JetTrak

First commercial aircraft deliveries (new/used), aviation news, retirements, accidents, feature stories This blog focuses on the first deliveries of an aircraft type / variant (new or used) to a commercial airline, as well as the final retirement of aircraft types. New airline startups and airlines ceasing operations are also a key feature Source: Seven Seas Aviation JetTrak Database (tailored reports and consultant data services available: contact Rob Grundy via e-mail: rg7cavn@gmail.com)

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Thursday, August 3, 2017

French blue receives first A350

Although officially delivered June 30th 2017, French blue's first Airbus A350 has now been received following painting and re-configuration. French blue commenced operations in 2016 with a sole A330-300 operating from Paris Orly to Punta Cana and Saint-Denis, Reunion. Some long haul flights are operated on behalf of Air Caraibes.

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Airbus A350-941 MSN 005 French blue F-HREU

French blue's A350 had a previous career as one of Airbus' flight test fleet, pictured below.

Monday, July 24, 2017

Boost...becomes Joon

Air France has named it's new leisure airline Joon, with short, medium and long haul services to commence this Fall. A320, A340 & A350 aircraft are to be operated by the airline. Until now, the working name for the carrier was Boost. Air France follows Lufthansa and IAG with their lower cost long haul leisure carriers Eurowings and Level respectively. Another major competitor in this arena is Norwegian International, currently adding 737 MAX 8s to it's existing 787 operated long haul routes.