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Air Tahiti Nui announces the opening of a direct route between Tahiti and Australia

SeaPort Airlines’ expansion to Spokane makes Seattle’s Boeing Field the new hub for regional air travel

In Boeing Field, regional travelers have a new and improved option for air travel. On March 9, SeaPort Airlines is expanding with the launch of its Boeing Field-Felts Field shuttle–eight daily flights between Seattle and Spokane that offer travelers time, convenience and peace while...

Aviator renews partnership with SAS for ground handling services across five airports in Norway and Sweden

Aviator Airport Alliance has renewed its long-standing partnership with SAS Scandinavian Airlines to continue delivering full ground handling and de-icing services at five strategically important airports in Norway and Sweden. The renewed agreement covers three Norwegian airports: Troms&ou...

GO7 unveils Orchestrated VI to bring full interlining capabilities to virtual connections

GO7 announced the launch of Orchestrated Virtual Interlining, which enables carriers to sell connected journeys that feel like interlining – without the costs and complexity of traditional agreements. Virtual interlining has largely been driven by third-party marketplaces, forcing airlines to compromise on their choice of partners and ancillaries. GO7’s Orchestrated VI reverses that dy...

Pan Européenne places first firm order for ERA, AURA AERO’s hybrid-electric aircraft that will decarbonize regional aviation

AURA AERO signed first firm order for its regional 19-seater hybrid-electric aircraft ERA, with Pan Européenne Air Service. French private airline has been supporting AURA AERO and the ERA program from the outset, demonstrating its unwavering confidence in the manufacturer's vision and progress. As the first airline to make a firm commitment for ERA, Pan Européenne confirms,...

Air Astana finalises order for 25 Airbus A320neo family aircraft

Air Astana Group, the leading airline group in Central Asia and the Caucasus regions by revenue and fleet size, has signed a firm order for 25 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft, the largest ever direct order by the group. The agreement was made on the 20th anniversary since Air Astana started operating its first A320 in 2006, and includes five A320neo and 20 A321neo aircraft. Peter Fos...

Delta continues fleet renewal with additional narrowbody aircraft

Delta Air Lines is advancing its long-term fleet modernization strategy by exercising options for 34 additional Airbus A321neo aircraft, reinforcing the A321neo’s role as a pillar of Delta’s next generation narrowbody fleet. Deliveries from this order are scheduled to arrive in Delta’s fleet beginning in 2029. With this transaction, Delta’s total A321neo fleet will gro...

flyadeal expands Madinah base with three new domestic routes

flyadeal is expanding operations from its recently established Madinah base with the launch of three domestic routes, effective 1 March 2026. The introduction of scheduled flights to Jazan on the Red Sea coast in the southwestern part of Saudi Arabia; Qassim, known for its date farms, in the heart of the Kingdom; and Arar, an agricultural centre and capital of the Northern Borders Provin...

Aerocardal receives second LET L-410 NG as fleet expansion accelerates ahead of FIDAE 2026

Aerocardal took delivery of its second LET L-410 NG twin-engine turboprop aircraft, further expanding the company’s capabilities for passenger transport, special missions, and operations into remote destinations across Chile and the wider region.Manufactured by Aircraft Industries, part of the Omnipol Group, the Let L-410NG is widely recognized for its ability to operate in demanding en...

ABL Aviation completes two-aircraft Boeing 737 MAX 8 mandate with TUI Airline

ABL Aviation has completed the delivery of a second Boeing 737 MAX 8 to TUI Airline, concluding a two-aircraft agreement between the two companies. The first aircraft under this mandate was delivered in December 2025, marking the start of the partnership between ABL Aviation and TUI Airline. Powered by CFM LEAP‑1B27 engines, the Boeing 737 MAX 8 supports TUI Airline’s focus on operat...

Skytrans Australia eyes national expansion with new Sydney–Cobar route

Skytrans Australia is further expanding its regional aviation network with the launch of a new charter regional air route between Sydney and Cobar. Skytrans Australia has established itself as a leading operator in the Australian regional aviation market. The airline is committed to long-term sustainable growth, continually expanding its turbo...

ACIA Aero Leasing delivers third ATR72-600 to PNG Air

ACIA Aero Leasing announced the delivery of its third ATR 72-600 passenger aircraft on lease to PNG Air, Papua New Guinea’s leading domestic airline. Mick Mooney, ACIA’s Chief Executive Officer commented: “We are delighted to partner with PNG Air in expanding its fleet, having now delivered three ATR72-600s. PNG Air plays a critical role in providing regional connectivity and...

flydubai signs MoU with Emirates Aviation University to launch Flight Dispatcher Cadet Programme for Emirati talent

flydubai has signed a MoU with Emirates Aviation University to collaborate on the launch of a Flight Dispatcher Cadet Programme, marking an important initiative in the airline’s long-term commitment to building in-house aviation capabilities and further developing its national workforce.The agreement marks the first step toward launching the programme in July 2026, targeting Emirati nat...

Understanding aircraft de-icing: why it matters, how it works, and what passengers rarely see

Most passengers boarding a flight on a cold winter morning don’t give much thought to the trucks and equipment moving around their aircraft. Among them are de-icing teams – carrying out a procedure that is absolutely essential to flight safety in cold weather. According to Luca Zinnemann, Team Leader – Private & Commercial Jets DACH at global aircraft charter specialist Chapm...

Air Astana finalizes order for up to 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets

Air Astana has finalized an order for up to 15 787 Dreamliner jets to grow and modernize its Boeing widebody fleet. The agreement for additional 787-9 airplanes will enable Air Astana to expand its operations and enhance its passengers' experience. The order, previously announced as a commitment in November 2025, represents Air Astana's largest single airplane purchase. With three more 787...

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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...