Replacement Fijian carrier Air Pacific has ordered five Boeing 787-9s to replace its existing widebodies, in a deal which includes purchase rights for three more. The aircraft will be delivered in 2011-12. The selection of an engine supplier will follow in late 2006. The airline, 46%-owned by Qantas, has meanwhile consummated a deal to buy local domestic carrier Sun Air, which will be rebranded as Fiji Airlines.
Source: Flight International
Brazilian carrier Azul believes it has secured enough additional aircraft to support its target of increasing capacity by 10% next year.believes it has secured enough additional aircraft as it targets a 10% increase in capacity next year.
MHI RJ Aviation Group is to collaborate on the development of Maeve Aerospace’s M80 – a hybrid-electric 80-seater that could enter service by 2032.
Hainan Airlines group has adjusted its Comac aircraft order, with unit Urumqi Air to no longer take delivery of 30 C919s.
