Category: Civil Aviation

Budget airline Ryanair has confirmed a US$15.6 billion order for 175 current-generation 737-800s in what is the largest order received by Boeing from a European operator The new aircraft will allow Ryanair to continue its network expansion, boosting its fleet from 300 737-800s to 400 and see the retirement of 75 older aircraft in the

Boeing’s 737 production has ticked over to a higher rate of 38 aircraft per month as the plane maker ramps up to produce 42 of the airliners per month by next year. Citing a healthy backlog and strong demand, Boeing has flagged plans to increase production of several of its models, including the 737, 777

Lufthansa has been re-confirmed as Airbus’s largest customer following the airline’s order for 100 A320-family aircraft and two more A380s. Worth an estimated US$11.2 billion, the order comprises 35 A320neo and 35 A321neo aircraft, and 30 A320 current model aircraft fitted with sharklets.  The two additional A380s will join 10 A380s already in service with

In what is a stark departure from recent history, Swiss International Air Lines has selected the 777-300ER for its long haul fleet renewal program, breaking its all-Airbus traditions. The last Boeing type operated by Swiss was the 747. Boeing announced a commitment for six 777-300ERs valued at US$1.9 billion. No dates have been released on