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Avion Express Philippines receives Temporary Operating Permit from CAB

Avion Express Philippinesreceived a Temporary Operating Permit from the Civil Aeronautics Board of the Philippines. This will enable the start-up airline to commence its preparations for flights offering ACMI services with operations based at Clark International Airport once it receives it...

Severance at 30,000 feet: award-winning Apple originals now playing on United

United has made a series of investments in the seatback experience in recent years, including installing seatback screens in every seat as part of its United Next growth plan and most recently announcing a new aircraft interior that includes huge, Bluetooth-enabled, 27-inch, 4K&n...


Air India commences retrofit programme for widebody fleet and accelerates retrofit of narrowbody fleet

  Air India has commenced the widebody retrofit programme for its legacy B787-8 aircraft, with the first of 26 aircraft (VT-ANT) having flown to a Boeing facility in Victorville, California, United States in July 2025. A second aircraft is scheduled to depart for the same facility in October 2025, with both expected to return to service in December 2025. The retrofit programme for...

Passenger emergency services during Atlantic hurricane season

Hurricane season in the Americas is set to once again cause disruption and put lives at risk. According to the hurricane forecasting team at Colorado State, this season is likely to be similar in intensity to 2024, one of the worst seasons on record. They predict there will be 4 major hurricanes this season, and 9 in total. This means the services of air charter specialist Chapman Freeborn, and it...

LATAM Airlines activates Apple's “Find My” feature to optimize the tracking and recovery of lost luggage

LATAM Airlines announced a major advance in the passenger experience: the implementation of Apple's “share item location” feature for AirTags and accessories compatible with the “Find My” network. This initiative reinforces LATAM's commitment to innovation and peace of mind for travelers. LATAM passengers using an AirTag or a Find My-compatible accessory in the...

Etihad Cargo celebrates two-year milestone with Ezhou Huahu Airport

Etihad Cargo is celebrating two successful years of operations at Ezhou Huahu Airport, marking a significant milestone in its strategic collaboration with SF Airlines. Since transitioning joint operations from Wuhan to Ezhou in August 2023, Etihad Airways is the first international airline to launch scheduled commercial freighter services in the region. Building on this milestone, Etihad Carg...

Connect France: Air France-KLM and Groupe ADP join forces to facilitate connections at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport

Air France-KLM and Groupe ADP announced a strengthened partnership, named Connect France, aimed at enhancing the passenger experience at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport. This summer marks the launch of the first concrete initiative: a system to prioritize connecting passengers in Paris based on the time they have available to make their connection. Regis Lacote, Director of Paris-Char...

Emirates makes changes to safety rules for customer usage of power banks onboard

Using any kind of power bank is prohibited onboard Emirates’ flights, effective from 1October 2025. A power bank is a portable, rechargeable device primarily designed to provide power to other electronic devices such smart phones, tablets, laptops and cameras. Emirates customers are still permitted to carry one power bank onboard with specific conditions listed below, but the power banks may...

STARLUX Airlines leads Taiwan’s air cargo market with IATA CEIV live animals certification

STARLUX Airlines continues to lead the Taiwanese aviation industry by becoming the first Taiwanese carrier to obtain four IATA CEIV certifications. The airline previously received certifications for CEIV Lithium Batteries, CEIV Pharma, and CEIV Fresh, and has now been awarded the CEIV Live Animals certification. This milestone reflects STARLUX’s commitment to providing specialized cargo serv...

Airlink and Azorra finalize lease of 10 new Embraer E195-E2s

Airlink and Azorra have finalized a lease agreement that will see the Johannesburg-headquartered airline acquire 10 new Embraer E195-E2 twin-engine passenger aircraft, with the first delivery scheduled for later this year. This follows the previously announced selection of the E195-E2s by Airlink, South Africa’s leading full-service airline. Azorra, the Fort Lauderdale-based lease, finance a...

LATAM Group unveils its new Premium Comfort class with an investment of over US$100 million

LATAM announced its new Premium Comfort cabin, a proposal set to transform the experience on long-haul international flights. With an investment of over US$100 million, this initiative highlights LATAM’s commitment to innovation, design, and customer satisfaction, providing a mid-tier option that combines comfort, service, and cutting-edge technology. Positioned between the Premium Busine...

Grand Caravan on-demand flights to start in Germany thanks to flyvbird and flYellow partnership

A new, operations-led partnership announced between flyvbird, the German AI-driven aviation start-up reshaping regional air travel, and flYellow, a seasoned air operator based in Passau, Germany. This collaboration will provide the foundation for the launch of flyvbird’s flexible, on-demand flight services from Germany - on schedule to start from next month, with Cessna Grand Caravan aircraf...

Cathay Pacific orders 14 more Boeing 777-9 passenger jets

Boeing and Cathay Pacific announced the Hong Kong-based carrier is ordering 14 more 777-9 passenger jets, bringing its order book to 35 of the world's largest twin-engine airplane. Designed to reduce fuel use and emissions on average by 20% and noise by 40% compared to the airplanes it replaces, the 777-9 will enable Cathay Pacific to efficiently meet growing air travel demand across key...

All Nippon Airways launches free high-speed in-flight internet service on international routes for all classes

All Nippon Airways is introducing free, high-speed in-flight internet service capable of video streaming1 for all international classes on its B767-300ER (202-seat configuration, JA625A) aircraft. Powered by the latest system from Viasat, the advanced service ensures passengers enjoy smooth, fast connectivity from boarding to disembarkation, providing a ground-like internet experience in...

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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...

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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...

KlasJet receives key FAA approval to launch ACMI and charter services in the US market

KlasJet has achieved a significant milestone by obtaining Part 129 Operations Specifications (OpSpecs) approval from the FAA, paving the way for the company's expansion into the U.S. market. As pa...

flydubai expands pilot training capacity through partnerships with Egnatia Aviation and Skyborne

flydubai has strengthened its pilot development strategy through new partnerships with Egnatia Aviation and Skyborne Airline Academy, aimed at expanding the airline's training capacity and support...

Embraer adds BermudAir as its second E‑Freighter operator

Embraer and Regional One announced that BermudAir has become the world’s second operator of the Embraer E‑Freighter, marking the aircraft’s debut in the Americas with the airline&rsqu...

easyJet switches to reusable crew meal trays throughout its UK and EU network

easyJet has introduced reusable crew meal trays, developed in partnership with Ecoffee Cup, across its UK and European fleet—cutting onboard waste and strengthening the airline’s wider sus...