Lease Aerolineas Argentinas has announced plans to replace its current fleet of 32 Boeing 737-200 aircraft with an equal number of 737-300 and 737-500 aircraft. The company is still discussing how many of each 737 derivative will be introduced to the fleet, but deliveries are due to start almost immediately. The carrier will also receive another three 747-400 long-range aircraft over the next few months.
Source: Flight International
JetBlue Airways has delayed to 2030 and beyond deliveries from Airbus of 44 new A321neos, meaning the airline does not anticipate receiving any of the type from Airbus between 2026 and 2029.
The chair of the House Transportation Committee has asked the head of the Federal Aviation Administration to complete a thorough analysis into how well the agency oversees Boeing and other manufacturers.
Airbus is implementing a short-term cost-containment programme intended to support its production ramp-up efforts. Speaking during a first-half briefing, chief executive Guillaume Faury said the aim of the programme – which has been designated ‘Lead’ – is to prioritise serving the ramp-up and financial performance, and avoid being “distracted”. He ...
