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Lufthansa CEO Jens Ritter has announced that the airline now expects the delivery of its first Boeing 777-9 aircraft to be delayed until at least the summer of 2026. This adjustment comes as the latest in a series of setbacks for the model's entry into service. During a recent press conference, Ritter expressed doubts about [...]
Korean Air is reportedly in discussions to acquire at least ten Boeing 777X aircraft, according to sources cited by Reuters. This potential order comes shortly after the airline's significant purchase of twenty-seven Airbus A350-1000s and six A350-900s earlier in the month, underscoring Korean Air's ambitious fleet expansion strategy. In a recent interview with CNBC, Korean [...]
CMA CGM Air Cargo, based at Paris CDG, is significantly expanding its cargo fleet by doubling its order of Airbus A350 freighters and acquiring three new Boeing 777-200Fs. The French cargo carrier has increased its order of A350Fs from four to eight, with deliveries scheduled for 2026 and 2027, signaling a robust expansion plan to [...]
CMA CGM's air cargo division is set to enhance its fleet and service offerings, announcing the acquisition of two Boeing 777 Freighters with an additional unit ordered for delivery next year. This expansion coincides with the launch of a new trans-Pacific route, marking a significant stride in the shipping giant's logistics and transportation capabilities. Scheduled [...]
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is actively investigating allegations by Boeing engineer and whistleblower Sam Salehpour regarding quality concerns in the fuselages of Boeing 777 and 787 aircraft. Salehpour's claims, which suggest significant gaps in fuselage panels that could potentially compromise aircraft safety, have led to a forthcoming US Senate inquest scheduled later this month. [...]
Nigerian carrier Air Peace is gearing up to extend its international footprint by launching flights to New York and Houston in the United States by the end of 2024. This ambitious expansion comes on the heels of the airline's recent initiation of services to London Gatwick on March 30. CEO Allen Onyema revealed these plans [...]
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in India has officially ended its seven-year-long investigation into the leasing of aircraft by Air India, finding no evidence of misconduct or irregularities. This inquiry focused on the dry-leasing of four Boeing 777 aircraft in 2006, a decision questioned due to the timing ahead of the airline's scheduled receipt [...]
China Airlines, based in Taipei, Taiwan, is on track to enhance its fleet with the addition of eight new aircraft by the end of 2024. The airline's Chief Executive, Kao Shing-Hwang, announced plans to introduce five Airbus A321neo jets and three Boeing B777-200F freighters as part of its ongoing fleet renewal efforts. This strategic move [...]
Atlas Air, a key player in global aviation logistics under Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, has announced a significant expansion in its strategic partnership with YunExpress, a notable entity of Zongteng Group. This collaboration is set to grow with the introduction of a second Boeing 777-200 freighter, solidifying a long-term charter agreement between the two companies. [...]
Qatar Airways is charting a course for significant expansion, having issued a Request For Proposals (RFP) for widebody aircraft to aerospace giants Boeing and Airbus, revealed CEO Badr Al Meer in a recent CNBC interview. While the specifics of the number of aircraft or the timeline were not disclosed, industry reports suggest the airline is [...]
