Vietnam’s low fare airlines, Jetstar Pacific, has officially received its first brand new Airbus A320ceo aircraft at Airbus’ factory in Toulouse, France, as part of the airline’s long-term goal to further expand its domestic and international footprint. This is the first of 10 Airbus A320ceo aircraft for the airline, following an MOU that was announced last July. After the delivery ceremony, the new aircraft will take off from Toulouse for its maiden voyage to Tan Son … [Read more...] about Jetstar Pacific’s first 10 Airbus A320s
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Ethiopian Airlines places repeat order for 10 A350-900
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline in Africa, has placed an order for 10 additional Airbus A350-900 aircraft, enabling further development of its fast expanding long-haul route network. Last June, Ethiopian Airlines became the first African carrier to operate the A350 when it took delivery of the first of 12 aircraft in order. The carrier operates a fleet of four A350s, two of which are on lease. This order tops-up the Addis Ababa-based carrier's fleet, enabling it to pursue … [Read more...] about Ethiopian Airlines places repeat order for 10 A350-900
Delta Orders 10 more A321s
After announcing orders for 30 incremental Airbus A321ceo aircraft just last month, Atlanta, Georgia – based Delta Air Lines has placed an order for 10 more of the aircraft. The agreement was announced today at the Paris Air Show. Like previous Delta orders for the A321, the 10 aircraft announced are for the Current Engine Option version of the largest Airbus A320 Family member. The airline took delivery of its first A321 in March of last year. Delta now has ordered a total of 122 … [Read more...] about Delta Orders 10 more A321s
DHL awards A330-300P2F conversion contract to ST Aerospace
This follows the launch contract for four A330-300P2F conversions that was also awarded by DHL Express in July last year. The first aircraft under the launch contract is currently undergoing conversion at EFW’s Dresden-based facilities, and is on track to be redelivered by the end of 2017. Under the latest agreement, EFW has contracted a further four Airbus A330-300 conversion slots to DHL together with options for an additional 10 conversions. “DHL is delighted to be expanding this … [Read more...] about DHL awards A330-300P2F conversion contract to ST Aerospace
GE Capital Aviation Services orders 100 A320neo aircraft
GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing and financing arm of General Electric has signed a firm order for 100 A320neo Family aircraft at the 52nd International Paris Air Show. GECAS has selected CFM’s LEAP-X engine for all 100 A320neo Family aircraft. This new order brings the total number of Airbus aircraft ordered by GECAS to almost 600 aircraft. Of these 220 are A320neo Family aircraft. “The A320neo aircraft is an excellent product. … [Read more...] about GE Capital Aviation Services orders 100 A320neo aircraft
Cebu Pacific orders more A321s
Cebu Pacific of the Philippines has placed an order with Airbus for seven A321ceo to meet ongoing strong growth on its domestic and regional network. The latest contract comes on top of an existing order for 32 A321neo. The aircraft will start joining the carrier’s fleet next year. “We are very excited about adding the A321 to our fleet,” said Lance Gokongwei, Cebu Pacific President and CEO. “The aircraft will enable us to increase capacity on popular routes, while at the same time … [Read more...] about Cebu Pacific orders more A321s