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First Lufthansa A380 with new Business Class takes off

Rolls-Royce wins back LATAM Airlines with order for Trent 1000 XE engines

Rolls-Royce has been selected by LATAM Airlines to power three Boeing 787 Dreamliners with Trent 1000 XE engines. The Trent 1000 XE engines feature several upgrades following Rolls-Royce's certified two-phase durability enhancement program. This includes a re-engineered high-pressure turbine bla...

EgyptAir takes delivery of first Boeing 737 MAX jet

Egyptian national airline took delivery of its first 737 MAX. The 737-8 is the first of 18 airplanes leased from SMBC Aviation Capital to be delivered and represents the first 737 MAX in Egypt. The 737-8 complements EgyptAir's fleet of 30 Next-Generation 737 jets with operational commonalit...

Emirates SkyCargo expands freighter network to Toronto Pearson Airport

Emirates SkyCargo launched a weekly freighter service to Toronto Pearson Airport, further strengthening air cargo links between Canada and the UAE. The new service expands cargo connectivity for Canadian businesses and supports growing bilateral trade flows. Badr Abbas, Emirates SkyCargo’s Divisional Senior Vice President commented: “Our freighter service to Toronto is an impor...

Biman Bangladesh Airlines orders 14 Boeing 787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX jets

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has placed its largest-ever order, selecting 14 787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX airplanes to expand and modernize its fleet. The new order includes: Eight 787-10s, Biman's first order of the largest 787 variant, to serve high-demand flights to the Middle East Two 787-9s to support long-haul service to Europe and North America Four 737-8s, the airline...

Air Inuit selects SKYTRAC's Trootrax Mission for its OCC modernization

Air Inuit selected TrooTrax Mission, SKYTRAC’s flight following software, as part of its Operational Control Center modernization to satisfy evolving regulatory requirements. The deployment enhances operational visibility, supports fleet advancement, and alignment with Global Aeronautical Distress Safety System recommendations established by the International Civil Aviation Or...

easyJet and Rolls-Royce complete successful 100% hydrogen aero engine test, advancing sustainable flight technology

easyJet and Rolls-Royce have announced the successful completion of a major testing milestone using hydrogen as an aviation fuel, marking a significant step in efforts to reduce aviation emissions. In an industry first, the companies tested a modified Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 aircraft engine reaching full take off power while running on 100% hydrogen, at NASA’s Stennis Space Center, near Ba...

Air India welcomes the release of Government's Hub‑and‑Spoke model ; prepares to launch international connectivity from Varanasi

Air India welcomed the Government of India’s push to operationalise the hub-and-spoke aviation model and announced that it is preparing to launch international connectivity from Varanasi under this model. As part of its network expansion and in alignment with the hub and spoke model, Air India is preparing to launch international connectivity from Varanasi, strengthening the city’...

JSX becomes first to offer free, instant-access Starlink Wi-Fi across its ATR 42-600 fleet

As the first global launch customer for SpaceX’s Starlink in 2023, the award-winning public charter air carrier JSX is once again setting a new standard in aviation with the first-ever rollout of lightning-fast Wi-Fi across its fleet of fuel-efficient ATR 42-600 turboprop aircraft, now available on all flights. JSX CEO Alex Wilcox commented: “As the g...

CAE and easyJet extend Multi-Crew Pilot Licence cadet training partnership for five years

CAE announced the reopening and five‑year extension of the Generation easyJet Multi‑Crew Pilot Licence programme, reinforcing its long‑standing partnership with easyJet and CAE’s role as the airline’s exclusive MPL training partner. The extension underscores the strength of CAE’s proven MPL training model and its role as a long‑term, trusted partner to airlines. Under t...

Airbus delivers first A321XLR for Air Canada

The first of 30 Airbus A321XLRs for Canada’s flag carrier Air Canada, has been delivered. The aircraft is on lease from SMBC Aviation Capital. The delivery marks a significant milestone in the airline’s fleet renewal strategy, enabling the carrier to bridge the gap between its narrowbody short-haul and widebody long-haul operations. The delivery makes Air Canada the first ope...

New nonstop Breeze Airways flight links Las Vegas and Lincoln

U.S. airline Breeze Airways announced the launch of nonstop service between Las Vegas and Lincoln, Nebraska. Introductory fares for the new route start at $74 one way. Schedule and fares Flights operate twice weekly, on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The lowest one-way fare is $74. This pricing fits the carrier’s overall strategy, which focuses on affordable fares on routes with limited com...

Liebherr and GoJet Airlines ink leak finder service agreement

Liebherr-Aerospace has inked a bleed air leak finder service agreement with GoJet Airlines, a US-based regional airline. Under the agreement, Liebherr’s leak finder will be applied to GoJet Airlines’ entire fleet comprising more than 50 Mitsubishi CRJ aircraft. It supports the embedded Bleed Air Leak Detection System , which ensures protection of air system components and prevents blee...

Viasat AMARA chosen to power Jetstar long haul Wi Fi

Jetstar Airways selected Viasat AMARA, Viasat next-generation in-flight connectivity solution to equip its upgraded Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet. Viasat system will be installed across 11 Jetstar aircraft, delivering a fast, reliable in-flight internet experience that supports streaming, messaging and browsing in-flight. The solution was selected as part of Jetstar’s...

RECARO Aircraft Seating and Air India launch retrofit program with Premium and Economy class seating solutions for B787-8

RECARO Aircraft Seating and Air India have launched a retrofit program for the airline’s Boeing 787-8 fleet. As part of the program, RECARO is equipping Air India’s B787-8 aircraft with its PL3530 seats in Premium Economy Class and CL3710 seats in Economy Class. Both seat models are customized to Air India’s requirements and offer enhanced comfort, refined ergonomics, improv...

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Korean Air places landmark order for 103 Boeing aircraft

Boeing and Korean Air announced that the carrier has finalized a purchase agreement for 103 aircraft spanning Boeing’s widebody and single‑aisle families. The deal includes 20 777‑9, 25 787...