Brazilian airline Azul has become the inaugural operator of the Airbus A330neo in the Americas, accepting the first of 15 Airbus A330-900s on May 13. The aircraft, leased from Avolon, will be deployed on US and European routes from the…
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As preparations continue at Berlin/Brandenburg (BER) for its first services in October 2020, logistical planning at the German capital’s troubled new gateway has taken a step forward. With just under a year and a half to its official opening, the…
Air France has outlined plans to help fend off competition from high-speed rail and low-cost carriers within its home market. The airline said the financial situation of its domestic operations has “deteriorated significantly”, and revealed that since 2013, cumulative losses…
Qantas is to operate a series of flights exclusively available to travellers redeeming frequent flyer miles. An Airbus A380 will operate the inaugural “Points Plane” service from Melbourne/Tullamarine to Tokyo/Narita on 21 October, with frequent flyers able to book one…
Loganair flights between London/Southend and Aberdeen have taken to the skies for the first time this week. The airline’s direct services between the two cities is a welcome boost for connectivity with the oil and gas capital following a period…
Cambridge-based Marshall Aerospace and Defence has confirmed its intention to move its operations to a new location by 2030. The company said it has just completed significant work to “identify and define its new organisational purpose and long-term growth ambition”…
Canadian leisure and holiday travel airline, Air Transat has taken delivery of its maiden Airbus A321LR. The jet, C-GOIE (c/n 8755), was handed over on May 3 to the Montréal-based carrier and will be operated under a lease agreement from…
Bombardier is to consolidate its aerospace divisions into a single entity, named Bombardier Aviation. The move comes after the de Havilland Canada brand – including all aircraft from the 1946 DHC-1 Chipmunk ab-initio trainer to the still in-production Q400 turboprop…
Brussels Airlines has unveiled its sixth Belgian Icon special livery, honouring Flemish painter Breugel the Elder. The special markings have been added to one of the carrier’s 16 Airbus A320s, the 2010-manufactured OO-SNE (c/n 4243). The colours, unveiled on May…
Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus has announced the launch of AerSpace, a new fare option which promises short-haul guests a “premium travel experience”. From September 1, passengers flying to select destinations across the UK and Europe will be guaranteed an…
June 2019In the June edition of Airliner World, don’t miss our special 24-page A380 supplement. We highlight the past, present and possible legacy of the iconic super jumbo jet, including exclusive behind-the-scenes access with Emirates. We conclude our Trans-Siberian adventure across Russia, visiting Soviet wrecks and relics and taking to the sky onboard more modern models. Also, in this edition, we’re airborne with easyJet as it faces the challenges of introducing the A321neo into its streamlined fleet. Other highlights include a comprehensive report on the latest developments at ATR, we ask what’s next for low-cost travel across the Atlantic following the catastrophic collapse of WOW air, we’re in sunny California on a commuter flight with a difference and we speak with key players at Lufthansa Technik as they prepare for another busy year. Finally, we bring you our comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including JetBlue revealing its UK plans, Africa’s first Embraer E2 operator, an upgrade of Qantas’ freighter fleet and all the details from this year’s Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg. 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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