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EVA Air links Taiwan and Munich four times a week

Taiwanese airline EVA Air is heading to Germany for the first time, offering four flights a week from Taipei to Munich. Flights to the Taiwanese metropolis will leave from Munich on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. A modern Dreamliner – the long-haul aircraft Boeing 787-9 – w...

Virgin Atlantic marks double celebration as its new A330neo touches down in Tampa Bay

Sir Richard Branson has touched down in Tampa Bay for the first time this afternoon on Virgin Atlantic inaugural A330neo flight. The flight was also welcomed by the Mayor of Tampa Jane Castor and CEO of Tampa Airport Joe Lopano, alongside representatives from Visit Tampa Bay...


United launches Calibrate: apprenticeship program to grow and diversify aircraft technician pipeline

United Airlines are launching a Calibrate, an in-house apprenticeship program that will help grow and diversify its pipeline of Aircraft Maintenance Technicians. The inaugural class starts next week in Houston as the airline plans to train more than 1,000 people at about a dozen locations by 2026, with the goal of at least half being women or people of color. Calibrate is a...

Rolls-Royce congratulates STARLUX Airlines on the delivery of A350-900 powered by the Trent XWB-84

Rolls-Royce joined STARLUX Airlines and Airbus in celebrating the delivery of the airline’s first A350-900, which is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 engines. The aircraft departed from Airbus’ Delivery Centre in Toulouse, France, and landed at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, the home base of STARLUX Airlines. It will initially fly to major cities within the Asia-Pac...

American Airlines Cadet Academy announces new partnership with Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology

American Airlines & Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology announce a new partnership to expand the American Airlines Cadet Academy for aspiring pilots. Spartan, based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is the Cadet Academy’s first collegiate partner offering an Associate of Applied Science degree in Aviation Flight and increases its training network to five locations. Christina Flores,...

Ryanair signs 5-year partnership extension with CEFA Aviation

Ryanair announced a 5-year partnership extension with CEFA Aviation to provide cloud-based mobile service CEFA Aviation Mobile Services for Ryanair pilot training programmes. Ryanair was the first airline in Europe to introduce this breakthrough pilot training innovation with the only app in the world allowing pilots to replay their flights on their tablet after landi...

Sustainable vision for a resilient national airline – interview with David Curmi, Executive Chaiman, Air Malta

Day one of MACE 2022 revealed what country’s national airline, Air Malta, is undergoing. Executive Chaiman of the carrier, Mr. David Curmi, started his Keynote with an absolutely clear statement - Air Malta – Looking to the Future. He described actual situation, future plans and restructuring drivers. Almost 50 years of history and operations,the national airline on...

Emirates Executive luxury private jet will be on showcase at Abu Dhabi Air Expo

Emirates will be showcasing its Airbus A319 aircraft this year at Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2022. Emirates Executive, the airline’s luxury private jet will be on display on 1 November to visitors who want a glimpse into the spectacular world of private luxury flying on Emirates. Emirates Executive was introduced in 2013, complete with luxury interiors, including an even larger version of the a...

First Etihad Airways flight using sustainable aviation fuel

First Etihad Airways flight to use Sustainable Aviation Fuel supplied by ITOCHU Corporation and NESTE took off from Tokyo Narita airport. The pioneering flight was the result of a partnership in which ITOCHU provided Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Etihad, making it the first international airline to procure SAF in Japan. Cassie Mackie, Vice President Procurement &...

STARLUX took delivery of it first A350-900

STARLUX Airlines took delivery of its first A350-900 at Airbus Headquarters in Toulouse, France. The delivery ceremony was led by STARLUX Airlines Chairman K.W. Chang and CEO Glenn Chai, who were both excited to mark the new milestone. STARLUX Airlines Chairman K.W. Chang and CEO Glenn Chai, commented: "This delivery is a milestone for STARLUX Airlin...

Qatar Airways and JetBlue further enhance codeshare agreement

Qatar Airways and JetBlue are deepening of its relationship through the expansion of the airlines’ codeshare agreement. This expansion allows JetBlue passengers to enjoy unrivalled travel options between the United States and 11 new destinations, in 8 different countries across Africa and Asia via Doha’s Hamad International Airport. Incredible cities to be discovered inclu...

Further modernization of the fleet - Alaska Airlines orders 52 Boeing 737 MAX

Alaska Airlines is expanding its 737 MAX fleet with an order for 52 airplanes, exercising options for an additional 42 737-10 and 10 737-9 jets. With the order, the airline is advancing its efforts to build one of the most efficient and sustainable fleets in the industry. Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci, commented: "This investment secures aircraft to optimize our growth t...

Bringing electric air mobility to Saudi Arabia - Lilium and SAUDIA

SAUDIA and Lilium announced a MoU for the proposed development and operation by SAUDIA of an eVTOL network across Saudi Arabia. The proposed arrangement will make SAUDIA the first airline in the MENA region to purchase 100 Lilium Jets alongside yearly support services. With zero operating emissions, the Lilium Jet will enable sustainable and time-saving travel. SAUDIA intends to lau...

Air Canada orders 15 more A220s for a total of 60 aircraft

Mark Galardo, Senior Vice President, Network Planning and Revenue Management at Air Canada, said: “The A220 has become an important component in the modernization of Air Canada’s fleet and a key part of our narrowbody fleet, thanks to its performance and passenger comfort. Our customers truly enjoy the benefits of the A220, from its quieter cabin, larger overhead bins and comforta...

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Somon Air receives its first Boeing 737 MAX jet

 Boeing and Somon Air announced the delivery of the airline's first 737 MAX, as the Tajik national carrier continues to modernize its fleet and grow its network. The 737-8 is the first o...

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