Only four days after taking delivery of the first Boeing MAX 8, Malaysia Airlines has introduced the type to its network and operations on Monday. The arrival of the MAX marks a new chapter in the airline’s history as it renews…
Day 3 of the Paris Airshow only has seen a number of new-aircraft orders for Airbus and Boeing, including a couple of widebody deals that are welcome additions to the backlog. Wednesday widebody deals at Paris Airshow. The biggest is a…
In an interesting transaction between lessors, Saudi Arabia’s AviLease is acquiring thirteen new-generation aircraft from Avolon. While the acquisition of aircraft by one lessor from another is not unusual, that is mostly for used ones. This deal is for new…
Within five weeks of announcing its intention to sign orders for new aircraft, Air Algérie has actually completed both transactions with Boeing and Airbus. The Algerian carrier will renew and expand the fleet with fifteen aircraft on direct order from the…
Macroeconomic uncertainties and headwinds are to blame as to why Virgin Atlantic expects to return to profitability not this year but only in 2024. The economic situation in its home market in the UK will be worse than expected, notwithstanding…
Air Algérie selects Boeing MAX 9 and Airbus A330-900 and A350-1000.