Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas, a Spanish carrier, is set to expand its Latin American operations by launching direct flights from Madrid Barajas Airport to Buenos Aires Ezeiza Airport on July 2, 2024. The service will be operated with Airbus A330 aircraft, offering passengers enhanced comfort for long-haul travel. This addition to the airline’s network is…
Airbus’s A330-800 program faces further challenges as Garuda Indonesia reportedly canceled its order for four aircraft, reducing the global backlog to just one remaining delivery. Originally intended as a replacement for the successful A330-200, the A330-800 has struggled with demand, partly due to its narrow customer base and the higher capacity appeal of its sibling,…
T’way Air, a low-cost airline based in South Korea, has expanded its fleet with the recent delivery of an Airbus A330-200, serial number 1393, HL8276. The aircraft is equipped with Pratt & Whitney PW4170 (PW4168A) engines, which provide enhanced fuel efficiency and performance for medium to long-haul routes. This A330-200 delivery aligns with T’way Air’s…
Brussels Airlines has reported a record €78 million adjusted EBIT for summer 2024, supported by increased long-haul capacity and high punctuality. From July to September, the airline transported 2.5 million passengers across over 17,000 flights, marking a 1.3% increase in passenger volume despite a 2.5% decrease in total flights.
SmartLynx Airlines, a Latvia-based carrier, has received its Foreign Air Operator Certificate (FAOC) from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), enabling the airline to launch operations to, from, and within the United States.
Aer Lingus has announced it will ground one of its Airbus A330 aircraft and scale back the usage of three A320s as the airline contends with the dual pressures of Dublin Airport’s passenger cap and declining profitability.
Virgin Atlantic has recently expanded its fleet with the addition of a new Airbus A330-900, serial number 2078, tail number G-VEYR, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000-72 engines.
Thai Airways International has strengthened its fleet with the recent addition of an Airbus A330-300, serial number 1329.
Nile Air, based in Türkiye, is exploring the possibility of adding Airbus A330 freighters to its fleet as part of its cargo expansion strategy.
SkyWorks Holdings, a US-based aviation asset management firm, has been appointed as the servicer for the sale of five aircraft, comprising models from the A330, B787, B737, and A320 families.
