Airbus News
Qatar Airways won’t include first class on its next-gen aircraft
Qatar Airways, which routinely pockets the top prize at the Skytrax World Airline Awards, won’t have first-class berths on its next-generation long-haul aircraft, according to Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker.
Air Algérie orders five A330-900s and two A350-1000s
Air Algérie, the national airline of Algeria, has signed a firm order for seven widebody aircraft to support its commercial development.
Emirates A380 makes grand entrance into Indonesia’s aviation history
Emirates’ flagship A380 has achieved a milestone as it made a landmark touchdown at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport yesterday and became the first-ever scheduled A380 service to Indonesia.
ITA Airways takes delivery of its first A330neo
ITA Airways, Italy’s national carrier, has taken delivery of its first A330-900, on lease from Air Lease Corporation (ALC) (NYSE: AL), during a ceremony held in Toulouse.
WIZZ AIR FURTHER EXPANDS IN ALBANIA WITH 11th AIRCRAFT TO BE BASED IN TIRANA
A total of 11 aircraft to be based in Tirana Three new routes and increased frequency on 10 routes from Albania
ALLEGIANT UNVEILS SPECIAL LIVERY DEDICATED TO INSOMNIAC FANS
Allegiant Travel Company has unveiled a special addition to its fleet: a vibrant, one-of-a-kind Insomniac-themed livery designed for Electronic Dance Music (EDM) fans and beyond.
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays celebrate brand-new Airbus A321 neo aircraft coming into operation
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have celebrated the first of their brand-new Airbus A321 neo aircraft coming into service last week, with a customer celebration at Manchester Airport
Philippine Airlines selects A350-1000 for future long haul fleet
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for the purchase of nine A350-1000s. Under the Philippine carrier’s Ultra Long Haul Fleet project, the A350-1000 will be operated on non-stop services from Manila to North America, including to the East Coast of the US and Canada.
Etihad Airways to triple passenger numbers by 2030 in ‘next chapter of growth’, CEO says
Etihad Airways plans to grow its fleet to 150 planes by 2030 from about 70 jets flying currently and 80 aircraft by year-end
Emirates to deliver ‘exceptionally good’ annual earnings, says Tim Clark
Travel demand will remain robust as leisure bookings continue to grow, airline’s president says
Spirit’s Fit Fleet® Flies Forward with 200th Delivery from Airbus
Spirit Airlines has welcomed a landmark delivery for the airline’s growing Fit Fleet with its 200th new aircraft delivery from Airbus.
Emirates’ A380 lands in Morocco
Emirates’ iconic flagship A380 yesterday landed at Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca, signalling a better way to fly between Dubai and Casablanca, as well as increasing travel demand in and out of Morocco.