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Ryanair announces new €40 million aircraft maintenance facility in Dublin

RwandAir to start its first-ever direct flights to Paris

RwandAir is scheduled to launch new direct flights to the dazzling French capital of Paris for the first time on 27 June 2023. Customers can fly with RwandAir on the only direct service between Rwanda and France as the airline accelerates its ambitious growth strategy and adds a 25th desti...

airBaltic presents its 40th aircraft in Riga and announces cooperation with the Song and Dance Festival

Latvian airline airBaltic presented its 40th Airbus A220-300 aircraft (registration No. YL-ABN), which is already the second aircraft in the fleet painted in the colors of the Latvian national flag. A special highlight of the event was the launch of airBaltic’s co...

Etihad launches new Wi-Fly with free chat packages and unlimited data

Etihad Airways launches new Wi-Fly ‘Chat’ and ‘Surf’ packages making it easier than ever to stay connected, chat with family and friends, and browse the web while flying on Etihad’s wide-body fleet. Everyone flying on Etihad will benefit from complimentary ‘Chat’ messaging throughout their entire flight by signing in with Etihad Guest membership...

What do pilots want? 6 tips to help you attract and retain the best talent

IATA has reported a significant pilot shortage in the aviation industry, with an estimated 27,000 vacancies at the end of 2021. Likewise ICAO predicts that this shortage will continue to grow, with over 350,000 pilots required by 2026 to sustain operations. According to Alison Dsouza, Director of Aerviva Aviation Consultancy, there are many reasons why pilots choose one airline...

Rex announces investment in Dovetail Electric Aviation

Regional Express had taken a 20 per cent stake in Dovetail Electric Aviation (Dovetail) which is pioneering the conversion of turbine powered aircraft to electric, emission-free propulsion. The equity participation agreement formalises the strategic partnership between Rex and Dovetail and builds on the Memorandum of Understanding between the two companies which was unveiled on 21 J...

TUI Airline chooses AVIATAR Health Management solutions

TUI Airline selected AVIATAR, Lufthansa Technik innovative digital platform for its Boeing aircraft health management requirements. TUI five airlines from the United Kingdom, Scandinavia, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany are using AVIATAR Condition Monitoring application to manage its fleet of around 130 aircraft. TUI’s decision was made following a project for proof-...

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation reignites its global missions with a three-city Texas tour

Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation is heading to the Lone Star State to showcase the 16-island destination's latest tourism offerings and developments, spotlight The Bahamas' tourism outlook and connect with key industry leaders, partners and media in three major cities in Texas, April 12-14, 2023. The Global Missions in Texas wi...

Record revenue of EUR 104 million in Q1 of 2023 for airBaltic

airBaltic has started the year 2023 with positive business indicators. airBaltic has achieved EUR 104.3 million revenue, which is by 74% more than in 2022, as well as the highest ever recorded revenue in the first quarter of a year in the airline’s history. At the same time, the carried passenger number was 77% above the first quarter 2022. Martin Gauss, President and CEO o...

Wizz Air and Cepsa join forces to accelerate decarbonization of aviation with SAF

Wizz Air signed a MoU with Cepsa for the supply of sustainable aviation fuel from 2025. The MoU gives Wizz Air the opportunity to purchase SAF from Cepsa to supply the airline’s route network across Spain. Cepsa’s SAF will be produced from organic waste, such as used cooking oils or agricultural waste, among others. These biofuels promote the circular...

SWISS to trial passenger count using artificial intelligence

SWISS is to trial the use of artificial intelligence to conduct its passenger count during boarding on selected flights between April and June. The new approach should both enhance security and ease the workload of its cabin personnel. SWISS will be putting a top emphasis on data security and data protection in the new procedure, and will ensure its full compliance with Europe’s and Switzerl...

Canada Jetlines announces third A320 aircraft

Canada Jetlines announce the signing of a letter of intent for its third Airbus A320 aircraft, which will be provided by a global aviation lessor providing aircraft and capital to the world’s airlines. Delivery of the aircraft is expected by July 2023. The aircraft is an Airbus A320-200, listed under the manufacturer’s serial number #3312, equipped with two CFM56-5B4/3 engine...

Etihad Airways - Middle East first Boeing 787 Dreamliner Multi-Crew Pilot License programme

Etihad Airways achieved a significant milestone as the first of its cadet pilots successfully completed ‘Base Training’ on an actual Boeing 787 Dreamliner as part of its Multi-Crew Pilot License programme. ‘Base Training’ flights are used to train cadet pilots on take-off and landings under the supervision of a qualified instructor. After this step, the cadet...

Azerbaijan Airlines orders 12 A320neo family aircraft

Azerbaijan Airlines placed a firm order with Airbus for 12 A320neo Family aircraft including A320neo and A321neo. The contract was signed at a ceremony held in Baku. These latest generation A320neo Family aircraft are part of the company’s fleet renewal strategy to operate the most modern and fuel efficient aircraft, increase operational efficiency and competitiveness while offerin...

J&C Aero will provide CAMO support for 30 aircraft operated by Heston Airlines

J&C Aero has signed a three-year contract with Heston Airlines on continuous airworthiness management of the European charter air carrier current and upcoming Airbus A320s and A330s. The new agreement also covers line maintenance, aircraft delivery, and cabin refurbishment services for the carrier’s growing fleet. Laurynas Skukauskas, the CEO at J&C Aero, com...

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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...