September 26, 2023News

Air Canada Orders 18 Boeing 787-10s

American aircraft manufacturer Boeing and Air Canada have confirmed that the latter has placed a firm order for 18 787-10 jets, with the option to buy an additional 12 more. Canada’s flag carrier currently operates a fleet of 38 Boeing 787s, comprising 8 787-8 and 30 787-9 widebody aircraft. With the 787-10 set to join Air Canada’s portfolio, the airline will have all derivatives of the 787 family.

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The 787-10 derivative is the largest model in Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner range. It can carry up to 336 passengers and offers a range of 6,330 nautical miles (11,730km). Boeing confirms that since 2011, it has received over 1,760 orders from 787 customers, including 870 repeat orders from 56 customers. Also, almost half of all 787 Dreamliner operators fly more than one variant. Four of them already do or will operate all three variants.

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October 29, 2024

Five More Airport Lounges Available To These Eurowings Customers

German carrier Eurowings has a delicious update for its BIZclass, HON Circle Members and Senators. The airline, which already provides access to several airport lounges across Europe and the Middle East, has expanded the list by adding five more spread across four international locations.

At Palma de Mallorca, Eurowings’ BIZclass, HON and SEN status passengers can access the “VIP Lounge Mediterraneo” and “VIP Lounge Formentor”. Both lounges are located at Terminal 1 of the airport and can be accessed from 5 am to midnight. Similarly, flyers in any of the three membership levels can access the “First Class Lounge” in Cairo, the “Marhaba Lounge” in Dubai and the “Plaza Premium Lounge” in Jeddah. All three are open round the clock.

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October 29, 2024

LATAM Places A New Order For Boeing 787-9s

Boeing has received a fresh order from LATAM Airlines Group. The latter has placed a firm order for ten 787-9 Dreamliners with the option of purchasing five more aircraft of the same kind. The airline group presently operates a fleet of 37 787-8s and 787-9s, making it the largest 787 family aircraft operator in South America.

Including the latest order, LATAM aims to grow its 787 Dreamliner fleet to 52 by the end of the decade. The group’s Chief Financial Officer, Ramiro Alfonsin, clarifies that the new order means at least two new aircraft will join the fleet every year starting in 2025.