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July 23, 2024

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July 23, 2024

Korean Air plans extensive fleet expansion with new Boeing models

Jan Gruber July 23, 2024 06:04

Korean Air has signed a letter of intent with Boeing to purchase twenty B777-9s and twenty B787-10s, in addition to ten options for the B787-10. This planned order is intended to expand the fleet and increase the flexibility of the global network, particularly in view of the expected merger with Asiana Airlines. Deliveries of the B777-9 are expected from 2028, although this model is not yet certified and delays in production and certification have occurred. The schedule for B787-10 deliveries has not been specified, but Boeing hopes to have them in service by the end of 2025. This agreement was announced at the 2024 Farnborough Air Show, shortly after Korean Air took delivery of its first of twenty B2019-787s ordered in 10. The first aircraft, leased from Air Lease Corporation, was transferred from Charleston International to Seoul Incheon on July 19, 2024. Korean Air's B787-10 seats 325 passengers, including 36 premium seats and 289 economy class seats. In addition to this new order, Korean Air plans to operate a total of twenty B2027-787s by 10. The current wide-body passenger fleet includes models such as the A330-200, A330-300, A380-800, B777-200ER, B777-300, B777-300ER and B787-9, among others. The airline has also placed orders for the A350-900 and A350-1000, which are scheduled for delivery between 2024 and 2032.

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National Airlines orders four new Boeing 777-200Fs

Jan Gruber July 23, 2024 06:02

National Airlines has announced the order of four new Boeing 777-200F freighters, to be delivered in late 2025 and 2026. This decision marks an important step in the airline's fleet growth plan to meet increasing global transport demands. "This underscores our commitment to providing efficient, resource-efficient and modern air cargo services," said Chairman and President Christopher Alf during the Farnborough Air Show 2024. National Airlines currently operates an ageing fleet of B747 freighters, including six B747-400(BCF), one B747-400ERF and one B747-400FSCD. The airline is also evaluating alternative fleet plans due to the shortage of quadjets and has not yet announced whether the new B777s will replace some of the older B747s. In addition to the freighter fleet, National Airlines also operates passenger charter flights with an A330-200, an A330-300 and a B757-200.

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Croatia Airlines postpones A220 maiden flight again

Amely Mizzi July 23, 2024 05:50

The planned introduction of the new Airbus A220-300 at Croatia Airlines has been delayed again. The new aircraft was originally scheduled to operate between Zagreb and Split from July 29, 2024, but this date has been postponed to August 14, 2024. This change affects a large number of planned flights and poses operational challenges for the airline. Despite the delay, Croatia Airlines remains confident that the introduction of the new model will bring significant benefits to the fleet and operations. Croatia Airlines had extensive plans to use its new Airbus A220-300. Flights were planned from Zagreb, Split and Dubrovnik to major European destinations such as Barcelona, ​​Berlin, Frankfurt, Skopje, Paris and London Heathrow. In August, the aircraft was scheduled to make 120 flights, an average of four per day. However, these plans had to be adjusted due to the postponement of the entry into service. Now, the affected flights are to be operated with a mix of Dash 8 turboprops and A319s. Croatia Airlines' new Airbus A220-300, which initially bore the Airbus provisional test registration C-FPBE and was later re-registered 9A-CAE, has already completed several test flights. The second test flight took place at night at Montreal's Mirabel Airport and lasted one hour and 35 minutes. The first test flight, on July 8, lasted three and a half hours and included engine runs, taxi checks and an aborted takeoff. Such test flights are common and serve to check the aircraft's performance and safety before final delivery. Originally, delivery was planned for February but was pushed back to July and has now been delayed again.

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Boeing secures major orders worth billions at the Farnborough Airshow

Jan Gruber July 23, 2024 05:45

At the prestigious Farnborough Airshow in the United Kingdom, US aircraft manufacturer Boeing was able to record significant successes, securing major orders worth several billion dollars. The airline Korean Air signed a contract to purchase 40 aircraft, which is seen as a strong sign of Boeing's competitiveness in the aviation industry. The contract between Boeing and Korean Air includes 20 777X and 787 10-787 aircraft, with an option for a further ten 10-6,43s. The total value of this order is estimated at around seven billion dollars (around 33 billion euros). This order marks Korean Air's return to Boeing as its main supplier, after the airline ordered 350 long-haul A787 aircraft from European competitor Airbus in March. This decision underlines Boeing's strong position in the market, despite the challenges of recent years. In addition to Korean Air, Japan Airlines has also placed a significant order with Boeing. The airline is ordering ten 9-1,47 aircraft and securing an option for a further ten. The value of this order is estimated at $737 billion. These orders underscore Boeing's continued attractiveness to major airlines worldwide and its ability to secure important market share despite competition from Airbus. Production challenges Despite these successes, Boeing continues to face significant production challenges. Following the crisis surrounding the XNUMX Max model, which made headlines worldwide due to safety defects, Boeing has reduced production to improve quality control. Stephanie Pope, responsible for Boeing's passenger aircraft business, explained in the run-up to the

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Worldwide flight disruptions due to massive IT failure: A disaster for travelers

Amely Mizzi July 23, 2024 05:42

A massive IT outage caused flight disruptions worldwide over the weekend, resulting in thousands of flights being delayed or canceled. The disruption, which began on June 19, 2024, disrupted the global air traffic network and had a serious impact on the travel plans of millions of passengers. According to flight tracking website FlightAware, the IT outage resulted in 46.013 delays and 5.171 flight cancellations on the first day. The situation worsened in the following days, especially in the United States, where a total of 20 flights were delayed and 2024 flights were canceled on June 35.204, 2.881. The situation remained tense on June 21, 2024, with 34.362 flights delayed and 2.961 flights canceled. US airlines were hardest hit by the disruption, with Delta Airlines recording the most flight cancellations. On June 20, 2024, more than 3.500 flights operated by Delta and its subsidiary Delta Connection had to be canceled. This happened during one of the busiest travel weekends of the summer, which exacerbated the impact on passengers. Airline reactions Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta Airlines, commented on the crisis in a press release: "Delta is committed to connecting the world, and we understand how difficult it can be when your travel is interrupted. We have issued an exemption that allows you to change your travel plans at no cost." Delta also offered affected passengers meal vouchers, hotel accommodations and transportation options where available. On June 19, 2024, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) recorded the highest number of cancellations among U.S. airports, with 447 canceled flights. This equated to about

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Luxair orders Boeing 737-Max-10

Amely Mizzi July 23, 2024 05:37

Luxair announced a significant investment in its fleet at the 2024 Farnborough Airshow. The company ordered two Boeing 737-Max-10s and secured options for two more aircraft of this type. This decision comes despite ongoing production problems at Boeing and uncertainty about the type certification of the MAX 10. Luxair is thus strategically expanding its capacity to meet growing demand in leisure travel. The new order includes aircraft to be operated in a configuration that offers passengers a seat pitch of at least 30 inches. In this configuration, the Boeing 737-Max-10 can carry up to 213 passengers and fly distances of up to 5.740 kilometers (3.100 nautical miles). This offers Luxair not only increased capacity but also an extended range, allowing it to enter new markets and optimize existing connections. Luxair's current fleet consists of a mix of Boeing and Embraer aircraft. Boeing models include four B737-700s, two MAX 8s and four B737-800s. In addition, Luxair operates eleven Dash 8-400s, which are mainly used on short-haul routes. In addition, four B737-7s and six B737-8s are ready for delivery, as are four Embraer E195-E2s. This fleet diversification allows Luxair to respond flexibly to different market requirements and to serve both short and medium-haul routes efficiently. Challenges and opportunities The order for the Boeing 737-Max-10 comes at a time when Boeing continues to face production problems with the MAX series. In particular, the type certification of the MAX 10 is still uncertain, which creates uncertainty

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Strange climate projects

guest Author July 23, 2024 05:28

When booking with the LH Group, if you have a bad conscience about flying, you can currently still decide: you can either book a "green fare" or you can donate a few euros to strange climate projects - but that will soon change. If you book on the Austrian website, for example, there are several fares to choose from: There are four economy and three business fares. The fares labeled "Economy Green" or "Business Green" are highlighted in color. They are not exactly cheap, but they are attractive: rebooking is possible with the eco variant, baggage and seat reservation are included, as is SAF fuel for more sustainable flying - is this the fare to ease your conscience? What does "SAF" mean? SAF stands for "Sustainable Aviation Fuel", which is produced without fossil components, e.g. from biomass, used oils, fats, but costs about three times as much per ton as kerosene. If passengers opt for the “Green” tariff, the airline buys the corresponding amount from ÖMV and uses it to fuel a flight every few weeks. The amount of SAF fuel purchased is extremely small, however. The Austrian press department has a restriction on this: only 20% of the “Green Fare” surcharge is used to purchase SAF, the other part is invested in “other climate protection projects”. Why is not explained. “The hut does not exist!” You can also participate in these “other climate protection projects” during the booking process without a “Green Fare”, after choosing a different tariff, by moving a slider from around €2 to €30. This means you donate to individual climate projects that are funded by the compensation provider Climate Austria (part of Kommunalkredit) according to

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