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KlasJet expands presence in Germany with Berlin & Cologne bases

RECARO Aircraft Seating and China Southern Airlines strengthen relationship with introduction of R3

RECARO Aircraft Seating announced China Southern Airlines as the first airline customer in mainland China to select the latest R3 Economy Class seats for their new Airbus A350-900 fleet. This strategic partnership includes the installation of R3 seats across 10 aircraft, scheduled for deli...

Air to Jet Fuel: United announces investment in power-to-liquid fuels company Twelve

United announced an investment in Twelve, an innovative low carbon fuels company that uses a process similar to photosynthesis to transform CO2 and water into sustainable aviation fuel using renewable energy. This investment by the United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund follows Twelve'...

Euroairlines launches cargo distribution and becomes a global integrated operator

Euroairlines Group announced the creation of a new cargo transport division. This strategic move marks a significant step for the group, positioning it as a comprehensive operator in the aviation sector by adding cargo transport to its existing passenger services. The service will be available in more than 175 airports and will operate over 400 direct routes and 600 connecting routes thanks to the...

Qantas takes Australians further announcing two new international routes and more choice for customers

Qantas announced two new routes will join its growing international network, with flights from Perth to Auckland and Johannesburg set to take off from December 2025. These routes unlock more connections for Australians across the airline’s international and domestic network which now spans more than 100 destinations around the world. New services also reinforce the growth of Qantas’ we...

Qatar Airways Cargo named launch customer of Mammoth Freighters 777-200LRMF

Qatar Airways Cargo has been named launch customer of the Mammoth Freighters 777-200LRMF and has finalised an agreement for five aircraft with Jetran, LLC. Mammoth has also announced the successful completion of the initial test flight of its 777-200LRMF prototype freighter. The prototype aircraft, now registered as N705DN, took to the skies following an extensive and rigorous...

Etihad and China Eastern Airlines celebrate start of joint venture

Etihad Airways and China Eastern Airlines have officially launched their landmark Joint Venture during a ceremony held at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai this week. The launch follows the successful arrival of China Eastern’s inaugural MU237 flight from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi on 28 April, which was celebrated with a welcome ceremony at Zayed International Airport. The servi...

BGS and Wizz Air celebrate 14-year partnership by signing new agreement on fuel supply at Vilnius, Kaunas, Riga and Tallinn airports

Baltic Ground Services has recently extended its 14-year partnership with Europe’s fastest-growing airline Wizz Air. The agreement, valid for another year, covers aviation fuel supply for the airline’s aircraft at Vilnius, Kaunas, Riga and Tallinn airports. Vitalis Dudys, Head of Commerce at BGS Group, commented: “We couldn’t be happier about this opportunity to fur...

Japan Airlines launches its new Airbus A350-1000 on the Paris - Tokyo Haneda route

Japan Airlines, a member of the Oneworld alliance, began the gradual deployment of its new Airbus A350-1000 on its Paris (CDG) - Tokyo Haneda (HND) flights (JL046/JL045), offering customers an ever higher level of on-board comfort and a tailor-made experience. The airline marked the occasion with a special celebration at Terminal 2E of Roissy Charles de Gaulle (CDG) airport, to the delight of...

Ascend Airways makes history with first direct flight between UK and Sierra Leone in over a decade

Ascend Airways UK has successfully operated the inaugural flight from London Gatwick to Freetown, Sierra Leone. This marks a re-establishment of direct air connectivity between the two countries after a 12-year hiatus. The historic flight took place on April 26, with the return journey from Freetown on April 27, coinciding with Sierra Leone's Independence Day. The inaugural flight carrying mem...

ATOBA, easyJet, and World Fuel sign a MoU to develop long term supply of sustainable aviation fuel

easyJet and ATOBA Energy, in partnership with World Fuel Services, signed a MoU for the development of long-term supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel for easyJet’s operations in Europe and the UK. The agreement supports the airline’s decarbonisation strategy and is expected to unlock the SAF value chain through the combination of ATOBA’s SAF aggregation, enabling managem...

Etihad Airways’ signature long-haul luxury now on short-to-medium-haul aircraft: introducing Etihad A321LR

Etihad Airways is setting a new standard for single-aisle flying with the debut of its all-new Airbus A321LR, delivering wide-body comfort on short and medium-haul routes. Etihad’s A321LR represents a leap forward in guest experience and innovation, bringing Etihad’s signature luxury and a true First class experience to narrowbody flying. Antonoaldo Neves, CEO of Etihad Airways comm...

AIX shows that aircraft interiors are a strategic priority for global airlines

Airline CEOs, procurement leaders, engineers and passenger experience specialists from across the globe converged at this year’s Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX), making it clear that innovative, novel cabin solutions are now central to how commercial airlines compete and connect with passengers. Aircraft interiors are a strategic priority The presence of so many high-level individuals at...

Vietnam Airlines signs MoU with Vietcombank to secure financing for 50 narrow-body aircraft expansion

Vietnam Airlines signed a MoU with Vietcombank to arrange financing for the purchase of 50 new narrow-body aircraft. This agreement marks a significant step in Vietnam Airlines’ fleet renewal strategy and reflects the shared commitment of two leading state-owned enterprises to national development and economic growth. Under the MoU, Vietcombank will provide comprehensive financial...

ANA first airline worldwide to use fuel-saving riblet technology on both cargo and passenger Boeing 777

All Nippon Airways will be the first company in Asia to use AeroSHARK, a fuel-saving riblet film developed by Lufthansa Technik and BASF, on its Boeing 777 passenger aircraft. In addition, ANA will be the first airline worldwide to use the Boeing 777 with this technology on both cargo and passenger aircraft. A Boeing 777-300ER equipped with the innovation will begin commercial operations with ANA....

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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...