All Fleets articles – Page 29
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NewsIAG turns to GEnx to power incoming Dreamliners for BA
IAG has selected GE Aerospace GEnx engines to power six new Boeing 787s for British Airways, marking the first time the carrier has opted for the powerplant on its Dreamliners.
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NewsVietjet firms order for 20 A330neos in $7.4 billion deal
Vietjet has signed the purchase contract for 20 Airbus A330neos, firming up commitments announced earlier this year.
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NewsTurkish Airlines close to Boeing order but no Farnborough announcement
Turkish Airlines is close to placing its highly telegraphed order for Boeing aircraft but is not expecting to announce anything at this year’s Farnborough air show.
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NewsBhutan’s Drukair commits to A320neos, A321XLRs for network growth
Bhutan’s Drukair has signed a memorandum of understanding for three Airbus A320neos and two A321XLRs, as it looks to expand operations to Europe and Australia.
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NewsJAL grows 787 fleet with orders for up to 20 more -9s
Japan Airlines has ordered 10 Boeing 787-9s and taken options on 10 more, confirming earlier-disclosed fleet renewal plans.
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NewsLuxair orders two 737 Max 10s
Luxair has ordered two Boeing 737 Max 10 aircraft – with options for two more – becoming the type’s newest customer.
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NewsKorean commits to up to 50 Boeing widebodies
Korean Air has signed a memorandum of understanding covering its intent to acquire 20 Boeing 777-9s and 20 787-10s, together with options on 10 more Dreamliners.
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NewsNational Air Cargo orders four 777-200 Freighters
US air freight company National Air Cargo has ordered four Boeing 777-200 Freighters, with plans to acquire two of the jets in the fourth quarter of 2025 and the remaining two in the first quarter of 2026.
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NewsKorean Air receives first 787-10
Korean Air has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787-10, which are configured with new business-class seats.
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AnalysisHow will Farnborough compare for air show order announcements?
This week’s Farnborough air show follows one of the busiest events for aircraft order announcements at the Paris equivalent last year.
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NewsIberia prepares for A321XLR introduction following certification
Spanish flag-carrier Iberia has shown off its first Airbus A321XLR carrying the airline’s colours, as the long-range model receives European type certification. Iberia will be the first operator of the XLR. It is to take delivery of eight aircraft, part of a batch of 14 XLRs ordered in June 2019 ...
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NewsLessor ACIA Aero to begin Large Cargo Door conversion on first ATR 72-600
Irish regional aircraft lessor ACIA Aero Leasing is to begin the first ATR 72-600 Large Cargo Door conversion and US maintenance firm Empire Aerospace will begin work on the first aircraft next month.
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NewsFrustrated Romanian carriers clash with regulator over hold-ups to fleet expansion
Romania’s civil aviation regulator is dismissing frustrations from two expanding carriers over delays to aircraft approval, insisting that the hold-ups result from incomplete documentation and findings from safety inspections. Both Dan Air and Fly Lili are seeking to expand their fleets. Dan Air is aiming to introduce a second Airbus ...
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NewsAir Caledonie takes emergency steps as unrest tips carrier into crisis
Pacific carrier Air Caledonie is embarking on urgent restructuring measures after being engulfed by crisis, in the wake of political unrest in the French overseas territory. Air Caledonie is cutting its workforce by one-third and implementing a number of productivity improvements after finding itself in an “extremely critical” situation, it ...
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NewsLessor GTLK Europe’s liquidators offer five A220-300s for sale
Joint liquidators of Russian-affiliated lessor GTLK Europe have initiated a sales process covering five Airbus A220-300s. The process – which commenced on 16 July – involves five 2019 airframes, all of which are based in the Netherlands. Interested parties are being invited to submit expressions of interest to IBA, the ...
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NewsSkyWest introduces first Bombardier CRJ550 flying for Delta Connection
US regional carrier SkyWest Airlines has introduced into service the first of 19 Bombardier CRJ550s that it plans to fly under the Delta Connection brand.
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NewsAngola’s TAAG to unveil new colour scheme on A220s and 787s
Angolan flag-carrier TAAG is to take delivery of Boeing 787s and Airbus A220s featuring a new colour scheme. TAAG says the livery revision will highlight the national black antelope symbol while retaining patterns inspired by traditional ‘samakaka’ fabric. The carrier says its initial A220-300, scheduled for delivery in the third ...
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NewsPremium operator La Compagnie plans to acquire third A321neo
Premium transatlantic operator La Compagnie is to introduce another Airbus A321neo, which is set to join the fleet in September 2026. La Compagnie has disclosed the expansion as it commemorates 10 years of services. The airline currently uses a pair of A321neos – fitted with CFM International Leap-1A engines – ...
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NewsAurigny withdrawing sole Embraer 195 through sale to US lessor
Channel Islands-based regional carrier Aurigny is withdrawing its sole Embraer 195 from its fleet, and selling it to a US lessor. Aurigny has been operating the E195 – the only jet in its fleet – for 10 years, on routes to destinations in Europe. But it had indicated towards the ...
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NewsFirst Maersk Air Cargo 777F arrives in Billund after delivery flight
Danish logistics specialist Maersk Air Cargo has received its first Boeing 777 freighter, one of a pair scheduled to be introduced to the carrier. The aircraft arrived in Billund on 13 July, having been flown from Bangor. Maersk Air Cargo says the 777F is the first of the twinjet family ...