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Lufthansa Group orders ten Airbus and ten Boeing long-haul aircraft

Alaska Airlines signs for Boeing Virtual Airplane Training Platform

Alaska Airlines has signed a formal license agreement for Boeing's Virtual Airplane during the World Aviation Training Summit held in Orlando, Florida. Alaska Airlines has been a key development partner throughout the creation and development of Virtual Airplane, providing valuable feedback that...

AirAsia places landmark order for 150 A220s

Malaysia AirAsia has placed an order for 150 latest generation A220-300 aircraft. The purchase agreement is the largest single firm order placed for the A220 and propels the programme beyond the 1,000 firm order milestone, underscoring the aircraft's global market appeal.&nbs...

ITA Airways to save fuel and reduce emissions in 2026 thanks to AI-powered tool

AI-based climb profile optimization will help ITA Airways to reduce fuel consumption. The airline has already achieved substantial reductions and is on track to deliver more than 7,100 tons of fuel savings and over 22,100 tons of CO₂ across 2025 and 2026. The airline’s innovative, data-driven approach, supported by SITA OptiFlight®, will enhance performance while delivering benefits and...

Euroairlines expands in Asia through interline partnership with Greater Bay Airlines

Euroairlines, the Spanish company specialized in air distribution, is reinforcing its presence in Asia through a new interline agreement with Greater Bay Airlines, at Hong Kong-based carrier. This partnership expands the flight networks of both companies and offers passengers a wider range of travel options. The agreement supports Euroairlines’ continued growth in the Asian market b...

First Lufthansa A380 with new Business Class takes off

Premium XXL: Lufthansa is retrofitting its eight A380s and installing a completely new Business Class in its largest aircraft. In the future, Business Class on the A380 will offer even more comfort and privacy at a new premium level. The new Thompson seats feature a seat width of 58 cm, a bed length of at least two meters, and flexible partitions—making this the most comfortable Business Cla...

Rolls-Royce wins back LATAM Airlines with order for Trent 1000 XE engines

Rolls-Royce has been selected by LATAM Airlines to power three Boeing 787 Dreamliners with Trent 1000 XE engines. The Trent 1000 XE engines feature several upgrades following Rolls-Royce's certified two-phase durability enhancement program. This includes a re-engineered high-pressure turbine blade that increases cooling air flow by 40%, offering more than double the time-on-wing of its predece...

EgyptAir takes delivery of first Boeing 737 MAX jet

Egyptian national airline took delivery of its first 737 MAX. The 737-8 is the first of 18 airplanes leased from SMBC Aviation Capital to be delivered and represents the first 737 MAX in Egypt. The 737-8 complements EgyptAir's fleet of 30 Next-Generation 737 jets with operational commonality and enhanced efficiency, reducing fuel use and emissions by 20% compared to the airplanes it repla...

Emirates SkyCargo expands freighter network to Toronto Pearson Airport

Emirates SkyCargo launched a weekly freighter service to Toronto Pearson Airport, further strengthening air cargo links between Canada and the UAE. The new service expands cargo connectivity for Canadian businesses and supports growing bilateral trade flows. Badr Abbas, Emirates SkyCargo’s Divisional Senior Vice President commented: “Our freighter service to Toronto is an impor...

Biman Bangladesh Airlines orders 14 Boeing 787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX jets

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has placed its largest-ever order, selecting 14 787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX airplanes to expand and modernize its fleet. The new order includes: Eight 787-10s, Biman's first order of the largest 787 variant, to serve high-demand flights to the Middle East Two 787-9s to support long-haul service to Europe and North America Four 737-8s, the airline...

Air Inuit selects SKYTRAC's Trootrax Mission for its OCC modernization

Air Inuit selected TrooTrax Mission, SKYTRAC’s flight following software, as part of its Operational Control Center modernization to satisfy evolving regulatory requirements. The deployment enhances operational visibility, supports fleet advancement, and alignment with Global Aeronautical Distress Safety System recommendations established by the International Civil Aviation Or...

easyJet and Rolls-Royce complete successful 100% hydrogen aero engine test, advancing sustainable flight technology

easyJet and Rolls-Royce have announced the successful completion of a major testing milestone using hydrogen as an aviation fuel, marking a significant step in efforts to reduce aviation emissions. In an industry first, the companies tested a modified Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 aircraft engine reaching full take off power while running on 100% hydrogen, at NASA’s Stennis Space Center, near Ba...

Air India welcomes the release of Government's Hub‑and‑Spoke model ; prepares to launch international connectivity from Varanasi

Air India welcomed the Government of India’s push to operationalise the hub-and-spoke aviation model and announced that it is preparing to launch international connectivity from Varanasi under this model. As part of its network expansion and in alignment with the hub and spoke model, Air India is preparing to launch international connectivity from Varanasi, strengthening the city’...

JSX becomes first to offer free, instant-access Starlink Wi-Fi across its ATR 42-600 fleet

As the first global launch customer for SpaceX’s Starlink in 2023, the award-winning public charter air carrier JSX is once again setting a new standard in aviation with the first-ever rollout of lightning-fast Wi-Fi across its fleet of fuel-efficient ATR 42-600 turboprop aircraft, now available on all flights. JSX CEO Alex Wilcox commented: “As the g...

CAE and easyJet extend Multi-Crew Pilot Licence cadet training partnership for five years

CAE announced the reopening and five‑year extension of the Generation easyJet Multi‑Crew Pilot Licence programme, reinforcing its long‑standing partnership with easyJet and CAE’s role as the airline’s exclusive MPL training partner. The extension underscores the strength of CAE’s proven MPL training model and its role as a long‑term, trusted partner to airlines. Under t...

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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...