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Abu Dhabi Now Has A ‘Volvo at The Galleria’
Volvo Cars and Al-Futtaim’s Trading Enterprises, the official representative of the Swedish car brand in the UAE, has introduced a new retail concept at The Galleria Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi. Dubbed ‘Volvo at The Galleria’, it is located at North Atrium, Ground Floor, and will run all days of the week. It is a pop-up type of outlet which exhibits the brand’s XC models and EVs, including the XC40 Recharge and its coupe-shaped sibling, the C40 Recharge. Those planning to check the facility out can schedule their visits online. Once there, they can even opt for test drives from the mall itself. And if all goes well, the visitors can book the desired model via a six-step e-commerce process at the kiosk. A ‘Product Specialist’ at the location will educate visitors about the vehicles and help them with the test-drive and booking processes.
BYD launches the ATTO 3 EV in the Middle East for AED 149,900
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Land Rover launches the fastest Range Rover ever – the 626hp Sport SV
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MG Motor India Opens StudioZ In Chennai
The Indian arm of the British carmaker MG Motor has inaugurated StudioZ in Tamil Nadu’s capital Chennai. The new outlet packs various digital technologies and platforms to offer a more immersive experience to visitors. It has features such as a digital running façade, video wall configurator, and VR/AR zone visualizer. In addition, the facility has a dedicated section for official merchandise. And at the opening ceremony, MG Motor India showcased its pure-electric offerings – the Comet EV and the ZS EV.
Paris Air Show 2023: Akasa Air Orders Four Boeing 737 Jets
India’s newest airline Akasa Air has ordered four additional Boeing 737-8 jets at the Paris Air Show. The carrier began operations last year and currently has 19 planes (737-8s) across 16 destinations to support its domestic market. With the new order in place, the airline’s order book with Boeing extends to 76, comprising 23 737-8s and 53 737-8-200 aircraft. The strengthened fleet will help the freshest Indian carrier cater to rising passenger traffic in its home country.
Paris Air Show 2023: Air Lease Corp Orders Two Boeing Aircraft
At the Paris Air Show 2023, Boeing bagged an order from Air Lease Corporation (ALC). The latter will purchase two 787 Dreamliners from the American aircraft manufacturer. ALC’s first purchase for a 787-9 was in 2010. Its current portfolio comprises 787-9 and 787-10 widebody jets. Boeing says that in the last six months, it has received more than 250 orders and commitments for aeroplanes from the 787 family.
Paris Air Show 2023: Avolon Inks MoU To Buy 20 Airbus Jets
After placing an order for 40 Boeing 737 MAXs at the Paris Air Show, aircraft leasing company Avolon has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus to buy 20 A330neo aircraft. The company has chosen the A330-900 widebody aeroplane. Avolon currently has 616 Airbus jets, including those owned, managed and committed. The count includes 55 A330neos, 208 A320ceos, 51 A330ceos and 12 A350s.
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Paris Air Show 2023: Air India Confirms Order For 540 Jets
Earlier this year, news popped up that with the Tata Group back as the owner, Air India intends to purchase over 500 aircraft to rejuvenate. Well, there’s confirmation from the Indian airline that it has placed an order to buy 250 aeroplanes from Airbus and 290 jets from Boeing. With the European brand, Air India has inked a deal to buy 140 A320neos, 70 A321neos, 34 A350-1000s and 6 A350-900s. The agreement also includes maintenance solutions from Airbus. Another takeaway is that Air India will become the first carrier in the country to have an A350 in its fleet, and the first A350-900 will be delivered before 2023 comes to a close. The purchase agreement with Boeing goes like this – 190 737 MAXs, 20 787 Dreamliners and 10 777X aircraft with options for 50 737 MAXs and 20 787 Dreamliners.
