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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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.…
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…
Alitalia-successor ITA opts for Airbus fleet
Airbus has made a clean sweep at ITA, the replacement airline for Alitalia that starts services on October 15. Italia Trasporto Aereo signed an agreement with Air Lease Corporation (ALC) to lease 31 Airbus narrow- and wide-bodies. It signed an…
Airinsight News in Brief – September
To bring you more aviation news, Airinsight introduces News in Brief. During September, we compile a rolling story by date with news that is sometimes too small for a deep analysis but still interesting enough not to be missed. 28…