On November 30, Boeing has delivered the first 737 MAX for Fiji Airways, which plans to use the fuel-efficient, longer-range version of the popular 737 jet to expand and modernize its single-aisle fleet. Fiji Airways plans to take delivery of five MAX 8 airplanes, which will build on the success of its fleet of Next-Generations
According to the French newspaper Le Figaro, it would seem that labor conditions are part of the reason why new Air France-KLM CEO Benjamin Smith is looking to close down the experimental airline brand Joon. The decision will be put to the board of directors, but it looks like a ‘done deal’ as reintegration of
Air Lease Corporation (ALC) has taken delivery of its first U.S.-produced A321. The aircraft, delivered from the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Mobile, Alabama, will be leased to Denver-based Frontier Airlines and features Xavier the Mountain Goat on its vertical tail and Sharklets. The aircraft is also the first U.S.-made A321ceo to enter Frontier’s fleet.
Leonardo and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace, the official distributor in Japan for the AW169, AW139 and AW189 helicopter models, have signed a contract for four additional aircraft during an official ceremony held at the Japan Aerospace 2018 exhibition. This contract further strengthens the partnership between Leonardo and Mitsui, and is a key factor in the continued
China Eastern Airlines has taken delivery of its first A350-900 in Toulouse, becoming the latest operator of this efficient twin-engine widebody aircraft. The Shanghai-based carrier now operates an Airbus fleet of 356 aircraft, including 306 A320 Family aircraft and 50 A330 Family aircraft (figures at the end of October 2018). China Eastern is the largest
BOC Aviation has delivered one new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft to Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA (Norwegian). The aircraft will be powered by Roll Royce Trent 1000 TEN engines. “We are delighted to welcome Norwegian as a new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner customer of BOC Aviation and to support its aims of broadening its long-haul, low cost
Boeing and Turkish Airlines have signed an order for three 777 Freighters as the flag carrier of Turkey continues to soar on record financial results and double-digit passenger and cargo growth. The order adds more of the long-range freighter to Turkish’s fleet as the airline pursues its goal of becoming the world’s largest cargo carrier.
With the successful acquisition of Rockwell Collins, United Technologies Corp. (United Technologies) has announced its intention to divide up its commercial businesses into three major companies – United Technologies, Carrier and Otis. Carrier will produce HVAC, refrigeration, building automation, fire safety and security products, while Otis will manufacture elevators, escalators and moving walkways. United Technologies
Moroccan national flag-carrier, Royal Air Maroc, is adding an additional ATR 72-600 to its fleet. This will bring its total ATR 72-600 fleet to six aircraft. The aircraft will be delivered before the end of the year and will be configured in the same dual-class configuration as the airline’s current ATR fleet. Royal Air Maroc
CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing (CDB Leasing), has entered into a lease agreement with Palma de Mallorca-based Evelop Airlines (Evelop), covering one Airbus A330-300 aircraft. Evelop Airlines is a Spanish airline based in Palma de Mallorca, with an operating base at Madrid Barajas Airport. The airline is
