Japan Airlines (JAL) has doubled its previously announced Boeing 737-400 order, from two to four aircraft, worth $180 million. The first two 737s are scheduled for delivery in May and June, followed by the remaining two aircraft in July 1996 and February 1997. JAL announced plans in April 1994 to order up to seven 737s to boost its domestic services.
Source: Flight International
Aer Lingus hopes to reignite plans to introduce the Airbus A321XLR into its fleet following the signing of a new labour agreement with its pilots in July.
US regional freight charter carrier Alpine Air Express has tentatively agreed to acquire up to 75 of the French-developed Aura Aero ERA hybrid-electric aircraft. The carrier, based in Utah, uses a fleet of some 80 regional turboprops including the Beech 99, 1900C and 1900D. Alpine Air Express has signed a ...
Spirit Airlines became the latest airline on 1 August to say it had deferred deliveries of new Airbus A320neo-family jets, a move coming amid competitive pressure and operational upheavals caused by Pratt & Whitney (P&W) engine problems
