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Fiji Airways takes delivery of new Airbus A350-900 XWB

Unique South Florida partnership - Spirit Airlines and Wayman Aviation to train future pilots

Wayman Aviation Academy announced a unique partnership with Spirit Airlines through their Spirit Wings Pilot Pathway program. The program will provide graduates with easily accessible, local mentorship with Spirit Airlines pilots and a fast track to a career in aviation as a First Off...

Apply now: Shaping the future of the Lufthansa Group as a Green Mobility Traines

Developing solutions for a more sustainable aviation and thus actively shaping the future of the Group: The Lufthansa Group offers this and much more with the "Green Mobility Trainee" program. From now until September 2, interested Master's degree graduates who have already dealt with...

New trend signals to potential challenge – airline captain shortage

The role of an airline captain has long been esteemed and sought after. However, a recent trend highlighted by the American Airlines pilots' union reveals a surprising statistic: over 7,000 pilots at American Airlines have opted out of pursuing captain positions, while United struggled to fill 50% of the 978 captain vacancies in the past year. This prompts the question: what factors have led t...

Flying support for the voice as Qantas Group unveils YES aircraft

Qantas Group confirmed its support for the Yes campaign ahead of the upcoming referendum for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament and unveiled special livery on three Qantas Group aircraft. The livery, featuring the Yes23 campaign logo, will be carried on three aircraft: a Qantas Boeing 737, a QantasLink Dash 8 Turboprop and a Jetstar Airbus A320. Qantas Group CEO Alan Joyce said support...

Etihad Airways ramps up winter schedule with new destinations, more flights and better connections

Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has unveiled an ambitious network overhaul, positioning the airline for sustainable expansion while improving its and Abu Dhabi’s links to global markets. The new network is designed to support visitor growth and provide travellers with more options by: Introducing new destinations: Ramping up capacity to sought-after...

Momentum Ventures envisions a sustainable future of aviation with electric airplanes

Momentum Ventures joins the global aviation community in celebrating the strides achieved in electric aviation. The company recognizes the profound potential of electric airplanes in reshaping the industry, ushering in a new era of air travel solutions that are both sustainable and environmentally friendly. The rise of electric aviation, exemplified by pioneering endeavors like Eviation&...

A new Air India is unveiled, representing bold new India on the world stage

Air India unveiled a modern new brand identity and new aircraft livery that capture the essence of a bold new India, marking a milestone in its Vihaan.AI transformation of the national institution into a national inspiration. The new look reimagines the iconic Indian window shape, historically used by Air India, into a gold window frame that becomes central to the new brand des...

Cathay Group continues to invest in Hong Kong international aviation hub with intention to purchase up to 32 new single-aisle Airbus aircraft

Cathay Group announces its intention to purchase up to 32 Airbus A321neo and A320neo aircraft as it continues to invest in expanding and modernising its fleet, and growing flight connectivity at the Hong Kong international aviation hub. This will bring the Group’s new aircraft deliveries to up to more than 70. These aircraft are expected to be delivered by 2029, and will join the fleets...

airBaltic reported historically highest profit in H1

airBaltic finished the first half of the year with a net income of EUR 14.6 million, representing an improvement of EUR 105.7 million, compared to the same period in 2022. During today's investor call, Martin Gauss, President and CEO of the Latvian national airline airBaltic, along with the Board Members – CFO Vitolds Jakovļevs and COO Pauls Cālītis – presented...

Anuvu completes major contract renewals with two leading airlines

Anuvu announced the renewal of its long-term contracts with two leading Skytrax airlines, Cathay Pacific and SAUDIA, to provide full inflight entertainment and content services. Both airlines are increasing their content offering, including welcoming both Max and Disney content onboard. Anuvu will also supply select entertainment from all the major studios, including NBCU, Paramount...

JAL Group launched ‘Sustainable Challenge Flights’ during the UN SDG summit period

JAL Group announced another challenge towards a sustainable future, “Sustainable Challenge Flights” on the JL6 flights from Tokyo (Haneda) to New York, from September 14th to 20th, under the slogan “A sustainable future together”. This is the second phase of our sustainable challenge flights following the successful Tokyo (Haneda) to Okinawa (Naha) charter flight last Novem...

easyJet launches new Summer Flight School for kids

easyJet is launching a new Summer Flight School, to combat persistent gendered stereotypes of pilot and cabin crew jobs and inspire more young people to consider a career in aviation. As new research by the airline reveals around four in ten children (37%) still believe that a pilot is a job exclusively for men, easyJet is inviting children aged 7 – 12 to go behind the scenes at it...

EL AL takes delivery of its fourth 787-8 Dreamliner and inaugurates its first flight in SAF

Israel national airline EL AL announced the acquisition of its fourth 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft. The new aircraft, named after the city "Nof HaGalil", joins EL AL's Dreamliner fleet currently comprising 16 aircraft of this type, twelve 787-9s and four 787-8s. The aircraft offers three classes of service: Business, Premium and Economy, and will operate long-haul...

Emirates celebrates 20 Years of flying to Aotearoa

20 years of Emirates flying to New Zealand, as the airline celebrates amid its strongest presence in the market to date. On 2 August 2003, Emirates launched its first service from New Zealand, marked by two inaugural flights - the first via Sydney on a Boeing 777-300ER and the second on an A330 from Melbourne. Onboard one flight was Emirates’ Chairman and Chief Executive, HH Sheikh Ahme...

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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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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...