100 A350-900s have been delivered

Airbus has delivered its 100th A350 XWB, just some 30 months after the first delivery of the world’s most modern widebody aircraft in December 2014. The 100th aircraft delivered is an A350-900 for China Airlines. “The 100th A350 XWB milestone comes as we reach our fastest widebody production ramp-up, on track to meet the target of 10 A350...

Delta takes delivery of its first A350-900

Delta Air Lines became the first North American operator of the state-of-the-art Airbus A350Thursday, continuing its ongoing effort to transform the travel experience and deliver innovative products and services for customers.  The 306-seat A350-900 redefines the international onboard experience with the award-winning Delta One suiteand Delta Premium Select cabin. It’s also the first long-haul aircraft to feature next generation 2Ku...

EasyJet bases first A320neo at London Gatwick

UK low-cost carrier (LCC) easyJet is to base its second Airbus A320neo at London Gatwick Airport, after basing its initial aircraft at London Luton. EasyJet’s latest CFM International LEAP-1A powered A320neo was delivered July 12, as the second of 100 186-seat A320neos and 30 235-seat A321neos the airline has on order. “The A320neo is a major step change for our fleet efficiency and will provide...

Airbus delivers Novair’s first A321neo

Swedish charter airline Novair, has taken delivery of its first A321neo on lease from Air Lease Corporation (ALC). The A321neo will join Novair’s existing Airbus fleet of two A320 Family aircraft. The aircraft is equipped with comfortable 18 inch wide seats in a single class 221 passenger layout. Powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines, the A321neo...

Emirates’ inaugural A380 service to Nice

Emirates today operated its inaugural A380 service to Nice Cote d’Azur International Airport, marking the introduction of the iconic double-decker on the route. Passengers on today’s flight represented travellers from countries across Africa, Australasia, the Middle East and South Asia. Replacing the existing Boeing 777-300ER used on this route, the A380 will serve the strong...

Boeing delivers Norwegian’s first 737-8 MAX

Low-cost carrier Norwegian took delivery of its first two Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, and will deploy the CFM International LEAP-1B-powered aircraft on transatlantic routes starting in July. The airline has 110 MAX 8 aircraft on order. It expects to receive four more by the end of 2017. “The six aircraft [delivered this year] will operate 12 routes...