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Air New Zealand touches down in the Big Apple

Air New Zealand touched down at John F. Kennedy International Airport today, marking the first of its non-stop flights connecting the city of sails and the city that never sleeps. Minister of Tourism for New Zealand Hon Stuart Nash, Chair Dame Therese Walsh an...

Qatar Airways reintroduces the A380 to Perth

Starting 6 December 2022, Qatar Airways will be increasing passenger capacity on its flights to and from Perth. Previously operated by the Boeing B777-300ER, passengers will now have a chance to journey on board the A380, featuring a three-class configuration of seating over two decks with a de...


Porter secures sale and leaseback for 12 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft

Porter Aircraft Leasing Corp., has entered into sale and leaseback and pre-delivery payment financing agreements for 12 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. TrueNoord, and certain funds managed by affiliates of Apollo and serviced by Merx Aviation, are participating in separate transactions for six aircraft each. Porter has now secured lease agreements with five leasing companies for a total of 26...

Five events that changed the aviation industry forever

The long and illustrious history of the aviation industry has been fraught with many trials and tribulations over the years that have tested businesses to their limits and served as a catalyst for change. Here, component supply specialist Artemis Aerospace looks at the events that had a significant impact on the sector and how they have changed aviation forever. The world’s most...

Air Canada to acquire 30 ES-30 electric regional aircraft from Heart Aerospace

Air Canada announced a purchase agreement for 30 ES-30 electric-hybrid aircraft under development by Heart Aerospace of Sweden. The revolutionary regional aircraft, expected to enter service in 2028, will generate zero emissions flying on battery power and yield significant operational savings and benefits. Under the agreement, Air Canada has also acquired a US$5 million equity...

CDB Aviation completed deliveries of Ten A320-200 aircraft to Indonesia Super Air Jet

CDB Aviation delivered the last of ten Airbus A320-200 aircraft to Indonesia’s newest low-cost airline, Super Air Jet (“SAJ”). The aircraft were delivered to the carrier over a period of 18 months and are meant to support the development of Super Air Jet as a leading airline supporting the growth of domestic traffic in fast growing Indonesia as the region’s m...

SalamAir, the first airline to operate direct scheduled flights between Oman and the Czech Republic

SalamAir announced a direct connection to Prague - the fantastic capital city of the Czech Republic from Muscat and Salalah. Starting from the 4th of November, SalamAir will fly twice a week to Prague. Prague historic center features on the UNESCO World Heritage List and is considered one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. The stunning city offers everything that...

Etihad Cargo expands operations in China with additional belly hold capacity to Guangzhou

Etihad Cargo reinforces its commitment to the China market with the introduction of an additional 30 tonnes of belly capacity via two new weekly direct passenger flights to Guangzhou from 10 October, subject to regulatory approvals. With this latest addition to the carrier's network, Etihad will become the first international airline to operate long-haul passenger and cargo services...

Humidification improve work environment for pilots and cabin crew

A healthy, well-rested and alert flight crew is a safe crew, yet a cockpit in flight is probably one of the driest places on earth. It is similar for the cabin crew at the front of the aircraft as Relative Humidity (RH) levels are very similar, around 3%. That is drier than the Sahara Desert or the Arctic and Death Valley. This is because typical cruise altitudes are above most, if not all, of...

American Airlines celebrates 80 years in Mexico with record growth in the country

American Airlines is celebrating 80 years of service to Mexico this month. In 1942, the airline launched service from Dallas to Mexico City with a Douglas DC-3 aircraft, first stopping in Monterrey to refuel. With this flight, Mexico became the airline’s second international destination, following the launch of Toronto, Canada, in 1941. José A. Freig, Vice President of Internationa...

Air India leases 30 new aircraft to boost domestic and international operations over the next 15 months

Air India has signed leases and letters of intent for 25 Airbus narrow-body and 5 Boeing wide-body aircraft to augment its existing fleet in the near term. These new aircraft, which will enter service from late 2022, will increase the airline’s fleet by over 25%. Not counting the 10 long-grounded narrow-body and 6 wide-body aircraft that have been returned to service in r...

The right approach to solve aviation staff shortage

While the European aviation industry have been showing strong signs of post-COVID recovery, many aviation businesses still have to work in a survival mode. Crew members have all been living in fear – job security being one of the biggest worries. Airlines are struggling with shortage of regional talent, especially in Europe. However, the issues might not be as bleak if the right approaches a...

Emirates invests over US $ 350 million in next-generation inflight entertainment systems for new A350 fleet

As part of its continued drive to ensure customers ‘fly better’, Emirates has selected the new Thales’ AVANT Up system for its incoming fleet of Airbus A350 aircraft, scheduled for delivery in 2024. The airline’s investment of over US$ 350 million will see its 50-strong fleet of A350s equipped with next-generation inflight entertainment solutions that offer a memorable...

Etihad continues to invest in the US market with increased flights & expanded partnership

Etihad Airways continues to strengthen its commitment in the US market with increased flights from New York’s JFK International Airport on the heels of the launch of the airline’s new A350 aircraft, and an expanded partnership with JetBlue. Last night, Etihad invited friends and partners to an event in New York at Cipriani Downtown to celebrate the airline’s latest milestone...

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flyadeal arrives in Mumbai, strengthening air connectivity between India and Saudi Arabia

flyadeal, the fast-growing low-cost carrier of Saudia Group and one of the GCC's largest budget airlines, has expanded its presence in India with the launch of non-stop flights between Riyadh and...

Corsair takes to the skies in pink this October

  For the fourth consecutive year, Corsair is reaffirming its commitment to the fight against breast cancer by partnering with the association "Les Hôtesses de l’Air cont...

British Airways unveils new Terminal 5 lounge, marking the next phase of Heathrow transformation

British Airways has unveiled the next phase of its Heathrow lounge transformation programme, marking the beginning of a significant investment aimed at modernising every lounge across the airport in t...

Travel leaders unite behind EU Digital Omnibus to advance the future of secure biometric travel

A new travel industry coalition is urging EU policymakers to adopt a balanced and proportionate approach to biometric travel, ensuring passengers can benefit from secure and seamless journeys while ma...

Etihad Airways and Ibom Air launch interline partnership linking Nigeria to Etihad’s global network

Etihad Airways has signed an interline agreement with Nigerian airline Ibom Air, enabling travellers to connect seamlessly beyond Lagos and Accra to five destinations across Nigeria on a single t...

Emirates arrives in Helsinki for the first time

  Emirates has officially inaugurated services to Helsinki, marking a significant milestone in connectivity between Finland and the United Arab Emirates. The new daily route is the only year-r...

KLM marks fleet milestone with delivery of its first Airbus A350-900

Dutch flag carrier KLM, part of the Air France-KLM Group, has welcomed its first Airbus A350-900, marking a significant step in the airline’s long-haul fleet modernization strategy. The arrival...