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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 Airbus has taken the lead in creating concept images portraying what the first class cabins on these long-haul…
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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,…
Ukraine’s largest airport prepares to reopen after three-year closure
Boryspil International Airport (KBP) in Kyiv, Ukraine, is set to resume operations within a month once it is deemed safe, according to the airport’s Director of Commercial and Strategy, Sergiy…
All Nippon Airways selects RECARO to equip Dreamliner fleet
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has selected RECARO’s R4 Premium Class and R3 Economy Class seats to equip the next iteration of the airline’s long-haul cabins. The announcement was made during…
United flies WWII veterans to Manila to mark 80th year of Philippine liberation
United Airlines flew two World War Two veterans to Manila International Airport (MNL) as the country marks its 80th year of liberation. World War Two Army veteran John Hodges, aged 101, and…
Air Canada becomes launch customer for Airspace cabins on Airbus A220 aircraft
On April 8, 2025, Air Canada announced that it would become the global launch customer for the Airbus Airspace cabin on the A220 family of aircraft. The improved onboard offering will mean Air…
Airbus selects VAS for Lufthansa and Malaysia Airlines A380 teardowns
Airbus has selected VAS Aero Services for the teardown of three A380 aircraft, two of which were previously operated by Lufthansa and one by Malaysia Airlines. According to VAS, used…
Emirates boss opines on world economic upheaval and effect on airline industry
The president of Dubai-based Emirates Sir Tim Clark has voiced his concerns about the ongoing turmoil in world trade and the likely impact of widescale tariffs on international commerce and…
RAAF deploys C-27J Spartan carrying 5,000L aviation fuel for flood relief
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) rapidly deployed one of its C-27J Spartan transport aircraft carrying 5,000 liters of aviation fuel to help in rescue operations across flood-stricken…
Lufthansa City Airlines receives its first factory-fresh Airbus A320neo
On April 8, 2025, German carrier Lufthansa City Airlines took delivery of its first brand-new Airbus A320neo at the Airbus final assembly plant at Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport (XFW). The…
Summer in Savannah: Spirit Airlines opens up new routes from Georgia airport
2025 has been quite the year for US-based budget carrier Spirit Airlines. Not only has the company emerged from bankruptcy protection, but it has also lost its CEO Ted Christie. However,…
Bombardier readies to unleash the Global 8000 as aircraft enters final stages
The first Bombardier Global 8000 production aircraft is progressing through final assembly with entry into service firmly planned for later this year. In an update on April 8,…
FAA’s air traffic chief retires early amid workforce cuts and safety pressure
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced that Tim Arel, the head of its Air Traffic Organization (ATO), is stepping down after 40 years of service in the federal…
AURA AERO delivers first INTEGRAL R aircraft to launch customer Dijon Voltige
French startup AURA AERO announced on April 8, 2025, that it had delivered the first INTEGRAL R light training aircraft to launch customer Dijon Voltige. This delivery marks an…
Japan Airlines B737 lines up with runway edge lights, aborts take-off
A Japan Airlines Boeing 737-800 operating a domestic flight within Japan reportedly lined up with the runway edge lights in error, causing damage to the lighting and leading to an aborted…
Summer season 2025 looking bright says Icelandic carrier PLAY Airlines
Icelandic low-cost carrier PLAY Airlines has forecasted that the carrier is in for a strong northern summer season in 2025, as it released its latest traffic figures for March 2025. With a new…
Delta uses redundant former EGYPTAIR Airbus A220 to alleviate parts shortage
Delta Air Lines is utilizing a former EGYPTAIR Airbus A220-300 to help alleviate global parts shortages and ease supply chain issues. Aircraft lessor Azorra is working with the Delta Air…
