Vietnamese carrier VietJetAir has placed a firm order with Airbus for the purchase of six additional A321s. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, VietJetAir president and CEO, said: “The A320 Family has proven to be extremely efficient in service with VietJetAir. Since we took delivery of our first A321 in March this year, we have benefitted strongly from the additional capacity offered by theaircraft and its low operating costs. We are therefore placing this additional order for the A321 to meet demand on … [Read more...] about VietJetAir orders six additional A321ceo
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Garuda signs LOI for 30 A350 XWB
Garuda Indonesia has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Airbus for the purchase of 30 A350 XWB aircraft. Garuda Indonesia plans to use the A350 XWB to develop its medium and long haul network, with the aircraft offering the ability to fly non-stop from Jakarta or Bali to Europe. Arif Wibowo, CEO of Garuda Indonesia, said: “Following our success in revitalising our regional operation in Asia and the Pacific, the development of our long haul network will be a priority in the coming … [Read more...] about Garuda signs LOI for 30 A350 XWB
Vietnam Air’s first A350 XWB takes to the sky
The first A350 XWB for Vietnam Airlines has completed its first flight in Toulouse on Monday bearing the airline’s blue and gold lotus livery. The aircraft will now enter the final phase of production, including cabin completion, as well as further ground and flight tests. The aircraft, which will be leased from AerCap, is scheduled for delivery in the middle of the year. Vietnam Airlines will become the first Asian airline to fly the A350 XWB and the second operator in the world. Vietnam … [Read more...] about Vietnam Air’s first A350 XWB takes to the sky
Qatar to debut A350 XWB in Philadelphia
Qatar Airways, the global launch customer of the A350 XWB, has chosen Philadelphia to be the first destination it will fly to in the USA using the aircraft. Qatar Airways plans to begin operating an A350 on its daily service from Doha’s Hamad International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport from 1st January 2016. The date will coincide with the launch of services to Los Angeles, one of three new Qatar Airways destinations in the US for 2016. Qatar Airways Group chief … [Read more...] about Qatar to debut A350 XWB in Philadelphia
Vietnam Air’s first A350 XWB takes to the sky
The first A350 XWB for Vietnam Airlines has completed its first flight in Toulouse on Monday bearing the airline’s blue and gold lotus livery. The aircraft will now enter the final phase of production, including cabin completion, as well as further ground and flight tests. The aircraft, which will be leased from AerCap, is scheduled for delivery in the middle of the year. Vietnam Airlines will become the first Asian airline to fly the A350 XWB and the second operator in the world. Vietnam … [Read more...] about Vietnam Air’s first A350 XWB takes to the sky
Airbus launches ACJneo Family
Airbus has launched two new aircraft, the ACJ319neo and ACJ320neo. Both aircraft capitalise on new engines now being developed for the modern A320 airliner family, as well as Sharklets and improvements in fuel capacity. Airbus has already won around 3,800 orders for the A320neo Family which, together with today’s A320 Family, has now booked 11,600-plus orders. Flight trials of the A320neo are already under way, with deliveries to airlines due to begin towards the end of this year. … [Read more...] about Airbus launches ACJneo Family
