Korean Air and Japan Airlines have announced plans to introduce Airbus A350s. Korean Air will purchase 33 A350s whereas Japan Airlines has also announced the purchase of 21 Airbus A350-900, along with 11 A321neo aircraft, and 10 Boeing 787 aircraft, as part of its fleet renewal plan. Korean Air Orders...

BBN Airlines Indonesia, a subsidiary of Avia Solutions Group, the world’s largest ACMI provider (aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance) was established in 2022. Operating from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Indonesia. The airline was granted a cargo Airline Operator Certificate (AOC) on August 31, 2023, for two B737-800BCF aircraft. ACMI is considered...

In this article, we reveal the top 10 airlines that offered the best on-time performance in February 2024, according to CIRIUM. *Note that for a flight to be on time, it must arrive at the gate within 15 minutes. Top 10 Global Airlines for On-Time Performance Aeromexico emerged as the...

This Boeing 787-8 will become the third-ever commercial aircraft of the type to be dismantled. The post An ‘Almost New’ Ex-VIP Boeing 787 Will Be Scrapped For Spare Parts appeared first on SamChui.com.

Currently, the flag carrier in Switzerland working to extend the operation of its Airbus A320ceo fleet to cover groundings related to Pratt & Whitney GTF engine issues, while also looking at the future of its long-haul fleet with the A350-1000 a potential candidate to join one day. “Regarding the A320ceo...

In an exclusive interview with CNBC, Qatar Airways CEO, Badr Mohammed Al Meer, said that the carrier plans to launch a new First Class cabin. In addition, the Gulf carrier has also sent out a Request for Proposal (RFP) to Airbus and Boeing for a large aircraft order First Class...

Always considered one of the world’s best airlines, Cathay Pacific has had a rough time of it over the past few years. All that seems to be in the past now, with the airline announcing both a US$1.3 billion profit, its highest since 2010, and the unveiling of the new...

On 11th March 2024, at least 50 passengers and crew members were injured on a LATAM Boeing 787 bound for Auckland. The B787 reportedly experienced severe turbulence due to a sudden drop in altitude en route.  The Boeing 787-9 with registration CC-BGG was operating flight LA800 from Sydney to Auckland....

On 8th March 2024, a United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX suffered a landing gear collapse on landing at Houston Intercontinental Airport, causing it to veer off the runway. The Boeing 737 MAX 8 with registration N27290 was performing flight UA2477 from Memphis to Houston Intercontinental with 160 passengers and 6 crew...

On 7th March 2024, a United Airlines Boeing 777 bound for Osaka lost one of its main landing gear tires while taking off from San Francisco. Following the incident, the B777 diverted to Los Angeles for a thorough inspection. The Boeing 777-200ER with registration N226UA was performing flight UA35 from...

Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines announced today an agreement for the East African airline to purchase eight 777-9 passenger airplanes and the potential for up to 12 additional jets. Ethiopian Airlines' selection of 777-9 jets positions the carrier as the first 777X customer in Africa and builds on its 2023 order...

British Airways (BA) has unveiled a £7 billion transformation plan at its first ‘In the Skies’ showcase event in London. The British flag carrier has announced new seat designs for its narrow-body aircraft, new lounges, and upgrades to the Airbus A380. Around £5 billion will be reportedly invested in new...

American Airlines has placed a firm order for 85 Airbus A321neo, 85 Boeing 737 MAX 10, and 90 Embraer E175 aircraft. This order also includes options for 193 additional aircraft, aiming to enhance their domestic, short-haul international routes, and offer more premium seats. Boeing has clarified that the new order...