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ATR 72-600 Azul Brazilian Airlines

Registration: PR-AQO Named: Vamos de Azul Type: 72-600 (-212A) Engines: 2 × PWC PW127M Serial Number: 1138 First flight: Mar 13, 2014

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras S/A, commonly known as Azul Brazilian Airlines, is a prominent airline based in Barueri, a suburb of Sao Paulo, Brazil. The airline’s business model focuses on stimulating demand by offering frequent and affordable air travel options, particularly targeting underserved markets across Brazil.

The airline was founded on May 5, 2008, by David Neilman, a Brazilian-American entrepreneur who also established JetBlue and Breeze airlines in the United States. Azul began its operations on December 15, 2008, and has since grown significantly. It currently stands as the third largest domestic and second largest international airline in Brazil.

In 2015, Azul initiated a fleet modernization plan by phasing out its older ATR 42-500 and ATR 72-500 aircraft, replacing them with the more advanced ATR 72-600 models. Today, Azul boasts a fleet of 40 ATR 72-600 aircraft, making it the leading airline in Brazil for servicing small airports with short runways.

Airbus A350-900 Singapore Airlines

Registration: 9V-SML Type: A350-941 Engines: 2 × RR Trent XWB-84 Serial Number: 096 First flight: Mar 16, 2017

The history of Singapore Airlines began in 1972 when it separated from Malaysia-Singapore Airlines, inheriting just a few Boeing 707s and 737-100s. Since then, the company has grown and developed successfully. By the 1980s, Singapore Airlines was setting the tone in the industry, introducing innovations such as in-flight entertainment systems and satellite phones, which seemed like science fiction at the time. From its earliest days, however, Singapore Airlines placed a strong emphasis on a modern fleet and high crew training standards, laying the foundation for the reputation it proudly upholds to this day.

Singapore Airlines’ modern fleet is carefully selected to best align with the company’s goals. The average age of its aircraft is around 8 years, making it one of the youngest fleets in the world. The five types of aircraft operated by the company include long-haul Boeing 777-300ER, 787-10, Airbus A380, and A350-900, as well as short-haul Boeing 737-8 MAX.

The star of the fleet, however, is undoubtedly the A350-900, which Singapore Airlines has actively operated since the model’s commercial debut in 2015. This modern long-haul aircraft has become a key part of the carrier’s fleet, serving medium- and long-range routes. In Singapore Airlines’ configuration, the A350-900 accommodates 253 passengers and offers three classes of service.

The aircraft stands out for its exceptional fuel efficiency, thanks to advanced technologies such as the use of composite materials and Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines, which were specifically designed for this model. Singapore Airlines deploys the A350-900 on routes such as Singapore to Amsterdam and Singapore to Cape Town, among others, highlighting its reliability. Today, the airline is one of the largest operators of this model, underscoring its commitment to innovation.

Boeing 737-800 Norwegian Air Shuttle operated by Norwegian Air International

Registration: EI-FVX Named: Freddie Mercury Type: 737-8JP Engines: 2 × CFMI CFM56-7B26 Serial Number: 42090 First flight: Aug 18, 2017

Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA, trading as Norwegian, is a Norwegian low-cost airline and Norway's largest airline. It is the fourth largest low-cost carrier in Europe behind Wizz Air, easyJet and Ryanair, and is the largest airline in Scandinavia, and the ninth-largest airline in Europe in terms of passenger numbers. The airline is known for its distinctive livery of white with a red nose, with portraits of high achievers on the tail fins of its aircraft. Until April 2021, Norwegian utilised Ireland-based Norwegian Air International for European-based operations outside of Norway or Sweden.