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Aircraft Orders and Deliveries

Kuwait Airways Takes Delivery of First Airbus A320neo

September 1, 2019 Pablo Diaz

On Sunday, Kuwait Airways received its first Airbus A320neo, opening a new market for the new generation of the largely popular A320 family. But, according to the carrier’s CEO, this is just the first step

Trip Reports

Trip Report: Flying on Azul’s A320neo from Campinas to Porto Alegre

June 20, 2019 João Machado

After AirlineGeeks joined Azul Brazilian Airlines on its inaugural Airbus A330neo flight from Sao Paulo to Recife and back, it was time to test out another next-generation Airbus aircraft in the airline’s fleet, the Airbus

Aircraft Orders and Deliveries

Cebu Pacific Places Significant Airbus Order at Paris Air Show

June 18, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific placed a major order for new generation aircraft from Airbus on the second day of the 2019 Paris Air Show. The Manila-based carrier will begin operating A330neos and A321XLRs in

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Airbus Starts Off 2019 Strong

January 22, 2019 Hemal Gosai

Airbus is starting the year off strong with a new order after losing the aircraft delivery race in 2018 against rival Boeing, delivering 800 aircraft compared to Boeing’s 806. Boeing also soared past Airbus in

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JetSmart to Lease Five A320neos to Jump-Start Expansion

October 5, 2018 Jose Antonio Payet

Indigo Partners’ South American ultra-low-cost venture JetSmart has announced an agreement with SMBC Aviation capital involving the lease of five A320neos that will help the firm catalyze its short-term expansion plan in the region. JetSmart is set

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Gulf Air Takes Delivery of First A320neo

August 21, 2018 Samuel Chen

Gulf Air, the flag carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, took delivery of its first A320neo on August 20. The aircraft made its first journey from Toulouse to Bahrain and arrived in Bahrain at 16:00

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Peach: A Look at Low-Cost Flying From Osaka’s Kansai Airport

August 12, 2018 Albert Kuan

Flying with a Japanese low-cost carrier (LCC) is a unique experience. Japan has some of the most unique low-cost carriers in the world, each with its own personality and attributes. Personally, I love Peach for

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IndiGo Encounters Further Problems with Airbus Aircraft

July 29, 2018 Akhil Dewan

Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo airlines has encountered further problems with its Airbus aircraft. The carrier has just made the decision to ground five of its Airbus A320neo aircraft due to technical issues. The aircraft’s Pratt

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First A320neo Delivered in the Middle East

June 12, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

The first Airbus A320neo has officially been delivered in the Middle East after Jazeera Airways took delivery of its first of the type on Sunday. The aircraft, 9K-CAQ, first arrived in the Middle East on

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Lufthansa Extends Airbus A320 Order to 122 neo and 273 ceo Aircraft

May 28, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Lufthansa Group has firmed up a previous option for six further Airbus A320neo aircraft, following a decision by the company’s supervisory board at the beginning of May. In addition, the airline signed an order for

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Aegean Airlines Prepares $5 Billion Deal With Airbus to Renew Fleet

March 29, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

Following almost two years of deliberation, Aegean Airlines has chosen Airbus to help renew its fleet. Greece’s largest carrier has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Airbus to purchase 30 A320neo family aircraft with

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11 More A320neo Aircraft Grounded In India

March 13, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

Following a mid-air engine failure of an IndiGo A320neo operated by Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engines on Monday morning, India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) immediately sent an order to two airlines to ground

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Next-Generation Aircraft Engines: The Weakest Link

February 11, 2018 Pablo Diaz

After the Airbus A320neo’s biggest customer IndiGo had to withdraw three aircraft from service due to engine related issues, the European builder and engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney decided to suspend all deliveries of the

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Ryanair Announce New Routes to Jordan: The Beginning of Low-Cost Long-Haul Flights for the Airline?

February 5, 2018 Andy Nelson

Ryanair has announced an expansion to operations east of the Mediterranean, with two new services to Jordan. Initial services will begin from Cyprus to the Jordanian capital’s Queen Alia International Airport in March, followed by

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British Airways Applies for Additional Wet Lease Aircraft from Qatar Airways

January 2, 2018 Andy Nelson

British Airways has submitted yet another application to wet lease six Qatar Airways Airbus A320s. The application is for aircraft to be used from February to April, with British Airways citing “exceptional needs to enable

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Paris Air Show Day 2 Recap: U.S. Carriers Ink New Orders, Boeing Finds 737 MAX 10 Success, Embraer Rakes in Over $2 Billion

June 20, 2017 James Field

As the second day of the Paris Air Show 2017 comes to a close, it has produced new orders across the board from all of the major aircraft manufacturers. Boeing again has come out strong

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The ‘Neo’ Kid in the Fleet: What’s New for the Pilot?

June 16, 2017 James Dinsdale

On Wednesday, easyJet took delivery of their first Airbus A320neo. The aircraft, registered G-UZHA, was the first of what will be many deliveries that will take place over the next five years. 99 A320neos and

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Photos: Spirit A320neo Aircraft Grounded in Dallas Due to Engine Issues

April 17, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

When it comes to introducing new aircraft, both Airbus and Boeing have experienced issues in the past. This time, Spirit Airlines is having some problems with their brand new Pratt & Whitney PW1000G engines on the

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Airbus A321neo Powered by CFM LEAP Engines Receives Type Certification from FAA and EASA

March 1, 2017 Daniel Morley

The Airbus A321neo with CFM Leap-1A engines has received type certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Both certificates were given to Senior Vice President of the Airbus

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“Delightfully Responsive and Reassuringly Stable to Fly:” Marking 30 Years of the Airbus A320

February 22, 2017 James Dinsdale

Wednesday marks the 30 year anniversary of the Airbus A320’s first flight, where it departed from Toulouse, France on a successful 3 hour and 23-minute test flight on a misty day over Europe. Pierre Baud,

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A320neo

Kuwait Airways Takes Delivery of First Airbus A320neo

Trip Report: Flying on Azul’s A320neo from Campinas to Porto Alegre

Cebu Pacific Places Significant Airbus Order at Paris Air Show

Airbus Starts Off 2019 Strong

JetSmart to Lease Five A320neos to Jump-Start Expansion

Gulf Air Takes Delivery of First A320neo

Peach: A Look at Low-Cost Flying From Osaka’s Kansai Airport

IndiGo Encounters Further Problems with Airbus Aircraft

First A320neo Delivered in the Middle East

Lufthansa Extends Airbus A320 Order to 122 neo and 273 ceo Aircraft

Aegean Airlines Prepares $5 Billion Deal With Airbus to Renew Fleet

11 More A320neo Aircraft Grounded In India

Next-Generation Aircraft Engines: The Weakest Link

Ryanair Announce New Routes to Jordan: The Beginning of Low-Cost Long-Haul Flights for the Airline?

British Airways Applies for Additional Wet Lease Aircraft from Qatar Airways

Paris Air Show Day 2 Recap: U.S. Carriers Ink New Orders, Boeing Finds 737 MAX 10 Success, Embraer Rakes in Over $2 Billion

The ‘Neo’ Kid in the Fleet: What’s New for the Pilot?

Photos: Spirit A320neo Aircraft Grounded in Dallas Due to Engine Issues

Airbus A321neo Powered by CFM LEAP Engines Receives Type Certification from FAA and EASA

“Delightfully Responsive and Reassuringly Stable to Fly:” Marking 30 Years of the Airbus A320

Flybe Unveils New Brand: Virgin Connect

Qantas Reveals Special 100th Anniversary Boeing 787 Livery

Swiss to Ground A220 Fleet for Engine Inspections

Air India Expands Route Map Amid Difficulties

European Commission Approves $420 Million Loan to Condor