Archive for June 2012
First MAS A380 revealed in special livery
Courtesy Airbus The first A380 for Malaysia Airlines (MAS) was unveiled today bearing its special celebration livery, ahead of entry-into-service next week on the Kuala Lumpur-London route. The livery was…
Read MoreFirst THAI A380 rolls out of paint shop
Courtesy Airbus The first A380 for Thai Airways International (THAI) was rolled out of the Airbus paint shop in Hamburg over the weekend, bearing the airline’s distinctive livery. This marks…
Read MoreTransaero Airlines firms up order for four A380s
Courtesy Airbus First A380 customer in Russia, the CIS and Eastern Europe Transaero Airlines, Russia’s second largest airline, has completed a purchase agreement with Airbus for four A380 aircraft. The…
Read MoreThe “Perfect Flight”
Courtesy Airbus Airbus has made environmental history once again with the first-ever “Perfect Flight” across North America, which successfully combined several company-backed initiatives and procedures for the most eco-efficient air…
Read MoreLion Air Commitment for Batik Air Boeing 787 Order
Courtesy Boeing June 8, 2012 Lion Air made a commitment to order five Boeing 787 aircraft valued at $967.5 million. This deal was signed in Jakarta, Indonesia which will be…
Read MoreNorwegian firms up order for 100 Airbus A320neo
Courtesy Airbus Norwegian, one of the largest low cost carriers in Europe, has firmed up its order Friday June 8, 2012 for 100 A320neo aircraft with Airbus. This follows a…
Read MoreAirAsia Japan takes delivery of its first Airbus A320 aircraft
Courtesy Airbus Japan’s newest low-cost carrier AirAsia Japan took delivery yesterday of its first Airbus A320 aircraft in Toulouse, France. The Narita-based carrier will start commercial services on August 1st…
Read MoreAir Lease Corporation firms up order for 36 A320neo
Courtesy Airbus Air Lease Corporation (ALC), the Los Angeles based aircraft leasing company, signed a firm contract later this week for 36 A320neo Family aircraft, 20 of which will be…
Read MoreEtihad Airways selects fuel saving Sharklets for Airbus A320 fleet
Courtesy Airbus Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has signed a contract with Airbus to equip 17 of its future A320s on order with Airbus’ fuel…
Read MoreAir Lease Corporation's First Next-Generation 737-800
Courtesy Boeing SEATTLE, /PRNewswire/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA) celebrated Monday its first new airplane delivery to Air Lease Corporation (ALC) from their order placed during the 2010 Farnborough Air Show.…
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