KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787-9, which the Dutch flag carrier has acquired on lease through leasing company AerCap.

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Skyteam alliance member Vietnam Airlines took delivery at a ceremony at Airbus’ delivery center in Toulouse on June 30 of the first of 14 Airbus A350-900s it is due to receive.

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Boeing has created a stir on the second day of the Paris Air Show 2015 by announcing orders and commitments for 192 aircraft from its 737 MAX and 737NG families, from five customers. Leading the way is AerCap, which has announced a firm order for 100 Boeing 737 MAX 8s.

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Wearing the airline’s distinctive blue-and-gold lotus livery, Vietnam Airlines’ first Airbus A350-900 performed its first flight on June 1 from Toulouse Blagnac Airport, where Airbus’ widebody final-assembly lines are located.

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With this delivery, LAN Airlines will have 11 787s in its fleet, the most operated to date by any carrier based in Latin America. LAN Airlines is building a fleet of 32 Boeing 787 widebodies, including 10 787-9s, over the next several years.

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The aircraft will play a central role in the Amman-based airline’s strategic plan for fleet modernization, according to Boeing. Royal Jordanian Airlines has acquired the 787-8 through leasing company AerCap.

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Airbus and AerCap, which became the world largest aircraft lessor with its acquisition of International Lease Finance Corporation, announced the order on the first day of the Farnborough International Airshow 2014.

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