Paris Air Show 2015 | Airlines and Destinations

Wizz Air Signs Commitment for 110 A321neos at Paris Air Show

Aircraft Airlines June 18, 2015

According to Airbus, when Wizz Air firms its memorandum of understanding into a purchase contract, the deal will represent the single largest order for the A321neo.

ATR’s Paris Show Continues with Two More Airlines Ordering Eight Aircraft

Aircraft Airlines June 17, 2015

Bahamasair has placed a firm order for two ATR 72-600s and three ATR 42-600s, becoming a new ATR customer in the process. Meanwhile, existing ATR customer Air Madagascar has ordered three ATR 72-600s.

Boeing Reveals Ethiopian Airlines Order for Six More 787-8s

Aircraft Airlines June 17, 2015

Boeing has announced at the Paris Air Show on June 17 that Ethiopian Airlines is the previously undisclosed customer for six 787-8 Dreamliners. Ethiopian Airlines’ six new Dreamliners will complement the 13 Boeing 787-8s the Addis Ababa-based carrier is already operating.

Airbus Wins Paris Show Deals for 122 A320neos and Six A321s

Aircraft Airlines June 17, 2015

At the Paris Air Show on June 17, Airbus has announced commitments from two customers for a total of 122 A320neo-family jets and an order from another for six A321s.

Volga-Dnepr to Order 20 More 747-8Fs and Add An-124s to Boeing’s Supply Chain

Aircraft Airlines June 17, 2015

Russia’s Volga-Dnepr Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with Boeing to order 20 more 747-8 Freighters, in a deal which also adds the Antonov An-124-100 Ruslan very large freighter on a long-term basis to the logistics support chain for Boeing and its partners.

EVA Air and Peach Aviation Commit to More Airbus Jets at Paris Air Show

Aircraft Airlines June 16, 2015

At the Paris Air Show on June 16, Airbus has announced commitments from Asian carriers EVA Air and Peach Aviation, for four A330-300s and three A320s respectively.

Korean Air Makes Big Paris Splash with Deals for 102 Airbus and Boeing Jets

Aircraft Airlines June 16, 2015

At the Paris Air Show on June 16, Korean Air signed commitments for up to 50 Airbus A321neos, up to 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets and two more Boeing 777-300ERs. The deals will make Korean Air a new A320-family customer and a new Boeing 737 MAX customer.

Three Customers Announce Orders and Commitments for 42 ATR 72-600s

Aircraft Airlines June 16, 2015

A strong Paris Air Show 2015 for turboprop regional-airliner manufacturer ATR has continued on June 16, with ATR announcing orders and other commitments from three customers for another 42 aircraft.

AerCap’s 100-Aircraft Buy Headlines Boeing 737 Paris Order Spree

Aircraft Airlines June 16, 2015

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.

Four Customers Order 50 Embraer E-Jets and Commit to 35 More

Aircraft Airlines June 15, 2015

On the first day of the Paris Air Show 2015, Embraer announced new orders from four customers for 50 aircraft of its E-Jet and E-Jet E2 families, as well as options and other commitments from two of the customers for 35 additional E-Jets.

Air Lease Corporation Orders an A350-900, Three A320s and an A321

Aircraft June 15, 2015

Air Lease Corporation announced on June 15 its latest Airbus order, at the opening day of the Paris Air Show 2015.

WestJet Encore Orders Another Six Bombardier Q400s

Aircraft Airlines June 15, 2015

In announcing Westjet Encore’s June 15 order for five Q400s at the Paris Air Show 2015 on the show’s first day, Bombardier Aerospace revealed WestJet Encore had also signed a firm order for another Q400 in March.

GE Capital Aviation Services Orders 60 More A320neo-Family Jets

Aircraft June 15, 2015

The order includes examples of the high-selling A321neo, according to GECAS, which has selected CFM International’s LEAP-1A engine for all 60 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft in its latest order.

Qatar Orders 777-8Xs and 777Fs as EVA Air Unveils Planned 777F Buy

Aircraft Airlines June 15, 2015

Qatar Airways has ordered 10 Boeing 777-8Xs and four 777 Freighters, in a deal which Boeing announced on the first day of the Paris Air Show 2015. Boeing also announced at the show that EVA Air intends to purchase five 777 Freighters.

Swiss International Converts Part of C Series Order to Specify CS300s

Aircraft Airlines June 15, 2015

Launch operator Swiss International Air Lines has converted its firm order for 30 Bombardier CS100 jets to specify that 10 of the aircraft be of the larger Bombardier CS300 version.

Garuda Indonesia Commits to 30 A350 XWBs, 30 787-9s and 30 737 MAX 8s

Aircraft Airlines June 15, 2015

Garuda Indonesia has garnered the biggest headlines on the first day of the Paris Air Show 2015 by signing letters of intent for 30 Airbus A350 XWB widebodies, 30 Boeing 787-9s and up to 30 Boeing 737 MAX 8s.

Saudi Arabian Orders 20 A330-300 Regional Widebodies and 30 A320s

Aircraft Airlines June 15, 2015

At the Paris Air Show 2015 on June 15, Saudia Arabian Airlines announced orders for 20 Airbus A330-300 Regional widebodies and 30 more Airbus A320s, becoming the launch customer for the A330-300 Regional.