Iran Aseman Airlines has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Boeing for the purchase of up to 60 737 MAX aircraft. The deal, which was announced in Tehran on April 4, consists of a $3bn firm order for 30 jets,…
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Flight Restrictions Tightened
The US and subsequently the UK Governments have introduced additional airline security measures on flights originating in the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey. Britain’s Minister for Transport, Chris Grayling MP, said in a written statement to the House of…
Virgin America Brand Axed
Alaska Airlines says it will “retire” the Virgin America brand in 2019 after the two carriers merge – but will retain many of the brand elements popular among Virgin America passengers, including enhanced in-flight entertainment, mood lighting and music. Brad…
Korean Dream Begins
Korean Air has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner from an order for ten placed on May 31, 2005. The jet, HL 8081 (c/n 34810), will initially be flown on domestic services from Seoul/Gimpo to Jeju for around…
Embraer Reveals E2 Launch Customer
Norwegian regional carrier Widerøe has been confirmed as launch customer for the Embraer 190-E2, the first member of the Brazilian manufacturer’s second generation E-Jet family. The airline signed a contract on January 17 for up to 15 aircraft, consisting of…
AirAsia X Heads to the US
Malaysian low-cost long-haul carrier AirAsia X has outlined plans to introduce links to Honolulu. The four-times weekly service will operate between Kuala Lumpur and Hawaiian capital via Osaka, Japan starting on June 17. AirAsia X Group CEO Datuk Kamarudin Meranun…
Record-Breaking Flight for Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways has launched the world’s longest commercial flight, flying non-stop from the Qatari capital Doha to Auckland, New Zealand. The inaugural service departed Doha on February 5 and arrived in Auckland early the following day – a significant day for…
Maiden ATR Biofuel Flight
Swedish carrier BRA, formerly Braathens Regional, has performed the world’s first biofuel-powered flight of an ATR turboprop aircraft. The scheduled service from Stockholm/Bromma to Umeå on February 1, was fuelled with a 45% mix of fossil-free used cooking oil. Christian…
Cessna Celebrates
Textron Aviation company, Cessna is celebrating the 45th anniversary of the first Citation delivery. The maiden jet, a Citation 500, was handed to American Airlines in January 1972, where it was used for the development of the carrier’s training programme. Since…
Beluga XL Takes Shape
Airbus has revealed the first images of its next-generation oversize cargo airlifter, dubbed the Beluga XL, which is taking shape at the company’s production facilities in Toulouse, France. The core airframe is an extract of an Airbus A330-200 freighter that…
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