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China Airlines nears decision on Airbus and Boeing long-haul jet order: Reuters
Bosses at China Airlines are reportedly nearing a decision over an order for both Airbus and Boeing long-haul aircraft, according to Reuters. The Taiwanese flag carrier is understood to be considering buying up to 20 aircraft, split equally between Boeing 777Xs and Airbus…
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NASA powers X-59 experimental supersonic aircraft for the first time
NASA’s X-59 experimental aircraft has had its engines fired up for the first time at Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works facility in Palmdale, California. The US space agency reported that the…
Sydney Airport and Melbourne Airport join forces to fight human trafficking
Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) and Melbourne Airport (MEL) have joined forces to launch a marketing campaign to combat human trafficking in the country. The country’s two largest…
Airbus Helicopters announces multiple orders for H125s and H145s
Airbus Helicopters has announced multiple orders for H125s and H145s as the European Rotors trade show in Amsterdam closes for another year. On November 6, 2024, Airbus confirmed that…
British Airways drops London to Dallas services and cuts Miami flights in 2025
In a move that will take many by surprise, British Airways has revealed plans to discontinue operating direct flights from its main hub at London-Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dallas-Fort Worth…
Lufthansa Cargo strengthens key partnerships in China, signs three MoUs
Lufthansa Cargo is strengthening key partnerships in China by signing three Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) with Shanghai Airport Authorities, Air China Cargo, and China Postal Express…
Icelandair set to commence first Airbus A321LR flights to Europe and US
With the imminent arrival of its first Airbus A321LR due for delivery in November 2024, Icelandair has been providing further details on where it will deploy the newest addition to its fleet.…
Air Canada to expand in summer 2025 with new flights to the US and Europe
Air Canada has announced a flurry of new seasonal services for the northern summer 2025 season plus a commitment to increase capacity on some of its most popular destinations across Europe,…
CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL prototype records first lift-off during flight test
The CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL prototype has recorded its first lift-off during the flight test campaign in Donauwörth, Germany. The landmark occasion was announced on November 6, 2024, by…
Kuwait Airways B777 damaged after boarding bridge collapses at Dhaka Airport
A Kuwait Airways B777-300 aircraft suffered extensive damages when a boarding bridge unexpectedly collapsed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The incident…
Norwegian Group carriers transported 2.6 million passengers in October 2024
Norwegian Group, which includes budget carrier Norwegian and regional airline Widerøe, has reported its latest performance for October 2024. The group carriers saw passenger numbers rise…
Medical response firm buys four Airbus helicopter types in 28-strong order
US firm Global Medical Response (GMR) has placed an order for 28 Airbus helicopters comprised of four different aircraft variants plus options. Announced on November 6, 2024,…
Akasa Air saw huge revenue growth but overall profitability fell in FY2024
Indian budget carrier Akasa Air has released figures reporting its financial performance for the 2024 financial year (FY24) which ended on March 31, 2024. The fledgling carrier which first…
Leonardo sells 10 AW189 helicopters to leasing company GDHF
Leonardo announced on November 5, 2024, that it had closed a deal with helicopter leasing company GDHF for 10 AW189s super medium-sized helicopters. The 10 helicopters will be delivered…
JAL partners with electric vehicle company Lime for sustainable travel options
Japan Airlines announced that it has entered into a partnership with Lime, a shared electric vehicle service provider in order to provide its customers more options to travel more sustainably.…
British Airways marks 25 years of operations at London-City Airport
On November 5, 2024, British flag carrier British Airways marked the 25th anniversary since it first commenced operations from London-City Airport (LCY). The airline, which currently has…
Five killed after HondaJet crashes into vehicle outside Arizona airport: reports
Five people have been killed in Mesa, Arizona, after a HA-420 HondaJet crashed into a vehicle outside Falcon Field Airport (MSC), local police said. According to The Arizona…
Iberia completes first A321XLR commercial flight
Iberia has completed the first revenue flight with an Airbus A321XLR aircraft. The brand-new aircraft, with registration EC-OIL, took off from Madrid-Barajas International…
Nauru Airlines hails renewal of Pacific Island hopper route for a further year
Nauru Airlines has announced that it has been awarded a new agreement by the Australian government to operate a vital ‘milk-run’ inter-island service for a further 12 months. The airline will…
Hawaiian Airlines unveils new 95th-anniversary retro luggage collection
Hawaiian Airlines has unveiled a new collection of retro travel accessories marking the carrier’s 95th year of operations from the Pacific archipelago. The range of goods, produced in…
Australian Air Force deploys P 8A Poseidon to support sanctions against N. Korea
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has deployed a P‑8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft in Japan as support for Operation Argos. Operation Argos is the United Nations (UN) Security Council…
