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easyJet orders additional Airbus A320neo family aircraft

December 19, 2023 / WIL BALDWIN

Toulouse, France, December 19, 2023 – EasyJet PLC (London: EZJ) has confirmed a firm order for an additional157 Airbus Group SE (Paris: AIR) A320neo Family aircraft following shareholder approval. The firm order comprises 56 A320neo and 101 A321neo aircraft, and also includes the upsizing of an existing order for 35 A320neo into the larger A321neo. The agreement is part of easyJet’s fleet renewal and upgauging plan and is also bringing substantial sustainability improvements to its business.

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Lufthansa Group to buy up to 100 Boeing 737 MAX jets

December 19, 2023 / WIL BALDWIN

Seattle, Washington, December 19, 2023, PRNewswire – Boeing (NYSE: BA) and the Deutsche Lufthansa AG (Xetra: LHAG) today announced a landmark 737 MAX order for up to 100 jets that will see Europe’s largest airline group restore the Boeing 737 family into its fleet. The commitment includes a firm order for 40 737-8 airplanes with 60 options.

Boeing’s ongoing commitment to support the sustainability goals of its airline partners is reflected in the 737 MAX’s efficient design. The 737 MAX reduces CO₂emissions by 20% and has a 50% smaller noise footprint compared to older generation airplanes. 737-8 will help the Lufthansa Group meet those sustainability targets with significant improvements in fuel use, emissions, and community noise impacts, all while reducing costs for the airline.”

Lufthansa launched the Boeing 737 in 1967, taking delivery of the first of 146 737s until its final delivery of a 737-300 in 1995. The airline retired its last 737 in 2016 as it started its group wide fleet modernization program. The Lufthansa Group has placed a series of wide-body orders in recent years to accelerate replacement of older airplanes. Its current backlog include firm orders for 34 787 Dreamliners, seven 777-8 Freighters and 20 777-9 airplanes.

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Air Corsica adds two additional ATR 72-600 to regional fleet

December 18, 2023 / WIL BALDWIN

Toulouse, France, December 18, 2023 –ATR, the world number one regional aircraft manufacturer, and Air Corsica have confirmed a firm order for two more ATR 72-600 aircraft. Air Corsica has completed the full transition of its fleet of ATR -500 series to the latest generation of turboprop aircraft from its order initially at the Paris Air Show.

The two aircraft are scheduled for delivery in the first half of 2024, at which time Air Corsica will have fully harmonised its regional fleet. The airline will have seven ATR 72-600 aircraft, powered by the latest PW127XT engines, optimising the reliability, comfort, operating costs and CO2 emissions of its connecting flights between Corsica’s four airports and Nice and Marseille and providing a high-quality public service.

Air Corsica was the first operator to take delivery of an ATR 72-600 equipped with the new PW127XT engine at the end of 2022, which brought a 20% reduction in maintenance costs and at least a 3% reduction in fuel consumption compared with the PW127M. It generates CO2 emission savings of 45% compared with a similar-size regional jet, demonstrating its commitment to operational excellence, regional connectivity and sustainability.

Eve Air Mobility hosts customer advisory board

December 18, 2023 / WIL BALDWIN

Melbourne, Florida, December 18, 2023 – Eve Air Mobility (NYSE: EVEX) held its Customer Advisory Board meeting last week at its headquarters in Melbourne, Florida. Customers and partners from 12 companies and nearly every continent came together to discuss the aircraft, operations, ecosystem readiness and services and solutions.

Eve’s Customer Advisory Board includes a wide variety of operators including fixed-wing and rotorcraft operators and lessors, all with the objective of co-creating the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) ecosystem. The discussions included optional items and vehicle configuration and passenger cabin experience. In addition, attendees also received a program and product update from Eve´s leadership.

Eve also took the opportunity to highlight its worldwide sales and support network which includes a broad customer support infrastructure. Eve’s customers will also benefit from Embraer’s global service and support network which includes 10 existing services centers and 66 third-party service centers around the world.

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Japan Air Lines launches web page to celebrate 70 years

December 17, 2023 / WIL BALDWIN

Tokyo, Japan – Japan Airlines Co Ltd (Tokyo: 9201) will commemorate the 70th anniversary of its first international flight on February 2, 2024. As the first Japanese airline to operate scheduled international flights, JAL has contributed to the exchange and trade of people and cultures between Japan and the world. And with its current extensive international network connecting 376 airports in 64 countries/regions, JAL is proud to serve a truly diverse mix of international customers.

To honor the memorable connections and stories created over the past 70 years, JAL is launching a special web page. Additionally, as a token of appreciation to its valued customers around the world, JAL is pleased to announce the launch of a special one month free in-flight Wi-Fi campaign on all international flights to celebrate the historic milestone.

【Specific Initiatives】
1. Launch of a Special Web page to Celebrate JAL’s 70th Anniversary of International Flights
A special web page will be launched on the JAL corporate website to celebrate the airline’s history and provide a digital destination for history enthusiasts to enjoy highlights, memories and stories covering the past 70 years of JAL’s international flight service. This page will include memorable stories from the past 70 years and the history of 70 years of international flight service.

2. Free Wi-Fi Campaign on International Flights
Introducing a special campaign for the first time, JAL will be offering complimentary Wi-Fi service on all international routes.
(1) Eligible travel period: Thursday, February 1 to Thursday, February 29, 2024
(2) Eligible routes/flights: All JAL-operated international flights (excluding code-share flights operated by other carriers).
*Details regarding the campaign, such as application procedures and instructions for connecting onboard, will be announced on the dedicated website at a later date.

Special Web page to Celebrate JAL’s 70th Anniversary of International Flights:
https://www.jal.com/en/jal-int-70th

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Major Wellington rail projects to take a leap forward this Christmas

December 17, 2023 / WIL BALDWIN

December 18, 2023 – KiwiRail will make significant progress on several major rail projects around the Wellington region this Christmas, taking advantage of the annual network shutdown to work without interruption.

The Wellington region’s rail network will be closed to commuter trains from 26 December 2023 to 7 January 2024, with the Wairarapa Line staying closed until 14 January. Nearly 1,000 people will work on rail maintenance and projects across the network, with several sites operating 24/7 to maximise productivity.

KiwiRail Chief Capital Planning and Asset Development Officer David Gordon says that while important maintenance will be carried out during the shutdown, most of the planned activity relates to the Wellington Metro Upgrade Programme – a $700 million programme of works to upgrade existing rail infrastructure and build capacity to support Greater Wellington Regional Council’s plans for rail.

The complex re-signalling work at Wellington Railway Station will continue, alongside much-needed work on various tracks, foundations and platforms. This project is a major step towards modernising Wellington’s rail network and will improve safety in what is New Zealand’s most complex railway junction.

Round-the-clock work on the Kapiti Line will see the completion of the last major portion of the Plimmerton Station upgrade project. The upgrade, which includes adding a third track and platform at the station, will allow commuter trains that currently run from Wellington to Porirua to be extended to Plimmerton, helping with capacity at peak times. Bridge 23 (just north of Paekākāriki) will also be replaced.

KiwiRail will conduct maintenance on the Hutt Valley Line, largely between Ava Station and Taitā Station.

On the Wairarapa Line, renewal work will begin inside the Maoribank and Remutaka Tunnels to update the original track from 1955, and the old wooden bridge (Bridge 56) near Matarawa will be replaced. Capacity-building upgrades will start with work on a new passing loop at Woodside Station and the Fitzherbert St level crossing in Featherston.

Turkish Airlines to become largest operator of Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines

December 15, 2023 / WIL BALDWIN

Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC (LSE: RR, ADR: RYCEY) today announces Turkish Airlines will order 100 Trent XWB-84 engines and 40 Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines. This will make Turkish Airlines the world’s largest operator of Trent XWB engines.

The Trent XWB-84 powered A350-900’s, Trent XWB-97 powered A350-1000’s and Trent XWB-97 powered A350F will be delivered between 2025 and 2033. The engines health and maintenance will be covered by the Rolls-Royce comprehensive TotalCare service.

This substantial order will complement the airline’s existing fleet, adding to the 40 Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 A350-900’s already in service and on order, and 26 Trent 700 powered A330’s.

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Virgin Atlantic increases capacity to the USA for summer 2024

December 15, 2023 / WIL BALDWIN

Virgin Atlantic is delighted to announce plans to increase capacity to its heartland in the USA, adding frequencies from London Heathrow to both New York JFK and Boston for summer 2024. These new services complement the airline’s recent announcements of increasing Miami services from 11 flights per week to twice daily year-round and a new seasonal summer service from Manchester to Las Vegas.

Next summer, the airline will offer a record number of flights between London and New York, with a seventh daily flight to JFK, and together with Joint Venture partner Delta, will offer ten daily services to the Big Apple, an increase of 11% compared to summer 2023.

In a further boost to its East Coast flying, Virgin Atlantic will also operate a second daily flight to Boston. Complementing Delta’s daily service, Boston will be served with three flights a day.

Customers on both Virgin Atlantic departures will experience flying on the airline’s newest aircraft, the A330-900neo, and A350-1000, increasing the number of Upper and Premium seats by 23%. Upper-Class passengers looking to treat themselves can also benefit from booking the A330-900neo innovative Retreat Suite, which comprises of two spacious exclusive suites at the front of the Upper Class cabin. Elsewhere, passengers travelling with Joint Venture partner Delta will be able to enjoy its new and enhanced Delta One product.*

*There may be occasions that some ad-hoc Boston and New York services are substituted for an alternate aircraft type.

Union Pacific announces fourth quarter 2023 earnings release date

December 15, 2023 / WIL BALDWIN

Omaha, Nebraska, December 15, 2023 – Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) will release fourth quarter 2023 financial and operating results on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, at 7:45 a.m. ET. The company’s management team will host a conference call and live webcast at 8:45 a.m. ET.

Parties interested in participating via teleconference may dial 877-407-8293. International callers may dial 201-689-8349. A live webcast of the presentation and materials will be available in the investor relations section of Union Pacific’s website at www.up.com/investor. A replay of the audio webcast will be available shortly thereafter.

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Azul Linhas Aereas discloses order for four A330neo’s

December 15, 2023 / WIL BALDWIN

Sao Paulo, Brazil, December 15, 2023 – Azul Airlines SA (NYSE: AZUL) discloses a firm order for four additional A330-900 from a purchase agreement signed in June 2023. With these aircraft, the airline will expand its fleet and international route offering.

The A330neo is powered by the latest generation Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, with a range of 7,200 nautical miles / 13,300 kilometers non-stop. Azul Linhas Aereas launched operations in 2008 and has since grown to become one of the largest airlines in Brazil by servicing more than 160 destinations within Brazil, the United States, Europe and South America. Azul received the Americas’ first A330neo in 2019 and operates 12 A330 Family aircraft.

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