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First Boeing 777-300ER joins AviaAM Financial Leasing China fleet

AviaAM Leasing, a global aviation holding company engaged in commercial aircraft acquisition, leasing and sales, has announced that its joint venture with the Henan Civil Aviation Development and Investment Company (HNCA) – AviaAM Financial Leasing China – has added a brand new Boeing 77...

Wizz Air takes delivery of its 100th A320 Family aircraft

Confirming the success of the A320 Family for Low Cost airlines Wizz Air (WIZZ), one of the fastest growing airlines in Europe and the leading low-cost carrier in Central and Eastern Europe, has taken delivery of its 100th A320 Family aircraft, an A321ceo, at an event in Budapest Airport. Th...


Cyprus Airways' inaugural flight from Larnaca to Prague warm welcome at Prague Airport

Cyprus Airways' inaugural flight from Larnaca to Prague took place on 1 of June.  The flight departed from Larnaca after 11:00 in the morning and landed in Prague at 13:40. Prague Airport welcomed Cyprus Airways aircraft with the ceremonial water cannon salute and welcomed the official guests and passengers at the Gate, with the airport's traditional ribbon cutting.  Cypr...

Philippine Airlines takes delivery of its first A321neo aircraft

Bringing new levels of efficiency and comfort for the carrier’s regional network Philippine Airlines (PAL) has taken delivery of its first A321neo aircraft in Hamburg, Germany. This is the first of 21 A321neo aircraft ordered by the airline under its fleet renewal programme. Powered by Pratt and Whitney Pure Power engines, the new aircraft features a premium two class layout with 12 bu...

Bringing innovation: Pilot Career Show makes aviation recruitment easy as never before

In the situation of a global pilot shortage in aviation and difficulties related to pilot recruitment procedures, an innovative type of career event comes just in time to change that.Following a successful launch in Amsterdam (Netherlands) in May 2018, an aviation job fair called Pilot Career Show continues at new locations. The second event will be taking place in Istanbul (Turkey) on June 2...

airBaltic and Tez Tour Latvija Launches Charter Flights to Peloponnese and Marche

The Latvian airline airBalticin cooperation with the international tour operator Tez Tour Latvija on May 27, 2018, launched newcharter flights connecting Riga with Peloponnese (Araxos airport) in Greece, but this week on June 3 will start operations on new route from Riga to Marche (Ancona) in Italy. Martin Gauss, Chief Executive Officerof airBaltic: “The Summer s...

Simplifying Shipping in Aviation

Anyone working in the business sector understands that logistics can be just as important, if not more important than, strategies. Having the means to send or receive goods efficiently is at the foundation of any well-established business. Thisis especially true in the Aviation industry. With tight deadlines and ever-changing needs, efficient,reliable shipping is a must for those working...

G. Ziemelis: when will we see the “Tesla” of aviation?

With the impending danger of a warming planet and the continuous depletion of the planet’s fossil fuels the world is moving towards more sustainable forms of energy. From electric cars to countries powering parts of their power grid with solar panels and wind turbines; sustainable forms of energy are quickly becoming the most effective forms of energy. Aviation is no exception, with projects...

Qatar Airways Launches Services To London Gatwick Airport

Award-winning airline’s double-daily flights to London Gatwick make it the airline’s sixth UK gateway Qatar Airways began direct service to Cardiff earlier this month, further strengthening its presence in the UK Qatar Airways’ inaugural flight from Doha to London Gatwick touched down today at London Gatwick Airport, where it was welcomed with a celebratory water salute. Th...

AIR ASTANA CELEBRATES 16th YEAR WITH OPENING OF NEW AVIATION TECHNICAL CENTRE IN ASTANA

Largest aircraft repair centre in Central Asia offers services to national and international carriers across the region Air Astana, the award-winning Kazakh flag carrier, marked its 16th anniversary with the opening of a new Aviation Technical Centre at Astana’s Nursultan Nazarbayev international airport today. The new Aviation Technical Centre enables Air Astana to undertake all air...

Boeing, Xiamen Airlines Celebrate Delivery of Carrier’s First 737 MAX Jet

Fast-growing Chinese carrier has doubled its fleet in less than five years; plans to double it again Boeing delivered the first 737 MAX airplane and the 200th Boeing jet to Xiamen Airlines, a fast-growing Chinese carrier that has doubled its fleet in less than five years and has plans to double it again to serve more domestic and international passengers. “The addition of the...

Norwegian introduces temperature search to find your ideal destination

First low-cost airline in the UK to introduce temperature filter to select flights Norwegian launches a brand-new feature on its website that allows customers to find their next destination based on their preferred temperature – a first by a low-cost airline in the UK. Holidaymakers now have another simple way to choose from more than 40 destinations served by Norwegian from the U...

Etihad Airways to Optimize Operations with Crew Management Solutions

Boeing has announced an agreement with Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, to provide multiple crew management solutions to support the planning and operation of the airline's 7,500 crewmembers. Through the agreement, Etihad Airways will integrate Crew Pairing, Rostering and Fatigue Risk Management solutions to optimize planning, crew satisfaction and...

AviationCV.com: hard lessons of the lack of pilot’s personality assessment

When it comes to finding the right pilot to fly commercial aircraft, experience in the cockpit is not enough. While aviators are now required to have at least 500 flight hours under the belt, not to mention work history and other documents, airlines are now looking for what is the best fit to their company – personality. “There is quite specific regulation on what credentials and as...

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Aircalin signs Flight Hour Services contract for Airbus A350-900 fleet

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Malaysia Airlines renews longstanding Boeing IMM services agreement during MRO Asia-Pacific 2026

Boeing and Malaysia Airlines have renewed their Integrated Materials Management (IMM) services agreement for five years, the companies announced at MRO Asia-Pacific in Singapore. The renewed partnersh...

Qantas advances Project Sunrise with landmark non-stop Australia-New York service

Qantas has announced it will launch the first-ever non-stop commercial flights between Sydney and New York from mid-2028, marking a major milestone for its landmark Project Sunrise initiative. Ti...

Air France earns global recognition with World’s Best First Class Award from Skytrax

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Japan Airlines strengthens E-Jet operations with renewed Embraer Pool Program agreement

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RECARO Aircraft Seating marks SAS’ 80th anniversary with exclusive RECARO Gaming NXT chairs

RECARO Aircraft Seating is celebrating the 80th anniversary of Scandinavian Airlines with a unique collection of 80 customized RECARO Gaming Nxt chairs created exclusively for the carrier. Repres...