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Cathay Pacific orders 14 more Boeing 777-9 passenger jets

Boeing and Cathay Pacific announced the Hong Kong-based carrier is ordering 14 more 777-9 passenger jets, bringing its order book to 35 of the world's largest twin-engine airplane. Designed to reduce fuel use and emissions on average by 20% and noise by 40% compared to the airplanes it repl...

All Nippon Airways launches free high-speed in-flight internet service on international routes for all classes

All Nippon Airways is introducing free, high-speed in-flight internet service capable of video streaming1 for all international classes on its B767-300ER (202-seat configuration, JA625A) aircraft. Powered by the latest system from Viasat, the advanced service ensures passengers enjoy smoot...

Wet vs. dry aircraft washing: all you need to know about aircraft cleaning types

Aviation industry has evolved significantly in how it approaches aircraft cleaning, moving away from manual methods toward automated solutions that are more efficient. Today, understanding the differences between wet and dry washing methods is crucial for making decisions about aircraft cleaning services. What makes these two cleaning techniques different, and when should you use each one?  ...

Cebu Pacific selects Lufthansa Technik for integrated Consumables & Expendables supply

Lufthansa Technik and Cebu Pacific have agreed to further strengthen their collaboration. The provider of technical aircraft services and the Manila-based airline signed a contract for the integrated Consumable & Expendables supply for Cebu Pacific’s 100-aircraft fleet, including Airbus A320, A321ceo/neo and A330neo models. Shevantha Weerasekera, Cebu Pacific’s Vice President of...

FLYGABON receives first ATR 42-600, becomes Africa's youngest fleet

Afrijet Business Service, operating as FLYGABON, the leading airline in Central Africa, has taken delivery of its first brand-new ATR 42-600, becoming the operator of the youngest ATR fleet on the continent. This aircraft enables Afrijet Business Service to complete the transition to an all-ATR -600 fleet, replacing its previous-generation ATR 42-500.  In parallel, the airline has also c...

SalamAir welcomes new Airbus A321neo to expand its operations

SalamAir announced the arrival of its newest aircraft, the Airbus A321neo named “Muttrah”, which was chosen through an Instagram vote by our passengers and followers. This new addition brings SalamAir’s fleet to 14 aircraft and further strengthens the airline’s commitment to efficient operations, enhanced passenger comfort, and environmental responsibility. Powered by ad...

Qatar Airways unveils global winter schedule, increasing flights to over 15 destinations

Qatar Airways introduced increased flights to over 15 global destinations for this year’s winter season. The airline is facilitating demand for its services for travellers from all around the globe and continues to offer greater choice and connectivity through its Doha hub, the award-winning Hamad International Airport. World’s Best Airline, as voted by Skytrax in 2025 f...

PAL express appoints Lufthansa Technik to carry out component support

Lufthansa Technik and Air Philippines Corporation, operating as PAL express (PALex), recently signed a long-term agreement in Manila regarding the supply of components for the airline’s entire Airbus A320 fleet. The service package includes component MRO, along with access to Lufthansa Technik’s global spare parts pool and a homebase stock at PALex’s premises in the Philippines....

70 years of German Airways: from WDL to European regional aviation icon

German Airways, Germany's second oldest airline, is celebrating: exactly 70 years ago, the then fledgling Federal Aviation Authority granted the company, under its former name Westdeutsche Luftwerbung GmbH (WDL) and led by its founder Theodor Wüllenkemper, the second operating licence in the Federal Republic of Germany. This marked the beginning of an eventful company history at Essen-M&u...

flydubai partners with emaratech to introduce smart biometric gates

As part of its ongoing commitment to innovation and investing in the latest technologies, flydubai has partnered with emaratech to implement smart border control solutions for its pilots and cabin crew.  Located at the carrier’s Airport Operations Centre, the new smart gates utilise advanced biometric technology, AI-driven verification and real-time data integration to streamline i...

Etihad Airways took delivery of its first Airbus A321LR aircraft

Etihad Airways has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321LR following a ceremony at the Airbus Finkenwerder site, marking a transformational milestone in the airline's fleet expansion strategy. The aircraft brings Etihad's signature widebody experience to short and medium-haul routes, with premium cabins typically found only on long-haul flights. This is the first of 30 A321LR aircra...

AirExplore partners with FL Technics Wheels & Brakes

Slovakia largest airline, AirExplore, signed a strategic agreement with FL Technics Wheels & Brakes for landing gear components maintenance.The long-term contract will cover part of AirExplore’s fleet, which has grown from 9 to 16 Boeing 737-800 aircraft in 2024. The partnership leverages FL Technics’ extensive European network of four specialised Wheels and Brakes facili...

RECARO Aircraft Seating and LOT Polish Airlines announced partnership for local seat production

RECARO Aircraft Seating announced seat production for LOT Polish Airlines will take place exclusively at the RECARO Aircraft Seating Poland facility – specifically for the retrofit of LOT’s B787-8 Economy Class seats to the R3, and for the incorporation of the R2 economy class seat in their B737-MAX8 and Regional Jet Fleet, as announced during the Paris Air Show. Michał Fijoł, CEO o...

Uni Air orders 19 new ATR aircraft

ATR and UNI Air officially marked a major advancement in Taiwan’s domestic aviation market with the formal signing ceremony for 19 new ATR 72‑600 turboprops and three additional purchase rights.This next-generation fleet will enable UNI Air to modernise and expand its domestic services, particularly to the outlying islands, including: Kinmen, Penghu and Matsu.The signing ceremony between Nat...

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