Paris Air Show news

[Jeff]

Airbus officially launches the A321XLR at Paris Air Show with range up to 4,700nm (8700km) t.co/aeWIsrXLAH

Steven Udvar-Hazy / Air Lease: We have a historic announcement. Launch of #A321XLR with 27 firm. And another 23 A321neo. And our first order for 50 A220-200s. Wonderful replacement for aging A319s and 737s. Total 100 airplane order. PAS19 t.co/vGL23RkmkD

Another lease announcement GECAS and Guizhou Airlines agreed on a lease agreement for 4 A320neo for delivery between 2019 and 2020. Currently the airline flies with 9 embraer 190. M t.co/M8NOZzKL2V

[Jeff]

Virgin Atlantic has ordered 14 Airbus A330neos as 330 and 332 replacements t.co/nAaqGMjBqm

[Jeff]

@united has signed a deal with @embraer for 39 new E175s, consisting of 20 firm and 19 options.

#AvGeek #PAS19 t.co/vNTxIbyBF4

Busy morning for @airleasecorp this morning at @parisairshow as they also announced the placement of 1 new @boeingairplanes #B789 with #LOTPolishAirlines for delivery in 2021 and for a new #B78X for @klm for delivery 2020. #avgeek #PAS19 #KLM (Photos: #Boeing and @cassidysvacay) t.co/FxHhZlzWT2

FLEET NEWS: Additional airline leases announced at the #ParisAirShow so far:

ALC:
LOT: 1 x Boeing 787-9
KLM: 1 x Boeing 787-10
Sichuan: 10 x A321neo
Air Caraibes: 3 x A350-900
French Bee/Air Caraibes: 1 x A350-1000

GECAS:
Colorful Guizhou: 4 x Airbus A320neo

#PAS2019 #PAS19 t.co/ZJBqDuu55L

ORDER NEWS: First Boeing order news of the #ParisAirShow2019 - Lessors GECAS have firmed an LoI for 10 x 737-800BCF (Boeing Converted Freighters) & announced options for 15 more.

Press Release: t.co/rX1RppDSQP

#pas2019 #PAS19 t.co/9tKsAwjYD6

[Jeff]

BREAKING: Middle East Airlines of Lebanon has become the launch customer for the brand new Airbus A321XLR - launched today at the #ParisAirShow .

MEA have ordered four of the type to strengthen its African & Asian route network.

Press Release: t.co/jFzU1vST1S

#PAS19 t.co/FDbKrFvJF3

[Jeff]

Day two

At the @parisairshow, @airbus and @cebupacificair signed a MOU for 31 new planes; 16 #A339, 10 #A321XLR and 5 #A320neo. Deliveries of the new planes will start in 2021 and will take until 2024. #avgeek #cebupacific #parisairshow #pas19 t.co/Mqdi9cPksP

[Jeff]

#PAS19 JUST IN:

Korean Air has just placed an order for up to 30 brand new Boeing 787 Dreamliners, consisting of 20 -10s and 10 more -9s. This order will quadruple Korean's Dreamliner taking to 40.

t.co/XrBJCv8T1l

[Jeff]

At the Paris Air show Saudi_Airlines and Airbus announced that they signed a firm order for 15 A320neo and 15 A321XLR. The airline also took options on another 35 A320neo-family aircraft. Saudia already has 35 A320neos on order with the manufacturer. t.co/GjODJQJSa2

[brizewatcher]

IAG has signed a LOI with Boeing for 200 737-8/10MAX aircraft. Very unexpected!

[alfred]

Mega orders for Airbus.Presumably the 1AG 737 MAX order was at the right price, but as you say very unexpected.

[Jeff]

For veuling and LEVEL apparently

AG announced today it plans to build its future fleet with the Boeing 737 MAX with an intention to purchase 200 MAX jets.

International Airlines Group (IAG) and Boeing said the two companies have been in discussions regarding the opportunity and signed a letter of intent at the Paris Air Show in a deal that would be valued at more than $24 billion, per list prices.

IAG is the parent company of Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, Vueling and LEVEL that fly more than 113 million passengers a year combined. The group has been a long-time operator of Boeing twin-aisle airplanes.

In selecting the 737 MAX, IAG says it will fly a combination of the 737 MAX 8, which seats up to 178 passengers in a two-class configuration, and the larger 737 MAX 10 jet, which can accommodate as many as 230 passengers.

The airline did not disclose a specific split between the two MAX models, though it anticipates deploying the aircraft at a number of the group’s airlines including Vueling and LEVEL.

IAG is one of the world’s largest airline groups with 582 aircraft flying to 268 destinations, carrying 113 million passengers in 2018

[Jeff]

Just seen an update on the IAG MAX order, seems BA LGW are to get some as well

[Jeff]

Airbus A321XLR for Aer Lingus and Iberia

International Airlines Group (IAG) is ordering eight Airbus A321XLR aircraft for Iberia and six for Aer Lingus, plus 14 options. The airlines will be among the launch customers for the extra long-range narrowbody aircraft with their first deliveries scheduled for 2023.

The A321XLR will be used to expand both Aer Lingus and Iberia’s existing longhaul fleets. Each aircraft will be fitted with Economy and Business cabins including full flat seats. They will also feature the same gate-to-gate inflight entertainment, internet connectivity and ambient lighting as new generation longhaul aircraft.

These aircraft will enable Aer Lingus to launch new routes beyond the US East Coast and Canada. The airline is already taking eight A321neo LR on lease with the first delivery scheduled for this summer.

For Iberia, this is a new aircraft type that will enable it to operate new transatlantic destinations and increase frequencies in key markets. 
Willie Walsh, IAG chief executive, said: “The A321XLR has the same unit cost as a widebody longhaul aircraft which will enable profitable network expansion. This will strengthen both Dublin and Madrid hubs providing new transatlantic routes and additional flexibility for connecting passengers. These aircraft will also bring further cost efficiencies and environmental benefits.”

[Jeff]

Additional #A221 for @delta as the airline has ordered 5 more with @airbus during the @parisairshow. The airline has now bought 95 A220s in total. . t.co/wjr37ZkoRH

[Jeff]

Day 3

More #B777F news from the @parisairshow today as @qatarairways announced it has signed a commitment with @boeingairplanes for 5 more B777Fs. t.co/ikBoEbNfmU

[Jeff]

.Qantas backs the A321XLR with an agreement for 36 aircraft. t.co/q4MBS6wBvg t.co/7yYtGOy3A0

[Jeff]

KLM commits to 35 Embraer #E195E2 aircraft (15 firm + 20 options) for KLM Cityhopper. Value: $2.48 billion (list prices).

[Jeff]

American Airlines, the world’s largest airline confirm an order for 50 Airbus A321XLR aircraft today at Paris Airshow.

The purchase agreement includes the conversion of 30 of American’s existing A321neo slots to A321XLRs and incremental orders for an additional 20 A321XLRs.

American, based in Fort Worth, Texas, is the largest Airbus operator in the world with 422 Airbus aircraft. Including today’s announcement, American has outstanding orders for 115 A321neos and A321XLRs from Airbus.

[alfred]

Jeff, thanks for the updates, very interesting.

[Jeff]

Hi Alfred,

I tried to keep on top of it but afraid I missed quite a few announcements.