The Dubai Airshow 2023 has proven to be a stage for historic announcements, and EgyptAir has taken center stage with not one but two major revelations. After introducing its inaugural 737 MAX aircraft, EgyptAir has now positioned itself as the latest Airbus A350-900 customer, underscoring its commitment to a modernized…
The Dubai Airshow kicked off on Monday with some high-profile orders for Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner. The Arlington, Va.-based aircraft manufacturer secured a series of new orders from existing customers while also adding a new operator of the type. Leading the headlines on the airshow’s first day, Boeing added over 40…
Brussels Airlines, the home carrier of Belgium, recently received its first brand-new Airbus A320neo, marking the beginning of a phase of growth and sustainability for the airline. This new addition is the first of five A320neo aircraft that will join the airline's fleet. Brussels Airlines' maintenance and engineering team will…
The past three years have brought significant changes in the airline industry. Airlines are looking towards the future for more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly fleets. The Big Three have placed orders with both Airbus and Boeing to expand and replace existing fleets. United Airlines According to UK-based aviation valuation firm,…
After ferrying from Airbus’ Hamburg, Germany manufacturing facility, United’s first A321neo arrived in the U.S. on Monday. The Chicago-based airline is gearing up to begin service with the new aircraft in December. After announcing an order for more aircraft in early October, United now has 180 A321neo series aircraft planned…
Chicago-based United Airlines on Tuesday announced two new major aircraft orders. The airline will order 50 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft as well as 60 Airbus A321neo narrowbody jets. The carrier also secured new options for up to 50 more Boeing 787s and new purchase rights for up to 40 A321neos…
The A32oneo family continues to enjoy extraordinary growth in recent years with Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific announcing orders for 32 more of the type. The order consists of both the A320neo and A321neo, though the exact composition is unclear. The aircraft will be in service with both Cathay Pacific and…
The Small Community Air Service Development Program is another government-funded program that is used to provide the funding smaller communities need to develop their air service portfolios. Generally, it is not as well-known compared to the widely-used Essential Air Service (EAS) program. This program is meant to benefit communities and…
On Sept. 28, China Eastern and COMAC announced a new order of 100 COMAC C919s. This order is yet the largest confirmed order of C919 from a single airline, and the 100 jets will be delivered to China Eastern from 2024 through 2031. The delivery schedule reported by the media…
