The first Airbus A321neo, the largest and longest-range variant of the Airbus family of re-engined narrowbody aircraft, has been delivered to Virgin America.
Nordica adds two CRJ900s to its fleet
Nordica
Estonian national carrier Nordica is to add two Bombardier CRJ900 regional jets to its fleet.
Malaysia Airlines first customer for global flight tracking
Rob Finlayson
Malaysia Airlines becomes the first customer to sign up for SITAONAIR, Aireon and FlightAware’s global flight tracking service, designed to prevent incidents similar to the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines MH370.
China Eastern, China Southern become investors in new Beijing airport
Rob Finlayson
China Eastern and China Southern airlines have won approval from the National Development and Reform Commission of China (NDRC) to invest in Beijing’s new airport, which is expected to open in 2019.
Mexico's Interjet takes first A320neo
Airbus
Mexico City-based low-cost carrier (LCC) Interjet took delivery of the first of three Airbus A320neos, powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines, on April 17.
Lufthansa's A350 debuts at India's Mumbai Airport
Lufthansa
Lufthansa Airbus A350-900 flies into Mumbai Airport, the only airport in India to handle daily operations of two Airbus A350-900s.
Domodedovo International Airport
Moscow Domodedovo International Airport has received approval to begin constructing a third passenger terminal, T3, which is scheduled to open in 2023.
Linda Blachly is Senior Associate Editor for Air Transport World and Aviation Week. She joined the company in July 2010 and is responsible for producing features for Air Transport World’s monthly magazine and engaging content for the aviationweek.com. She is based in the Washington DC office.
