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J&C Aero supports Crown Airlines with cabin refurbishment and livery production for its new fleet

J&C Aero andLibyan startup airline Crown Airlines signed an agreement for cabin refurbishment and aircraft branding support during the delivery of the carrier’s first two Airbus A320s.  Signed shortly after the Aircraft Interiors Expo in June 2022, the agreement covers the design...

First commercial electric air taxi route in the US: downtown Manhattan to Newark Liberty International Airport

Archer Aviation  and United Airlines announced their first airport to city center route between United’s hub at Newark Liberty International Airport and New York City. The Downtown Manhattan Heliport, located just above Battery Park on Pier 6, has been confirmed as the first planned...

Asia Cargo Network Singapore announces international expansion into the Middle East

Asia Cargo Network and MENA Aerospace, announce the signing of a significant partnership and strategic alliance between the two aviation companies, extending ACN's reach into the Middle East, South Asia and Africa as part of its internationa­l expansion plans. The pivotal cargo partnership agreement was signed at the Bahrain International Airshow, by ACN...

RECARO CL3710, CL3810 seats handpicked to outfit Lufthansa Group Fleet

The Recaro Aircraft Seating CL3710 and CL3810 seats were selected by the Lufthansa Group to outfit its economy class cabins. The order of nearly 24,000 economy class seats will be equipped on nearly 100 Lufthansa and SWISS aircraft. Delivery of the first seats is slated for Q4. Dr. Mark Hiller, CEO at Recaro Aircraft Seating and Recaro Holding, commented: “We are looking back on...

CDB Aviation leases six A320neos to Air India

CDB Aviation announced on the sidelines of Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Asia Pacific 2022 conference the signing of lease agreements for a fleet of six Airbus A320neo aircraft with Air India. CDB Aviation is among the first aircraft leasing companies to secure the placement of Air India’s additional A320neo aircraft under the recently announced multi-stage transformation...

Air New Zealand launches ambitious programme for zero emissions aircraft

Air New Zealand has announced Mission Next Generation Aircraft – an accelerator programme to progress two ambitious goals:  Fly its first commercial demonstrator flight from 2026 Begin replacing its Q300 domestic fleet with a more sustainable aircraft – likely green hydrogen or battery hybrid systems – from 2030 These goals follow the airline's&nbs...

flydubai grows its network to 113 destinations in 53 countries

flydubai announced the launch of flights to six destinations as it continues to grow its network. This includes the start of flights to Cagliari, Corfu, Krabi, Milan and Pattaya from 2023 as well as the resumption of flights to Hofuf from 24 November 2022 and flights are available for booking on flydubai.com. Since the start of 2022, flydubai has launched flights to more than 20 destinat...

Offset CO₂ emissions directly on board - new service in the worldwide Lufthansa route network

Lufthansa passengers can offset the CO₂ emissions of their flight directly on board. The offer is available immediately on all Lufthansa flights worldwide with Internet connectivity. After a successful test run, the airline is now offering this service to its guests on a permanent basis. The new service offer underlines Lufthansa's clear strategy to lead aviation into a more sustainable future...

IAE, China Eastern extend fleet hour agreement for V2500 engines powering 50 Airbus A320ceo aircraft

China Eastern Airlines has extended Pratt & Whitney Fleet Hour Agreement for over 100 of their V2500 engines, powering 50 Airbus A320/A321ceo aircraft. The agreement includes EngineWise Data by ADEM services to provide on-wing monitoring. The highly versatile and proven V2500 engine is offered through IAE International Aero Engines AG , a multinational aero engine consortium com...

EVA Air links Taiwan and Munich four times a week

Taiwanese airline EVA Air is heading to Germany for the first time, offering four flights a week from Taipei to Munich. Flights to the Taiwanese metropolis will leave from Munich on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. A modern Dreamliner – the long-haul aircraft Boeing 787-9 – will be used. The first flight was operated by a Boeing 777 with a special "Hello Kitty"...

Virgin Atlantic marks double celebration as its new A330neo touches down in Tampa Bay

Sir Richard Branson has touched down in Tampa Bay for the first time this afternoon on Virgin Atlantic inaugural A330neo flight. The flight was also welcomed by the Mayor of Tampa Jane Castor and CEO of Tampa Airport Joe Lopano, alongside representatives from Visit Tampa Bay and Visit St Pete Clearwater, marking the regions first ever direct services to London Heathrow.&nb...

United launches Calibrate: apprenticeship program to grow and diversify aircraft technician pipeline

United Airlines are launching a Calibrate, an in-house apprenticeship program that will help grow and diversify its pipeline of Aircraft Maintenance Technicians. The inaugural class starts next week in Houston as the airline plans to train more than 1,000 people at about a dozen locations by 2026, with the goal of at least half being women or people of color. Calibrate is a...

Rolls-Royce congratulates STARLUX Airlines on the delivery of A350-900 powered by the Trent XWB-84

Rolls-Royce joined STARLUX Airlines and Airbus in celebrating the delivery of the airline’s first A350-900, which is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 engines. The aircraft departed from Airbus’ Delivery Centre in Toulouse, France, and landed at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, the home base of STARLUX Airlines. It will initially fly to major cities within the Asia-Pac...

American Airlines Cadet Academy announces new partnership with Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology

American Airlines & Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology announce a new partnership to expand the American Airlines Cadet Academy for aspiring pilots. Spartan, based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is the Cadet Academy’s first collegiate partner offering an Associate of Applied Science degree in Aviation Flight and increases its training network to five locations. Christina Flores,...

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Emirates SkyCargo completed the transport of Altair-1, the UAE’s first commercial AI-enabled  earth observation satellite. Part of Orbitworks’ Altair constellation, the movement...

Lufthansa Group launches free high-speed internet from Starlink

It’s the beginning of a new era: a Lufthansa Group aircraft will take off for the first time equipped with the fastest in-flight internet connection for passengers currently available. A Lufthan...

Air India partners with Volantio to enhance passenger experience

Volantio announced that Air India has signed on as the company’s newest customer, further expanding Volantio’s global footprint. Air India has implemented Volantio’s innovative...

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Etihad Guest launches frequent flyer partnership with STARLUX Airlines’ COSMILE

Etihad Guest announces a frequent flyer partnership with Taiwan-based STARLUX Airlines’ COSMILE loyalty programme. The partnership marks the next stage in the airlines' strategic relati...