Hawaiian’s fleet choices
At present, it is still a rumor. But the decision process dates back at least four months. Hawaiian has been the “last man standing” on the A330-800 with six orders. The airline has made it plain months ago they were…
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Norwegian’s 737 fleet growth
Today the airline announced that it has taken delivery of its 100th 737-800. This will be the final 737-800 delivery, as the airline is now taking delivery of 110 737 MAX8s. The airline’s fleet growth has been impressive. The airline…
Delta, Bombardier and the CS100
As the ITC reasoning behind its decision to deny Boeing’s claim is digested, the next dominos are falling. Delta’s statement is “Delta is pleased by the U.S. International Trade Commission’s ruling rejecting Boeing’s anticompetitive attempt to deny U.S. airlines and…
United Airlines and Viasat Sign Contract to Bring High-Speed Connectivity to 737 MAX
Viasat announced a new contract with United Airlines to bring it’s latest generation in-flight entertainment and connectivity system to more than 70 aircraft, including at least 58 of United’s new Boeing 737MAX aircraft. This means Viasat will now be the direct in-flight…
UPS and the Boeing 747-8F order
UPS has now exercised their options and will have 32 747-8F in service by 2022. “Our intra-U.S. next-day and deferred air shipments are expanding to record levels, and UPS’s International segment has produced four consecutive quarters of double-digit export shipment…
Aeroflot places $5bn order for 50 MC-21s
Aeroflot ordered 50 MC-21s today from IRKUT. Aeroflot will receive the first jet in the first quarter of 2020, with the full delivery to be completed by 2026. Under the terms of the order, Rostec, the leasing subsidiary of Aviacapital-Service,…