- Whopper Deal: Boeing Lands Biggest-Ever Plane Order[Nov. 18, 2011]
Boeing has landed what is being called the largest-ever commercial airplane order for the U.S. jetmaker.
- Airbus, Boeing Take Equal Share of Gulf Orders[Nov. 16, 2011]
Persian Gulf airlines showed few signs of tightening their purse strings at the 2011 Dubai Air Show, defying an uncertain global economic environment in a week that will be remembered for Emirates Airlines' record US$18 billion deal with Boeing Co. and a public tirade against Airbus by Qatar Airways.
- Qatar Airways Selects 50 Airbus A320neo and 5 Additional A380s[Nov. 15, 2011]
The State of Qatar's national airline, Qatar Airways, has selected the A320neo as the reference aircraft for expanding its short to medium haul fleet and has increased its order for the A380. The agreement signed at the 2011 Dubai Airshow, is a firm contract for 50 A320neo aircraft and five additional A380s.
- Airbus Says Tops Order Target After Dubai[Nov. 16, 2011]
Airbus said on Wednesday it has reached 1,420 orders as well as commitments for its A320neo passenger jets after a busy Dubai Air Show.
- Qantas Group Welcomes Dreamliner to Sydney[Nov. 16, 2011]
The Qantas Group today celebrated Qantas' 91st birthday by officially welcoming the Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Sydney on its first visit to Australia.
- China Southern Airlines Passenger Traffic Up 3.9% in October[Nov. 15, 2011]
China Southern Airlines Company Limited passenger traffic increased 3.9% year on year to 7,323,500 in October, up from 6,835,250 in September, according to the carrier's operation statistics released on November 14.
- Turkish Airlines Jumps After Earnings Swing to Profit From Loss[Nov. 14, 2011]
Turk Hava Yollari AO, the carrier known as Turkish Airlines, surged after posting an unexpected profit in the third quarter.
- Southwest Airlines Is Expanding Flight Destinations After AirTran Purchase[Nov. 14, 2011]
Southwest Airlines Co. is adding flights from Houston Hobby airport and Chicago Midway while its AirTran unit will begin service to Puerto Rico and Mexico as the carriers shuffle planes after their combination in May.
- Thai Airways International Selects IAE V2500[Nov. 12, 2011]
Thai Airways International has selected International Aero Engines' V2500 engine as it continues to expand its fleet of A320-series aircraft. Thai, the national carrier of Thailand, has placed an order for five purchased and six leased aircraft as it establishes a new low-cost regional carrier - Thai Smile.
- Qatar, Airbus Take Centerstage[Nov. 15, 2011]
Qatar Airways looks set to double its order for the world's largest airliner with a purchase of five Airbus A380 superjumbos on Tuesday.