All Fleets articles – Page 348
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NewsIN FOCUS: Air Arabia pushes the attractions of working for a low-cost carrier
Air Arabia has pioneered a multi-base strategy during a period of rapid growth, nut never at the expense of customer service.
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IN FOCUS: Middle East Careers: Mubadala looks to expats as well as Emiratis to fulfil its aerospace ambitions
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund Mudabala has an ambition to build a global aerospace network centred in the UAE
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NewsIN FOCUS: Emirates recruits for continuing growth with fleet set to grow by two aircraft a month in 2012
Emirates look to employ direct entry captains for the first time in many years
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NewsBoeing's 4000th 737NG to be delivered to China Southern
Boeing will deliver its 4,000th 737NG, a -700 variant of the narrowbody aircraft, to China Southern Airlines this week. The aircraft, which rolled...
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Government approves Rs300bn Air India bailout
The Indian government has approved a restructuring plan to save cash-strapped state-owned carrier Air India. Over Rs300 billion ($5.8 billion) will...
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AerSale buying 25 of Saudi Arabian’s MD-90s
AerSale has paid a substantial, undisclosed deposit to acquire 25 of Saudi Arabian Airlines' Boeing MD-90s, according to a source close to the situation....
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IN FOCUS: Small steps on airline in-flight connectivity road
Connectivity in the cabin maybe on almost every airline's agenda, but its widespread adoption for passengers has been and remains a long road. Plenty...
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NewsGaruda inks deal for 11 Airbus A330-300s
Garuda Indonesia has inked a firm order for 11 Airbus A330-300 aircraft at a list price of $2.54 billion. The aircraft, to be powered by Rolls-Royce...
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New paint faster, cheaper, better with Boeing-Australia technology
Boeing and Australia's Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) have extended their strategic research programme for a further five years.
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Spirit cites flexibility in future fleet plan
Spirit Airlines is likely to use part of its 75 Airbus A320 family aircraft order to replace 28 aircraft in its current fleet that will be returned to lessors,...
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NewsAviation Partners: Winglets on all factory-built 737s this year
Blended winglet provider Aviation Partners Boeing (APB) says it has reached "100% market saturation" this year on new-build Boeing 737 commercial aircraft,...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Early Superjet experience points to trials and promise
In the year since type certification was gained, the Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) has demonstrated mixed results.
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Virgin Australia invests A$8 million in Skywest
Virgin Australia will invest Australian dollars (A$) 8 million ($8.3 million) in regional carrier Skywest Airlines, effectively taking a 10% stake in the...
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Garuda to add 21 aircraft this year, plans fleet growth
Garuda Indonesia will be taking delivery of 21 aircraft this year as part of its fleet expansion and renewal plan. This includes five Bombardier CRJ1000...
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Russia's Transaero confirms order for four Boeing 787-8s
Russian carrier Transaero has signed a firm order for four Boeing 787-8 aircraft.
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Boeing first quarter 2012 deliveries spike 32%
Boeing's first quarter 2012 commercial deliveries spiked 32% from the same period a year prior, reflecting the company's increased narrowbody ramp up and...
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MROAM: Airlines highlight maintenance issues
Several carriers have described what they perceive as widespread problems in the maintenance, repair and overhaul industry at a panel at the MRO Americas...
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MROAM: CFM signs deal with Delta for CFM56 engines
CFM International has signed a suite of material support agreements with Delta Air Lines to support the airline's fleet of around 400 CFM56-7B engines in...
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Lessors spurn CSeries overtures
Despite claimed, and significant, performance and operating economic advantages over its narrowbody competitors, top lessors appear unwilling to embrace...
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MROAM: Southwest warns on rising maintenance, fuel cost trends
Southwest Airlines is counting on last year's blockbuster deal for Boeing 737-800s and re-engined 737 Max narrowbodies to halt a trend of escalating maintenance...