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Etihad Airways, based at Abu Dhabi International, is planning a cautious expansion of its fleet, aiming to increase its size to approximately 150 aircraft over the next five years, up from the current count of around 80, according to CEO Antonoaldo Neves. This update came during an interview with Reuters at an event in the [...]
Silk Way West Airlines, based in Baku, Azerbaijan, has strategically expanded its cargo fleet by placing an additional order for a Boeing 777-200F with Boeing, increasing its total order to six of these advanced freighters. This move is part of the airline's ambitious strategy to modernize its fleet, with two of these aircraft already enhancing [...]
Boeing and Emirates announced today that the world’s largest 777 operator has placed an order for 90 777X airplanes, including 55 777-9 and 35 777-8 jets. Tim Clark, the President of Emirates, the flagship carrier of the United Arab Emirates based in Dubai International, has voiced concerns over additional delays in the delivery of the [...]
Tim Clark, the president of Emirates, has issued a stark warning about Boeing's manufacturing quality, highlighting a "progressive decline" that necessitates immediate action. This caution comes in the wake of a 737-9 losing a door plug panel mid-flight, leading to the aircraft's grounding for thorough inspections. Since 2003, Clark has led the UAE-based airline through [...]
The recent runway collision at Tokyo's Haneda Airport involving a Japan Airlines (JAL) Airbus A350 has placed a spotlight on the resilience of modern carbon-composite aircraft (Airbus A350, Boeing 787, 777-8 and 777-9) in catastrophic fire scenarios. This incident, which marks the first major destruction of a lightweight airliner by fire, is being closely observed [...]
Boeing and the Lufthansa Group have announced a landmark order of up to 100 737 MAX jets. This deal marks a significant milestone, as it reintroduces the renowned Boeing 737 family into the fleet of Europe's largest airline group. The commitment includes a firm order for 40 of the 737-8 model, with an option for [...]
Boeing has made a significant recovery in its aircraft deliveries for November 2023, marking a robust rebound from earlier setbacks. The aerospace giant delivered a total of 56 airplanes, a substantial increase that propels it closer to achieving its revised annual targets. The bulk of these deliveries comprised the 737 models, specifically the 737 Max, [...]
Lufthansa Technik has unveiled the luxurious CelestialSTAR design for Boeing's upcoming BBJ 777-9 business jet, primarily targeting Middle Eastern royal families at the Dubai Airshow. Boeing Business Jets, Boeing's private aviation division, specializes in crafting private aircraft based on its commercial airliner models, including the BBJ 737 MAX, BBJ 787, and the upcoming BBJ 777X. [...]
Cathay Pacific (CX), the world's fifth-largest cargo airline, is reportedly favoring Airbus over Boeing as it contemplates an upcoming freighter order. According to industry sources cited by Reuters, the Hong Kong-based carrier, which was initially interested in the Boeing 777-200F and 777-8F, is now leaning towards ordering six Airbus A350 freighters. Although the reasons behind [...]
Cathay Pacific Airways is showing a preference for ordering approximately six Airbus A350 freighters as part of its fleet renewal efforts for its aging 747-400ERF and -8F cargo jets, according to industry insiders. This decision marks a shift towards Airbus for freighters after Cathay initially seemed to favor the competing Boeing 777-8F earlier this year, [...]
