At the ongoing Farnborough International Airshow 2024, Boeing has bagged an order from European carrier Luxair. Per the paperwork, the airline has placed a firm order for two 737-10s with the option to purchase another two. The aircraft in question is the largest member of the 737 Max family.

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Luxair’s present fleet consists of 21 aircraft, including two leased 737-8s and eight next-gen 737s. Adding the 737-10 to the list helps the carrier keep operational costs in check, as there is a high commonality among the various 737 variants. Also, the largest derivative of the lot can ferry more passengers. Boeing claims that based on the configuration, the 737-10 can deliver the lowest cost per seat of any single-aisle aeroplane.

Luxair aims to offer travellers at least a 30-inch seat pitch in its 737-10s. That means the aircraft can fly up to 213 passengers over distances of up to 5,740km (3,100 nautical miles) nonstop.

Over the last two years, the airline has expanded its route network by 30 per cent. It currently serves 94 destinations.

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All Nippon Airways Holdings (ANAHD) has inked a letter of intent to purchase seven refurbished De Havilland Canada (DHC) turboprops. More specifically, seven specimens of reconditioned Dash 8-400. This announcement came at the Farnborough International Airshow 2024, where DHC officially launched its OEM Certified Refurbishment Program.

Under this initiative, DHC will honour its commitment to “keep the fleet flying” by purchasing, refurbishing and re-marketing Dash 8-400 turboprops. The seven aircraft for ANAHD are part of the program and will join the ANAHD fleet once ready. The aircraft will be configured to reflect ANAHD’s current fleet of Dash 8-400s. The Japanese group has operated DHC Dash 8-400 aircraft since November 1, 2003. To modernise the fleet of the same aeroplane type, ANAHD will gradually introduce the refurbished and under-warranty aircraft starting next year.

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At the ongoing Farnborough International Airshow 2024, Korean Air and Boeing signed a Memorandum of Understanding. Per the paperwork, Korea’s flag carrier intends to purchase 20 Boeing 777-9s and 20 Boeing 787-10s, with the option to buy an additional 10 of the latter kind. Korean Air believes both aircraft types will help bolster its long-haul flight network and play a critical role after its merger with Asiana Airlines.

Among the Boeing 777 aircraft family, the 777-9 takes the top spot for its reliability and efficiency. Its wings, made of carbon fibre composites, are longer than those of the older 777 jets. That results in a 10 per cent improvement in fuel consumption. The 777-9 also has the longest fuselage in its family, with a typical seating capacity of between 400 to 420 seats. As far as the range is concerned, it can fly nonstop for more than 13,000km.

Like the 777-9 in its family, the 787-10 is the largest in Boeing’s 787 family of widebody jets. It can carry up to 15 per cent more passengers and cargo than its slightly shorter sibling, the 787-9. Compared to similarly sized aircraft, the Boeing 787-10 offers more than 20 per cent reduction in carbon emissions. Korean Air recently received its first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, which will enter service on July 25, 2024.

Florida-based National Airlines has placed an order for four 777 Freighters with Boeing. The announcement was made on the opening day of the Farnborough International Airshow 2024. Once delivered, the new freighters will join the airline’s nine Boeing 747-400 cargo planes.

The Boeing 777 Freighter carries the title of the longest-range twin-engine freighter with the most payload capacity. The aircraft can travel up to 9,200km (4,950 nautical miles) and carry up to 107 tonnes of cargo. Those figures allow operators to fly more freight over longer distances, equating to better overall efficiency.

To date, Boeing has delivered over 270 777 Freighters to operators worldwide. As things stand, the American aircraft manufacturer provides more than 90 per cent of the world’s dedicated freighter capacity in the air, including production and converted jets. Earlier this month, Boeing received an order for five 777 Freighters from Emirates.