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Porter Airlines achieves major milestone with 50th Embraer E195-E2

Riyadh Air major milestone in delivery phases of its first aircraft from Boeing by completing first test flight

Riyadh Air has achieved a significant milestone as its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner successfully completed its initial test flight (B1 Flight) today. The aircraft took off from Boeing’s facility in Charleston, South Carolina, USA, marking the start of a comprehensive test flight program to be...

Coulson Aviation announces launch of Boeing 767 VLAT program

Coulson Aviation USA announced the launch of its Boeing 767 Very Large Airtanker program, marking a significant advancement in the evolution of aerial firefighting capability. The program is intended to provide a sustainable replacement for legacy VLAT platforms nearing the end of their operational...

Philippine Airlines takes delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000

Philippine Airlines has taken delivery of its first A350-1000 , becoming the 10th airline worldwide to operate the largest version of the long range leader. The aircraft, configured in a premium three-class layout with 382 seats, will open a new chapter in Philippine Airlines’ long haul operations across the Pacific. The A350-1000’s advanced efficiency will enable the nationa...

KlasJet expands capacity of Nigeria’s largest carrier Air Peace with Boeing 737 aircraft

KlasJet has signed an agreement with Air Peace, the largest airline in Nigeria. Under the new contract, KlasJet will provide Air Peace with a Boeing 737-800 aircraft. This dual-configured aircraft will help the airline provide scheduled passenger and charter services more efficiently. Air Peace currently operates one of the largest and most diverse fleets in the region, including Boeing 737s,...

China Airlines orders five more Airbus A350-1000s

Taiwan China Airlines has placed a firm order for five additional Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, taking its total order for the type to 15. The A350-1000 aircraft will complement the carrier’s existing long-haul fleet of 15 A350-900s.​The A350 is the world’s most modern widebody aircraft, designed to fly up to 9,700 nautical miles / 18,000 kilometres non-stop, setting n...

Pegasus Airlines finalises agreement for CFM LEAP-1B engines to power Boeing 737-10 fleet

Pegasus Airlines and CFM International announced an agreement for up to 300 LEAP-1B engines which will power the airline’s future Boeing 737-10 model fleet. The contract also includes spare engines and a long-term maintenance agreement.The airline became the world’s first LEAP engine operator in July 2016, with the first commercial operation of these engines taking place on a Pegasus f...

SpiceJet partners with Natilus - the airplane of the future

Natilus has entered the Indian market in partnership with SpiceJet. In keeping with its ethos of encouraging sustainability and innovation in the aviation space, SpiceJet has committed to work with Natilus in helping it to get certified for India. Once certified, SpiceJet plans to purchase 100 aircraft. Natilus's newly established subsidiary - Natilus India - will be headquartered in Mumbai an...

Magma Aviation introduces a fully customised CMS built for Air Cargo Commercial operations

Magma Aviation takes pride in completing the rollout of its new digital transformation strategy with the debut of its fully-customized Cargo Management System, designed specifically to meet the unique operational needs of the air cargo industry. As a customer-focused organisation, this development demonstrates Magma Aviation’s dedication to creating modern and efficient internal processes th...

LATAM Brasil and Revo launch unique partnership offering exclusive benefits for loyalty customers

In a first-of-its-kind partnership for both the commercial and urban aviation sectors in South America, LATAM Airlines Brazil and Revo are introducing exclusive benefits for their most loyal customers. Beginning December 10, Black Signature and Black members of LATAM Pass, LATAM Airlines' loyalty program, will earn miles when flying with Revo on the routes connecting Faria...

SWISS continues to rely on Lufthansa Technik’s component support for Boeing 777 fleet

Swiss International Air Lines and Lufthansa Technik have renewed their long-standing collaboration on component support for the airline’s Boeing 777 fleet. An exclusive ten-year contract, covering all twelve Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, will commence in January. This new agreement seamlessly extends the Total Component Support that the world’s leading provider of technical aircraft...

Behind the scenes of ground handling in the Nordics

Over the past few years, Aviator Airport Alliance has strengthened its position as a leading ground handling provider in Scandinavia, operating in one of Europe’s most demanding aviation markets. Operating across Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland, the company is part of Avia Solutions Group and supports a wide range of scheduled and charter airlines, delivering high-precision operations u...

Loong Air marks milestone with first CAE A320 simulator ready-for-training at new Hangzhou training centre

CAE announced that Loong Air’s first CAE-built A320 full-flight simulator is now ready-for-training at the airline’s newly constructed training facility in Hangzhou, China. This milestone marks a significant step in Loong Air’s strategy to expand and enhance its pilot training capabilities.The CAE A320 simulator is the first device installed in Loong Air’s new facility...

flydubai inaugurates flights to Riga in Latvia

flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, inaugurated its first direct service to Riga, the capital of Latvia, marking the start of its three-weekly service between Dubai International (DXB) and Riga Airport (RIX). The inaugural flight landed in Riga to a warm reception by airport officials, underscoring the significance of this new connection between the United Arab Emirates and Latvia. Her Excellenc...

Boeing and United Airlines test advanced digital communications for the future of flight

Boeing and United Airlines conducted flight tests to evaluate a modernized data communication system designed to improve information flow between the flight deck, air traffic control and airline operation centers. With a United 737-8 jet serving as Boeing's 2025 ecoDemonstrator Explorer, the airline's pilots conducted test flights to assess Internet Protocol Suite standards. The internet-b...

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The Aircrafted Arsenal Crest: Emirates turns A380 and Boeing 777 parts into iconic club emblem

Emirates and Arsenal unveiled The Aircrafted Arsenal Crest, a striking 2.4-metre-high sculpture handcrafted from upcycled components sourced from the airline’s Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 ai...