Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) has taken delivery of its first 787-10 Dreamliner from Boeing. The new aircraft will play a key role in the airline’s fleet and network expansion. The largest member of the Dreamliner family sets the benchmark for fuel efficiency and operating economics and will complement SAUDIA’s fleet of 787-9s. In addition to
Air France has taken delivery of its first A350-900, the efficient all-new-design wide-body aircraft. Air France will deploy the A350-900 fleet on its transatlantic and Asia routes. The Xtra WideBody aircraft features a comfortable three-class layout with 324 seats including 34 full-flat business, 24 premium economy and 266 economy-class seats. Fully in line with Air
BOC Aviation delivers third Boeing 787-9 to Air Europa BOC Aviation has delivered the third of seven new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners committed for lease to Air Europa under a purchase-and-leaseback transaction. One more aircraft will be delivered in the fourth quarter 2019, with the remaining three aircraft scheduled for delivery by the end of the
Next year American Airlines will launch a new service to Tokyo’s Haneda International Airport (HND) from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Beginning March 29, American and its Pacific Joint Business partner Japan Airlines will offer a total of five daily flights to HND from four U.S. cities: Los
Etihad Airways has announced that it is delaying the entry into service of five Airbus A350-1000 jets as part of a cost-cutting measure following three consecutive years of losses, including a massive US$1.28 billion loss last year. The move comes as a result of a five-year expansion strategy begun in 2016 in an attempt to
Boeing and Air New Zealand have finalized an order for eight 787-10 Dreamliner airplanes valued at US$2.7 billion at list prices. The carrier, recognized for its long-range flights and global network, will integrate the largest Dreamliner model into its fleet of 787-9 and 777 airplanes from 2022 to strategically grow its business. The airplane deal,
Airbus Helicopters has reached new heights: the latest version of the H145 has set its skids down on Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the Southern Hemisphere, culminating at 6,962 meters (22,840 feet). This is the first time a twin-engine helicopter has landed at this altitude, confirming the performance and the extensive flight envelope of the
Robinson Helicopter Company announced that the R66 Turbine fleet has surpassed 1,000,000 flight hours. The R66 with a Rolls-Royce RR300 turbine engine achieved the million-hour mark without a single reported in-flight engine failure. This accomplishment demonstrates a level of reliability that exceeds EASA’s stringent requirements for single-engine helicopters performing commercial operations. Certified in October 2010,
FPG Amentum, the Dublin-based aircraft leasing / management company and Munich-based asset and lease manager LHI Group have announced the acquisition of an Airbus A220-300. This is the second aircraft in a two-aircraft transaction, following the first delivery during the second quarter of 2019. Both aircraft were acquired new in a sale and leaseback transaction
JetBlue’s newest aircraft, the Airbus A321neo, has officially entered scheduled service marking the start of a new and exciting future for the airline’s modern fleet. Featuring increased fuel efficiency, an extended range and the very best in customer comfort, the aircraft will benefit the airline’s customers, crewmembers and investors. The new aircraft officially entered scheduled
