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GetJet Airlines to provide ACMI capacity for Etihad Airways winter 2025/26

GetJet Airlines signed a seasonal wet-lease agreement with Etihad Airways, under which two Airbus A320 family aircraft from the GetJet fleet will be based at Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi for the winter 2025/26 season. Two aircraft will operate flights on behalf of Etihad Airways, providi...

Osaka names Japan Airlines’ and Sumitomo Corporation’s JV, Soracle, with Archer’s Midnight aircraft as its air taxi partner

Soracle, a joint venture between Japan Airlines and Sumitomo Corporation, has been named to lead the establishment of air taxi services in the Osaka Prefecture. This makes Archer the only U.S. eVTOL manufacturer set to play a key role in the establishment of air taxi services in Osaka. With Soracle&...


United launches CBP's International Remote Baggage Screening on select international flights

United launches new U.S. Customs and Borders Protection initiative, the International Remote Baggage Screening, for connecting passengers with checked bags that eliminates re-checking bags on select international routes, making the connecting experience even easier and reducing potential missed connections. The new process is currently available for United customers traveling on United's...

Etihad Airways’ new A321LR made India debut on inaugural flight to Kolkata

Etihad Airways launched its game-changing new A321LR aircraft on all flights to and from Kolkata, bringing a refined luxury experience to the popular Indian route. The sold-out inaugural flight, EY222, touched down at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU), Kolkata, India at 8.35pm on 24 September. All of Etihad’s eight return flights per week between Abu Dhabi and Kolkata will now be oper...

Porter Airlines introduces new scholarship and awards for future Algonquin College aviation professionals

Algonquin College ishare the expansion of its aviation partnership with Porter Airlines, including increased support for the Aircraft Maintenance Technician  program through scholarships and awards. The $25,000 gift will establish the following financial aid initiatives:  The Porter Airlines Scholarship for Aircraft Maintenance Technicians  The Porter Airlines...

Turkish Airlines orders up to 75 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, commits to more 737 MAX jets

Boeing and Turkish Airlines announced a firm order for up to 75 787 Dreamliners, the flag carrier's largest ever Boeing widebody purchase. The deal includes 35 of the 787-9 model, 15 of the larger 787-10, and options for 25 787 Dreamliners to grow and modernize the airline's fleet. The new order will support more than 123,000 jobs across the U.S. The airline also announced its intent to...

United receives FAA certification for first Starlink-equipped mainline aircraft

United announced the FAA certified its first mainline Starlink-equipped aircraft, and the first commercial flight is planned for October 15. This certification comes less than five months since the first Starlink-equipped United customer flight on the Embraer 175 regional aircraft and less than a year since United signed the industry's largest agreement of its kind with SpaceX to bring St...

Magma Aviation introduces a new aircraft to its growing B747F fleet

Magma Aviation has experienced consistent growth over the past few years, with its global expansion evident in the addition of new routes, a global team, and the expansion of both its narrow-body and wide-body fleets. At the onset of 2025’s last quarter, Magma Aviation announced a new addition to its growing B747F fleet, supporting its ambitious growth in the upcoming years. Magma Aviat...

Qantas A321XLR fleet takes to the skies with first commercial flights

Qantas is celebrating the launch of its newest aircraft, with its first two next-generation Airbus A321XLR aircraft taking off this morning for their first commercial flights. Two A321XLR aircraft, ‘Great Ocean Road’ (VH-OGA) and ‘Outback Way’ (VH-OGB), are operating their inaugural commercial services between Sydney and Melbourne and Sydney and Perth respectively. Qantas i...

Medsky Airways celebrates 3rd anniversary in Libya with major expansion announcements

Medsky Airways proudly celebrated 3rd Anniversary of its direct flight operations between Malta and Libya, marking a milestone since services were successfully resumed in 2022 after an eight-year suspension. The event highlighted Medsky’s commitment to strengthening connectivity across the Mediterranean, with several key announcements underscoring the airline’s growth strategy:...

Riga Aviation Forum 2025 - collaboration, innovation, leadership - interview with Atis Švinka, Minister of Transport of Latvia

For those who are less familiar, Latvia is a country in the middle of the Baltic States, home of airBaltic,aviation hub in the region thanks to Riga Airport, and a placek nown for its quick thinking and inventiveness. The amazing BalticBees team also calls it home. Some lucky aviation events are honored by a greeting of Transport Minister. Riga Aviation Forum 2025 was THE place where I had the ple...

JetBlue empowers Florida’s future aviators with “Fly Like a Girl” event in Orlando

On Saturday, September 20, JetBlue touched down in Orlando for its 11th annual Fly Like a Girl event—an inspiring day empowering the next generation of aviators in one of its most vibrant focus cities. Hosted at JetBlue’s hangar at Orlando International Airport, the event welcomed more than 150 local youth ages 8–14 to explore aviation careers through hands-on activities and ment...

Uzbekistan Airways orders up to 22 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, airline's largest-ever purchase

Boeing and Uzbekistan Airways announced the single largest order in the airline's history as the flag carrier plans to acquire up to 22 787 Dreamliners. Uzbekistan Airways' purchase of 14 787-9 airplanes, with options for eight more of the ultra-efficient jets, will modernize its Boeing widebody fleet while supporting nearly 35,000 U.S. jobs.  Boeing and the Uzbekistan Ministry of Tra...

LATAM group announces plan to boost connectivity in South America with the Embraer E195-E2

LATAM Airlines Group and its affiliates announced an agreement with Embraer and plans to expand connectivity across South America, supported by the acquisition of up to 74 Embraer E195-E2 small narrowbody aircraft. The order includes 24 firm deliveries and 50 purchase options. Deliveries of the firm aircraft will start in the second half of 2026, initially for LATAM Airlines Brazil and potentially...

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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...

Flying more sustainably with “shark skin”: Lufthansa Group tests next-generation AeroSHARK

An Airbus A319 of Lufthansa City Airlines is the world’s first test aircraft for a new generation of fuel-efficient AeroSHARK technology. Lufthansa Technik will test approximately 70 transp...

flydubai to host UAE National Careers Open Day, showcasing aviation career opportunities for Emirati talent

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Riyadh Air launches Kuala Lumpur service, establishing its first gateway into Southeast Asia

Riyadh Air celebrated the launch of its inaugural service between Riyadh and Kuala Lumpur, establishing its first gateway into Southeast Asia. The inaugural event was celebrated in both cities, kickin...