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Transformational ride sharing platform in Southeast Asia - Avolon & AirAsia

Avolon announces that AirAsia, has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to lease a minimum of 100 VX4 eVTOL aircraft from Avolon. These eVTOL aircraft will allow AirAsia to further revolutionise air travel by providing advanced air mobility to a whole new range of passengers, transf...

Forever Home - Etihad Cargo not-for-profit live animal at risk transportation initiative

Etihad Cargo has launched Forever Home, to support not-for-profit live animal at risk transportation. The new policy enables the UAE’s national carrier to consider requests from bona fide rescue and animal welfare organisations for not-for-profit transportation of animals at risk. ...


Liebherr to provide Tigerair Taiwan A320neo component support

Liebherr and Tigerair Taiwan have signed a long term customer service contract. Under this agreement, Liebherr-Aerospace will provide repair support services for a wide range of air conditioning and bleed systems components installed on 15 Airbus A320neo aircraft operated by the airline. Liebherr-Singapore, Liebherr-Aerospace’s dedicated service center for the Asia-Pacific region, will provi...

Bringing Air Taxi service to Japan - ANA HOLDINGS and Joby Aviation

ANA and Joby Aviation are forming a partnership that will see Japan’s largest airline join with Joby to bring aerial ridesharing services to Japan. Toyota Motor Corporation also joined the partnership, with the intention of exploring opportunities such as ground-based transportation. Joby is a California-based company developing an all-electric, five-seat aircraft that ca...

Sustainable Aviation Fuel for Singapore Pilot - CAAS, Singapore Airlines, and Temasek Pick ExxonMobil

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore, Singapore Airlines, and Singapore-headquartered global investment company Temasek have selected ExxonMobil as the vendor to supply and deliver sustainable aviation fuel as part of a pilot on the use of SAF in Singapore. Under this pilot, SIA, with support from CAAS and Temasek, will purchase blended SAF from ExxonMobil. This product will comprise...

CFM56 maintenance for WestJet

WestJet has awarded its CFM56-7B engine maintenance program to Lufthansa Technik. This agreement provides WestJet with access to a wide range of services including overhaul capabilities and on-site maintenance support. Under a separate agreement, Lufthansa Technik has collaborated with FTAI Aviation to provide access to CFM56 modules and material to support this maintenance program. An important p...

Rethinking Business Class travel: Finnair spacious new seat means business

Business class travel takes a leap forward with Finnair new Business Class cabin and the spacious new Collins Aerospace AirLounge™ seat. Finnair is the launch customer for this new and innovative seating concept that is to be rolled out across Finnair’s entire long-haul fleet of A330s and A350s. The AirLounge is not a traditional aircraft seat but takes inspiration from lo...

In the quest for greater sustainability -the aerodynamic effects on dirty aircraft

It’s a question that may be as old as powered flight itself, but the conversation continues to this day – what is the aerodynamic effect of dirt on an aircraft, and how does a clean aircraft generate greater fuel savings? Jan Brunstedt, the CEO of Aviator Robotics AB, the designers and manufacturers of Nordic Dino – an advanced semi-automated aircraft exterior cleaning techn...

Virgin Atlantic agrees sustainable aviation fuel supply with Neste and ExxonMobil

Virgin Atlantic and Neste announced the UK supply of 2.5 million litres/2,000 metric tonnes of neat Sustainable Aviation Fuel, which will be delivered in the first half of 2022 to London Heathrow. The supply is an important step towards the airline’s target of 10% SAF by 2030. The agreement forms part of a wider collaboration between Virgin Atlantic, one of the world’s most f...

Dohop integrates SKY express on Worldwide by easyJet

SKY express has joined Dohop partnership program to expand destination options and offer connecting flights throughout Europe and beyond. SKY express, which operates domestic flights as well as flights to destinations across Europe, is the latest airline to integrate on Worldwide by easyJet. Dohop’s interline technology will enable customers to find and book convenient, low...

Reducing CO2 emissions - easyJet adopts SkyBreathe 360° eco-flying platform

easyJet has chosen SkyBreathe, an advanced eco-flying solution to reduce the fuel burn and thus CO2 emissions of their fleet, as part of their ambition to reduce their carbon footprint from flying across Europe. Most aviation emissions come from fuel consumption and the resulting carbon emissions. SkyBreathe® is an innovative eco-flying solution developed by OpenAirlines. It is...

SmartLynx adds Boeing 737 MAX 8 to the fleet

A significant milestone in SmartLynx Airlines expansion. The leading ACMI and charter operator has signed an agreement with SMBC Aviation Capital to lease two Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to meet growing demand from European and overseas markets. This deal launches a successful partnership between the airline and one of the biggest global lessors, with deliveries of the aircraft to SmartLynx Air...

SITA commits to setting science-based targets

SITA announced its commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative Net-Zero Standard and Business Ambition for 1.5°C campaign to tackle its climate impact at the pace and scale required by climate science. The firm will set robust and ambitious science-based emission reduction targets in a bid to reach net-zero by 2050 and align with limiting global warming to 1.5°C.  ...

Dutch Transavia to launch service from Riga Airport

At the end of March, the Dutch low-cost airline Transavia Airlines C.V. will start flights from Riga to Amsterdam, becoming the 14th airline to offer passenger flights from Latvia this year. “Transavia's flights from Riga to Amsterdam will help Riga strengthen its direct connection to one of Europe's most sought-after transit airports, which is a benefit for the passenge...

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Azerbaijan Airlines continues fleet modernisation with delivery of another Airbus A321neo

Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL), part of AZCON Holding, has taken delivery of another Airbus A321neo, increasing its fleet to 31 aircraft as the carrier continues its long-term modernisation strategy. The...

Ethiopian Airlines grows cargo ambitions with Boeing 777 and 777-8 freighters

Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines have announced a new cargo fleet expansion agreement, with the African carrier ordering eight 777-8 Freighters and two additional 777 Freighters. The investment will enab...

FLYONE Armenia orders two Airbus A321neo

FLYONE Armenia, the country’s leading airline, has finalised an order with Airbus for two A321neo aircraft, marking a significant milestone in its fleet modernisation strategy. The agreement was...

CAA Malaysia advances air traffic controller recruitment strategy with Airways International’s SureSelect

Airways International has entered into a new five-year partnership with the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM), extending the use of its SureSelect air traffic control (ATC) candidate assessm...

Emirates opens the door to a memorable Dubai winter

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Biman Bangladesh Airlines boosts fleet modernization through 11-jet Boeing order

Boeing and Biman Bangladesh Airlines announced the national carrier placed an order for 11 787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX airplanes to grow and renew its fleet. The purchase, which includes five 787-10 an...

flydubai becomes first airline to launch scheduled international flights to Pokhara

flydubai has expanded its Nepal network with the launch of daily direct flights between Dubai and Pokhara, marking the first-ever non-stop service linking Dubai with western Nepal. The new route makes...