Embraer has handed over an initial E195-E2 to launch customer Azul during a ceremony at the manufacturer’s São José dos Campos facility. The carrier, which has taken the jet on lease from AerCap, holds firm orders for 51 examples of…
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Airbus has published findings suggesting that the world’s passenger and freight fleet is set to more than double over the coming two decades. The conclusions are contained within its Global Market Forecast (GMF), with the report stating that the number…
The maiden Airbus A350-900 for Fiji Airways has been rolled out of the paint shop in Toulouse wearing the livery of its future operator. It is the first of two examples to be leased from Dubai Aerospace Enterprises and will…
Qatar Airways has announced plans to link its Doha hub with Osaka/Kansai. The direct non-stop routing is scheduled to begin on April 6, 2020 and will mark the carrier’s third Japanese destination. While billed as a ‘new’ route, readers may…
Adria Airways is to connect Liverpool John Lennon Airport with its Ljubljana base. A twice-weekly connection between the two cities is to begin next summer. Paul Winfield, the airport’s Director of Aviation Development said: “We are delighted to welcome our…
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Comlux is to acquire an additional ACJ320neo, taking its firm orders for the type to four. The deal reaffirms the Swiss VIP and charter operator’s commitment to the type as its largest single customer. While no engine choice has been…
Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia has offered a sneak peak of its upcoming Airbus A321neo. During a short video posted to the carrier’s social media channels, the new jet is seen in the Airbus paintshop receiving a radical multi-colour look featuring bright…
Boeing has said it does not expect an incident involving one of its two 777X static test aircraft will further delay the airliner’s development or entry into service. The manufacturer confirmed that, on September 5, the airframe was undergoing final…
The next Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner for Gulf Air, A9C-FG (c/n 39986), has been painted in a retro livery similar to that worn by the carrier’s Vickers VC10s, Lockheed L-1011 TriStars and Boeing 767s. Adorning the twin-aisle jet’s rear fuselage are…
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EgyptAir Express has accepted its first of 12 Airbus A220-300s, becoming the first carrier to operate the type in the Middle East. It is only the sixth airline worldwide to fly the type, following deliveries to airBaltic, Swiss, Korean Air,…
October 2019The October 2019 issue of Airliner World is a KLM special. To celebrate the Dutch flag carrier’s 100th birthday, we turn back the clock to 1919 to chart the pioneering spirit of its founders who helped build one of the most enduring names in commercial aviation. We also chronicle the carrier’s introduction of jet aircraft and analyse the role Boeing 747 has played in developing its global network, before looking ahead and the bold steps KLM is taking towards a more sustainable future. Elsewhere, we’re on board one of the first Airbus A350-1000 flights with British Airways, as the carrier introduces Club Suite: its new Club World product. We’ve tried and tested the new aircraft and have given our verdict on the jet and discuss its importance for the wider BA brand. Other highlights include fascinating reports from both Antarctica and the Amazon, featuring a selection of rare aircraft and airports. Finally, we bring you our comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including low-cost travel to the Middle East from Gatwick, a first taste of Air Canada’s A220-300 and Iran Air receiving vital spares for its ATR fleet. We also have all our regular sections covering the latest commercial aircraft acquisitions, up-to-date accident reports and developments from the world of aviation training and MROs.
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