All Fleets articles – Page 477
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NewsUK initiative urges use of fixed ground power over APU
Fixed ground power should ideally be prioritised over other electrical sources for aircraft at airports, recommends a collaborative code of practice newly...
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NewsLAN orders 30 A320s
Chilean operator LAN Airlines has placed a firm order with Airbus for 30 new A320 family aircraft as part of the carrier's fleet renewal. LAN plans...
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MAS to take ownership of A380s in fleet restructuring deal
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) is to acquire six Airbus A380s from its major shareholder, and assume responsibility for two current Boeing 777s and two 747s, in...
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NewsAirline Connectivity: Making the Connection
Airlines across the globe are equipping aircraft with in-flight connectivity. But there is no one-size-fits-all solution
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Airline Business 2009: A year in covers
During the last 12 months, pretty torrid ones for the industry at that, Airline Business has interviewed chief executives from across continents, with varying airline models and with a range of challenges and differing financial fortunes.
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Chapter closes as Boeing finally delivers last of original 747s
Boeing has finally - and quietly - delivered the last of the original 747 family off the line, a -400ER Freighter (MSN 37304).
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United returns with big order
Star Alliance carrier sees clear economics behind splitting widebody order between A350s and 787s
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Nigerian Eagle seeks funds after Virgin rebrand
Former Virgin-branded carrier chases $185 million in fresh funding
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Open skies to fuel Japan-US pacts
Newly-struck aviation deal clears the path for ANA and JAL to pursue US carrier antitrust immunity agreements
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NewsMAS orders 15 A330s
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has ordered 15 Airbus A330-300s, with options to purchase another 10, in a total order worth $5 billion. The aircraft will...
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787 first flight is just the start for gruelling programme
For Boeing, first flight may have been the end of a long road to get the 787 flying, but the milestone signals a start...
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Qantas to operate A380 on Melbourne-London route
Qantas Airways plans to start a service between Melbourne and London via Singapore on 18 January 2010.
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CFM to build LEAP-X engine in China after C919 deal
CFM International is looking to establish a Chinese final assembly line for engines, after formally confirming selection of its LEAP-X powerplant as the...
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NewsANA orders 5 767s, 5 777s in ¥185.2 billion deal
Japan's All Nippon Airways has ordered five Boeing 767-300ER and five 777-200ER aircraft, in a deal worth ¥185.2 billion ($2 billion). It decided to...
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NewsRyanair walks away from discussions on 200-aircraft order
Irish budget carrier Ryanair has ended talks with Boeing over a potential order for up to 200 737-800s, but is not intending to open discussions with other...
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Air India to operate 787 to Asia and Europe
Air India plans to operate the Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Asia and Europe, after it receives its first 787 in the second quarter of 2011.
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Airbus edges ahead in gross orders as year-end nears
airframer performance max kingsley-jones london Although Airbus and Boeing are neck and neck in gross orders after 11 months, the European airframer...
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ANA uncertain about routes, layout of 787
Launch customer All Nippon Airways should have received its first Boeing 787 more than two years ago, but it is still to decide on a cabin configuration...
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Air India to reduce fleet by one third
Air India plans to reduce its fleet size in an effort to cut costs, mainly by retiring older aircraft and returning leased aircraft.
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MAS has no plans to acquire 787
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) says it will not place orders for the Boeing 787, citing the long lead time before the aircraft can be delivered.