The trend of LCCs adding widebody aircraft to their fleet mix continues to strengthen in the Asia-Pacific region, but the concept has stalled elsewhere.
The airline, Safran and UK design agency Acumen Design Associates said the new design will be the world’s largest seat in its class on a mid-sized aircraft.
The carrier plans to exhibit its Qsuite Next Gen business class, a special livery Boeing 777 and artificial intelligence technology at the Paris Air Show.
EgyptAir has signed a deal with lessor AerCap to extend its Boeing 777-300ER leases and is refurbishing cabins on some of its Boeing 737-800s and Airbus A330-200s.
PIA will resume nonstop service between Lahore and Paris in June as it looks to rebuild its European network following the lifting of a four-year ban by EASA.
Lufthansa Cargo sees a cargo capacity crunch ahead, driven by strong Asian demand and aircraft supply issues, with its first Boeing 777-8F now arriving in 2028.