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EVA Air and Southwest Airlines launch interline partnership to expand seamless travel between Asia and North America

Thai SmartLynx receives maiden aircraft delivery

Thai SmartLynx reached a major milestone with the arrival of its first Airbus A320-200 at Don Mueang International Airport on Friday, 22 August 2025. The aircraft delivery represents the final step in the airline’s application process for an Air Operator Certificate from the Civil Av...

Korean Air to purchase 103 Boeing aircraft plus GE engines, totaling KRW 70 trillion

Korean Air announced its intent to purchase 103 next-generation aircraft from Boeing, 19 spare engines from GE Aerospace and CFM International, and a comprehensive engine maintenance program with GE Aerospace on August 25. The total investment is valued at approximately USD 50 billion (KRW 70 trilli...

Liquid Sun launches eSAF production pilot – with ABB, Finnair, Fortum, and Finavia

Finnish company Liquid Sun is launching a globally unique pilot project to produce renewable eSAF from biogenic CO₂ emissions. Originating from research at Tampere University, Liquid Sun has developed an innovation based on low-temperature electrolysis technology that converts CO₂ emissions and renewable hydrogen into eSAF. For this pilot, Liquid Sun has partnered with Finnair, ABB, Fortum, and Fi...

SWISS unveils its new SWISS First Grand Suite: A commercial flight – private as never before

SWISS is setting new benchmarks in First Class air travel. With the ‘SWISS First Grand Suite’, the airline is further expanding its First Class offering to even better meet the individual needs of its guests. The new SWISS First Grand Suite combines two First Class suites into a single spacious and self-contained space that can serve as a bedroom, an office or a meeting room – a...

First graduate of airBaltic Pilot Academy becomes Captain

airBaltic celebrated an important milestone for both the company and its airBaltic Pilot Academy, as Kaspars Kasakovskis, the very first graduate of the academy, has successfully completed his Captain upgrade, becoming the first airBaltic Pilot Academy graduate to serve as a Captain at the airline. K. Kasakovskis joined the Pilot Academy in 2018 as part of the very first group of 12 cadets. Pau...

Discover Germany in style: your complete travel guide

Germany is a country that effortlessly blends centuries-old traditions with cutting-edge innovation. From the fairy-tale castles of Bavaria to the vibrant nightlife of Berlin, this destination promises something for every type of traveler. For those who appreciate both comfort and efficiency, flying business class to Germany is the perfect way to begin the journey. This travel experience...

Aviator Airport Alliance extends contract with Wizz Air at Copenhagen, Gothenburg and Malmö Airports

Aviator Airport Alliance has extended its partnership with Wizz Air. Under the renewed agreement, Aviator Airport Alliance will continue to provide passenger, ramp handling, and de-icing services for the upcoming three years. The agreement covers three Northern European airports – Copenhagen Airport (CPH), Gothenburg Landvetter Airport (GOT) and Malmo Airport (MMX). In Cope...

Cathay Pacific unveils a redesigned lounge experience at Beijing Capital International Airport

As part of its continued investment in the Chinese Mainland, Cathay Pacific is delighted to welcome members and customers back to its newly redesigned flagship lounge at Beijing Capital International Airport, placing human-centric design at the heart of the elevated lounge experience. This marks another milestone in the airline’s extensive lounge enhancement plan in Hong Kong and other...

Air Europa entrusts Lufthansa Technik with component support for entire 737 fleet

Lufthansa Technik will continue to provide its comprehensive Total Component Support (TCS) for Air Europa’s entire Boeing 737 fleet for several more years. A key element of the new contract is the extension of services to cover both the two existing and the future 737 MAX aircraft, which Air Europa operates as the first and so far only Spanish airline. Additionally, the long-standing co...

Explaining ACMI through the tuxedo analogy

A fully-equipped airline in a box, the ACMI – Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance – model has been a game changer for years in Europe and is now picking up in Asia, Africa and other parts of the world. But what exactly is it? How does it differ from other approaches used in the aviation industry? And why does it resemble a tuxedo in more ways than one? For answers, we sat down w...

Riyadh Air and SATS Saudi Arabia forge strategic partnership to elevate cargo hub operations at King Khalid International Airport and beyond

Riyadh Air has signed a five-year strategic partnership with SATS Saudi Arabia Company to provide comprehensive cargo handling services at key airports across the Kingdom.The agreement includes major cargo operations at the Riyadh Air hub at King Khalid International Airport (RUH) with further support at King Fahd International Airport (DMM) in Dammam and King Abdulaziz International Air...

Empowering needs to spread their wings with sky-high career

easyJet is launching a new cabin crew recruitment drive. The new initiative Flight Paths, is targeting young Brits ‘not in employment, education or training’ (NEET) to help their careers take off, and to show how accessible and rewarding a job as cabin crew can be. The airline is set to recruit nearly 1,000 new cabin crew for 2026 as part of its annual recruitment drive, and is encoura...

DHL Express and Cathay Group sign new sustainable aviation fuel deal to drive production and uptake in Asia

DHL Express and the Cathay Group entered into a new SAF partnership that reinforces their shared commitment to reducing carbon emissions in the air cargo industry. Under the agreement, Cathay will supply DHL Express with 2,400 tonnes of SAF for international flights departing from three airports in Asia namely Seoul Incheon International Airport, Tokyo Narita International Airport, and Singap...

flydubai strengthens strategic growth with 12 new aircraft deliveries in 2025

flydubai has taken delivery of seven new aircraft so far in 2025, with a further five Boeing 737 MAX 8s scheduled to join its fleet before the end of the year. These additions form an integral part of the airline’s strategic growth plans, enabling the continued expansion of its network, enhancing operational efficiency and increasing capacity on existing routes. The seven new aircraft, re...

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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...