Boeing and Air New Zealand have finalised an order for two additional 787-9 Dreamliners, valued at US$514 million at current list prices. The order, booked in 2014, comes six months after Air New Zealand celebrated the first 787-9 delivery in July. “The entry into service programme has gone very smoothly and we’ve been incredibly pleased with the aircraft’s performance,” said Christopher Luxon, chief executive officer, Air New Zealand. “These new 787-9 … [Read more...] about ANZ finalises order for two 787-9 Dreamliners
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Qatar Air finalises order for four 777 freighters
Boeing and Qatar Airways have finalised an order for four 777 freighters, valued at US$1.24 billion at current list prices. The airline also has purchase rights for four additional airplanes, which when exercised will bring the combined value to US$2.46 billion. Qatar Airways first announced an intent to order the four 777 freighters at the 2014 Farnborough Airshow. “As Qatar Airways develops its cargo route network, we are pleased they have selected the 777 freighter to be part of … [Read more...] about Qatar Air finalises order for four 777 freighters
Boeing delivers four 737s to Dragon Aviation leasing
Boeing and Dragon Aviation Leasing celebrated the deliveries of four 737-800s last month. These deliveries represent the first four of 10 additional Next-Generation 737-800s Dragon Aviation Leasing currently has on order. The order, which is valued at US$933 million at current list prices, was previously posted to Boeing’s Orders and Deliveries website as an unidentified customer. “Dragon Aviation Leasing is committed to providing our customers with market-leading products and … [Read more...] about Boeing delivers four 737s to Dragon Aviation leasing
Boeing delivers Etihad’s first 787-9 Dreamliner
Boeing delivered Etihad Airways’ first 787-9 Dreamliner sporting the airline’s new “Facets of Abu Dhabi” livery which was revealed at a ceremony earlier this year. The colours are reminiscent of the desert landscape, inspired by the culture, Islamic design and architecture motifs of the United Arab Emirates. The aircraft is the first of the 71 Dreamliners that the national airline of the UAE has on order which includes 41 787-9s and 30 787-10s. Etihad Airways will … [Read more...] about Boeing delivers Etihad’s first 787-9 Dreamliner
Boeing delivers Etihad's first 787-9 Dreamliner
Boeing delivered Etihad Airways’ first 787-9 Dreamliner sporting the airline’s new “Facets of Abu Dhabi” livery which was revealed at a ceremony earlier this year. The colours are reminiscent of the desert landscape, inspired by the culture, Islamic design and architecture motifs of the United Arab Emirates. The aircraft is the first of the 71 Dreamliners that the national airline of the UAE has on order which includes 41 787-9s and 30 787-10s. Etihad Airways will … [Read more...] about Boeing delivers Etihad's first 787-9 Dreamliner
Air France-KLM defers B777 deliveries
Air France-KLM will defer the deliveries for 10 Boeing 777-300ERs scheduled for delivery in 2015-2016 because of poor financial results and low fuel prices. Europe’s biggest airline 2014’s earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation is reported to be US$246 million lower than expected. Poor sales on long-haul routes and a pilot walkout in September are largely to blame for the shortfall, the carrier said in an e-mailed statement. … [Read more...] about Air France-KLM defers B777 deliveries