Eurowings Europe, which is adding 33 wet-leased airberlin Airbus A320s to its fleet by the end of April, said the additional aircraft will create operational challenges for the Lufthansa Group low-cost subsidiary (LCC).

Indian low-cost carrier (LCC) SpiceJet has substantially increased its commitment for Boeing 737s, with a major order for the forthcoming 737 MAX 8.

Iran Air took delivery of its first new aircraft, an A321, from a historic 100-aircraft Airbus order on Jan. 11. The A321 is the first delivery of a long-awaited 100-strong Airbus order, comprising 46 A320s, 38 A330s and 16 A350s, that was finalized Dec. 22. All photos provided by Airbus.

Airbus is evaluating a higher-density Airbus A380 layout and is seeking to cut the program’s fixed costs and slow down production to counter weak demand.

Omani startup Salalah Air is planning a move from its original equipment of light aircraft and 19-seater regional turboprops to jets about a year after it starts services.