Planes
Two Southwest 737s Remain in Legacy ‘Canyon Blue’ Livery
Southwest will soon bid farewell to the two remaining Boeing 737s in its legacy ‘Canyon Blue’ livery. The third to last aircraft bearing this livery – N762SW – was retired on April 14 at a Birmingham, Ala. storage facility. The…
Aegean Invests in Four A321neos for Long Distance Routes
Aegean will take delivery of four Airbus A321neo aircraft equipped with extended-range capabilities. These aircraft will be used to service routes outside of the European Union (EU). In addition, the aircraft will feature new high-comfort configurations. The extended-range aircraft will…
United Inks LOI For 35 A321neos, Converts 110 737 MAX…
United has taken significant steps to adjust its fleet plan in light of ongoing challenges with aircraft deliveries and certification delays at Boeing. The Chicago-based carrier recently signed letters of intent (LOI) to lease 35 new Airbus A321neos, which are…
American Returns Last COVID-Grounded 737 to Service
American returned its last Boeing 737-800 grounded as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic to revenue service last week. Registered as N920AN, the nearly 25-year-old aircraft had been in storage for more than four years. In 2020, the Fort Worth-based…
Analysis: Chinese Carriers’ Future Widebody Orders
It has been seven years since mainland China carriers placed orders with Boeing, and it has been five years for Airbus to see Chinese widebody orders. The two major aircraft manufacturers supply all the widebody passenger jets for Chinese airlines,…