DHL’s investment in the 777 Freighters is a direct answer to the growing demand for global express capacity. Gradual replacement of older aircraft by most fuel-efficient and technically reliable freighter type airplanes Options for delivery of additional seven planes to support cross-border e-commerce business as a profitable growth driver for DHL Express Continuous investments will […]
Ethiopian Airlines received the first aircraft of its 30 Boeing 737 MAX jets order. Eventually, the airline should become the biggest operator of B737 MAX in Africa. “We are glad to include the Boeing 737 MAX 8, the latest in Boeing’s single-aisle series, in our young and modern fleet of over 100 aircraft with an […]
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian reaffirmed the ambition of the airline of becoming the launch company for Boeing future New Middle of the Market plane (NMA), also called “B797” by the media, in front of the National Press Club in Washington, US, on June 27, 2018. Bastian had already expressed an interest for Boeing […]
AirBridgeCargo Airlines, one of the world’s leading international cargo carriers, offers a new cargo destination for its European customers with the launch of bi-weekly frequencies to Budapest in the pursuit to accommodate growing volumes between Europe and Asia. The new service, deploying Boeing 747 freighters, adds to the emerging network of destinations AirBridgeCargo currently offers, […]
Boeing and Bamboo Airways announced on June 25, 2018, a commitment for 20 787-9 Dreamliners in deal that would be worth $5.6 billion at list prices when finalized. The announcement was made during a signing ceremony at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce office. As part of the agreement, Bamboo Airways completed the deposit requirement in […]
Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier, yesterday honored members of the airline’s workforce for their exceptional performance and efforts in realising the recent successful launch of the airline’s double daily Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner service connecting Bahrain International Airport and London, Heathrow. The ceremony, which was held at Gulf Air’s headquarters, was attended by […]
Boeing confirmed the manufacturer would comply with US sanctions and will not fulfill the orders placed by Iran Air and Aseman Airlines. The two Iranian carriers hold an order of more than 110 aircraft for an estimated total of about $20 billion. As it was previously declared soon after Trump’s decision to withdraw from the […]
Xiamen Airlines (China) took delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX aircraft (serial 42956) on May 22, 2018, in Seattle, Washington (U.S.), expanding its fleet to 200 aircraft, the carrier stated, attributing the expansion to the massive growth in the demand for air travel in China. The airline, based in Xiamen, a coastal city in Fujian, […]
The first of the twenty Boeing 737 MAX 8s ordered by Air Italy was delivered to its base of Milan-Malpensa airport (MXP) on May 12, 2018. The delivery marks the beginning of the company’s fleet modernization and expansion. Configured for 189 passengers in one class, this first plane will start its operation on May 16, […]
Qantas announced on May 2, 2018, an order for six additional Boeing 787-9s to fly on its international network, bringing its fleet of Dreamliners to 14 by the end of 2020. The arrival of the new aircraft should accelerate the retirement of the airline’s last six Boeing 747s. The Qantas Group CEO Alan Joyce hailed […]
