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Qatar Airways signs agreement with Thales to equip A321 NX fleet with award winning FlytEDGE IFE system

Qatar Airways and Thales have signed an agreement to equip Qatar Airways’ new A321 NX fleet with FlytEDGE, Thales’ Crystal Cabin award-winning Inflight Entertainment system. Qatar Airways is embarking on a digital transformation journey that can only be delivered by FlytEDGE; t...

SmartLynx Airlines receives Foreign Air Transport Operator Certificate in USA

SmartLynx Airlines has received the Foreign Air Operator Certificate granted by the Federal Aviation Administration of the United States of America. The certification allows the airline to begin operations to, from, and within the United States. The received Certificate acknowledges t...


Atlantic Airways prepares to inaugurate its simulator center 

Atlantic Airways announces the forthcoming opening of its new Simulator Center for Airbus A320 and Leonardo AW139 helicopters, scheduled for early 2025. The center, which will be close to the airport and the recently renovated Vagar Hotel, will mark a major step forward in the development of aviation training in the region, offering advanced training opportunities to pilots and aviation profession...

American Airlines and Florida Memorial University partner to expand access to aviation careers

American Airlines announced its donation of a $150,000 grant to Florida Memorial University (FMU) in support of the school's Wayman Aviation Academy, which provides access to careers in aviation for underrepresented students and develops top aviation talent. The contribution furthers American’s mission to create awareness and access to opportunities in aviation. Christina Flores, Mana...

End of an era: Qantas marks final day of 717 flying in Australia

26th October marks the end of an era for the Qantas Group with the last remaining QantasLink Boeing 717 jet taking passengers to Australian skies for the final time. The final flight (QF1511) landed in Canberra at approximately 18:00 this evening, operated by a crew with a long and proud history operating this aircraft and more than 100 years combined experience flying the 717 in Au...

Qantas to invest more than $40 million in the future of aviation with new skills and training initiatives

Qantas Group will invest more than $40 million across a range of new initiatives to train the next generation of Australian aviation talent and accelerate skills across the airline and broader industry, including: New Qantas Group Safety Academy set to launch in 2025 $40 million investment in cabin safety training assets and new facilities across Australia Doubling the number of Pilot Ac...

GAMIT's ROAM wins 10-year Transavia France digital records management tender

GAMIT has been awarded a long-term contract to digitize the technical records of Transavia France’s fleet using the aerospace industry leading software produced by GAMIT called ROAM (Records Online Asset Management) which is a digital records management solution. Transavia France will utilize ROAM to further modernize its operations and seamlessly manage the technical documentation g...

Lufthansa Technik partners with KM Malta Airlines for CFM LEAP services

With KM Malta Airlines, the newly founded national airline of the Maltese Islands, Lufthansa Technik welcomes another customer for LEAP-1A services. Over the next 9.5 years, the MRO provider will perform the repair and overhaul of this engine type operated by the Maltese airline on its Airbus A320neo fleet. Lufthansa Technik is currently undertaking two quick turns for KM Malta Airlines. Since...

Emirates SkyCargo to expand fleet, capacity with five more Boeing 777 Freighters

Boeing and Emirates SkyCargo announced an order for five more of the world's largest and longest-range twin-engine freighter, building on its earlier purchase of five 777 Freighters. The latest order, which was finalized in September and listed as unidentified on Boeing's Orders and Deliveries website, brings Emirates' order book to 249 Boeing widebody airplanes, including 14 777...

Cathay Pacific unveils Aria Suite, a new way to experience air travel

Cathay Pacific is raising the bar for customer experience with the official unveiling of its all-new Business class, Aria Suite, together with its new Premium Economy and refreshed Economy onboard its retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. ​ Airline’s retrofitted 777-300ER debuted on its Hong Kong-Beijing route before progressively being deployed on other regional and long-haul routes....

airBaltic to host Pilot Open Day in Barcelona

As part of its ongoing recruitment efforts, the Latvian airline airBaltic is pleased to announce a Pilot Open Day in Barcelona (Spain) and invites all pilots to attend the event to learn more about job opportunities at the airline. The event will be held on October 22, 2024, from 09:00 to 16:00 (local Barcelona time) at the INNSiDE by Meliá Barcelona Aeropuerto ...

Lufthansa Technik and Philippine Airlines are to collaborate on Airframe Related Components

Lufthansa Technik and Philippine Airlines continue to strengthen their long-term partnership. Philippines’ flag carrier and Lufthansa Technik Shenzhen signed an Airframe Related Components services contract for Airbus A321ceo nacelles. The agreement includes MRO as well as spare unit support for the V2500 engine’s inlet cowling. This new collaboration between Lufthansa Techni...

Mandarin Airlines adds further ATR 72-600 to lineup

Mandarin Airlines and ATR announced the signature of a firm order for one ATR 72-600, underscoring the airline’s unwavering confidence in ATR as the optimal platform for the island’s domestic operations. This strategic agreement comes swiftly on the heels of the order for six ATR 72-600 placed at last year’s Paris Air Show. Delivery of the addit...

ST Engineering secures exclusive contract with Akasa Air for LEAP-1B engine maintenance

ST Engineering Commercial Aerospace business has secured a 15-year exclusive MRO contract with Akasa Air for the LEAP-1B engines that power its Boeing 737 MAX fleet. Under the agreement, ST Engineering will provide Akasa Air with the first Performance Restoration Shop Visit service for their LEAP-1B engines at its aerospace facility in Singapore. This partnership covers Akasa Air's curren...

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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

As Dubai prepares for another vibrant winter season, Emirates is inviting travellers from across its global network to discover the city with unparalleled comfort, convenience and exceptional value. L...

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...