British Airways parent International Airlines Group (IAG) has finally confirmed an order for 50 Boeing 737 Max aircraft, 3 years after showing interest in the airliner. The order consists of 25 Max 200s (currently used only by Ryanair) and 25 Max 10s (after certification). Industry sources have suggested that Boeing [read more]
Ryanair Group boss Michael O’Leary has hit out at Boeing’s management saying though should step up or ship out. The outspoken airline boss was reacting to delays in delivering new Boeing 737 Max aircraft to Ryanair by the Seattle USA-based airframer. Mr O’Leary said that Ryanair was still a willing [read more]
The Boeing 777-9 (also known as the 777X) is having its entry into service delayed by another two years as Boeing pushes back delivery of the first aircraft. Boeing says the delay reflects its latest estimate for the time needed to certify the new aircraft which was due to enter [read more]
Boeing 747-400 TF-AAK landed at Cotswold Airport this morning for its final landing after a short flight from Ostend. The aircraft was owned by Air Atlanta Icelandic and had been operating for Saudia until its sale to be parted out. The aircraft is best known around the world as the [read more]
A video posted on social media by multiple sources has shown the money a DHL Boeing 757 skidded off the runway and broke into two sections in Costa Rica. The aircraft had returned to the airport shortly after take-off due to a hydraulic issue with the aircraft and the emergency [read more]
The two biggest plane makers have cut ties with the Russian aviation industry and are refusing to support aircraft used by Russian carriers or supply spare parts. In a statement, Airbus said: “In line with international sanctions now in place, Airbus has suspended support services to Russian airlines, as well [read more]
Qatar Airways (GR/QTR) has provisionally placed an order with Boeing for 50 737 Max 10 aircraft to replace the order for 50 A321neos that was cancelled by Airbus as part of the dispute between the airline and the airframer. Akbar Al Baker, Qatar Airways CEO said: “Qatar Airways very much [read more]
Qatar Airways is set to spurn European airframer Airbus by awarding an order for up to 50 Boeing 777X Freighter aircraft. According to industry sources the Qatari carrier, a long-time Airbus customer, had been eyeing the A350F for its freighter role but an ever-deepening row between the two companies means [read more]
US budget carrier Allegiant Air (G4/AAY) has bucked the recent single-aisle trend by placing an order for 50 Boeing 737 Max aircraft, despite being an all-airbus fleet operator currently. The order will come as welcome news to Boeing and it is likely that Allegient Air received significant incentives from the [read more]
In a major blow to Boeing, Air France-KLM has placed an order for 100 narrowbody aircraft with rival Airbus. The order for Airbus A320neo and A321neo is part of the fleet replacement plan for medium-haul aircraft at KLM and Transavia, both traditionally Boeing airlines. Air France also has the rights [read more]
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