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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 m...

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...


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,...

Malaysia Aviation Group announces order for up to 60 Boeing 737 MAX

Boeing and Malaysia Aviation Group announced an order for 18 737-8 and 12 737-10 single-aisle jets to renew Malaysia Airlines' fleet with more fuel-efficient airplanes. The order, which booked in January 2025 and was posted as unidentified on Boeing's orders and deliveries website, will enable Malaysia's flag carrier to introduce new lie-flat seats and meet growing...

Liebherr signs landing gear overhaul agreement with SkyWest Airlines

Liebherr-Aerospace Saline, Inc., Michigan and SkyWest Airlines based in St. George, Utah have reached a definitive agreement for landing gear overhaul and systems maintenance on a defined portion of SkyWest Airlines’ Embraer 175-E1 fleet. Program overhauls will commence in 2025 and undergo complete “restoration” in accordance with Embraer’s  requirements...

KlasJet expands partnership with Sundor by EL AL Group for two years

KlasJet has announced an expansion of its partnership with Sundor by EL AL Group, including the leasing of Boeing 737-800 aircraft for two years, starting in April 2025.This will support its operational capacity and passenger travel demand. With this agreement, both companies are continuing a great partnership, which started in May 2024. Justinas Bulka, CEO of KlasJet, commented: &ldq...

A pilot's insight into navigating world's most daunting airports

Pilots operating at the world’s most difficult airports must be at their best, as the unique conditions of specific airports can present various challenges during landing or take-off. Demanding environments require high skills to navigate aircraft and handle operations in dangerous airports. Zbigniew Mlotkowski, Director of Crew Training at KlasJet, talks about specific challenges that pilot...

Emirates unveils seven more destinations in A350 network expansion

Emirates has revealed the next seven cities to be served by its A350, as more newly delivered aircraft featuring the airline’s latest cabin innovations enter scheduled service. With the latest tranche of planned Emirates A350 deployments, the airline is expanding the list of its short to medium haul destinations served in the Middle East/GCC and Europe. For the first time, the Emirates A350...

Air France unveils its new La Première experience, the highest expression of travel

A reflection of French elegance and art de vivre, La Première has always embodied Air France's signature excellence. Both at the airport and onboard, La Première guests enjoy exclusive and personalized moments, with high-flying experiences curated by dedicated La Première staff who provide discreet yet attentive service.  Benjamin Smith, President of Air Franc...

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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

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...

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...

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...

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...