Industry Korean Air orders 33 Airbus A350

Korean Air has become the latest customer for the A350 Family after confirming the purchase of 33 aircraft of the type.

Industry Thai Airways announces order for 45 Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Thai Airways has announced a mayor fleet expansion with Boeing. The carrier aims to take over 45 new 787-9 Dreamliner.

Airlines Akasa Air orders 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft

Indian carrier Akasa Air has signed a purchase deal with manufacturer Boeing for 150 more 737 MAX aircraft.

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Airlines Flybe announces future fleet plans

UK based regional airline Flybe has announced its future fleet plans. The Bombardier Q400 will be the backbone of the airlines´ operations, while new Embraer 175 will be added.

Airlines Wow Air announces flights to Dehli

Iceland’s low cost carrier Wow Air has announced to connect its hub Reykjavik with Delhi in India.

Industry Launch Operator A330Neo completes maiden flight

The first A330Neo for the type’s launch operator TAP Air Portugal has completed its maiden flight.

Industry IAG considers Norwegian and Ryanair bid

The International Airlines Group seeks to make a joint bid with Norwegian for Irish low-cost giant Ryanair. The group hopes to further expand in the low-cost sector.

Airlines Royal Jordanian in talks to add 23 aircraft

Flag carrier Royal Jordanian Airlines plans to acquire 23 narrow-body aircraft, as it eyes further profit growth over the course of its five-year strategy.

Industry ARJ21 starts regional hub operations with Chengdu Airlines

The Comac ARJ21 has started its regional hub aviation operations from Harbin (China) with Chengdu Airlines. Five new routes will be launched in the area of Heilongjiang.

Helicopters Edic Horizon orders two Bell 429 helicopters

Edic Horizon International Flight Academy has signed a deal to purchase two Bell 429 helicopters. The operator aims to use the aircraft for ATP, Instrument, multi-engine and specialized mission training.

Airlines Air Italy receives first Boeing 737 MAX 8

Newly restructured carrier Air Italy has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX 8. The carrier expects to receive 20 more 737 MAX over the next three years.

Airlines JAL announces establishment of a new low-cost carrier

Japan Airlines (JAL) today announced the decision to establish a new low-cost carrier (LCC) business for the international market. 

Start-Ups Swoop eyes international operations

In the second half of 2018, Swoop is planning to launch international operations. The Ultra-Low-Cost carrier eyes to commence domestic operations in June 2018.

Airlines Ethiopian Airlines announces codeshare agreement with Air Cote d’Ivoire

Ethiopian Airlines has announced to enter a codeshare agreement with Air Cote d’Ivoire. Passengers will be able to connect to the USA via Abidjan.

Industry Second Irkut MC-21-300 joins flight test program

The second MC-21-300 has successfully completed its maiden flight at the airfield of the Irkutsk Aviation Plant.

Airlines Volotea joins IATA

Volotea has been welcomed as new member in the International Air Transport Association (IATA).  The airline hopes to benefit from IATA´s leading role in the airline industry.

Start-Ups First Boeing 737-900ER for Azur Air takes off

The first Boeing 737-900ER for Azur Air Germany has taken to the skies. With the new fleet addition, the carrier aims to serve holiday destinations from Düsseldorf.

Start-Ups Canada´s Jetlines announces operational update

Canada Jetlines has provided a new corporate update. The carrier plans to lease Airbus aircraft, instead of Boeing 737 aircraft.

Industry US Governmental decision could affect aircraft deliveries

Donald Trump’s decision to drop the Iran nuclear deal could affect the deliveries of ordered aircraft to Iranian airlines.

Airlines WestJet unveils Boeing 787-9 configuration and new livery

Canada´s WestJet has unveiled the cabin configuration of its Boeing 787-9. The aircraft will wear a new livery, which will be adopted on the entire fleet, beginning June 2018.

Helicopters EmbraerX presents first eVTOL concept

EmbraerX has unveiled a first concept for an electrical Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

Airlines American Airlines drops two regional carriers

American Airlines Group Inc. has dropped two regional carriers, in order to simplify operations.

Industry Lufthansa Group orders 16 additional Aircraft

Lufthansa Group has announced, that it has ordered 16 additional aircraft for fleet modernization purposes.

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