbus A321XLR into its fleet following the signing of a new labour agreement with its pilots in July.
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NewsUS operator Alpine Air Express tentatively agrees to take ERA hybrid-electric cargo aircraft
US regional freight charter carrier Alpine Air Express has tentatively agreed to acquire up to 75 of the French-developed Aura Aero ERA hybrid-electric aircraft. The carrier, based in Utah, uses a fleet of some 80 regional turboprops including the Beech 99, 1900C and 1900D. Alpine Air Express has signed a ...
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NewsPolish flag-carrier LOT to put first E195-E2 into service in mid-August
Polish flag-carrier LOT has received its first Embraer 195-E2 regional jet, one of three it is leasing from US-based company Azorra.
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NewsWizz Air seeks early exit from wet-leases as P&W turnaround times improve
Wizz Air is aiming to operate no wet-leased aircraft by the end of October after Pratt & Whitney achieved faster-than-expected turnarounds of some of the PW1000G engine inspections that have been grounding a significant proportion of its fleet
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NewsCroatia Airlines turns in first-half loss but expects benefits as new A220s arrive
Croatia Airlines is expecting to introduce a second Airbus A220 in December, having newly taken delivery of its first at the end of July. The carrier is replacing its current fleet of 12 aircraft – comprising two A320s, four A319s and six De Havilland Dash 8-400s – with 15 A220s ...
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NewsCroatia Airlines takes delivery of first A220
Croatia Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A220-300, one of six being acquired from US lessor Air Lease. The twinjet, powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1500G engines, is part of a fleet modernisation which will involved the carrier’s taking up to 15 A220s. Croatia Airlines chief executive Jasmin ...
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NewsIsraeli start-up AirHaifa takes first ordered ATR 72-600
Israeli start-up carrier AirHaifa has taken delivery of its initial ATR 72-600s, one of a pair ordered from the airframer last year. AirHaifa is looking to start commercial services from Haifa to destinations in the Mediterranean and Red Sea regions. The aircraft will be powered by the Pratt & Whitney ...
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AnalysisFarnborough air show Order Tracker 2024
Keep track of the commercial aircraft order announcements made at this year’s Farnborough air show
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NewsAbra signs preliminary deal for five A350s
Avianca and Gol holding company Abra Group has signed a memorandum of understanding for five Airbus A350-900s.
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NewsAir Belgium rejigs A330 fleet as it looks towards exiting restructuring process
Air Belgium is expecting to exit a judicial restructuring process in September, and is claiming to have achieved profitability over the first four months of this year. The carrier axed its scheduled passenger operations in October last year – describing them as “chronically unprofitable” – and opted for restructuring to ...
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NewsUK-based One Air seeks to reinforce freighter fleet
UK cargo carrier One Air is aiming to double its fleet to four aircraft by the end of next year, as it prepares to introduce another Boeing 747 freighter before September. The airline, which has two 747-400Fs, has been operating for a year, having conducted its initial flight – from ...
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NewsEVA Air picks GEnx engines for latest 787-10s
Taiwanese carrier EVA Air has chosen GE Aerospace GEnx engines to power four incoming Boeing 787-10 widebodies.
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NewsAir Tahiti orders four ATR 72s
Air Tahiti has placed an order for four ATR 72-600s, adding to its existing fleet of ATR turboprops.