Tag: airlines explained
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Icelandair Operational Performance Tracker
In the aviation industry Icelandair is an extremely unique carrier. Its operations make it a one of a kind airline. Being based in Reykjavik, Iceland, places it at the crossroads of Europe and the Americas and it has tried ove the years to leverage that position to offer an alternative low-cost solution for transatlantic travelers.…
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Biman Bangladesh Also Breaks Boeing Fleet Exclusivity With Airbus Order
Just days ago KLM received its first Airbus A350-900 and that was a landmark delivery for Airbus as it strengthened its presence in a historically Boeing-centric fleet. On a smaller scale the same is bound to happen with Biman Bangladesh Airlines as it places a historical Airbus aircraft order. Biman is breaking its Boeing fleet…
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Embraer Q3 Delivery Results: Aircraft Output Speeds Building up to Year End Rush
Embraer picks up the pace of aircraft deliveries in 2026 Q3 with: 22 commercial aircraft delivered along with 41 private jets and 3 military. That moves the manufacturer closer to its guidance targets. So far in 2026 Embraer delivered 52 commercial planes, 115 private jets and 9 military aircraft.
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The A350F Takes To The Skies For The First Time
An important milestone in the Airbus A350F’s development took place with the aircraft competing its first test flight. The aircraft is of strategic importance to Airbus as it is the freighter that will take on the dominant Boeing 777F in the cargo segment. Now the A350F will have to complete its 9 month certification process…
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Emirates Replaces the Boeing 777 with the A350-900 on Dubai Nairobi flight EK717
With more Airbus A350-900 entering the Emirates fleet the aircraft is becoming the backbone to many of the airline’s medium haul operations. The list of destinations served by the A350-900 will increase by one in October when Emirates starts flying it to Nairobi, Kenya. It will replace the Boeing 777-300ER on flight EK717. That means…
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Qantas Announces a New “Project Sunrise” Destination in the US
Qantas announces its second Project Sunrise route and destination. The airline will launch non-stop flights between Sydney and New York starting mid-2028. No surprises in this announcement after, London was expected to be the first route to launch and New York the natural second. The direct flight will cut out the necessity for the refueling…
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More Finnair Flights to Tokyo in Summer 2027
Finnair is planning to further increase its operations in Japan with an additional flight to Tokyo Narita: AY71. The airline’s business strategy is still hurting massively due to the Russian air space closure but it’s not giving up on lucrative far east operations, especially during the summer months. Finnair already operates daily flights to Tokyo…
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Biman Bangladesh Adds More Boeing Aircraft to Order Book
After Turkish Airlines, Biman Bangladesh does business in New York too at the presence of Bangladeshi government officials placing an order for 11 more Boeing planes including the Dreamliner and 737 MAX 8s.
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Turkish Airlines Places a Massive 150 Boeing Narrow Body Order
Massive news for Boeing that has just secured a huge aircraft supply contract with Turkish Airlines. The deal includes 100 firm orders for Boeing 737 MAX 8 planes with options to upgrade to the largest MAX 10. Turkish Airlines then holds options for additional 50 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
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Lufthansa Expands its Boeing 737 Order With Max 10s
Lufthansa expands its existing order for Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. In December 2023 the airline had surprised the aviation industry ordering the 737 after having let go of the last aircraft of this type from its fleet in 2016. Now it’s doubling down on its decision and has expanded the order by activating 20 purchase…