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Spanish Air Force welcomes first Airbus A330 MRTT tanker aircraft
The Spanish Air Force received its first Airbus A330 MRTT (Multi-Role Tanker Transport) on April 11, 2025, at a ceremony that took place at Airbus’ facilities in Getafe, near Madrid. This is the first of three aircraft of the type that Spain ordered in order to boost its long-range…
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Frontier revises revenue forecast amid ‘uncertain environment’ and Trump tariffs
Frontier Airlines has predicted lower-than-expected revenue growth for the first quarter of 2025, declaring that it will reduce its capacity for the upcoming quarter due to weakened demand for…
To America on First: Air France premieres La Première on JFK route
Air France’s new first class product, called ‘La Première’, has made its debut on the Paris CDG to New York JFK route. The first aircraft to be fitted with the new sumptuous suites, a…
Behind the scenes in Rochefort, a close look at VoltAero’s new factory: video
Hybrid-electric propulsion, combining an electric engine for certain phases of an aircraft’s operation with a thermal engine for cruise flight, is emerging as a realistic alternative for…
MTU expands GE Aerospace partnership to service LEAP, GEnx engines in Texas
MTU Maintenance has announced that it will be expanding its maintenance, overhaul and repair (MRO) capabilities in the United States. The German firm signed agreements with, both, CFM…
Fiji Airways touches down in Cairns, marking the launch of ‘game changer’ route
Fiji Airways has launched its inaugural direct flight from Nadi International Airport (NAN) to Cairns Airport (CNS) on April 10, 2025. Flight FJ 971 departed Nadi at 09:08 local time, 30…
Delta CEO Bastian will defer Airbus aircraft deliveries to avoid Trump tariffs
The CEO of Delta Air Lines Ed Bastian will defer new Airbus aircraft deliveries this year to avoid new tariffs placed on goods entering the US market from Europe. Bastian set out…
Airbus reveals images of stunning first class experience concept for A350-1000s
With commercial air routes getting increasingly longer with the arrival of ultra-long-haul airliners such as the Airbus A350-1000 and the forthcoming Boeing 777X series, European planemaker…
Emirates introduces new A380s with updated cabins to Manchester and Milan
Emirates is set to introduce its newest Airbus A380 aircraft, featuring its latest cabin designs, to Manchester and Milan. The newly retrofitted A380s will begin flights from Dubai…
Rzeszów Airport: from Ukraine’s lifeline to Poland’s rising aviation star: video
Rzeszów International Airport (RZE) in southeastern Poland was thrust into the spotlight in 2022, when its geographical location turned it into the main air gateway to war-torn Ukraine almost…
EASA certifies modified Airbus A330neo with enhanced bonus features
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has approved a modified Airbus A330neo (A330-900) that operates with enhanced features. EASA published details surrounding the new…
Philippine Airlines flight bound for LAX diverts to Tokyo due to cabin smoke
A Philippine Airlines (PAL) aircraft bound for Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) was forced to divert to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (HND) due to smoke in the cabin. Flight PR 102 departed…
Virgin Australia offers refunds to 61,000 customers after rebooking errors
Virgin Australia has announced that 61,000 customers who made bookings with the carrier between April 2020 and March 2025 have been overcharged and will be refunded as a result. The…
US lawmakers question FAA on recent NOTAM system outages
A group of six US senators is pressing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to provide information regarding the recent outages of the Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) system. In a…
Thai Airways selects Neo Space Group for inflight connectivity on 80 aircraft
Thai Airways International and Neo Space Group (NSG) have announced an expanded partnership that will see NSG provide state-of-the-art in-flight connectivity (IFC) solutions for the Thai…
Airbus March 2025 orders and deliveries, large undisclosed customer orders added
Airbus has revealed its order and delivery totals for March 2025, indicating that the European planemaker delivered 71 new aircraft to 37 customers during the month, while it received orders…
De Havilland Canada launches avionics upgrade on smaller DHC-8 series turboprops
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (DHC) announced on April 8, 2025, that it was launching the development of a new avionics solution for its Dash 8-100 and Dash 8-200 turboprop regional…
Top 10 largest aircraft manufacturers in 2025
There are many ways to rank the largest aircraft manufacturers. We could look at the number of employees, the total revenue, or the number of aircraft produced. However, one of the best ways…
Etihad Airways to launch flights to Peshawar, Pakistan starting September 2025
Etihad Airways has announced its latest route expansion – direct flights from Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Peshawar’s Bacha Khan International Airport (PEW) starting…
Ex-French Navy pilot investigated for alleged intelligence sharing with China
A former French Navy fighter pilot is under formal investigation for suspected intelligence cooperation with China, following trips to the country in 2018 and 2019 that have raised alarms…
Boeing delivers 130 aircraft in Q1 2025, six fewer than Airbus
Boeing announced it delivered 130 aircraft in the first quarter of 2025, which is six fewer than its European rival Airbus, which delivered 136 jets in the same period. On March 8,…
