London Heathrow Airport handled more than 6.5 million passengers in October, representing a 2.8% increase compared to the same period last year. The Middle East attained the highest growth in passenger capacity during the month, witnessing an 11.7% increase in traveller volumes due to the deployment of larger, fuller aircraft bolstering growth in the region.…
Indigo Partners doubles existing A320neo Family order with commitment for additional 430 aircraft. Valued at $49.5 billion, this is Airbus’ largest single announcement ever. Airbus, Indigo Partners’ four portfolio airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the purchase by the four airlines of 430 additional A320neo Family aircraft. The aircraft will be allocated among…
In Allegiant’s third-quarter results statement, CEO Maurice Gallagher confirmed the airline’s intent to remove its MD-80s from service. “We now plan to retire our last MD by the end of 2018. One year earlier than was previously expected,” Gallagher said. Allegiant Air retired five MD-80s and added five A320s and one A319 into revenue service…
The complaint of a former Vice-Minister of Justice’s daughter in Argentina leaded the interrogation in difficult conditions of part of Air France crew of flight between Paris and Buenos Aires. According to SNPL, following charges made by a passenger, the crew of flight #AF228 of October, 29 2017 to Buenos Aires in Argentina was arrested…
After ten years of operations, Singapore Airlines’ first A380 is retired from service. The Super Jumbo will be stored at Tarbes Airport in France waiting to find a buyer. Before leaving Singapore Airlines’ fleet, the aircraft has been painted white. Upon arrival in France, all four engines will be retired and returned to Rolls-Royce for leasing…
Emirates agreed to purchase 40 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners for $15.1 billion at the opening of the Dubai Air Show. Emirates is already the world’s largest client for Boeing’s 777, with 165 jets and another 164 on firm order and will be the first operator of the Boeing 777X. Delivery of the Dreamliners is scheduled to…
Emirates has unveiled completely refreshed interiors for its Boeing 777 aircraft, including its highly anticipated new First Class private suites. With floor to ceiling sliding doors and sleek design features inspired by the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Emirates’ new suites takes luxury and privacy to the next level. Offering up to 40 square feet of personal space…
United Airlines temporarily suspended flights to Delhi on Friday over air quality concerns there. “We are monitoring advisories as the region remains under a public health emergency, and are coordinating with respective government agencies,” a representative for United Airlines said. Heavy pollution in India’s capital city prompted the airline to issue a travel waiver on…
China Aviation Supplies Holding Company has signed orders and commitments covering 300 Boeing aircraft, valued at more than $37 billion at list prices. The deal, which was signed in Beijing on Nov. 9, coincided with US president Donald Trump’s state visit to China. Chinese president Xi Jinping also attended the signing ceremony. According to some…
After ten years of operations, Singapore Airlines’ first A380 will be retired from service. The Super Jumbo will be stored next week at Tarbes Airport in France waiting to find a buyer or be dismantled. According to Bloomberg, the A380 registered 9V-SKA (MSN003) is in preparation for its ferry flight to Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées airport, France. Before…
