United expands the fleet with a massive order
United Airlines announced on 29 June, the purchase of 270 new Boeing and Airbus aircraft, the largest order in the airline’s history and the biggest by an individual carrier in the last decade.
Boeing completes first flight of 737-10
With the largest airplane in the 737 MAX family, Boeing completes first flight and begins comprehensive test program.
Lufthansa Group pushes ahead with fleet modernisation
Lufthansa Group is accelerating the modernisation of its fleet. New, highly cost and fuel-efficient aircraft are replacing older types on short, medium and long-haul routes.
Boeing 777X completes the first flight
The new Boeing 777X jetliner took to the skies yesterday, entering the next phase of its rigorous test program.
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.
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.
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.
IAG announces intent to buy 200 MAX jets
IAG announced today it plans to build its future fleet with the Boeing 737 MAX with an intention to purchase 200 MAX jets.
Qantas next in line to phase out the 747
Qantas announced yesterday further introduction of the 787 airplane to its network and gradually replacing the 747.
Lufthansa Group orders Boeing 787-9 and more A350s
Lufthansa Group is consistently forging ahead with the modernization of its long-haul fleet.