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Boeing, Avolon Announce Order for 40 737 MAX Jets
International lessor places first 737 MAX order since 2017, citing confidence in long-term demand for the fuel-efficient 737-8
Volaris discloses 25 A321neos
Mexican ultra-low-cost airline and all-Airbus operator Volaris has disclosed 25 A321neo from a purchase agreement signed in October 2022.
China Airlines Signs Firm Orders for Eight Boeing 787 Passenger Aircraft at Paris Air Show
China Airlines Chairman Su-Chien Hsieh accepted an invitation to attend the 2023 Paris Air Show where he signed a contract with Boeing converting the option on eight 787 passenger aircraft into firm orders, a change previously approved by the China Airlines Board on May 10.
Etihad says Olá to Portugal as inaugural flight lands in Lisbon
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, touched down for the first time in Lisbon on Sunday, marking the launch of regular services between Abu Dhabi and the Portuguese capital.
Air Mauritius confirms order for three A350 aircraft
Air Mauritius has confirmed an order for three A350 aircraft to expand its network in Europe and South Asia.
Emirates flags significant peak in outbound travel this June and July
Emirates recommends passengers take time to plan their travel journey this June and July, as departure numbers peak significantly just before Eid al Adha on 24 June, and again on the 1 July as many families set off on summer holidays.
Qantas finalises incremental order for nine A220s
Australia’s Qantas Group has finalised an incremental order for nine A220-300s, bringing its total backlog for the single aisle type to 29 aircraft.
Boeing, CAE to Collaborate on Pilot Training
Partnership will grow the competency-based training and assessment audience, reaching customers worldwide to support the demand for additional pilots
flynas orders 30 A320neo aircraft
Saudi’s low cost carrier flynas has firmed up an order with Airbus for 30 new A320neo Family aircraft.
Another record-breaking summer for flydubai
The Dubai-based carrier expects more than 4.5 million passengers to travel across its network this summer, a 30% increase compared to 2022
Paris air show takes off with historic plane order
Airbus announced a record 500-plane deal with Indian airline IndiGo on day one of the Paris Airshow on Monday, as strong demand for jets and air defences vied for attention with the industry’s supply chain problems.
Aer Lingus exciting new brand campaign now airing across TV screens in the UK
Aer Lingus, the Irish flag carrier, has launched a new brand campaign which is currently airing on UK television screens.