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Icelandair becomes world’s newest Airbus operator with A321LR arrival
In a defining moment in Icelandair’s 87-year history, the Icelandic flag carrier has become the world’s newest Airbus operator with the arrival of an A321LR. For decades Icelandair’s fleet has been dominated by Boeing aircraft, which includes Boeing 737 MAX Jets and 757s, but the Airbus A321LR’s…
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ISRO reschedules launch of ESA’s Proba-3 mission after ‘anomaly detected’
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has rescheduled the launch of the European Space Agency (ESA) Proba-3 double-satellite mission, which aims to create artificial eclipses in…
Qantas unveils aircraft with Christmas-themed liveries: Dasher-8 and Roo-dolph
Qantas has unveiled two new liveries that are perfectly themed for the holidays: a QantasLink Q400 Dash-8 fondly nicknamed “Dasher-8”, and a Boeing B737 that has been given the moniker…
easyJet to open new Rome and Milan bases following Lufthansa/ITA Airways deal
European low-cost airline group easyJet has announced its intention to open new bases in Milan and Rome in early 2025. The announcement comes as the London-Luton (LTN)-based airline seeks to…
Qatar Airways releases new safety video featuring latest ambassador Kevin Hart
Qatar Airways has launched its latest in-flight safety video, featuring its newest Global Brand Ambassador, American actor and comedian Kevin Hart. From December 2024, Hart and other notable…
Cathay Pacific to launch Munich flights, resume Brussels route in summer 2025
Cathay Pacific has announced that it will be launching direct flights to Munich, Germany, for the first time as well as resuming flights to Brussels, Belgium, in summer 2025. This…
Record three million Thanksgiving travelers screened in one day, TSA reports
Travelers returning home after Thanksgiving set a new record as airport staff checked more than three million people across the United States in a single day, according to the Transportation…
Hong Kong Airlines relaunches direct service to Vancouver; celebrates 18th year
Hong Kong Airlines marked its 18th anniversary on November 28, 2024, by announcing that it will relaunch its direct services to Vancouver International Airport (YVR). The service will resume…
Brussels Airlines launches largest program of flights to sub-Saharan Africa
Brussels Airlines has unveiled plans for its long-haul network for the northern summer of 2025, The peak 2025 season will see the Belgian national carrier offer more capacity to sub-Saharan…
Honeywell to supply equipment for existing and future Bombardier aircraft
Honeywell has signed a strategic agreement with Bombardier to supply equipment for existing and future Bombardier aircraft, focusing on avionics, engines, and satellite communications. …
British Airways unveils range of festive offerings for a very British Christmas
British Airways has unveiled a new range of seasonal offerings as the carrier gears up for the upcoming festive holiday period. The airline will be decorating its terminals, giving its airport…
China Airlines launches Melbourne to Auckland flight, offers free dumplings
China Airlines launched its inaugural fifth freedom flight from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Auckland Airport (AKL) on December 3, 2024. Flight CI 57 departed Melbourne at 13:57 local time, and…
Aircraft lessor TrueNoord increases fleet to over 100 aircraft with new ATR deal
Dutch-based aircraft lessor TrueNoord has announced the purchase of seven ATR 72-600s from German asset management firm, GOAL on behalf of aircraft owner KGAL. The investment in the seven…
American Airlines flight diverted mid-air due to ‘possible maintenance issue’
An American Airlines flight was forced to return to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) due to a mid-air emergency. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-823, took off from Chicago…
APAC airlines show solid growth in pax and cargo demand for October 2024: AAPA
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) found that October 2024 traffic figures showed robust travel growth. According to the association’s latest report, the progress was…
ANA develops storage bag that prevents fires from overheated electronic devices
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has developed a fire-resistant storage bag that can prevent fires in aircraft cabins caused by overheated batteries in electronic devices. The Japanese airline jointly…
Indian Navy to sign order for 26 Rafale Marine fighters by early 2025
The Indian Navy is close to finalizing a landmark deal for 26 Rafale M naval fighter jets, with the contract expected to be signed by early 2025. “Rafale Marine is at an advanced…
Thai Airways inaugurates new Boeing 787 service between Bangkok and Brussels
On December 1, 2024, Thai Airways International (‘Thai’) operated its first scheduled passenger flight between its primary hub in Bangkok and Brussels in Belgium. The new service signals a…
Qantas provides first glimpse of A321XLR at final assembly line in Hamburg
Qantas provided a sneak peek of its first A321XLR, with the aircraft entering the final assembly line at Airbus’ Finkenwerder production facility in Hamburg, Germany. The move marks another…
Norse reaches deal in principle to lease out six of its Boeing 787 Dreamliners
Norwegian-based carrier Norse Atlantic Airways (‘Norse’) has revealed it has reached an agreement in principle that will see up to six of its current fleet of seven Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners…
Tanker drivers at Edinburgh Airport could strike over Christmas in pay dispute
Tanker drivers employed by North Air, who deliver fuel to airlines at Edinburgh Airport (EDI), could go on strike during the upcoming holiday season. The announcement was made…
