Tag: Fleet
NEWS Jul 31, 2023 16-Hour Delivery Flight: Qantas Welcomes its Final Dreamliner Home Qantas has added another Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft to its fleet. This is the eighth new aircraft Qantas has added to its fleet this year, alongside the reinstatement of two Airbus A380s from long-term storage. Read More →
NEWS Jul 25, 2023 Cabo Verde Airlines Adds 737 MAX to its Fleet Cabo Verde Airlines has added its first Boeing 737-8 MAX to its fleet. The new move is a part of its rebranding strategy to lure more tourists and get back to a pre-pandemic position. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL May 30, 2023 The History of Spirit Airlines: From 1983 to Now Spirit Airlines: one of the largest budget airlines in North America. Many know the airline for its ultra-low-cost fares and occasionally edgy service. But the airline has not always been that way. Read More →
NEWS May 09, 2023 This Bolivian Airline is Finally Replacing its Aging Fleet After years of trying to refresh its aging fleet, the flag carrier of Bolivia — Boliviana de Aviación (BOA) — will finally be able to obtain a330s to serve its long-haul flights. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Feb 06, 2023 Air Canada: The Fleet to Suit All Needs Air Canada is the largest airline in Canada, operating both domestically and internationally. With a fleet of over 400 aircraft, the airline serves over 200 destinations around the world. Read More →
NEWS Aug 30, 2022 Lufthansa Receives its First Ever Boeing 787 On the afternoon of August 29, 2022, Lufthansa's first-ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner lifted off from Boeing's main headquarters at Everett Paine Field near Seattle, Washington. The following morning at 11:02 local time, the aircraft landed in Frankfurt, Germany (FRA). To celebrate the occasion, the pilots flew a Lufthansa branded flag outside of the cockpit during the aircraft's taxi after landing. Read More →
NEWS Jul 19, 2022 Delta to Buy 100 737 MAX Planes Delta is ordering 100 737 MAX 10 planes. The order will complement their narrow body fleet and offer unprecedented fuel efficiency. Read More →
NEWS Jan 07, 2022 Allegiant Announces Order for 50 737 MAX Planes In an unprecedented move, Allegiant Airlines is expanding their fleet by purchasing 50 Boeing 737 MAX planes. As the pandemic eases in the coming months, Allegiant hopes to capture demand with more capacity and potentially new routes. Read More →
NEWS Jun 29, 2021 United Airlines Orders 270 Boeing and Airbus Aircraft, Largest Order in the Airline's History This morning, United Airlines announced their new "United Next" initiative, which included the purchase of over 270 medium-haul aircraft. The airline plans to increase the total number of domestic seats for mainline routes by more than 30% while at the same time minimizing carbon emissions. This comes as part of United's goal to become 100% eco-friendly by the year 2050. Read More →
NEWS Dec 31, 1969 El Al Suspends All Flights Until Further Notice The Israeli flag carrier, El Al, has grounded its fleet indefinitely. This has come after the pilot's union announced they would not fly due to the airline's financial troubles. Read More →