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CNBC
09-05-2025
- Business
- CNBC
IAG orders 71 long-haul jets split between Airbus and Boeing
British Airways owner IAG on Friday unveiled plans to buy 71 long-haul aircraft from Airbus and Boeing, sharing a major fleet expansion across the Atlantic a day after Britain and the U.S. announced a trade deal. The airline group announced a new order for 32 Boeing 787-10 aircraft for British Airways, and 21 Airbus A330-900neo aircraft. It also disclosed for the first time options exercised in March for six Airbus A350-900s, as well as six Airbus A350-1000s and six Boeing 777-9s. That gives a total of 33 Airbus jets and 38 Boeing planes. Hailing a trade deal between the two countries on Thursday, the United States said that Britain would buy $10 billion of Boeing jets. Industry sources also told Reuters that IAG would buy about 30 jets from Airbus, including A330neos and A350s. IAG, whose airlines also include Iberia and Aer Lingus, said the Airbus A330-900neo aircraft would be powered by Rolls-Royce engines and British Airways' Boeing 787-10 aircraft would be powered by General Electric engines. Rolls-Royce is the sole engine provider for the A330neo but competes with GE Aerospace for the 787, where it has lost significant market share to its U.S. rival. IAG announced the order after it reported better than expected first-quarter profit. CEO Luis Gallego told journalists that the company had been working on the new plane deal "for a long time". Analysts said the order was likely part of a longer-term strategy for the group, given most airlines won't receive current orders until the early 2030s. "Airlines need to think in multi-year timeframes: they will have planes that will be reaching the end of their lives and will need replacing. Boeing and Airbus are sold out for years," said Bernstein's Alex Irving. List prices for the A330-900neo and 787-10 are about $374 million and $397 million, respectively, based on January 2025 U.S. dollar terms, but airlines typically negotiate big discounts to official prices. IAG did not give the details of its discount. IAG also said that British Airways had secured options to buy up to 10 additional Boeing 787s, and that the group had purchase rights for up to 13 more A330-900neos under its agreement with Airbus. The order adds to an already large backlog of Boeing planes slated for UK purchasers — 149 in total, according to Boeing's published backlog. Planemakers have been wrestling with supply chain snags and other challenges that have delayed deliveries. Boeing is trying to ramp up production of its strongest-selling 737 MAX jet to a rate of 38 per month this year, after a difficult 2024 when output slumped due to a broad quality crisis that led to the replacement of its CEO. IAG, one of the industry's most influential aircraft buyers, is closely watched by rivals, especially as global trade tensions spotlight major aircraft deals. Bloomberg News on Thursday reported that IAG was poised to order 30 Boeing 787s and could secure options for further purchases.
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The Independent
03-05-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Inside the unique cabins on the world's longest flight
Qantas 's Project Sunrise will offer 20-hour non-stop flights from New York and London to Sydney using modified Airbus A350-1000s. The A350s will feature unique cabins with fewer seats for increased comfort on the ultra-long-haul flights. First class suites offer a 6ft 5in bed, separate armchair, and a work/dining space. Business class boasts 25-inch-wide seats converting into 6ft 5in beds, and premium economy provides a 40-inch seat pitch. A "Wellness Zone" between economy and premium economy will offer a movement space and refreshments for all passengers.
Time Out
01-05-2025
- Business
- Time Out
Airlines add Tokyo flights to meet Japan's record-breaking tourist boom
It's safe to say that Japan is a pretty hot destination right now. The country enjoyed a record-breaking first quarter for inbound tourism, with a whopping 3.5 million foreign travellers recorded in March alone – makes sense since we think we saw at least 90 percent of those tourists across Tokyo's sakura spots just a few weeks ago. To meet surging demand, driven in no small part by the Osaka Expo and expected to result in a total figure of 40.2 million visitors in 2025 – a 9-percent increase from last year – airlines are ramping up flight services between Japan and both the US and Europe. Japanese carriers ANA and JAL, along with Alaska Airlines and British Airways, are among those increasing their passenger offerings. JAL is making significant increases to its routes in North America and Asia. Additional services will include those between Tokyo Narita and Chicago O'Hare airports from late May. Last operated in March 2023, this route will complement the daily services already running between Chicago O'Hare and Haneda. Further west, JAL will increase its San Diego to Narita flights from four weekly to daily. Notably, JAL is also introducing two new Airbus A350-1000s, which will debut on the Haneda–Paris route in May and the Haneda–Los Angeles route in summer. Over at ANA, three new Haneda–Europe routes have been added since December. These new flights, which operate from Milan, Stockholm and Istanbul, increase the airline's Tokyo-to-Europe services to nine. According to the airline, the Milan and Stockholm routes, introduced in December and January, contributed to a 50% increase in ANA-borne European visitors over the New Year period compared to 2024. Overseas, Alaska Airlines and British Airways (BA) are also making some changes. Alaska, which recently merged with Hawaiian, is introducing non-stop flights from Seattle to both Narita and Seoul – from May 12 and October, respectively – to better compete with the 'Big Three' of United, American and Delta. Meanwhile, British Airways has increased its Heathrow–Haneda services to twice daily. The additional Heathrow services are designed to meet demand in both inbound tourism from the UK and an anticipated 16% increase in the number of Japanese tourists visiting the UK this year compared to 2024. Combined with a JAL codeshare, this brings the total weekly BA flights between Heathrow and Haneda to 28. Domestically, JAL's daily flights from Osaka (Itami) to Misawa and Sapporo (New Chitose) are also on the rise over the next few months. The introduction of Boeing 787-8 service between Haneda and Okinawa (Miyako) in August will further expand the options available to travellers throughout the country.
Tourism Breaking News
10-04-2025
- Business
- Tourism Breaking News
Qatar Airways to increase Manchester service as demand grows for the airline
Qatar Airways will be launching three additional flights to Manchester, UK, from 4 June 2025, to support increasing demand for the airline ahead of the summer season. The route will be served by carrier's state-of-the-art fleet of Airbus A350-1000s and Boeing 787-9s. The Best Airline in the World, as voted by Skytrax in 2024, began its operations in the northern England city in 2003. Manchester remains an integral city in Qatar Airways' network of more than 170 destinations, served via the World's Best Airport and Airport Shopping, Hamad International Airport, as voted by Skytrax. Qatar Airways Chief Commercial Officer, Mr. Thierry Antinori, said: 'Qatar Airways' increase in flights to Manchester comes as part of enhancing connectivity from all over the world to the 'Capital of the North'. Global passengers will soon have greater choice and comfort when traveling to Manchester with Qatar Airways through our award-winning hub, Hamad International Airport (DOH) – voted World's Best Airport and World's Best Airport Shopping by Skytrax in 2024. 'With these incremental flights to Manchester, we are also proud to facilitate connectivity and capacity between UK and Australia – two significant markets for global travel.' Manchester, a city studded with red-brick Victorian architecture, is not only home to the world-famous football teams, but is also the backdrop of historic industrial movements, genre-defining musical bands, and inspiring art scenes. Qatar Airways flights to Manchester (MAN) The flights will depart every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday: • Doha (DOH) to Manchester (MAN) – Flight QR25: Departure 02:40; Arrival 08:00 • Manchester (MAN) to Doha (DOH) – Flight QR26: Departure 09:30; Arrival 18:20 Qatar Airways, a benchmark for excellence in the industry, remains a prominent leader in global connectivity. The World's Best Airline enhances its network by continually anticipating market trends and evolving travel demands for destinations to cater to its global community of leisure and business travellers alike.
Zawya
10-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Qatar Airways to increase Manchester service as demand grows for airline
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways will be launching three additional flights to Manchester, UK, from June 4, 2025, to support increasing demand for the airline ahead of the summer season. The route will be served by Airbus A350-1000s and Boeing 787-9s. The Best Airline in the World, as voted by Skytrax in 2024, began its operations in the northern England city in 2003. Qatar Airways Chief Commercial Officer, Thierry Antinori, said: 'Qatar Airways' increase in flights to Manchester comes as part of enhancing connectivity from all over the world to the 'Capital of the North'. Global passengers will soon have greater choice and comfort when traveling to Manchester with Qatar Airways through our hub, Hamad International Airport (DOH) – voted World's Best Airport and World's Best Airport Shopping by Skytrax in 2024. With these incremental flights to Manchester, we are also proud to facilitate connectivity and capacity between UK and Australia – two significant markets for global travel.' Manchester, a city studded with red-brick Victorian architecture, is not only home to the world-famous football teams, but is also the backdrop of historic industrial movements, genre-defining musical bands, and inspiring art scenes. The flights will depart every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from Doha (DOH) to Manchester (MAN) – Flight QR25: Departure 02:40; Arrival 08:00 and Manchester (MAN) to Doha (DOH) – Flight QR26: Departure 09:30; Arrival 18:20. © Dar Al Sharq Press, Printing and Distribution. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. ( The Peninsula Newspaper
