Air Pacific has taken delivery of the first of two Boeing 737-800s it has on order. The aircraft will be deployed throughout the airline's route network in the South Pacific, including the 4h sector from Fiji to Christchurch, New Zealand. Air Pacific operates an all-Boeing fleet, including three 737s (one -300, one -500 and one -700), two 747-200Bs (leased from Qantas) and a 767-300ER.
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 ...
