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Generation 2023 - easyJet opens applications for its Pilot Training Programme

This World Pilot' Day easyJet has reopened its renowned Generation easyJet Pilot Training programme for the 2023 intake of approximately 200 aspiring pilots. The Generation easyJet Pilot Training Programme  is delivered in partnership with CAE and provides aspiring...

Alaska Airlines launches partnership with STARLUX Airlines

Alaska Airlines is celebrating newest global airline partner: STARLUX Airlines, a Taipei-based premium carrier, which launched its inaugural transpacific service between Taipei and Los Angeles. Alaska is STARLUX's first airline partner. From Southern Calif...


DHL Express upgrades its fleet with the order of nine Mammoth-converted B777-200LR freighters

DHL Express has ordered nine Mammoth-converted B777-200LR freighters from Jetran. The first cargo aircraft will be delivered in 2024, with the remaining aircraft to be supplied until early 2027. This agreement is part of the overall sustainability priority to modernize DHL Express’ long-haul intercontinental fleet, including the replacement of older planes. Ordering converted freighters...

Second Emirates gateway to Canada with Dubai Montreal route

Emirates will launch a new daily service from Dubai to Montréal, starting 5 July. Montréal becomes Emirates’ second gateway in Canada, complementing its passenger services to Toronto, which have been operating to Ontario’s capital city since 2007. The launch of services to Montréal comes as the UAE and Canada aim to deepen economic cooperation between the two...

Spirit Fit Fleet flies forward with 200th delivery from Airbus

Spirit Airlines welcomed its 200th new aircraft delivery from Airbus, a landmark delivery for the airline' growing Fit Fleet. The Airbus A320neo (N973NK) was assembled at Airbus U.S.manufacturing facility in Mobile, Alabama, and prepared for service at Spirit's aircraft maintenance facility in Detroit. This delivery is part of continued growth at Spirit....

Copa Airlines purchases eight DA40 NG

Diamond Aircraft Canada and Copa Airlines recently inked a firm order for eight Diamond Aircraft jet-fuel powered DA40 NG. Copa Airlines is Diamond Aircraft’s first customer in Panama. Bolivar Dominguez, Copa's Vice President for Flight Operations, commented:"The DA40 NG is one of the most technologically advanced training aircraft on the market and we are excited to partner...

Norwegian Air Shuttle selects Anuvu inflight connectivity solution

Anuvu renewed partnership with Norwegian Air Shuttle. The airline has selected Anuvu for inflight connectivity on current aircraft and additional Boeing 737 MAX aircraft the airline is acquiring.  Anuvu will upgrade the currently installed IFC hardware with its Dedicated Space technology, as well as install this new equipment on Norwegian’s new aircraft. Dedicated Space is an award...

The Caribbean airlift dilemma

by Cdr. Bud Slabbaert The Caribbean region is suffering from a border airlift disorder that produces the most intense chronic agony and distress in those who suffer from this condition which encompasses the functions of tourism, trade, commerce and social interaction. Airlift in the region appears to be in a continuous twilight-zone of dreaming and failure fueled by assumptions and imagina...

United announces largest South Pacific expansion in aviation history

United Airlines announces the largest South Pacific network expansion ever to and from the continental U.S., including the first non-stop flight between San Francisco and Christchurch set to commence on December 1. United will be the only carrier to directly connect the U.S. and the South Island of New Zealand. With 66 flights between the US and Australia/New Zea...

FL Technics extends partnership scope with Wizz Air, will provide CAMO solutions in UK

FL Technics and Wizz Air UK signed a new contract further expanding the scope of mutual partnerships. Based on the new agreement, FL Technics will now provide Subcontracted CAMO solutions to the airlines’ aircraft fleet operated in the United Kingdom. For the period of 5 years, the FL Technics engineering team will subcontract continuing airworthiness management tasks (SCATM)...

Ryanair announces new €40 million aircraft maintenance facility in Dublin

 Ryanair announced plans to expand its aircraft maintenance facility at Dublin Airport with the construction of a new state-of-the-art 4 bay hangar – a €40m investment and creating over 200 new highly paid and high skilled jobs for engineers and mechanics. This new 120,000sq foot hangar will be one of the most environmentally friendly hangars in the EU with gas absorption...

RwandAir to start its first-ever direct flights to Paris

RwandAir is scheduled to launch new direct flights to the dazzling French capital of Paris for the first time on 27 June 2023. Customers can fly with RwandAir on the only direct service between Rwanda and France as the airline accelerates its ambitious growth strategy and adds a 25th destination to its route map. The new flights to the ‘City of Light’, will operate three...

airBaltic presents its 40th aircraft in Riga and announces cooperation with the Song and Dance Festival

Latvian airline airBaltic presented its 40th Airbus A220-300 aircraft (registration No. YL-ABN), which is already the second aircraft in the fleet painted in the colors of the Latvian national flag. A special highlight of the event was the launch of airBaltic’s cooperation with the XXVII Nationwide Latvian Song and XVII Dance Festival, as airBaltic&nbs...

Etihad launches new Wi-Fly with free chat packages and unlimited data

Etihad Airways launches new Wi-Fly ‘Chat’ and ‘Surf’ packages making it easier than ever to stay connected, chat with family and friends, and browse the web while flying on Etihad’s wide-body fleet. Everyone flying on Etihad will benefit from complimentary ‘Chat’ messaging throughout their entire flight by signing in with Etihad Guest membership...

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Korean Air places landmark order for 103 Boeing aircraft

Boeing and Korean Air announced that the carrier has finalized a purchase agreement for 103 aircraft spanning Boeing’s widebody and single‑aisle families. The deal includes 20 777‑9, 25 787...

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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...