British Airways
IAG orders 20 A320neo
International Airlines Group (IAG) has converted 20 A320neo options into a firm order for the world’s most popular single aisle aircraft Family. These aircraft are currently intended to replace 21 shorthaul British Airways’ aircraft. British Airways already operates 120 Airbus single aisle aircraft covering the full Family range from the smallest A318 to the largest…
Read MoreALC First Direct Delivery 777-300ER
Courtesy Boeing SEATTLE /PRNewswire/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Air Lease Corporation (ALC) celebrated the direct delivery of the first of 15 777-300ERs (Extended Range) from its existing order pipeline with the manufacturer. This 777-300ER, the eighth 777 in ALC’s fleet, is one of two delivering to British Airways on long-term lease from the lessor.…
Read MoreBritish Airways first of 12 Airbus A380s
Courtesy Airbus British Airways (BA) has become the tenth operator to receive an Airbus A380 after taking delivery of the first of 12 aircraft on order. BA is the first UK operator of the A380 and will start to deploy its new flagship aircraft on routes from London Heathrow to Los Angeles and Hong Kong.…
Read MoreIberia signs MoU for eight wide-body Airbus A330-300
International Airlines Group (IAG) selects most eco-efficient mid-size aircraft family Iberia, part of IAG, has become the latest customer of Airbus’ eco-efficient A330 Family signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the acquisition of eight aircraft. The A330 selected will be the only twin engine, wide body aircraft in Iberia’s fleet and because of Airbus…
Read MoreEmbraer Delivers E-Jet Number 700 to British Airways
Aircraft will be operated by BA CityFlyer São José dos Campos, November 5, 2010 – Embraer is reaching a significant milestone,today, with the delivery of its 700th E-Jet – an Embraer 190. The handover ceremony to British Airways will be held this evening at the Company’s headquarters in São José dos Campos, Brazil, a little…
Read MoreLuxair Orders Next Generation Boeing 737
SEATTLE, Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Luxair Luxembourg Airlines, the national airline of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, have finalized an order for an additional Next-Generation 737-800 airplane. The airline previously ordered a 737-800 in June. The 737-800 has an average list price of $77 million. “The 737-800 has already proved to…
Read MoreIberia Airlines and British Airways to Merge
Press Release Provided By Airline Adviser 11/15/09 In the late hours of November 13 2009 both Iberia and British Airways came to an agreement and signed a MOU deal. After many months of talks both airlines will merge in 2010. Both Iberia and British Airways are expected to be at a net loss by years…
Read MoreBritish Airways expands its new London City-New York transatlantic service operated with "steep approach" A318s
Photo Provided Courtesy of Airbus Two A318s equipped with “steep approach” capability are pioneering an innovative new all-business service for British Airways, operating the first long-haul flights between London City Airport and New York’s JFK International Airport. The A318’s ability to land at steeper-than-usual gradients and its low noise characteristics make it ideal for operations…
Read MoreAirbus delivers first A318 with 'steep approach' capability
British Airways brings scheduled long-haul flights to city centre airports Airbus has delivered the first of two A318 aircraft equipped with ‘steep approach’ capability to British Airways. The A318 is the largest commercial aircraft certified to land at steeper than usual gradients and has the potential to transform long haul travel between city centres, saving time…
Read MoreBritish Airways Weakens Financially
Press Release Provided By A.T.F.R. 07/18/09 Back in the summer of 2007 public knowledge of British Airways financial woes came to light. The weakened financial stability of the airline was published in the press. Since then in late 2008 and as early in 2009 British Airways has tried to rush the necessary authorities and governing…
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