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SWISS’s first Airbus A350 arrives in its new Zurich home

SWISS first Airbus A350 arrived at its new home of Zurich Airport. Brand-new twinjet with its Swiss registration HB-IFA had taken off from Airbus Toulouse and touched down at its new home base. Airbus A350 is the world’s most advanced widebody aircraft, and its addition to the SWISS...

Riyadh Air announces inaugural London flights & groundbreaking Sfeer loyalty program

Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's new national carrier, today reveals two significant milestones as it announces a landmark on its journey towards its 2025 debut: the commencement of its first daily flights to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) on October 26th. Riyadh Air is also proud to unveil Sfeer, its...


Caerdav delivers an Airbus A320 transition check for Avolon as part of new maintenance agreement

After signing a new General Maintenance Agreement with Avolon Caerdav successfully completed a first transition check on an Airbus A320 in readiness for operation in Spain. The aircraft, which previously flew in Asia, underwent an extensive transition process which included a comprehensive airframe maintenance check, alongside the scheduled replacement of engine number two, following a full borosc...

AEGEAN Airlines expands fleet with new ATR 72-600, two more on order

AEGEAN Airlines, through its subsidiary Olympic Air, welcomed a brand-new ATR 72-600 to its fleet, marking a significant step in its regional fleet renewal strategy. In a further vote of confidence in ATR’s latest-generation aircraft, AEGEAN has also placed a direct order for two additional ATR 72-600s, scheduled for delivery in December 2026.   This new order undersco...

KLM introduces first A350 simulator in the Netherlands

KLM officially commissioned the first Airbus A350 simulator in the Netherlands, marking a significant step in preparing for the arrival of the A350 aircraft, which will join the fleet at the end of 2026. This advanced simulator provides KLM pilots with training on the latest technologies and procedures in a realistic and safe environment. The simulator was built by CAE in Montreal, where the ac...

Lufthansa Technik and Cathay sign largest-ever MRO contract in their partnership

With the signing of their most extensive maintenance agreement to date, Lufthansa Technik and the Cathay Group mark a new chapter in their long-standing partnership. Over the next six years, the leading provider of technical aircraft services will exclusively deliver Total Component Maintenance for the 747 and 777 fleets of Hong Kong’s flag carrier. Services for a total of 20 Boeing 747...

Embraer celebrated 20 years of E-Jets service with Finnair and Norra - flying together since 2005

This marks a special milestone in European aviation as Embraer, Finnair, and Nordic Regional Airlines (Norra) celebrated 20 years of E-Jets service. On October 1, 2005, Finnair operated its first Embraer E170 revenue flight from Helsinki to Oslo, ushering in a new era of regional connectivity, comfort, and reliability. Since October 2012, Norra has proudly flown the Embraer aircraft...

GetJet Airlines to provide ACMI capacity for Etihad Airways winter 2025/26

GetJet Airlines signed a seasonal wet-lease agreement with Etihad Airways, under which two Airbus A320 family aircraft from the GetJet fleet will be based at Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi for the winter 2025/26 season. Two aircraft will operate flights on behalf of Etihad Airways, providing additional flexibility to the airline’s regional network during the autumn and early winter...

Osaka names Japan Airlines’ and Sumitomo Corporation’s JV, Soracle, with Archer’s Midnight aircraft as its air taxi partner

Soracle, a joint venture between Japan Airlines and Sumitomo Corporation, has been named to lead the establishment of air taxi services in the Osaka Prefecture. This makes Archer the only U.S. eVTOL manufacturer set to play a key role in the establishment of air taxi services in Osaka. With Soracle’s intention to deploy Archer’s Midnight aircraft as the core part of its fleet, its agre...

United launches CBP's International Remote Baggage Screening on select international flights

United launches new U.S. Customs and Borders Protection initiative, the International Remote Baggage Screening, for connecting passengers with checked bags that eliminates re-checking bags on select international routes, making the connecting experience even easier and reducing potential missed connections. The new process is currently available for United customers traveling on United's...

Etihad Airways’ new A321LR made India debut on inaugural flight to Kolkata

Etihad Airways launched its game-changing new A321LR aircraft on all flights to and from Kolkata, bringing a refined luxury experience to the popular Indian route. The sold-out inaugural flight, EY222, touched down at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU), Kolkata, India at 8.35pm on 24 September. All of Etihad’s eight return flights per week between Abu Dhabi and Kolkata will now be oper...

Porter Airlines introduces new scholarship and awards for future Algonquin College aviation professionals

Algonquin College ishare the expansion of its aviation partnership with Porter Airlines, including increased support for the Aircraft Maintenance Technician  program through scholarships and awards. The $25,000 gift will establish the following financial aid initiatives:  The Porter Airlines Scholarship for Aircraft Maintenance Technicians  The Porter Airlines...

Turkish Airlines orders up to 75 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, commits to more 737 MAX jets

Boeing and Turkish Airlines announced a firm order for up to 75 787 Dreamliners, the flag carrier's largest ever Boeing widebody purchase. The deal includes 35 of the 787-9 model, 15 of the larger 787-10, and options for 25 787 Dreamliners to grow and modernize the airline's fleet. The new order will support more than 123,000 jobs across the U.S. The airline also announced its intent to...

United receives FAA certification for first Starlink-equipped mainline aircraft

United announced the FAA certified its first mainline Starlink-equipped aircraft, and the first commercial flight is planned for October 15. This certification comes less than five months since the first Starlink-equipped United customer flight on the Embraer 175 regional aircraft and less than a year since United signed the industry's largest agreement of its kind with SpaceX to bring St...

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Air Baltic Corporation AS , Latvia’s national airline and the leading carrier in the Baltic States, announced that airBaltic and its subsidiaries participating in the voluntary Ch...

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Qantas Freight and Australia Post expand air cargo capacity with Airbus A321 freighter in western Sydney

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Turkish Airlines and CFM sign landmark MOU for more than 600 LEAP-1B engines

Turkish Airlines has taken another major step in its fleet expansion strategy with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with CFM International for more than 300 LEAP-1B engines and a long-term...