NEWSFeb 22, 2024Airbus Showcases A350-1000 Powered by Sustainable Aviation Fuel at Singapore AirshowAirbus showcased its A350-1000 aircraft, powered by a 35% blend of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), at the Singapore Airshow. The company showed refueling on February 18 at Changi Airport (SIN) by pumping 12.8 tons (11.6 metric tons) of a 35% blend of SAF and conventional jet-A fuel into the widebody.Read More →
NEWSFeb 21, 2024Thai Airways Grows Fleet With Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9, and A321neo LeasesThai Airways has made multiple major announcements at the 2024 Singapore Airshow, including a large Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner order on February 20. Thailand's flag carrier is committed to growing and modernizing its fleet. Thai Airways has agreed to acquire four Airbus A350-900s, three Boeing 787-9s, and ten Airbus A321neos from aircraft leasing company AerCap.Read More →
NEWSFeb 21, 2024Starlux Airlines Orders Three Airbus A330neos and Five A350Fs at Singapore AirshowStarlux Airlines ordered three Airbus A330neo planes and five A350F freighters at the Singapore Airshow on February 21. The Taiwanese carrier aims to expand its fleet and route network after commencing operations in January 2020.Read More →
NEWSFeb 19, 2024Singapore Airshow Takes Flight Without Boeing as Airbus and Comac Seize the SpotlightThe biennial Singapore Airshow has taken flight but is missing a notable attendee. Boeing has not displayed any commercial aircraft at the event, opening the door for competitors Airbus and now Comac to steal much of the spotlight.Read More →
ROUTESFeb 06, 2024Air Algérie’s Future Plans: Could There Be Direct Flights to New York?Air Algérie, Algeria's flag carrier, plans to launch 16 new international routes in the coming years. One route would be the first direct flight between Algeria and the U.S. by connecting Algiers and New York. Read More →
NEWSFeb 02, 2024Delta Air Lines Adds New First Class Seats on Boeing 737-800s, Expands Delta One on Airbus A350-900sDelta Air Lines will update the cabins on its Airbus A350-900 aircraft and select Boeing 737-800 planes over the coming months. The airline aims to improve the onboard experience for passengers, especially those flying in its premium cabin classes. The updated cabins will appear on the first 737-800s and A350-900s in February and the summer, respectively. Read More →
ROUTESJan 31, 2024Air France Adds Flights From Los Angeles for Cannes Film Festival and Monaco Formula 1 RaceThe annual Cannes International Film Festival is a coveted event welcoming guests from all over the world. Similarly, the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix is one of the most popular racing events held annually around the same time. To meet demand for both the festival and the Monaco Grand Prix, Air France has announced special flights from Los Angeles for passengers interested in attending either event.Read More →
ROUTESJan 18, 2024Scandinavian Airlines Announces New Route to SkyTeam Hub AtlantaIn October, Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) revealed plans to leave the Star Alliance. The departure would see SAS join the SkyTeam Alliance thanks to a proposed partial takeover by the Air France-KLM Group. With such a move, many wondered how it would affect SAS' existing relationships with Star Alliance carriers and their hubs. A new route announcement by SAS may provide further suggestions about the airline's future plans. Read More →
NEWSJan 12, 2024Delta Air Lines Confirms New Order for the Airbus A350-1000Delta Air Lines has never been vocal about the new aircraft it plans to procure to replace its aging widebody aircraft, specifically the Boeing 767s. However, Delta has revealed its future plans after confirming an order for the Airbus A350-1000.Read More →
NEWSJan 02, 2024Japan Airlines A350 Catches Fire on Runway at Tokyo Haneda Airport, Killing FiveA Japan Airlines Airbus A350-900 aircraft caught on fire after landing on a runway at Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) on January 2. The A350 had flames inside that were seen coming out of the plane's windows and below the aircraft. The plane collided with an aircraft from the Japan Coast Guard that was on the runway at the same time. All 379 passengers and crew onboard were safely evacuated, with no deaths or life-threatening injuries reported.Read More →
