“Al Baker hungry for new opportunities”, our headline said last week of Qatar Airways looking for new investment options. Today, we know Al Baker can delete one of his projects. Qatar and Alisarda announced on February 11 they will end…
Boeing got its first MAX-order since a long time when Turkish/German holiday specialist SunExpress converted ten options for the MAX 8 into firm orders on November 18. The deal is seen as a vote of confidence in the MAX, Boeing’s…
Norwegian on October 24 finally revealed its joint venture partner that will help to finance its fleet plans. Norwegian’s wholly-owned subsidiary Artic Aviation Assets has formed a JV with China Construction Bank Leasing International Corporation (CCBLI), itself wholly owned by…
One of the iconic leaders of Europe’s low-cost brigade is stepping down: after 17 years as CEO with Norwegian, Bjorn Kjos announced during the Q2-results presentation on July 11 that he will retire from his position and take on a…
Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier flyadeal has made a significant U-turn on its Boeing MAX 8-order that it announced on December 21, 2018. On July 7, 2019 the airline announced it has opted to by 30 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft instead plus…
Boeing had little to add on the final day of the Paris Air Show, announcing no additional orders during the final press conference on June 20. With everything focussed on getting the MAX back in service, Boeing took a humble…