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AEGEAN invests in two new Airbus A321neo XLR aircraft & will launch direct flights to New Delhi and Mumbai starting in March 2026

AEGEAN adds two new Airbus A321neo XLR aircraft with an even longer range of up to 10.5 hours, while accelerating the initiation of its flights to India, in March 2026. With this addition, the Airbus A320/A321 neo order stands at 60 aircraft, of which 36 have already been delivered to date...

Etihad announces magnificent seven new destinations

Etihad Airways announced seven additional new destinations to further expand its network as part of its ongoing strategy to bring more point-to-point traffic directly to Abu Dhabi. New destinations – Almaty, Kazakhstan; Baku, Azerbaijan; Bucharest, Romania; Medina, Saudi Arabia; Tbilisi,...


SkyWest, Inc.orders GE Aerospace engines to power new Embraer 175 aircraft

SkyWest, Inc. has finalized an agreement for CF34-8E engines plus spares to power its order of 60 new Embraer 175 regional jets. The first SkyWest CF34-3B engine entered service in 1994, installed on the Bombardier-manufactured CRJ200. Since then, SkyWest has grown to become the single largest operator of CF34 engines and the largest regional aviation operator worldwide. The SkyWest fleet of...

Insect season: an overlooked threat to aircraft efficiency

Aircraft performance during insect season faces a costly challenge that many airlines underestimate. Research shows that insect accumulation on an aircraft’s laminar flow area and increase fuel consumption by 1.1% to 4.4%, with contamination levels as low as 400 insects creating measurable drag penalties. In other words, insect season can cost airlines millions annua...

ACIA Aero Leasing signs agreement for sale of first ATR72-600 Large Cargo Door Freighter to FedEx

ACIA Aero Leasing have signed a definitive agreement for the sale of an ATR 72-600 Large Cargo Door freighter (MSN1239) to FedEx. This is the first ever 72-600 passenger aircraft to undergo conversion to a freighter. ACIA speculatively launched the -600 series conversion program in 2024. The aircraft will be delivered to FedEx by December 2025 and enter FedEx operations thereaf...

Lufthansa Technik and Air Canada extend exclusive maintenance partnerships

Lufthansa Technik and Air Canada have further strengthened their longstanding partnership by extending multiple exclusive agreements for technical aircraft services ahead of schedule. These agreements cover Engine Maintenance Services for the CFM56-5B, as well as Total Component Support for the Boeing 777 and 737 MAX fleets of Canada’s largest airline.  Lufthansa Technik’s Engi...

Viasat providing advanced satellite internet connectivity to Aeromexico’s Embraer E190 fleet

Embraer and Aeromexico announced installation of advanced in-flight internet connectivity on Aeromexico’s E190 jets, further integrating the airline’s fleet with fast Wi-Fi for its customers. High speed satellite connectivity via Viasat’s global Ka-band network will allow Aeromexico passengers on these aircraft to stream movies and television, watch live sports, access the i...

Titan Airways introduces first Embraer E190LR regional jet

Titan Airways had completed the purchase of its first Embraer E190LR regional jet.  Newly registered G-POWX, joined Titan’s 13-strong fleet of modern passenger and cargo aircraft on 27th June and is now available for ad-hoc charter and lease bookings. The Embraer E190LR is a complementary addition to the airline’s mainstay Airbus family of A320, A321 and A321LR...

flydubai breaks ground on new aircraft maintenance centre at Dubai South

flydubai has broken ground on its new Aircraft Maintenance Centre at Dubai South. The multimillion dollar facility, set to complete construction in the last quarter of 2026, will ensure an increased level of control and quicker maintenance turnaround for the carrier’s growing fleet. Spread over 32,600 square metres, the maintenance centre will house an aircraft hangar, support workshops and...

easyJet launches ‘Airplane Mode’ to help families reconnect this summer

easyJet launched a new initiative to help families reconnect this summer after a new survey shows over two thirds (68%) of parents say finding quality time together as a family is becoming harder due to time spent on personal devices, social media and busy schedules. easyJet joined forces with writer, activist, presenter and mum Katie Piper and child development expert Tanith Carey to la...

Avia Solutions Group partners with DHL Express to accelerate SAF use

Avia Solutions Group partnered with DHL Express to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its international shipments. The partnership leverages DHL's innovative GoGreen Plus service to reduce the group’s Scope 3 emissions by using Sustainable Aviation Fuel. Through the GoGreen Plus Basic Model, Avia Solutions Group has already reduced GHG emissions by 12.61% associated...

Allegiant selects Flightscape as next-generation airline operations platform to support growth

CAE has signed a long-term contract with Allegiant which will allow the airline to transform its operational intelligence and performance by using Flightscape - Powered by CAE. Flightscape is a data-driven platform that enables airlines to effectively manage operations, adapt seamlessly to challenges and mitigate disruptions, optimizing efficiency and costs, even in the most complex and time-sensi...

Etihad Airways celebrated first flight to Atlanta

Etihad Airways touched down in Atlanta for the first time, expanding its U.S. footprint and connecting the cultural and commercial heart of the U.S. Southeast with Abu Dhabi and beyond. The launch marks another milestone in Etihad’s North American expansion. Etihad’s first flight from Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport to Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Inter...

LATAM Group to implement onboard wi-fi on long-haul aircraft with a $60 million investment

LATAM Group will begin offering onboard Wi-Fi on wide-body aircraft for long-haul flights such as Santiago–Sydney, Santiago–New York, Lima–Madrid, and São Paulo–London, among others. The new service will involve a total investment of $60 million and will begin implementation in 2026, complementing the connectivity already available on short- and medium-haul flights,...

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EVA Air to launch nonstop Taipei-Delhi service on December 1

EVA Air will begin a new nonstop service from Taipei to Delhi on December 1, with bookings now open on EVA Air's website or travel agencies. Operating five flights per week with Airbus A330-300 ai...

Avelo reaches 10 million customer milestone, reflecting strong demand for affordable and convenient travel

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Air France-KLM submits a binding offer for an up to 49.9% stake in TAP Air Portugal

Air France-KLM today has submitted a binding offer to Parpública for the acquisition of a 44.9% to 49.9% stake in TAP Air Portugal, marking a decisive step in the airli...

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...

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...