Air Europa becomes a part of IAG
International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) announced today that Iberia, its subsidiary, agreed to acquire Air Europa for €1 billion.
Qantas flies from New York to Sydney non-stop
The first non-stop commercial airline flight from New York to Sydney has landed on 20 October, after 19 hours 16 minutes in the air.
Air France welcomes its first A350
On September 27, Air France took delivery of its first A350 at the Airbus delivery centre in Toulouse.
SAS presents new livery
For the first time in 21 years, SAS has launched a brand new visual identity and revealed a new design for its aircraft exterior.
Qantas to test ultra long-haul routes
Qantas has announced yesterday three ultra long-haul research flights to gather new data about inflight passenger and crew health and wellbeing.
Air France reshapes its fleet
Air France-KLM to order A220 and retire A380 aircraft, the company announced on July 30.
Turkish Airlines’ first 787 takes off
Boeing delivered on 28 June the first 787-9 Dreamliner for Turkish Airlines, which plans to use on non-stop international routes.
American Airlines orders 50 A321XLRs
American Airlines will acquire 50 Airbus A321XLR aircraft, as the next client of the new long-range airliner.
China Airlines selects the A321neo for its future single-aisle fleet
China Airlines has signed a Memorandum of Agreement for 11 A321neo aircraft and will acquire another 14 aircraft of the type on lease.
Qantas to open new routes with an A321XLR order
The Qantas Group has secured up to 36 Airbus A321XLR aircraft in an update of its existing order.