Order Star Alliance carrier TAP Portugal is expected to announce this week an order for Airbus A330s and A350s as part of its long-haul fleet renewal plan. The all-Airbus carrier operates a widebody fleet comprising six A310-300s and four A340-300s. TAP has previously indicated that it is seeking 10 replacement aircraft with initial deliveries in 2006 or 2007.
Source: Flight International
Croatia Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A220-300, one of six being acquired from US lessor Air Lease. The twinjet, powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1500G engines, is part of a fleet modernisation which will involved the carrier’s taking up to 15 A220s. Croatia Airlines chief executive Jasmin ...
Airbus is looking to obtain higher-weight certifications for its A321XLR over the next three months, as it works on the individual enhancements required by early operators of the long-range twinjet. The airframer secured European Union Aviation Safety Agency approval for the basic version – with a 97t maximum take-off weight ...
Israeli start-up carrier AirHaifa has taken delivery of its initial ATR 72-600s, one of a pair ordered from the airframer last year. AirHaifa is looking to start commercial services from Haifa to destinations in the Mediterranean and Red Sea regions. The aircraft will be powered by the Pratt & Whitney ...
