Garuda Indonesia is preparing to significantly expand its Boeing aircraft order portfolio to 79 jets, as part of broader import tariff negotiations with the United States. The potential deal marks a major development in the airline’s long-term fleet renewal strategy, with talks said to be in the early stages but “very likely” to result in purchases of both B737…
Austrian Airlines has revised its widebody fleet strategy, announcing plans to operate a total of 12 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, up from the originally planned 10 aircraft. This strategic expansion is aimed at reinforcing the airline’s long-haul capabilities amid increased intercontinental travel demand and modernization goals.
Air Premia has taken a strategic leap forward in its global cargo operations by signing an interline agreement with Amazon Air Cargo, marking a significant milestone in the South Korean carrier’s ambitions to penetrate the US cargo market. This partnership is expected to streamline logistics by allowing cargo shipments to be seamlessly transferred between Air Premia and Amazon’s…
Etihad Airways, the flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has expanded its widebody fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 787-9, serial number 42368, equipped with GEnx-1B74/75 engines manufactured by GE Aerospace. This latest addition aligns with the airline’s ongoing fleet renewal strategy focused on fuel efficiency and sustainability.
China Southern has expanded its long-haul fleet with the recent delivery of a Boeing 787-9, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 63989, and powered by GEnx-1B74/75 engines. This addition marks another step in the airline’s ongoing widebody fleet renewal and expansion strategy.
Austrian Airlines is preparing a major overhaul of its fleet strategy, announcing its intent to retire its current fleet of 17 Embraer E195 aircraft as it aims to simplify operations by focusing solely on Boeing and Airbus aircraft in the future. As part of this shift, the carrier also plans to retire its Boeing 767 and Boeing 777 aircraft, replacing them with new Boeing…
ASKY, the West African carrier based in Togo, is reassessing its previously announced plans to acquire Boeing 787 Dreamliners, citing concerns over infrastructure limitations and challenging market dynamics in the region. This reevaluation casts uncertainty over the airline’s goal of reaching a fleet size of 20 aircraft by 2027, a target that was part of its long-term expansion strategy.
The investigation into a recent Air India Boeing 787 incident is centering around the movement of the engine fuel control switches, with initial findings indicating no mechanical or design flaw in either the aircraft or the GEnx-1B engines produced by GE Aerospace.
Scoot, the low-cost long-haul arm of Singapore Airlines, has taken delivery of a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, serial number 60265, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines. The aircraft expands Scoot’s widebody fleet, enhancing its capacity to serve medium- and long-haul routes from its base in Singapore.
Thai Airways International is reportedly evaluating a major fleet expansion plan that could include the purchase of up to 80 Boeing aircraft, contingent upon the finalization of a tariff agreement between Thailand and the United States. This potential deal signals a significant pivot in Thai Airways’ long-term strategy, as it seeks to modernize its fleet and boost operational…
