Fleets – Page 279
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NewsJetBlue orders larger Airbuses as it defers Embraers
JetBlue Airways is to order another 35 Airbus jets but defer delivery of 24 Embraer 190s under a fleet restructuring plan which shifts the balance of the fleet towards larger aircraft types.
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Air Seychelles to acquire new Twin Otter fleet
Air Seychelles is to renew its domestic fleet with three Viking Air DHC-6 Twin Otters, all Series 400 variants, which will be delivered in mid-2015.
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Comac secures commitment for 20 C919s
Comac has secured commitments for 20 of its C919 narrowbody aircraft from Industrial Bank Financial Leasing Co, bringing its total order backlog to 400 aircraft.
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NewsFAA chief calls for conversation on agency's funding model
US Federal Aviation Administration chief Michael Huerta today endorsed calls for a “thoughtful conversation” about how the agency is funded and which services it should provide.
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Spirit inspects Airbus V2500 engines following inflight failure
Spirit Airlines began delaying flights last night to perform inspections on the engines of its Airbus fleet, a move that comes after the engine failure on a Spirit Airbus A319 on 15 October.
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NewsEl Al orders two more 737-900ERs
Israeli carrier El Al has finalised an order for two additional Boeing 737-900ER aircraft, bringing the number of 737-900ERs ordered by El Al to eight, according to a Boeing media release.
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NewsKorean Air orders more Boeing widebodies
Korean Air has finalised an order for 12 Boeing aircraft, including five 747-8s, six 777-300ERs and one 787, according to a Boeing media release.
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NewsIraqi government approves CS300 acquisition
Iraq's government has approved an agreement under which it will acquire five Bombardier CSeries jets rather than additional CRJ900s.
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NewsAerolineas signs for 20 737-800s
Aerolineas Argentinas has formalised an agreement for 20 Boeing 737-800 aircraft in a deal valued at $1.8 billion at list prices.
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Korean Air thrives on diversification unit
The aerospace division of Korean Air, known as KAL-ASD, has developed into a broadly diversified business with a broad range MRO, aerospace and development programmes.
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NewsVivaAerobus orders 52 A320 family aircraft
Mexican low-cost carrier VivaAerobus has signed an agreement to buy 52 Airbus A320 family aircraft, and will shed its all-Boeing 737 fleet by 2016.
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NewsOman Air studies move to 50-strong fleet by 2017
Oman Air is evaluating plans to accelerate its near-term growth as part of efforts to move into profitability.
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NewsBombardier identifies CDB as first CSeries buyer in China
Bombardier has identified China's CDB Leasing as a previously undisclosed potential buyer for 15 CSeries aircraft.
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SAS-branded ATR 72-600 enters Jet Time fleet
Danish operator Jet Time has taken delivery of the first ATR 72-600 with which it will conduct regional services for Scandinavian Airlines.
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Finnair closes second A321 sale and leaseback with Nomura
Finnair has closed the sale and leaseback of a new Airbus A321 delivery with a Japanese aircraft leasing company Nomura Babcock & Brown (NBB) in a transaction arranged by US-based lessor BBAM.
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NewsATR releases more details on Lao Airlines crash
ATR has released more details on the crash of a Lao Airlines ATR 72-600 near Pakse on 16 October that killed all 44 passengers and five crew on board.
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Aeroflot seeks eight new 737-800s from lessors
Aeroflot Russian Airlines is considering adding eight new Boeing 737-800s to its fleet from four operating leasing companies.
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NewsIberia unveils new colour scheme
Spanish carrier Iberia has unveiled a new colour scheme, its first major livery change in decades, which will be implemented from the end of November.
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Air France-KLM strengthens connections to Brazil
Air France-KLM is improving its connections to Brazil through the launch of a new route to Brasilia as well as increasing frequency and capacity, or introducing newer aircraft, on other routes.
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A350 and Superjet rejig among Aeroflot fleet plans
Russian flag-carrier Aeroflot is to place 10 Sukhoi Superjet 100s with subsidiary carriers, and reschedule its Airbus A350 deliveries, the airline has revealed in its latest fleet plan.