Airliner World September 2024
AeroUnion welcomes Airbus A330P2F
Mexican Cargo operator AeroUnion has increased its capacity by 60% after receiving its first Airbus A330-343XP2F (passenger-to-freighter).
Alaska Airlines expands premium offering
Alaska Airlines is increasing the number of first and premium-class seats on its Boeing 737 fleet.
My Freighter adds more Boeing 767s
My Freighter has signed a lease agreement to take two additional Boeing 767-300ER conversions from Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) subsidiary, Airborne Global Leasing.
How Delta and United entered the jet age with the DC-8
Despite entering service almost a year after Boeing’s 707, the California-built Douglas DC-8 was a game-changer for the aviation industry and the two airlines that simultaneously put the type into service on September 18, 1959. Lee Cross documents Delta Air Lines’ and United Airlines’ entrance to the jet age
Salerno Costa d’Amalfi Airport reopened
On July 11, Spanish low-cost carrier Volotea had the honour of being the first airline to touch down at the newly reopened Salerno Costa d’Amalfi Airport in Southern Italy.
ANA announces three new European destinations
All Nippon Airways has announced a trio of new European routes from its Tokyo/Haneda hub.
New Israeli airline planning launch later this year
Israel’s newest airline, Air Haifa, is gearing up to launch operations later this year when the relevant authorities have approved its licence application.
S7 reduces A320neo fleet
S7 Airlines will withdraw some of its Airbus A320neo-family aircraft due to issues with the Pratt & Whitney GTF PW1000G engines.
Jet2 adds to Airbus order
UK leisure carrier and newly converted Airbus operator Jet2.com has exercised purchase rights for an additional 36 A321neo aircraft, taking its total firm commitment for the type to 146 examples.
First Airbus A320neo for Vietnam Airlines
Vietnam Airlines has taken delivery of its maiden Airbus A320neo, the first of three examples it will receive this year.