Atlas described its latest order as underscoring a commitment to grow its 777F platform, and “meets our strict return guidelines for investing in aircraft.”
Several airlines detailed fleet expansion plans as they announced orders and commitments at this year’s Dubai Airshow—transactions that largely favored Boeing.
Emirates plans to reveal further orders taking fleet plans into the 2030s, but new players like Riyadh Air and a revived Indian aviation sector are emerging.
JAL has revealed new first- and business-class cabin products for the Airbus A350-1000, which will soon enter service with the carrier on transpacific routes.
China Airlines (CAL) is hoping to complete evaluations of its widebody aircraft acquisition by 2024, in time for the retirement of its Boeing 777-300ERs.
Taiwan’s EVA Air is considering extending the lease of its Airbus A321ceo fleet as the carrier monitors Airbus’ aircraft delivery and supply chain delays.
Boeing-recommended 777 structural inspections backed by inaccurate maintenance instructions may force affected operators to act quickly to undo any damage.
Maintenance info used by regulators to mandate 777 structural inspections includes errors that may create more risks for affected aircraft than it addresses.
Mammoth Freighters is building up towards five Boeing 777 passenger to freighter conversion lines at its Aspire MRO facility at Fort Worth Alliance Airport.