Articles Tagged ‘Airbus’

Copa world’s top long-haul narrowbody operator

Copa world’s top long-haul narrowbody operator

We look at the world’s top-10 long-haul narrowbody operators and routes, together with the most dominant aircraft and countries.

Turkish Airlines has 80 widebody destinations in December

Turkish Airlines has 80 widebody destinations in December

As Turkish Airlines receives first A350-900, we examine the carrier’s widebody network – with widebodies used on 1/3 of network in early December.

Pegasus has 2,763 flights and 170 routes next week

Pegasus has 2,763 flights and 170 routes next week

Pegasus’ flights are down by just 25% YOY. It has 105 international routes, yet its domestic network has rebounded strongest. We examine its network.


PristinaJET to launch 4 routes this July using SmartLynx A320s

PristinaJET to launch 4 routes this July using SmartLynx A320s

As new tour operator PristinaJET plans Germany and Switzerland routes, we look at its plans in a country dominated by tour operators.

Air France immediately & permanently withdraws A380s; a very sensible decision

Air France immediately & permanently withdraws A380s; a very sensible decision

Air France phasing out A380s also means the end of its quads. We look into why this is very good, together with exploring its A380 operations.

Delta to retire 777s this year; inevitable given small scale, age, & fuel-efficient replacement

Delta to retire 777s this year; inevitable given small scale, age, & fuel-efficient replacement

Delta has never been a large user of 777s, and their earlier-than-planned end comes as no surprise. We look at why & at the type’s top operators.


Australia’s Rex considering 737s/320s for thick routes; clever move or risking everything?

Australia’s Rex considering 737s/320s for thick routes; clever move or risking everything?

As Rex, with 57 operational Saab 340s, considers acquiring narrowbodies, far beyond its comfort zone, we look at what it’s considering. Much is at stake.

American Airlines retires five types that totalled 20 million seats last year

American Airlines retires five types that totalled 20 million seats last year

As American Airlines retires all A330-300s, B757s, B767s, CRJ-200s, and E190s, we look at where they were most used and their wind down.

Air Transat retires A310; we look at the aircraft’s operations globally

Air Transat retires A310; we look at the aircraft’s operations globally

Air Transat ended A310 ops on 30 March, with no Western airline now using the type in pax config. We analyse the A310’s current operators and routes.


Seats by quads down 41 million since 2010; new(er) twins up 605 million

Seats by quads down 41 million since 2010; new(er) twins up 605 million

We analyse the continual decline of wide-body quads and explore the development of new(er) twins as replacements and for growth.

VivaAerobus: Mexico's cost leader

VivaAerobus: Mexico’s cost leader

We speak to Fernando Estrada, VP Strategy and Network Planning at VivaAerobus to learn more.

SAS starts A350 operations

SAS starts A350 operations

SAS Scandinavian Airlines inaugurates A350 services between Copenhagen and Chicago on 28 January.