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Thales and Malaysia Airlines sign avionics component availability and repair agreement for A330neo aircraft

Thales and Malaysia Airlines have signed a long-term services agreement for Thales avionics products onboard the Airline’s A330neo fleet. Through this service agreement, Thales will manage all repairs for its avionics products, as well as provide spares availability and replenishment with...

UK electric air taxi service on the horizon: Joby & Virgin Atlantic partnership

Joby Aviation announced a partnership with Virgin Atlantic that will see the companies partner on the launch of Joby’s revolutionary air taxi service in the UK. The partnership builds on an existing agreement between Joby and Delta Air Lines – which owns a 49 percent stake in V...


Nolinor Aviation pioneers new solution for Boeing 737-200 combi flights

As the aviation industry braces for significant regulatory changes, Nolinor Aviation is proving once again why it's a leader in adaptability and innovation. Transport Canada's mandate to transition from Class B to Class F cargo compartments, driven by the cancellation of AMOC's for AD 93-07-15 in 2022 and the upcoming June 2025 exemption deadline, presents a ch...

Lufthansa Technik and Hebei Airlines sign engine MRO agreement

Lufthansa Technik and the Shijiazhuang-based Hebei Airlines have recently strengthened their long-term cooperation with an Engine Maintenance Services contract. The new agreement covers the MRO of CFM56-7B engines used in the Boeing 737-800 fleet of the Chinese airline. Starting this year, the services will be carried out at Lufthansa Technik’s engine shop in Hamburg, Germany. Chen Hongbo...

JetZero, Delta partner to design the future of air travel by advancing first-of-its-kind, 50% more fuel-efficient aircraft for domestic and international routes

JetZero partners Delta Air Lines on a revolutionary, more sustainable aircraft. JetZero fuel efficient blended-wing-body design is at the center of the collaboration and is one facet of Delta's ongoing journey to advance industry innovation, drive down cost through increased fuel-savings, elevate the customer experience and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. On the heels of the a...

United installs Starlink on first regional aircraft

United installed Starlink on its first regional aircraft and unveiled details of the process to underscore the technical operations benefits associated with the equipment, including size and weight as well as the ease of install and maintenance. The airline expects to outfit 40+ regional aircraft each month beginning in May through the end of 2025 – average Starlink install ti...

SmartLynx Airlines transitions to a single-type aircraft operation in 2025

SmartLynx Airlines has decided to restructure its fleet and transition to single-type operations. The transition will be carried out gradually, with the goal of achieving a unified fleet composition by mid-2025. SmartLynx Airlines concluded 2024 with a fleet of 68 and record number of flights operated – more than 68 thousand. For the first time in the company’s history, passenger...

The solutions behind aviation sustainability goals in 2025

Every day the world is confronted with numerous factors, which are causing a planetary crisis of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss. To address this problem, the aviation sector is paving the way towards more sustainable operations every year. What can be done in small steps to make the industry a little greener? The European Aviation Environmental Report 2025 says that airlines,...

Emirates expands global network with the official introduction of three new destinations

Emirates is set to further strengthen its presence across Asia with the launch of daily non-stop flights between Dubai and Shenzhen from 1 July 2025. The airline will also introduce four weekly services to Da Nang on 2 June and three weekly flights to Siem Reap from 3 June with both cities connecting via Bangkok. The addition of Shenzhen, Da Nang and Siem Reap, puts Emirates ahead of the curve wit...

CDB Aviation delivers second A320neo to Colorful Guizhou Airlines

CDB Aviation delivered an Airbus A320-251N to Chinese airline customer Colorful Guizhou Airlines. The A320neo launches the carrier’s new Head of Version by Colorful Guizhou Airlines cabin design that aims to provide passengers with more comfort and an upgraded onboard experience. CDB Aviation’s Head of Commercial, Greater China Michelle Wu and Colorful Guizhou Airli...

Skytrans receives AOC to commence ACMI operations with narrow-body aircraft

Skytrans has recently received an AOC to commence operations with narrow-body aircraft in the region. It marks a key milestone in the airline’s operational capabilities and strategic expansion as it recently welcomed its first Airbus A319 to its fleet. Forecasts predict that total domestic air passenger travel in Australia will grow by approximately 2.6% per year, expecting to surp...

Eurowings now flies from BER to Abu Dhabi and more frequently to Dubai

Eurowings is significantly expanding its long-haul flights from BER. In the winter flight schedule 2025/2026, the airline will connect BER with Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates for the first time. The metropolis on the Persian Gulf will be served three times a week from BER from 3 November. Eurowings is also significantly expanding its connection to Dubai, which is also in the United Arab Emi...

Avion Express Brasil obtained AOC

Avion Express Brasil successfully obtained its Air Operator Certificate from Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency. This milestone marks the official launch of the first dedicated ACMI operator in Brazil, further strengthening Avion Express’s position as a global leader in ACMI solutions. With AOC approval in place, Avion Express Brasil is set to commence commercial...

Embraer clinches firm order for 15 E190-E2 aircraft from ANA Group

ANA Holdings has ordered 15 E190-E2s aircraft from Embraer with options for an additional five aircraft. The selection of the E190-E2 is part of ANA’s fleet renewal plan. The economics and efficiency of the aircraft will enable the airline to enhance nationwide connectivity while providing improved space and comfort for passengers. Deliveries of the E190-E2 aircraft to ANA are expected...

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

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