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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 Aero...

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 E190L...


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,...

J&C Aero to supply Scandinavian Airlines with movable class dividers for 110 aircraft

J&C Aero announced its collaboration with Scandinavian Airlines in support of the carrier’s upcoming European Business Class offering. As part of this project, J&C Aero has delivered its advanced Movable Class Divider solution for the entire SAS Airbus A320 and Embraer E1 fleets, encompassing a total of 110 aircraft. Designed to provide maximum cabin layout flexib...

Full Digital Tech Ops Ecosystem adopted by Air Transat

Lufthansa Technik signed an agreement with Air Transat to expand the use of the Digital Tech Ops Ecosystem. Canadian carrier will implement AVIATAR, Lufthansa Technik’s independent platform for data and analytics applications, across its entire fleet of 43 Airbus A321 and A330 aircraft. Having already adopted AMOS as its maintenance management system in 2007 and flydocs for digital records m...

Air Algérie places major order for 16 new ATR 72-600s

ATR announced a major order from its long-standing partner Air Algérie for 16 brand new ATR 72-600 aircraft, reaffirming a trusted relationship that spans over two decades. This strategic acquisition also includes an ATR 72-600 full-flight simulator – the first of its kind in Africa – marking a significant milestone in regional aviation training on...

IASL (Maldivian) operator trials AGlaze Aviation Sealant; reports immediate benefits

AGlaze International and Gryphon Aviation Partners reported that AGlaze Aviation Sealant continues to gain traction in the floatplane sector.  Island Aviation Services Limited (IASL), operating as Maldivian, is the second floatplane operator to trial the product and is already reporting positive results. IASL moved to introduce AGlaze following its successful adoption by ano...

Malaysia Aviation Group orders 20 more Airbus A330neo widebodies

Malaysia Aviation Group, the parent company of national carrier Malaysia Airlines, has placed a firm order with Airbus for 20 more A330-900 aircraft. This new order will double Malaysia Airlines’ future A330neo fleet to 40 aircraft. MAG first selected the A330neo in 2022 under its widebody fleet renewal programme, with a commitment for 20 aircraft, of which four have now been delivered. Feat...

SAS places record order for 55 Embraer aircraft to power future growth and regional connectivity

SAS has entered into an agreement to acquire 45 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, with purchase rights for an additional 10 aircraft — the largest SAS jet order direct from a manufacturer since 1996. This milestone agreement supports SAS' long-term fleet renewal strategy, which is focused on increasing efficiency, reducing emissions, and unlocking future growth opportunities from its global...

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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...

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

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Corsair takes to the skies in pink this October

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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...