Virgin Australia will transition to a new reservations system in a move to align it with partner airlines and to increase exposure of its products globally. The migration to the new system represents a significant change in sales distribution strategy for the airline. The airline will consolidate its disparate reservations systems onto Sabre on January
International leasing company Avolon has confirmed orders for 20 A320neo aircraft, increasing its initial commitment for 15 of the aircraft made last year. Avolon said the order for additional aircraft follows “strong customer feedback” and that the new generation aircraft “is a natural complement to our extensive sale and leaseback and other financing capabilities”. The
The Indian government has formally announced the selection of the Airbus Military A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) as the Indian Air Force’s (IAF’s) new tanker aircraft. The announcement followed a lengthy selection process which included flight demonstrations in India by an A330 MRTT during which the aircraft refuelled multiple types of IAF fighters and
Embraer has selected Pratt & Whitney as its engine supplier for a second generation of its E-Jet airliner family. Using the PurePower PW1700G and PW1900G geared turbofans, Embraer believes it will achieve double-digit fuel efficiencies when combined with improvements to wing design and systems. While the program for a second generation of Embraer’s popular 70-
Middle East Airlines (MEA) has firmed orders for 10 A320neo aircraft, including five A320neo and A321neo jets for entry into service from late 2015. The airline will make an engine selection at a later date. MEA will add the new jets to its existing all-Airbus fleet of four A330-200s, four A321s and 10 A320s. Airbus
Bombardier Aerospace delivered 233 aircraft during 2012, down on its 245 deliveries the year before. However, the company received orders for 481 aircraft in 2012, eclipsing the 245 for the prior year. Business aircraft made up 179 deliveries compared to 163 the previous year, while Bombardier received orders for 343 business jets in 2012, 152
