European aerospace giant Airbus has celebrated the delivery of the 1000th airframe of its A320neo Family. The aircraft, VT-IUH (c/n 8968) was produced at the firm’s Hamburg facility before being delivered to IndiGo’s base at Delhi/Indira Gandhi International. Equipped with…
SAS Scandinavian Airlines has placed an order for 50 Airbus A320neos, scheduled for delivery between spring 2019 and 2023. The jets will be used to replace the carrier’s Boeing 737 and A320ceo aircraft as SAS transitions to a single-type short-…
Indonesian low-cost carrier Citilink has taken delivery of its 50th Airbus A320, a neo registered PK-GTF (c/n 7834). The jet is configured in a single-class layout, seating 180 passengers, and powered by CFM Leap-1A engines. The airline, a subsidiary of…
South Korean start-up KAIR Airlines has placed a firm order for eight Airbus A320ceos. The new low-cost carrier is based in Cheongju and will operate international services throughout North East Asia. “We see enormous potential for the development of a…
Saudi Arabia’s leading low-cost carrier Flynas has signed an agreement with Airbus for 60 A320neo Family aircraft. In addition, it has converted 20 previously ordered A320ceos into A320neos, bringing its total firm order to 80 jets. Deliveries are due to…
New Caledonia-based carrier Aircalin has signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus for two A320neo and two A330-900neo aircraft. The deal, which is valued at $790m at current list prices, was finalised and signed during a ceremony held in the capital…
Low-cost carrier Air Arabia has converted five options for Airbus A320s into firm orders. Delivery of the additional jets, which have a book value of $485m, will begin in the second quarter of 2017. “Air Arabia’s fleet innovation sits at…
Kansai-based Peach Aviation has signed a firm order for ten Airbus A320neos and three A320ceos in a deal valued at $1.37bn. The newly ordered jets will join the carrier’s existing fleet of 18 A320ceos, with a further two examples on…
Las Vegas-based budget carrier Allegiant Travel Company has signed a firm purchase contract for 12 Airbus A320ceos. The deal is the first time Allegiant has purchased new aircraft direct from a manufacturer. “Allegiant offers travellers convenient, affordable nonstop service enabling…
Singapore-based lessor BOC Aviation has placed an order for 30 additional Airbus A320 Family aircraft. The deal, which was announced on January 7 and is valued at more than $3 billion, comprises of 18 A320neo and 12 A320ceo Family aircraft. …
December 2019In the December 2019 issue of Airliner World, we celebrate yet another centenary as Avianca hits 100. We chart the Colombian airline’s history from pioneering early years, through challenging times as the flag carrier of a country gripped by political unrest and narcoterrorism, to the present day as it deals with the recent collapses of two affiliate carriers. We also chronicle the South American airline’s introduction of jet aircraft and analyse its bid to become one of the continent’s biggest players, before looking to the future and changes being made to safeguard the carrier’s stability. Elsewhere in this edition, we look back at Niki Lauda’s life away from the fast lane and consider the impact he and his airlines had on the aviation industry. Additionally, we speak to the CEO and President of Cape Air – America’s biggest little airline – as they welcome the first of 100 Tecnam P2012 Travellers and look toward an electric future. Other highlights include a visual feast from on board Ilyushins in Antarctica and an exclusive insight into displaying large commercial jets at trade shows such as Farnborough and Paris. Finally, we bring you our comprehensive coverage of worldwide news, including Airbus’ recent deals with Spirit Airlines and Czech Airlines, Air New Zealand dropping its only European route and the latest member of the 787-10 club. 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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