Boeing recorded strong commercial delivery numbers in 2016 and achieved several airplane program milestones. The company delivered 748 commercial airplanes. Boeing booked 668 net orders, valued at US$94.1bn at list prices. The backlog at the end of the year stood at 5,715 unfilled commercial orders. Airplane development programs continued to make progress in 2016. Key
Avtrade reported the opening of a new office based in Guangzhou, China. The decision to move China operations into larger offices is the next step in a long term growth plan for Avtrade’s presence in the region. Building on Avtrade’s successful historical relationships in the region, which have enabled a continued period of targeted and
Low-cost airline Norwegian is ready to take-off its biggest year ever, with the introduction of brand new aircraft, exclusive new routes – including its first long-haul flights outside the USA – and more affordable flights on the UK’s only direct low-cost transatlantic services. Europe’s third largest low-cost airline will expand its young aircraft fleet with
The maiden inaugural of Hainan Airlines’ new non-stop service took off from Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport in China and landed at Auckland Airport in New Zealand on December 30, 2016, following an 11-hour journey. The flight, operated by an Airbus A330, served as the announcement of Hainan Airlines’ formal launch of non-stop service between Shenzhen
Following on from an official commitment signed in January this year, Airbus and Iran Air have now signed a firm contract for 100 commercial jets, comprising 46 A320 Family, 38 A330 Family and 16 A350 XWB aircraft, with deliveries beginning in early 2017. “I am delighted that we have reached an agreement to go to
Just weeks after receiving the Type Certificates from the Russian authorities for the E170 and E175 jets, Embraer announced that S7 Airlines will be the first operator of the E170 in the country. The airline signed an agreement with GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) to lease 17 E170 pre-owned jets, therefore not impacting Embraer’s order
Delta Air Lines will continue its commitment of investment and growth in the Pacific Northwest following a decision by Delta and Alaska Airlines to end their partnership. The decision is a positive milestone for both airlines as Alaska focuses on its merger integration with Virgin America and Delta focuses on creating more customer choice at
Aero Controls (US) will be dismantling an A320 (MSN 540) to support spare part needs for their customers. In addition, teardown has recently been completed for a 737-700 (MSN 29961), while the dismantling of a 767-300ER (MSN 24039) aircraft for teardown is underway.
Wizz Air has announced five new West Balkan routes from Budapest that will commence in April 2017. The new routes will connect Budapest with five capitals of countries in the West Balkan region, Skopje in Macedonia, Podgorica in Montenegro, Tirana in Albania, Prishtina in Kosovo and Sarajevo in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Earlier this year the
Norwegian continues to expand its route network – this time with full force in Germany with five new route launches from Düsseldorf Airport and three new route launches from Hannover Airport. Nearly 170000 seats are available for the summer season to and from Düsseldorf Airport and over 50000 seats available for the summer season to
