After placing an order for 10 A350-900s in September 2023 and 4 A350-900s in July 2023, Turkish Airlines has ordered an additional 220 Airbus aircraft. The latest order comprises 150 A321s and 70 from the A350 family (50 A350-900s, 15 A350-1000s, 5 A350F freighters). All put together, Turkey’s flag carrier’s order book with Airbus stands at 504 aircraft, of which 212 have been delivered.

The Airbus A321neo is the largest jet in the manufacturer’s A320neo family. To date, more than 5,600 specimens have been delivered to over 100 carriers worldwide. On the other hand, the A350-900 and A350-1000 are the flagship long-haul offerings from Airbus. They can carry between 300 and 410 passengers for up to 9,700 nautical miles, equating to approximately 17,964 kilometres. By the end of November 2023, Airbus had received 1,072 orders for the A350 family aircraft. Also, the order book for the A350F freighter, launched at Dubai Airshow two years ago, stands at 50.

São Paulo-based carrier Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras, a.k.a Azul Brazilian Airlines (or Azul), has disclosed an incremental order for four Airbus A330neos. More specifically, it is for four additional A330-900 jets from an agreement inked in June this year. The aircraft is powered by twin Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines. Depending on the load, it can cover up to 7,200 nautical miles (13,300km) nonstop.

Azul started operations back in 2008. Since then, it has grown to become one of the largest carriers in its home country. It serves over 160 destinations within Brazil and across the United States, Europe and other South American countries. In 2019, Azul received the America’s first Airbus A330neo aircraft. Presently, it operates 12 jets from the A330 family.

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Ireland-based aircraft lessor Avolon has extended orders with two of the most prominent aeroplane makers in the world – Airbus and Boeing. Avolon has inked a firm order for 100 A321neo jets with the former, taking the total order for the same type of aircraft to 190. With this latest order, the lessor now has 292 A320neo family aircraft on order. However, its overall business with Airbus stands at 632 aeroplanes, which includes A320s, A330s and A350s. During the Paris Air Show 2023, Avolon ordered 20 A330neo jets.

At the same event, Avolon also ordered 40 Boeing 737 MAX aeroplanes. However, the company has now announced its intention to purchase an additional 40 737-8 aircraft. The new order expands the lessor’s 737 MAX portfolio, which includes 737-8 and 737-10 derivatives, to over 110 planes.

Japan Airlines (JAL), the country’s flag carrier, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000 widebody aircraft. It is configured in four classes. The First Class has six suites, each offering a choice of three modes – sofa, seat and single bed or double bed. Next is the Business Class cabin with 54 seats and privacy doors. The third is Premium Economy, with 24 seats, while 155 seats are in the Economy Class.

JAL has ordered a total of 31 aircraft from the Airbus A350 family. Of them, 18 are A350-900s and 13 A350-1000s. The newly acquired twin-engined long-haulier will serve the carrier’s international network, starting with the Tokyo Haneda – New York JFK route. JAL has been operating the A350-900 on highly sought-after Japanese domestic routes since 2019.