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Discussion in 'Commercial & General Aviation' started by Jet News, Aug 2, 2012.

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    Aircalin, the international airline of the South Pacific French territory of New Caledonia, has disclosed an order with Airbus for two long-range A350-900 aircraft. This order will enable Aircalin to support fleet adaptation and the carrier's long haul network expansion.

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    It appears that COMAC's C919 has started its first commercial flights outside of mainland China. It has had flight from Shanghai to Hong Kong.

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    Air NewZealand has received its first ATR 72-600 powered by Pratt & Whitney PW127XT. Entering service today, Thursday 16 January, the aircraft will operate its first scheduled flight from Christchurch to Invercargill. The aircraft has the registration ZK-MZG. The newest ATR arrived in New Zealand on 29 December 2024 after a weeklong journey from the manufacturing site in Toulouse, France. Its journey spanned more than 20,000 kilometers, with stops in Heraklion, Riyadh, Oman, Hyderabad, Kuala Lumpur, Denpasar, Darwin, and Brisbane before landing in Christchurch.
    Air New Zealand's General Manager of Strategy, Networks, and Fleet, Baden Smith, said the arrival of the latest ATR is a valuable addition to the airline's services in the region.

    "The ATR is a fantastic aircraft and the backbone of our domestic network for regional customers. It performs exceptionally well in New Zealand's unique operating conditions with its fuel efficiency, reliability, and ability to access smaller airports. The aircraft's versatility ensures we can maintain a robust and resilient service, connecting our communities across the motu efficiently," said Smith. This new ATR features the Pratt & Whitney PW127XT engine, which is designed to deliver an estimated 3% fuel savings compared to its predecessor. This is Air New Zealand's first ATR72-600 with this engine type.
    The airline also has another ATR on order, scheduled to arrive in mid-2025.

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    777-9 still testing. Great looking aircraft though.

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    An Airbus A340 taking pax to Antarctica.

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    Allegiant took delivery of three Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets earlier than anticipated. That allowed them to end 2024 with 4 of the type which was not the plan but i'm sure they are not complaining. They have an order of over 40 aircraft of the type

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    Qatar Airways flaunting its new wi-fi product.