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Etihad Airways increases 2022 Airbus A350 freighter order to ten aircraft
Etihad Airways has increased its order for seven A350Fs, as finalized in 2022, by an additional three of the freighters, having exercised options negotiated into the contract. During an interview, Stanislas Brun, the Vice President of Etihad Cargo, told FreightWaves that the airline had extended…
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Qatar Airways Cargo and MASkargo announce new strategic partnership
Qatar Airways Cargo announced the launch of a new strategic partnership with MASkargo, the cargo airline and subsidiary of Malaysia Aviation Group. The collaboration officially began on…
Bombardier Global 7500 smashes 75 plus speed records, LA-Auckland in under 12hrs
The Bombardier Global 7500 executive jet has smashed over 75 speed world records as the fleet of nearly 200 aircraft cruise around the globe. On November 21, 2024, Bombardier…
ANA Group given gold recognition for LGBTQ+ inclusion efforts in PRIDE index 24
For the ninth year in a row, Japan’s ANA Group has received a gold recognition in the PRIDE Index 2024 assessment by “Work With Pride”, a Japanese nonprofit organization. The PRIDE Index…
American Airlines expands boarding tech to 100+ airports before holiday season
American Airlines is expanding its new boarding technology to more than 100 airports across the United States to improve the boarding process for passengers and support team members. In…
Delta Air Lines CEO says Trump second term will be ‘breath of fresh air’
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastion has welcomed the incoming Donald Trump administration as a “breath of fresh air” in anticipation that regulations will be relaxed. US airlines have…
UK Defence to retire outdated helicopters, drones in drive to save £500M
The UK’s Ministry of Defence (MOD) is set to decommission and retire a number of British helicopters, drones, and vessels, as part of cost-saving measures. Defence Secretary John…
KLM and Winair reintroduce codeshare on Caribbean inter-island flights
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has announced the re-introduction of a codeshare agreement with Caribbean inter-island operator Winair. The deal will the codeshare partners collaborate on the Dutch…
Qatar Airways plans to use former American Airlines A330s to plug capacity gap
Qatar Airways is reportedly considering the acquisition of several former American Airlines Airbus A330 widebodied aircraft to plug the capacity gap caused by the delay to new aircraft being…
Senators urge pilot retirement age rise as experience leads to fewer accidents
A group of senators have written to Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and US Mission to the International Civil Aviation Organization (USICAO) Chargé d’Affaires Anthony Clare to urge them to…
Why chartering a private jet is better than owning one: An investment perspective
Vilma Vaitiekunaite, CEO of Skyllence, brings extensive expertise in aviation communications and leadership to her columns. With a background in corporate strategy, public relations, and…
British Airways scraps plan to drop flights to Bahrain in apparent U-turn
In an apparent U-turn from a previous decision announced in early November 2024, British Airways has decided that flights between London and Bahrain will continue throughout 2025 after all.…
Duncan Aviation showcases Gulfstream V refurb with HU-16 Albatross twist: video
Private jet service provider Duncan Aviation has unveiled a Gulfstream V fully customized interior refurbishment with a nautical twist and design features inspired by a seaplane. …
Single-engine aircraft crashes on busy road in Chattanooga: pictures
A single-engine aircraft crashed on a busy road in Chattanooga, Tennessee, after experiencing sudden engine failure, the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) announced. The accident took…
Asia Pacific airlines remain focused on resolutions amid continued growth
Leaders of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) gathered to discuss the future of aviation in the region in Brunei Darussalam on November 12-13 2024, for the 68th Assembly of…
NASA assigns lunar delivery missions to SpaceX, Blue Origin for Artemis campaign
NASA plans to assign lunar delivery missions to SpaceX and Blue Origin in order to prepare for long-term exploration of the Moon with the Artemis campaign. The agency aims to award…
Ferrovial Airports to focus on US, pause vertiport investment, CEO confirms
Ferrovial Airports, the airport management subsidiary of the eponymous Spanish construction giant, plans to focus on the US market following its divestment from its UK assets, the company’s…
easyJet introduces 26 new routes for 2025 including first sub-Saharan service
easyJet has announced the launch of 26 new routes for summer 2025 including the low-cost airline’s first ever sub-Saharan service in its nearly 30-year history. Among the 26 destinations…
FAA relaxes BasicMed operational limits to allow pilots to fly larger aircraft
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has updated its BasicMed regulations to allow pilots to operate larger aircraft and carry more passengers. Traditionally, pilots in the US need…
Ukraine criticizes Western embassies closure in Kyiv amid Russian air threat
Ukraine has sharply criticized the closures and preventive measures taken by several embassies in Kyiv, accusing them of amplifying Russian efforts to spread fear among the population. The…
Avion Express leases two Airbus A320 to Flybondi in first Argentinean agreement
Avion Express has expanded further into the South American market after signing a wet-lease agreement with Argentina-based Flybondi for two Airbus A320 aircraft. The ACMI…
