Spirit Airlines Sells 25 Aircraft to Reduce Debt, Generating Over $400 Million
Spirit Airlines has sold 25 planes as part of a sale and leaseback agreement, a move aimed at managing debt… Read More »
Delta Air Lines Close to Major Airbus Wide-Body Jet Order, Sources Say
Delta Air Lines is reportedly on the verge of finalizing a substantial order for wide-body aircraft from Airbus, according to… Read More »
Alaska and United Airlines Discover Loose Parts on 737-9 Max Amid Inspections After Recent Incident
Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, on Monday Jan.8, disclosed findings of loose parts on their Boeing 737-9 aircraft. This revelation… Read More »
NASA Set to Reveal Revolutionary X-59 ‘Quiet’ Supersonic Jet on January 12 Through a Livestream Event
NASA, in collaboration with Lockheed Martin, is poised to unveil the innovative X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology (Quesst) jet, a groundbreaking… Read More »
China Targets European Certification for C919 Jet to Rival Boeing and Airbus Globally
China is intensifying efforts to gain European certification for its C919 narrowbody passenger jet, signaling its ambition to compete globally… Read More »
Understanding the De-Icing Process on Airplanes During Winter Weather
Air travel during the winter months in many parts of the United States often involves a critical procedure before takeoff:… Read More »
Boeing Nears Major Deal with India’s Low-Cost Akasa Air for 150 737 Max Aircraft
Boeing is reportedly in advanced discussions to finalize a significant order of approximately 150 Boeing 737 Max narrowbody aircraft with… Read More »
Air Safety Achieves Record Low Accidents and Fatalities in 2023
In 2023, the aviation industry experienced an unprecedented level of safety, with the fewest accidents and fatalities ever recorded. According… Read More »
Aircraft Leasing Companies Reassess China Exposure Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Losses
Global aircraft leasing firms are reconsidering their risk exposure in China in light of heightened tensions with the United States… Read More »
Top Airlines Leading in Fleet Expansion in 2023
In the year 2023, a total of 1,345 commercial aircraft were delivered, signifying a steady recovery from the pandemic-related supply… Read More »
Russian Government Acquires 92 Aircraft from Foreign Lessors Valued at $2 Billion
In a series of agreements with foreign lessors, including the prominent Irish leasing company AerCap, the Russian government has completed… Read More »
China’s C919 Jet Commands Higher Price in Latest Deal as Boeing Returns to Market
China’s domestically developed C919 airliner recently secured a higher price in a deal with Air China, marking a significant move… Read More »
American Airlines has World’s Largest Fleet with 953 Aircraft
American Airlines, with a rich history dating back to its founding in 1926, stands as the airline with the world’s… Read More »
Airbus Poised to Set New Records with 2000 Aircraft Orders, Outpacing Boeing for Fifth Consecutive Year
Airbus is on the brink of achieving a historic milestone as it prepares to set new records with a staggering… Read More »
Runway Incursions Involving Business Jets on the Rise Due to Misunderstood Instructions
The aviation industry has witnessed a concerning increase in runway incursions involving business jets, primarily due to misunderstandings of “line… Read More »
EasyJet Finalizes Order for 157 Airbus A320neo Family Aircraft
EasyJet has officially concluded its order for 157 Airbus A320neo family aircraft, comprising 56 A320-200Ns and 101 A321-200NX. Additionally, the… Read More »
Boeing Soars in November with a Surge in Aircraft Deliveries
Boeing has made a significant recovery in its aircraft deliveries for November 2023, marking a robust rebound from earlier setbacks…. Read More »
Turkish Airlines to Purchase 220 Additional Aircraft from Airbus
Airbus announced on Friday, December 15, that Turkish Airlines, Turkey’s national carrier, is set to expand its fleet with an… Read More »
Azul Expands Fleet with Firm Order for Four Additional Airbus A330-900 Aircraft
Brazilian airline Azul has disclosed a firm order for four additional A330-900 aircraft, adding to its growing fleet and international… Read More »
Boeing and Avolon Expand Partnership with Order for 40 Fuel-Efficient 737 Max Jets
Boeing and Avolon have announced a significant expansion of their partnership, as the Ireland-based lessor, Avolon, expresses its intention to… Read More »
Akasa Air Sets Sights on International Operations in Late Q1 2024 and Plans Major Aircraft Order
Indian carrier Akasa Air (QP) is gearing up for international operations, with plans to commence flights by the end of… Read More »
Cathay Pacific Boosts Cargo Fleet with Airbus A350F Order and Options for 20 More
Cathay Pacific (CX), the Hong Kong-based airline, has expanded its cargo fleet with a firm order for six Airbus A350… Read More »