United’s news today about adding over 250 aircraft to its fleet over the next two years is not just about new metal and better fuel burn . It represents a major step in offering a premium product to US domestic…
The FAA’s approval of the increased Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW) variants of the Boeing 787-9 and -10 makes these aircraft more appealing to operators and potential customers, as they can achieve greater range or carry more payload. While the Dreamliner…
UPDATE – A combination of factory-new Embraer E195-E2s and used Airbus A320/A321ceos is the solution Finnair has found to meet its requirements for partially renewing its regional and narrowbody fleet. Both solutions are interesting in their own way. For a…
Lessor AerCap has placed its first direct order with Airbus since December 2017, announcing an agreement for 100 A320neo family aircraft today. After stating many times during earnings calls that AerCap would not place a new order until the price…
It has taken them two years to decide, but cargo carrier Atlas Air has opted for the Airbus A350F over the Boeing 777-8F as its new freighter aircraft. The order for 20 firm aircraft plus 20 options brings the A350F…
If one airline was hit hard by the pandemic, it must have been Cathay Pacific. Looking at the 2025 results, there is not a trace of this period left, with the airline group reporting a consolidated operating profit of HK$14.5…