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Essential news for 18 Oct 2025

IndiGo places firm order for 30 additional Airbus A350-900 aircraft

IndiGo has finalised a commitment for 30 Airbus A350 aircraft, converting a MoU signed in June into a firm order. This brings the airline's total A350 orders to 60 aircraft. The expanded order marks a strategic shift for IndiGo as it prepares to enter the long-haul international market, leveraging the A350’s long range and efficiency to support its global ambitions. Pieter E...

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Aviator extends partnership with Finnair to 2028 for de-icing and winter services at Helsinki Airport

Aviator Airport Alliance has renewed its partnership agreement with Finnair. The agreement, which will see Aviator’s subsidiary Aviator Airport Services Finland provide de-icing and winter operations at Helsinki Airport (HEL), covers the upcoming 2025-2028 seasons. Under the agreement, Aviator Airport Services Finland team will continue providing Finnair, Finland’s flag carri...

Canavia welcomes first Tecnam P2006T NG aircraft

Tecnam Aircraft announced the delivery and successful ferry flight of a brand-new P2006T NG to Canavia Flight Training, marking the third Tecnam P2006T in their fleet — and the first of the latest Next Generation version to arrive in the Canary Islands. With this addition, Canavia now operates ten Tecnam aircraft, forming the backbone of its fleet...