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Strengthening ACMI operations GetJet Airlines enhances fleet with Airbus A321

GetJet Airlines improved its fleet by adding a new type aircraft – Airbus A321. This acquisition, registered under Lithuanian registration LY-WSA, marks the sixth unit joining the Lithuanian AOC to meet the growing demand for ACMI operations during the summer season. The Airbus A321, feat...

SAFEsky case study - unruly passenger United airlines July 9 2023

When we heard the story of this flight, our first instinct was to ask the experts for their opinion. SAFEsky Managing Director Frederick Reitz gave us all you need to know on this case study. On July 9, 2023, United Airlines flight 20, a Boeing 777, was in the air for 2 hours, en route from Hou...

Qatar Airways touches down its inaugural flight to Toulouse, France

Qatar Airways has begun its new direct service from Doha, Qatar to Toulouse, France. The highly anticipated inaugural flight becomes the fourth destination in France after the airline's recent additions of Nice and Lyon. Passengers were greeted with French delicacies and music at the departure gate of Hamad International Airport. The new direct service to Toulouse is operated by an A...

Airways Aviation ESMA partners with Crewlink

Airways Aviation ESMA, one of the leading aviation academies in Europe has partnered with Crewlink, the official recruitment partner for Ryanair. With this partnership all Airways Aviation ESMA cabin crew graduate students will have a job interview and the possibility of being recruited to join Ryanair team. Crewlink will also use Airways Aviation ESMA training facilities in Montpellier to...

US-Bangla Airlines boosts ATR fleet availability with Global Maintenance Agreement

Largest private Bangladeshi carrier US-Bangla Airlines and ATR announced the signature of a Global Maintenance Agreement to further optimise the airline’s maintenance costs and boost the reliability of its fleet of eight ATR 72-600s. The five-year pay-by-the-hour contract covers the repair, overhaul and pooling services of Line Replaceable Units, along with the availability and mai...

Hahn Air strengthens network with 12 new partner airlines

Hahn Air aadded 12 new partner airlines to its network in the first half of 2023. All partners benefit from broadened distribution reach and incremental revenue by extending availability of their flights in the Global Distribution Systems. Five airlines are taking advantage of an interline agreement with Hahn Air (HR-169). The partners gain access to travel agencies in additional markets. Thi...

Delta Air Lines discloses order for 12 additional A220 aircraft

Delta Air Lines has disclosed an order for 12 additional A220-300 aircraft, bringing the airline’s total firm order for A220s to 131 aircraft - 45 A220-100s and 86 A220-300. Throughout the years, Delta has reordered the A220 five times and is today the largest A220 customer and operator in the world. In addition to its positive cabin experience, the aircraft plays an important role...

Following SkyAlps LOI announcement at Paris Air Show Tamarack in discussions with multiple Q400 operators

After announcing a LOI between Tamarack Aerospace Group and Italian-based SkyAlps airlines to offer the world lightest, quietest, and most sustainable DeHavilland Q400 aircraft, Tamarack Aerospace has now entered into discussions with several other airlines boasting a total of more than fifty aircraft in their combined fleets, which are Q400’s eligible for the Tamarack Eco-SMA...

Pegasus Airlines places order for 36 new A321neo aircraft

In line with its strategy to modernise its fleet, Pegasus Airlines has signed an agreement with Airbus for 36 new A321neo aircraft, focusing on reducing emissions while saving fuel and unit costs. Pegasus had previously modified its Airbus order signed in 2012, to include a total of 114 new aircraft with amendments made in 2017, 2021, and 2022. The delivery of the 36 newly ordered aircraft, i...

Azerbaijan Airlines selects ALSIM and buys an AL172 flight simulator

Azerbaijan Airlines has selected an ALSIM AL172 for its training needs. The ALSIM AL172, built to FAA FTD Level 5 standards and already certified as an AATD, is a replica of a brand-new Cessna 172SP Skyhawk with a real Garmin G1000 NXI and GFC700 autopilot.   According to Ilham Amirov, Vice-President of Azerbaijan Airlines CJSC: “The national flag carrier of Azerbaijan, by p...

Dronamics becomes World First Cargo Drone Airline with IATA and ICAO designator codes

World first cargo drone airline with a license to operate in Europe, Dronamics, has been officially assigned both IATA and ICAO designator codes. Dronamics is the first cargo drone airline to secure these codes, granting it recognition on par with other international airlines. Dronamics has been assigned the IATA designator code "OY," along with the accounting prefix "651....

Emirates launches regional charter service offering flexibility and comfort for short trips

Emirates has launched an on-demand regional charter service, offering flexibility, convenience, privacy and comfort for customers who want to make short trips in the GCC from Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport. Operated by the airline’s Phenom 100 twin-engine aircraft, customers can fly to a wide range of GCC destinations both within and outside of the Emirates network, with qu...

Australians invited to help name new fleet as first Qantas Group A220 on assembly line

Qantas Group first Airbus A220 aircraft has started construction, marking a key milestone for the Group as its fleet renewal program ramps up.The aircraft’s major airframe components, including the centre and rear fuselage, are coming together at Airbus’ production facility in Mirabel, Canada, with the first of 29 aircraft expected to arrive in Australia before the end of the year...

RECARO Aircraft Seating to outfit CL4710 on Sichuan Airlines’ brand-new A319neo

RECARO Aircraft Seating will outfit the CL4710 on Sichuan Airlines’ brand-new fleet of Airbus aircraft. A total of 80 pax of the award-winning CL4710 will be installed in the business class cabin of 10 A319neo aircraft. First delivery of the aircraft will take place in May 2024. The RECARO CL4710 delivers advanced comfort on short- and medium-haul flights. The seat’s ergonomic...

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Air India partners with Volantio to enhance passenger experience

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