Delays in aircraft deliveries have not only forced Emirates to pushback start dates for two new California destinations, but have also constrained the number of flights offered by the carrier to those cities.
American Airlines announced today that it has entered into a purchase agreement with Boeing (under which American intends to acquire an initial 42 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners scheduled for delivery beginning in 2012 and ending in 2018, with the right to purchase up to 58 additional 787s that may be scheduled for delivery beginning in 2015 and ending in 2020.
Quantas Airlines has put its first Airbus A380 into commercial service, becoming the third operator of the ultra-large type.
