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airBaltic doubles simulator capacity with new Airbus A220 full-flight simulator

airBaltic continues to expand its training facilities with the introduction of a second Airbus A220full-flight simulator at airBaltic Training Center, in Riga, Latvia. This advanced addition will significantly enhance the airline’s capability to train and maintain the qualificat...

Avolon and Air New Zealand agree clean tech aircraft partnership

Avolon and Air New Zealand have agreed a memorandum of understanding to partner on research to support the commercialisation of electric aircraft, and other novel propulsion technologies including battery hybrid and hydrogen. The agreement alsoincludes the signing a letter of intent for the sal...

Thales and Delta Air Lines partner to deliver next-generation Delta Sync seatback experience powered by FlytEDGE

At CES 2025, Delta unveiled its next-generation Delta Sync seatback experience powered by Thales’ award-winning FlytEDGE solution - the first cloud-native IFE system that elevates the passenger experience to new heights. The system features state-of-the-art hardware and software technologies including: Stunning cinematic 4K QLED HDR seatback displays to immerse passengers with over 1 b...

Maldivian expands horizons with new wide-body aircraft, Airbus A330

Maldivian inaugurated its first wide-body operations with the arrival of the Airbus A330-200. This milestone marks a significant expansion for the airline, which began its journey in 2000 with a modest fleet of two aircraft. The arrival of the Airbus A330-200 marks a historic milestone for Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, as it embarks on its first wide-body operations. This additi...

Air Canada to operate from JFK Terminal 6 in 2026

JFK Millennium Partners and Air Canada announced that Air Canada will operate from T6 when it opens to passengers in 2026, joining fellow Star Alliance partners Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines and ANA as future T6 airlines. Terminal 6 is a key component of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's $19 billion transformation of JFK Inte...

Vietnam Airlines adopts SAF fuel fuel for flights departing from European Union

On January 1, 2025, Vietnam Airlines became the first Vietnamese airline to introduce sustainable aviation fuel for flights departing from European Union airports. The company is committed to using a blend containing at least 2% SAF, with a gradual increase to 6% by 2030, 20% by 2035, and 70% by 2050. For its flights from the UK in 2025, Vietnam Airlines is also adopting an SAF blend of at least 2...

Ryanair to take delivery of 29 new 737 aircraft & create 2,000 new jobs in 2025

Ryanair confirmed that it will take delivery of up to 29 new Boeing 737 aircraft in 2025 – a $3 billion investment in new aircraft technology that will create over 2,000 new jobs for highly paid aviation professionals in Europe. Ryanair’s new B737 aircraft, which cut CO2 emissions by 16% and noise by 40% (while carrying 4% more passengers), will be allocated to efficient, low-c...

Emirates A350 officially takes flight to its first destination, Edinburgh

Emirates marked a significant milestone yesterday as its first Airbus A350 entered commercial service, operating its inaugural flight from Dubai to Edinburgh. Emirates newest aircraft combines next-generation cabin design and exceptional passenger comfort paired with outstanding onboard service. The aircraft, featuring Emirates' latest cabin products is the first of 65 A350s joining the airlin...

United announces accelerated timeline for Starlink's industry-leading connectivity in the sky

United Airlines announced an accelerated timeline to bring Starlink – the world's fastest, most reliable connectivity in the sky – to United travelers around the world. The airline now expects to begin testing Starlink next month with the first commercial flight anticipated to take off this spring on a United Embraer E-175 aircraft. United now plans to outfit it...

Sweden's connectivity increases as SAS boosts domestic traffic

A new phase in Swedish aviation begins as SAS significantly expands its route network. Accessibility across the country improves, with domestic flights concentrated at one airport in Stockholm. For the first time, travelers will be able to fly within Sweden, as well as to the rest of the world, via the same airport. Together, SAS and Stockholm Arlanda Airport are ready to offer seamless and pleasa...

Etihad opens dedicated U.S. Preclearance Lounge at Zayed International Airport

Etihad Airways opened its new Etihad U.S. Preclearance Lounge at Zayed International Airport on 30 December, enhancing the travel experience for passengers flying to the United States. Located steps away from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Preclearance facility, the new lounge provides eligible guests with a serene space to unwind after completing their U.S. entry formalities and befo...

easyJet trials new paint that lowers the weight and fuel burn of the aircraft in a world first

easyJet has become the first airline in the world to trial a new state-of-the-art lower-weight paint, which will enable the operator to make further savings on fuel. easyJet and its partner Mankiewicz Aviation Coatings have developed a new system that reduces the amount of paint previously needed to create the iconic easyJet livery colours. The innovative solution has already been applied to 38 ai...

Emirates’ iconic A380 is back in Copenhagen

Emirates’ Airbus A380 has touched down in Copenhagen for the first time since March 2020. Emirates is currently the only international airline to operate the A380 to Denmark. The A380 touched down just in time to celebrate the airport’s jubilee, marking 100 years of operational excellence. Morten Balk, Emirates’ Country Manager in Denmark, commented: “We are in...

Cathay Group surpasses the 100,000-passenger milestone on a single day

The Cathay Group has achieved a significant milestone by carrying more than 100,000 passengers, the most on a single day since the start of its rebuild. On 15 December 2024, Cathay Pacific and HK Express, the Group’s two passenger airlines, carried a combined total of 100,856 passengers, surpassing the 100,000-passenger mark on a single day. Since the milestone was first reached, the Group e...

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dnata wins multi-year Silk Way Group cargo handling contract in Singapore

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Cathay Pacific announces plans to launch direct flights to Almaty

Affirming Cathay’ ongoing commitment to growing Hong Kong’s connectivity with Belt and Road countries, Cathay Pacific is pleased to announce plans to launch direct flights to Almaty,...

Kuala Lumpur, Houston, Singapore: Starting in October, Lufthansa will begin flying to new destinations with Allegris

Lufthansa is focusing more than ever on premium service: Following the introduction of the new in-flight service on all long-haul flights in early May, the number of destinations where passengers can...

Air passenger rights reform: as European negotiations nearing conclusion, up to 60% of travelers could lose their right to compensation

Air passenger rights in Europe are at a critical crossroads. On June 2, the European Union’s Conciliation Committee will meet for a final round of negotiations on the revision of the European re...

Liebherr and Loong Air sign service agreement for heat transfer equipment

Liebherr-Aerospace and Loong Air launched a long-term collaboration, with Liebherr-Aerospace providing major repair and re-coring services for the heat transfer equipment on Loong Air’s A320ceo/...