Egyptair has become the 37th customer for the Airbus Industrie A330/A340 with an order for three A340s, and options on two more. The airline plans to use the aircraft to open up new routes, including from Cairo to Japan, the US West Coast, and Australia. Delivery of the first aircraft is set for the end of 1996. The airline now operates seven A320s.
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.
Hainan Airlines group has adjusted its Comac aircraft order, with unit Urumqi Air to no longer take delivery of 30 C919s.
US commuter carrier Cape Air has revealed a Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander adorned with a colourful Caribbean-themed livery to celebrate its 35th year of operations.
