Airline News
Qantas Completes London to Sydney Non-stop Flight
November 15, 2019
Qantas has completed the second of three Project Sunrise long-haul research flights, after a Boeing 787-9 landed in Sydney after a non-stop flight from London.
Qatar Orders CFM A321neo Engines in $4 Bn Deal
November 14, 2019
Qatar Airways has placed a USD$4 billion order for CFM International LEAP-1A engines to power the 50 Airbus A321neos it ordered in 2017.
Lufthansa Cabin Crew Strike to Affect 180,000
November 6, 2019
Lufthansa said it will activate a special flight plan over the next two days as some of the airline’s flight attendants strike in support of a pay claim.
Air Europa Pilot Error Caused Schiphol Security Alert
November 6, 2019
Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport said flight operations had returned to normal after a major security alert turned out to be caused by pilot error.
Cebu Air Orders 16 Airbus A330neos
November 4, 2019
Philippines budget airline Cebu Pacific has firmed up an order for 16 Airbus A330-900 aircraft in a USD$4.74 billion list price deal.
IAG Looks to Latin America With Air Europa Purchase
November 4, 2019
Iberia parent IAG has agreed to buy Spanish carrier Air Europa for EUR€1 billion (USD$1.1 billion) to boost its presence on Latin American and Caribbean routes.
Hong Kong Airlines Drops LA as It Trims Operations
November 4, 2019
Hong Kong Airlines will reduce its flight schedule and suspend service to Los Angeles, blaming a challenging business environment.
Qantas Grounds Three 737-800s Due to Hairline Cracks
November 1, 2019
Qantas has removed three Boeing 737-800s from service after the Australian airline found structural cracks during inspections.
VietJet Adds to Airbus Fleet With 20 A321XLRs
October 31, 2019
Vietjet announced an order for 20 Airbus A321XLRs, 15 are new orders, and five converted from a previous A321neo deal.
Singapore, Malaysia Airlines Expand Codesharing
October 30, 2019
Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines have signed an expanded codeshare agreement that includes revenue sharing on flights between the two countries.
IndiGo Orders 300 Airbus A320-Family Planes
October 29, 2019
Indian airline IndiGo has placed an order for 300 A320neo family aircraft, in one of Airbus’s largest single aircraft orders.
Air Premia Commits to Five Boeing 787s
October 29, 2019
South Korean startup airline Air Premia has committed to order five Boeing 787-9s, worth USD$1.4 billion at list prices when the sale is firmed up.
Bamboo Airways’ First A320neo Arrives Next Month
October 29, 2019
Vietnam’s Bamboo Airways will receive its first Airbus A320neo next month, as the new airline transitions from a small leased fleet to purchased aircraft.
Spirit Airlines Signs for 100 Airbus A320s
October 23, 2019
Spirit Airlines has signed an MOU with Airbus for the purchase of 100 A320neo family aircraft.
Czech Airlines Orders Four A220s, Upgrades to A321XLRs
October 23, 2019
CSA Czech Airlines has ordered four Airbus A220-300s and upsized a previous order for three A320neos to the larger, long range A321XLR.