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Textron Aviation delivers first Cessna SkyCourier twin turboprop into Canada

Air Bravo Corporation took first delivery into Canada of twin-engine, large-utility turboprop, Cessna SkyCourier. Air Bravo is a passenger, cargo and air ambulance flight service company based in Thunder Bay, Sudbury, Barrie and Meaford, Ontario. The aircraft – a freighter varia...

SWISS to start training its first pilots for the new Airbus A350

SWISS is to commence the training of cockpit crew members to fly the new Airbus A350 at the beginning of February. The training will utilize the new A350 full-flight simulator which was recently installed by Lufthansa Aviation Training Switzerland at its Opfikon training facility. SWISS plans t...


Qantas marks new era for airline with uniform redesign set for the runway

Qantas is embarking on a major uniform redesign for the first time in over a decade as the national carrier ramps up its historic fleet renewal program, continues to invest in customers and prepares to conquer the final frontier of aviation with the launch of Project Sunrise. The airline cements its path to an ambitious future ahead, it will begin to overhaul one of the most visual representa...

Viva partners with Tecnam for sustainable pilot training

Tecnam and Viva announced the purchase of six single-engine P2010TDI models and one multi-engine P2006T NG for its Pilot Academy expansion programme.6 Tecnam P2010TDI and one P2006T NG twin-engine aircraft are scheduled for delivery in 2025. Further aircraft are on option as well as two twin engine Tecnam aircraft and twelve single engine Tecnam ai...

TAAG Angola Airlines takes delivery of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Boeing delivered the first of four 787 Dreamliner airplanes to TAAG Angola Airlines, debuting the airline’s new livery. The 787-9 and subsequent deliveries of the fuel-efficient widebody jet will advance the airline's fleet modernization plans and long-haul capabilities, bringing more travelers and trade to Angola with the industry’s most advanced commercial airplane. The airline&r...

Home game for LOT: Lufthansa Technik inducts first LEAP engine at XEOS in Poland

Lufthansa Technik and LOT Polish Airlines are extending their cooperation in MRO. LOT Polish Airlines recently awarded the MRO company a first batch of services on the latest-generation CFM International LEAP-1B engines powering its Boeing 737 MAX fleet. Fittingly, the first engine serviced under this contract was inducted in the airline’s home country, at XEOS near Wrocław, markin...

Korean Air welcomes Airbus A350 to its fleet

Korean Air introduced Airbus A350-900 into service on January 27. The first aircraft operates two daily flights between Seoul Incheon and Osaka, while a second A350-900 will serve the daily route between Seoul Incheon and Fukuoka.The A350-900 is a state-of-the-art aircraft that combines optimum comfort with an enriched travel experience. Thanks to its exceptional fuel efficiency and reduced carbon...

Riyadh Air secures first advanced flight simulator license, enhancing pilot training

Riyadh Air has been awarded its operational certificate by General Authority of Civil Aviation , for its first advanced Boeing 787-9 RX7000 full flight simulator, consolidating its mission to establish a world-class pilot training ecosystem. This a significant milestone prior to the start of commercial operations in 2025. The license was officially presented by Captain Sulaiman Al-Muhaimedi, Execu...

BermudAir expands fleet with two Embraer 190 aircraft

The next chapter in BermudAir growth takes flight with the addition of two Embraer 190AR-E1 aircraft to its fleet. These versatile and proven aircraft will join BermudAir’ scurrent fleet of Embraer aircraft in Spring 2025, ultimately enhancing BermudAir’s operations, offering increased capacity, greater range, and new opportunities to connect travellers with Bermuda for work and p...

China Eastern selects Lufthansa Technik as A350 APU maintenance provider

Eastern Airlines Technic, a subsidiary of China Eastern Airlines, has signed a twelve-year exclusive maintenance services agreement with Lufthansa Technik that encompasses the technical support for the auxiliary power units of China Eastern Airlines' entire Airbus A350 fleet. Under this long-term contract, Lufthansa Technik will deliver comprehensive MRO services for the aircraft type’s...

Boeing partners with Norsk e-Fuel to advance SAF production

Boeing became a key project development partner of Norsk e-Fuel, supporting one of Europe’s first industrial scale Power-to-Liquids facilities. Boeing investment will accelerate the production and availability of sustainable aviation fuel in the Nordics and globally. It is also intended to support the commercial aviation industry’s and ICAO member states’ common goal to...

Lufthansa celebrates roll-out of the legendary Lockheed Super Star

A milestone in aviation history is back in the public eye for the first time: Lufthansa Technik has completed the extensive assembly of a Lockheed L-1649A. This aircraft type was the flagship of the Lufthansa fleet at the end of the 1950s under the name Super Star. On January 17 the fully restored long-haul aircraft was pulled out of the hangar on its own landing gear for the first time and r...

KlasJet strengthens partnership with Sun D’or by EL AL Group leasing fourth aircraft

KlasJet has further strengthened its strategic partnership with Sun D’or by EL AL Group. The collaboration continues with KlasJet leasing a fourth Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Set for the period of December 28, 2024, to March 31, 2025, the lease is a direct response to heightened travel demand during the winter months. KlasJet and Sun D’or by EL AL Group first partnered in May 2024 to...

Expert strategies for handling unruly passengers and hidden costs to aviation safety

​​​Aviation industry is facing a growing challenge with unruly passengers, as reports show that 70% of these incidents involve aggressive behaviour. Recognizing this, Aviator Airport Alliance is applying expert strategies to address passenger behaviour issues, ensuring a safe and efficient experience for all passengers, crew, and ground handling staff. Unruly passengers, who disrupt order by fa...

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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...

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...

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...