The retiring 767 passenger fleet
The Boeing 767 was something of a disruption when it entered service. It came as part of a family with the 757. Boeing quickly added to the family and ensured the 767 rapidly took over the market in the middle…
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About that Uganda A330-800 deal
There’s a report out today that says the “revamped” airline is about to acquire CRJ900s. Monica Azuba Ntege, the Ugandan minister for Works spoke to a local media outlet. “We have made some deposits on the aircraft and we…
Boeing’s 757 and 767
When Boeing brought out the 757 and 767 they created two aircraft that were popular with airlines because they could cover many requirements. They had long-range (US transcon) and offered flexibility – common flight decks for example. It was a winning…
Don’t diss the A330
Yesterday Airbus offered some updates to its A330neo program. The outcome is that Airbus claims the A330-800 is now the longest range aircraft seating between 250-300. But it has no orders. This last item leaves many scratching their heads. It…
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No plans for an “A350-1100”
At the A350-1000 delivery today in Toulouse, Airbus has made it clear they are not focusing on a further stretch. “For the time being, there are no plans. We don’t see the need,” Marisa Lucas-Ugena, head of A350 XWB Marketing,…