United’s Fleet “Problem”
At the recent IATA AGM, United’s COO Andrew Nocella shared a concern with Flight Global. Essentially United needs to replace two types by the end of the decade – the 757-300 and the 50-seat RJ. The concern expressed is not…
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Is the A380 really back in action?
The Airbus A380 is set for a revival. Just when many thought that Covid had done for the biggest passenger airplane in the world, a number of airlines have planned to reintroduce the type into service. British Airways confirmed today that…
AirAsia Group converts remaining A320ceo order to A321neos
AirAsia Group has converted its order for 13 Airbus A320s that have yet to be delivered to the larger A321neos. The conversion, made through an amendment agreement made with Airbus, raises its total order for the A321neos to 362 aircraft.…
RwandAir and Qatar strengthen bond with codeshare
RwandAir and Qatar Airways have signed a comprehensive codeshare agreement that will offer travelers more choice, service, and greater connectivity. The agreement was signed today in Boston on the sidelines of the IATA Annual General Meeting. The codeshare is a next…
IATA commits to a stricter net-zero target for 2050
UPDATE including ATAG – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has adopted a resolution that commits the airline industry to even stricter climate targets and now aims to meet net-zero carbon emissions in 2050. During today’s 77th Annual General Meeting…
Qantas closes in on fleet renewal order
Qantas will need a few more months before it will select the aircraft for its short- and medium-haul fleet renewal. It will then place orders for 100+ aircraft by mid-2022, likely at next July’s Farnborough Airshow. So far, all the…