The recent order by Turkish Airlines of A350s highlighted something worthy of looking at. Turkish Airlines has been a big Boeing customer for many years. But the airline switched its primary loyalty to Airbus over a decade ago. When one…
The Icelandic carriers, Icelandair and WOW air, are on a tear to find every niche they can. Both carriers have announced new service to the US. In Baltimore, they will be going head-to-head soon. The competition is interesting for several…
Canada has filed a WTO complaint against the United States with respect to anti-dumping and countervailing duty proceedings today. This is likely in response to recent actions with respect to the Bombardier C Series aircraft as well as actions taken…
Airbus announced the first structurally complete airframe for the new BelugaXL rolled out from its assembly hangar in Toulouse. Once operational, a fleet of these next-generation airlifters will be used to transport completed sections of Airbus aircraft among the company’s…
Airbus announced that it completed assembly of the first A321neo ACF (Airbus Cabin Flex) at its facilities in Hamburg. The aircraft, powered by CFM Leap-1A engines, will undergo ground tests prior to its scheduled first flight in the coming weeks.…
Vietjet announced it will convert its existing order for 42 A320neo to the “superior and larger” A321neo, bringing to a total of 73 A321neo and 11 A321ceo on order for future delivery. The agreement was signed recently by Vietjet President…