Commercial Aviation News

Finnair shows off its new longhaul cabin.

Aviation Capital Group has signed a firm contract for 20 A220s following its order for 40 A320neo Family aircraft including five A321XLRs announced in December 2021."We are delighted to expand our partnership with Airbus through this A220 order", said Steven C. Udvar-Hazy, Senior Vice President, OEM Relations & Market Development at ACG. "Our airline customers will appreciate the A220’s environmental friendliness, passenger comfort, and competitive operating economics."

Jazeera Airways, the Kuwaiti-based carrier, has firmed up an order with Airbus for 28 aircraft, including 20 A320neos and eight A321neos. The order confirms the Memorandum of Understanding announced in November 2021. "Jazeera Airways is a long-standing partner of Airbus and we are delighted to see them grow their all-Airbus fleet with an additional 28 A320neo Family aircraft", said Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Airbus International. "The A320neo Family offers the right size, economics and customer comfort for Jazeera Airways to serve its growing customer base and open new routes competitively. We salute team Jazeera for their remarkable development and thank them for their trust and for this important order".

Aircraft lessor BOC Aviation has made an order not for aircraft but for engines for the A320neo. The order covers 8 CFM International LEAP 1-A engine shipsets.

First A320neo that will be going to Smartavia.

First A321neo for Uzbekistan Airways.

TunisAir first A320neo.

Starlux first Airbus A330neo.

Boeing commercial news.

Airbus is going to dismantle one of their A380s for auction.

Flynas has taken delivery of its first A320neo...not from Airbus but from lessor CDB Aviation. Flynas is a Saudi Arabia-based air carrier. Peter Goodman, CDB Aviation’s Chief Marketing Officer, concluded: "Our commercial team continues to address airlines’ requirements in all corners of the world, leveraging our platform’s leading market position and wide-ranging financing solutions to enhance their fleets and ramp up operations in the face of the progressing recovery across the global air transport industry."

Storm Franklin affected Dublin this month so here are some arrivals during those conditions.

An Airbus Zeroe live is supposed to be happening today.

So how does it work The hydrogen Combustion engine.

What aircraft is going to be used as the testbed?

Norwegian is getting back on its feet and announces that it will lease ten new planes from well-known aviation lessor Aer Cap. The airline is looking to grow its fleet back up via the leasing route for this Summer and has signed for 737-800NG as well as 737-8s (Max). "We are delighted to support Norwegian's narrowbody fleet renewal program," said Peter Anderson, Chief Commercial Officer of AerCap. "The addition of these aircraft will help Norwegian grow their operations whilst maintaining its commitment to operate a highly competitive, fuel-efficient fleet of aircraft. We wish Geir Karlsen and all the team every success and we look forward to working with them as these aircraft deliver."

Commercial spotting in Bermuda.

Alaska Airlines is looking to bolster it's new orders of Boeing 737-9s with 737-10s. "We're excited to add these new 737 models to our fleet and continue our upgauging strategy, which maximizes our revenue opportunity with more seats while reducing unit costs," said Nat Pieper, senior vice president of fleet, finance and alliances at Alaska Airlines. "This announcement is a further step in our drive toward a single fleet featuring Boeing aircraft and CFM engines – we are very appreciative of their partnerships." Continuing on the same note Boeing suggested the benefits of the newer 737 variants. "The 737 MAX family can meet a broad range of missions, while reducing fuel use, cutting emissions and offering commonality for passengers and crews alike. We look forward to supporting Alaska as they diversify their 737 MAX family with the 737-8 and 737-10," said Brad McMullen, vice president of North America Sales, Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

Westjet attempts to break into low-cost market by announcing the acquisition of Sunwing.

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