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Qatar Airways nears Boeing 777 fleet-wide Starlink upgrade, set to expand to Airbus A350 this month

Austrian Airlines equips four Boeing 777-200ERs with innovative sharkskin technology

Austrian Airlines completed the installation of AeroSHARK surface technology on four of its Boeing 777-200ER aircraft. The long-haul aircraft with the tail signs OE-LPA, OE-LPB, OE-LPC and OE-LPD are the first Boeing B777-200ER aircraft worldwide to be modified with the sharkskin technology develope...

General Authority of Civil Aviation grants Riyadh Air Operational License, paving the way for inaugural flights

The General Authority of Civil Aviation officially granted an Air Operator's Certificate to Riyadh Air, authorizing the airline to start commercial flight operations. The issuance of the AOC confirms the Riyadh Air’s full compliance with Saudi Arabia's aviation regulatio...

EVA Air expands fleet with more A350-1000 and A321neo aircraft

EVA Air placed a firm order for six long-range A350-1000s and three single-aisle A321neo aircraft, finalising a commitment announced by the airline in March 2025. The new orders will bring EVA Air’s backlog of aircraft to be delivered to 24 A350-1000s and 18 A321neo aircraft. Clay Sun, President of EVA Air commented: “The new additions to our fleet reaffirm our commitment to s...

Euroairlines signs an interline agreement with Azores Airlines for the global distribution of its routes

Azores Airlines has signed an interline ticketing agreement with the Spanish airline Euroairlines, which will allow it to expand its global reach and offering. Through this partnership, Azores Airlines will gain access to the travel agency ecosystem, OTAs, aggregators, and consolidators in over 60 countries via the IATA code Q4-291 held by Euroairlines. Azores Airlines is a Portuguese airl...

Magma Aviation partners with Unilode Aviation Solutions

Magma Aviation announce a partnership with Unilode Aviation Solutions. From March 2025, Unilode will ensure Magma Aviation’s day-to-day ULD needs are supported throughout its global network. This partnership also includes Unilode’s comprehensive digital service, track and trace coverage, maintenance and repair services, complete operational management planning, and oversight for e...

China Airlines finalises order for ten A350-1000

China Airlines of Taiwan has signed a firm order with Airbus for ten A350-1000s, finalising a commitment announced by the airline in December 2024. The new A350-1000s will fly long-haul routes to North America and Europe, and will provide full operational commonality with the airline’s existing A350-900 fleet, ensuring seamless integration and efficiency. Kao Shing-Hwang,...

BOC Aviation orders 50 Boeing 737 MAX jets to support global airlines

Boeing and BOC Aviation have announced a new, firm order for 50 737-8 jets, expanding the lessor's 737 MAX portfolio to 215 737-8s and 737-9s. BOC Aviation will increase its Boeing order book to 139 unfilled orders. BOC Aviation currently has 69 737 MAX airplanes on operating leases to more than 15 airlines worldwide. Steven Townend, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director,&...

Korean Air finalizes landmark Boeing widebody order

Boeing and Korean Air finalized a landmark order for up to 50 widebody airplanes, including 20 777-9s, 20 787-10s and options for 10 additional 787 Dreamliners. This order marks the airline’s largest deal with Boeing and will play an important role as it continues to integrate operations with Asiana Airlines. The agreement, announced as a commitment at the 2024 Farnborough International...

Play Europe receives Air Operator Certificate in Malta

Play Europe has been granted an Air Operator Certificate from the Civil Aviation Directorate in Malta. The certificate was presented at a formal ceremony held in Malta.Play Europe was established as part of a restructuring process announced by Fly Play hf. in October of last year. At that time, the company announced that it would carry out projects in Europe for other airlines through its subsidia...

Tecnam P2012 STOL joins InselFlieger fleet

FLN FRISIA-Luftverkehr GmbH Norddeich (Inselflieger) has taken delivery of a Tecnam P2012 STOL, reinforcing its commitment to enhancing regional air connectivity to the East Frisian Islands. Designed for Short Takeoff and Landing operations, the Tecnam P2012 STOL is an ideal fit for Inselflieger’s mission of providing modern, roomier, more capable, comfortable, and efficient safe transp...

Ethiopian Airlines and Archer sign agreement to deploy Midnight under the "Launch Edition" program

Archer Aviation signed an agreement with Ethiopian Airlines, making it the second customer planning to deploy Archer’s Midnight under the “Launch Edition” program. Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest carrier and a proud member of Star Alliance, operates an extensive global network, serving over 140 international destinations across five continents. The two will now work to...

Helvetic Airways operates largest ever jet into London City Airport

Today marks the landing of the first commercial flight of the Embraer E195-E2 at London City Airport, operated by Helvetic Airways on behalf of Swiss International Air Lines. This is now the largest jet from London City Airport. Helvetic Airways is making history at London City Airport for the second time in three and a half years: After the Swiss regional airline became the world's first...

Qantas' $10 million regional grants program open for applications

The national carrier is reinforcing its longstanding commitment to regional Australia with $2 million in regional grants available for Australian based not-for-profit community groups and projects that benefit regional areas in 2025. In its fourth year, the Qantas Regional Grants program will provide a total of $10 million in grants over five years – $2 million each year – in the...

Japan Airlines orders 17 additional Boeing 737 MAX jets to refresh fleet

Boeing and Japan Airlines finalized an order for 17 737-8s to leverage the fuel efficiency and flexibility of the 737 MAX. The airline aims to launch the new 737 MAX jets on its robust domestic network, amid continued record-breaking tourism. This marks JAL’s second order for the 737-8 and nearly doubles its 737 MAX backlog to 38 firm orders. Mitsuko Tottori, president of Japan Airlines,...

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