Cathay Group commits to 32 A320NEOS family
In order to facilitate fleet expansion and flight connectivity at its hub at Hong Kong International Airport, Cathay Group has announced plans to buy up to 32 Airbus A320neo and…
Thai Airways and Turkish Airlines joint venture
Star Alliance partners Turkish Airlines and Thai Airways have signed a preliminary agreement to deepen their relationship through plans to establish a joint venture on routes through Istanbul. Thai Airways…
Vietjets expansion to India quadriples
Particularly in the Indian market, where it has quadrupled the number of passengers compared to previous year, Vietjet’s overseas development has been effective. In the second quarter of 2023, the…
Boeing stretches the 777-8 model
The 777-8’s fuselage length has been extended by Boeing, increasing the number of passengers it can carry to 395 and its range to 8,745 nautical miles. Only 24 777-8 orders…
Cathay Pacific comes out with a new business class seat
For its Boeing 777 flagship, Cathay Pacific is finally prepared to roll out a new business class that resembles a suite with everything. The now-required sliding door is paired with…
Cathay Pacific nearing a deal to lease out 18 A321NEOS
A deal that would add 18 leased Airbus A321neo aircraft to Cathay Pacific’s fleet is almost ready to be finalized. The 18 Airbus A321neo aircraft will be delivered on a…
Air Japan to begin flights to Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi on February 9th 2024
According to an announcement made on August 2 by Air Japan Co., an affiliate of ANA Holdings Inc., flights between Chiba Prefecture’s Narita Airport and Bangkok will begin operating on…
Qatar airways receives its 24th A350-1000
On July 21st, Qatar Airways received its 24th Airbus A350-1000, after a long delay due to surface degradation issues and a legal battle with Airbus. The aircraft, with the registration…
Air Astana phasing out E190-E2 and planning more A321XLR’s.
Air Astana (KC, Nur-Sultan Nazarbayev) is planning to retire its five E190-E2s in 2024-2025 as it expects to exit the regional jet market, Chief Executive Peter Foster told aviation journalist…
Air India’s plans for its widebody aircraft
Air India is set to increase its widebody fleet by 30% with the addition of new Airbus A350-900 aircraft, leased B777-200LR planes, and B777-300ER aircraft, as part of its transformation…