Libya’s Buraq Air and Airbus Sign MoU for 10 A320neo Aircraft

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Private Libyan airline, Buraq Air and Airbus have signed “a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the purchase of 10 A320neo Family aircraft, becoming a new Airbus customer.” The General Assembly President of Buraq Air, Fouzi Almiqalh and Airbus EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business, Benoit de Saint Exupery signed the agreement at the Dubai Airshow. Fouzi Almiqalh said: “This …

flydubai and Boeing sign MoU for 75 Boeing 737 MAX Airplanes

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Boeing and flydubai have signed “a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for its fourth 737 MAX purchase. The agreement for 75 orders and 75 options will enable flydubai to modernize its fleet and further expand its growing network.” Flydubai said “the 737 MAX’s fuel efficiency, range and reliability has enabled its network expansion, which now spans over 135 destinations, including new …

Ethiopian Airlines Orders Six Additional A350-900s

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Ethiopian Airlines has placed “a firm order for six Airbus A350-900 aircraft, further strengthening its position as the largest A350 customer in Africa.” According to the aircraft manufacturer, Airbus, “this agreement was signed at the Dubai Airshow by Mr. Mesfin Tasew, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO and Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business.” Mr. Mesfin Tasew …

Etihad Airways Leases 13 Airbus Aircraft from Avolon

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Avolon says it has agreed to “lease 13 Airbus aircraft from its orderbook to Etihad Airways (‘Etihad’).” The transaction, which was announced at the Dubai Airshow, includes nine A330neos and four A320neo family aircraft. Etihad also placed “a direct order with Airbus for six additional A330neos, complementing the nine aircraft leased from Avolon and bringing its total A330neo fleet to …

Air Senegal Orders Nine Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft

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West African carrier, Air Senegal has “committed to order nine 737 MAX airplanes. When final, the 737 MAX order will be the airline’s largest-ever fleet purchase – and first Boeing airplane order since 2004 – as it looks to expand service regionally and internationally”, according to Boeing. Boeing said that “with the introduction of the 737-8 to its single-aisle fleet, …

Embraer Confirms Air Côte d’Ivoire’s Orders for Four Embraer E175s

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Aircraft manufacturer, Embraer has confirmed that Air Côte d’Ivoire, the national carrier of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, has “signed a firm order for four Embraer E175 aircraft, with eight additional purchase rights, as part of its fleet modernisation and regional expansion strategy. The aircraft will be configured with 76 seats in a two-class layout – 12 in Business Class …

Ethiopian Airlines Orders 11 Boeing 737 MAX Airplanes

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Boeing has confirmed that Ethiopian Airlines is “committed to purchase 11 additional 737 MAX jets. The agreement for 11 737-8, signed at the Dubai Airshow, will enable Ethiopian Airlines to grow its regional and international networks and expand its Addis Ababa hub.” CEO, Ethiopian Airlines Group, Mr. Mesfin Tasew said: “We are thrilled to be announcing our agreement with Boeing …

Boeing Confirms Emirates’ Order For 65 Boeing 777X Airplanes

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Aircraft manufacturer, Boeing has confirmed that “Emirates has placed its third order for 777X airplanes to fuel future expansion and meet growing travel demand. The new order for 65 777-9 passenger jets was announced during a signing at the Dubai Airshow.” Boeing noted that “Emirates, which has grown its global network with the Boeing 777 as its flagship, is one …

Etihad Airways Expands its Airbus widebody fleet becoming a new A330neo customer, adding A350-1000 and A350F aircraft

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Etihad Airways has placed “a firm order for six A330-900s, becoming the latest A330neo customer. In addition, the airline has disclosed an order for seven additional A350-1000s (increasing its total for the type to 27) and three A350F (bringing the airline’s A350F commitment to 10 aircraft)’, according to Airbus. Etihad Airways also announced the commitment of nine A330-900s on lease …

Morocco orders ten Airbus H225M Helicopters

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Airbus Helicopters says it has signed a contract with the Kingdom of Morocco for ten H225M helicopters. The H225Ms, the manufacturer says “will be equipped for combat search and rescue operations and will be operated by the Royal Moroccan Air Force (Forces royales air).” The H225Ms will replace the current Pumas which have been in service for more than 40 …