Sun, Apr 26, 2009
Zurich based Swiss International Air Lines has received its first new A330-300. The aircraft is the first of nine A330-300s ordered in September 2007 to expand the Swiss' medium to long haul network.
Sat, Jun 13, 2009
The Airbus A330-200 is a widebody, twin-engine aircraft, which typically carries 253 passengers in a three-class, twin-aisle cabin on medium to long range routes of up to 6,750 nautical miles (12,500km). It can carry up to a maximum of 405 passengers in a high-density seating configuration. It also provides under-floor freight capacity for up to 27 industry-standard LD3 cargo containers.
Sun, Jun 28, 2009
Delivery of the initial Chinese-built A320 Family aircraft represents a new step in Airbus' internationalisation of its industrial base, and further broadens the company's presence in China's dynamic airline market.
Wed, Aug 19, 2009
Afriqiyah Airways has taken delivery of their first Airbus A330-200 aircraft, becoming a new operator of this aircraft type. The new A330 will seat 230 passengers in a two-class cabin and will serve long-haul operations on routes from Tripoli to Africa and Europe.
Sun, Feb 14, 2010
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Sun, Feb 14, 2010
Hong Kong Airlines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Airbus for six A330-200 aircraft. The latest commitment will increase the number of A330s ordered by the airline to 23. Hong Kong Airlines intends to use the A330-200s to develop new services to destinations across the Asia-Pacific region, as well as to the Middle East and Europe.
Sun, Jun 06, 2010
South African Airways has ordered five additional Airbus A320 aircraft, increasing an earlier commitment for the type from 15 to 20. The aircraft, to be delivered from 2013, will be powered by IAE engines.
Sun, Jun 27, 2010
The world’s most popular single-aisle aircraft, the A320 Family, has achieved over 50 million take offs and landings since the first model, the A320, entered commercial service in 1988. Over this period, A320 Family aircraft have carried in excess of five billion people. With ten take-offs every minute, they have become a familiar sight at airports and in our skies.
Tue, Jul 20, 2010
GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing and financing arm of General Electric [NYSE: GE], has signed a firm order for 60 additional A320 family aircraft. This new order brings the total number of A320 family aircraft ordered by GECAS to 327 and the backlog of aircraft to be delivered to 99 aircraft.
Tue, Jul 20, 2010
The Russian flag carrier, Aeroflot, signed a firm contract with Airbus for the purchase of 11 A330-300 aircraft. The newly ordered A330-300s will feature a spacious two class cabin layout seating around 300 passengers.
Sat, Jan 08, 2011
Asiana Airlines of South Korea has become a new customer for the A380 following the signature of a firm order for six aircraft. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2014 and the airline plans to operate the aircraft with a premium layout on key routes to Europe and the US. The carrier will make an engine selection for its A380 fleet in the near future.
Sat, Jan 08, 2011
European based easyJet has signed a contract to buy a further 15 A320 aircraft and to convert an existing order for 20 Airbus A319s into the larger A320 model. The agreement is part of an order book which now totals 242 Airbus A320 Family aircraft, making easyJet one of the world’s largest customers for this type.
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