Posts Tagged "A320"
SriLankan’s 4R-ABH now with TransAsia
SriLankan Airlines’ Airbus A320-232 aircraft, MSN 2914 (4R-ABH), has had its lease period ended and has now been taken up by TransAsia Airways of Taiwan. SriLankan took delivery of MSN2914 in 2009, on a two year operating lease. The aircraft last appears to have operated for SriLankan on 15th...IAE Wins China Eastern order 50
International Aero Engines has won the campaign to power the 50 Airbus A320 family aircraft that China Eastern Airlines has on order. China Eastern at present operates an A320 fleet powered by a mix of IAE V2500 and CFMI CFM56 engines. The new order is a boost for IAE...American Airlines Places History’s Largest Aircraft Order
American Airlines (IATA:AA) today placed orders for a total of 460 narrow-body aircraft ( 260 firm, and 825 with options) in the history’s largest aircraft order ever. The airline also launched the yet to be named Boeing’s conceptual future narrow-body re-engine aircraft. The total order numbers are - 130...Why the American Deal is So Lucrative to All Airbus, Boeing and AA
It was widely reported recently on many major news sources, that the long-time Boeing loyal American Airlines is contemplating a deal with Airbus for up to 250 aircraft. As per the news reports, American (AA) had first talked to Airbus and only then returned to Boeing asking to make...What Has Happened at SriLankan
SriLankan Airlines has gone through many significant changes in the last few years. It switched its management from an Emirates led one to a local one in 2008, and became a state-owned entity in 2010. SriLankan’s present CEO, Mr. Manoj Gunewardena is due to step down from his post...SriLankan Adds Fifth A320
SriLankan Airlines has added its fifth Airbus A320 aircraft, 4R-ABL. The aircraft, MSN2345, powered by IAE V2500 engines was delivered on 8APR2011 as UL1423 from Guangzhou. The 2004 December built aircraft was previously with China Southern Airlines under the registration B-2374 and had been in storage for over an...Why Should Boeing Build the 797 ?
Recently, Airbus COO – Customers, Mr. John Leahy stated that Airbus believes a viable all new narrow-body aircraft could not be made before at least 2030. According to him, the 2020 entry into service of a possible Boeing 797, will deliver only a 3-3.5% better economics than a present...Virgin America orders 60 A320s, Airbus hits 10,000
Virgin America today announced that the carrier has placed orders with Airbus for 60 A320 aircraft ( 30 A320neo and 30 A320 standard ). This makes the American LCC the first airline to make a firm commitment to the A320neo ( IndiGo, which signed up for 180, is yet...Analysis: A320neo and What it means to Boeing
Airbus today introduced A320neo, the new engine option for its popular A320 narrowbody family. The new model promises up to 15% fuel savings and a host of other benefits. What really is the A320neo, and what does it mean to Boeing ? Let’s find out. A320neo Fact Sheet -...12