Singapore Airlines is optimistic that its first Boeing 777-9 will be delivered in 2025, despite airline peers recently estimating a revised timeline of 2026.
Atlas described its latest order as underscoring a commitment to grow its 777F platform, and “meets our strict return guidelines for investing in aircraft.”
Several airlines detailed fleet expansion plans as they announced orders and commitments at this year’s Dubai Airshow—transactions that largely favored Boeing.
Emirates has placed a firm order with Boeing for a further 90 777X, including for the smaller 777-8 variant, while flydubai has ordered its first 787s.
Boeing has revealed initial details of how the long-delayed certification effort for its 777-9 will be structured, with WH003 set to play a leading role.
Emirates plans to reveal further orders taking fleet plans into the 2030s, but new players like Riyadh Air and a revived Indian aviation sector are emerging.
JAL has revealed new first- and business-class cabin products for the Airbus A350-1000, which will soon enter service with the carrier on transpacific routes.
China Airlines (CAL) is hoping to complete evaluations of its widebody aircraft acquisition by 2024, in time for the retirement of its Boeing 777-300ERs.
Taiwan’s EVA Air is considering extending the lease of its Airbus A321ceo fleet as the carrier monitors Airbus’ aircraft delivery and supply chain delays.
Boeing-recommended 777 structural inspections backed by inaccurate maintenance instructions may force affected operators to act quickly to undo any damage.
