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Heading for Saint-Barthélemy: Corsair expands its network through a partnership with Air Inter Iles by St Barth Executive

Corsair and Air Inter Iles by St Barth Executive are pleased to announce a new exclusive partnership, allowing travelers from France to benefit from a simplified connection to Saint-Barthélemy from December 15, 2024. Thanks to this collaboration, the Corsair airline is expanding the number of...

SWISS to receive five further Airbus A350s

SWISS is to receive five further new Airbus A350-900 aircraft from 2027 onwards, in addition to the five which it already has on order. The new SWISS Airbus A350 fleet will be gradually delivered – complete with the new ‘SWISS Senses’ cabin interior – between summer 2025 and...


Munich Airport and Lufthansa Group drive innovative projects

Munich Airport is driving technological innovations to optimize operational processes in collaboration with the Lufthansa Group and the jointly operated Terminal 2 company. Since mid-October, the use of a remote-controlled passenger bridge has been tested. During the six-month pilot phase, various real-life conditions, such as weather influences or obstacles in the stairway’s driving area, w...

airBaltic celebrates eight years of Airbus A220-300 operations

Beginning of December 2024 marks a significant milestone for airBaltic as it celebrates eight successful years of operating the Airbus A220-300. On November 30, 2016, airBaltic welcomed its first Airbus A220-300 aircraft, becoming the global launch operator of this game-changing aircraft. The first commercial flight with this aircraft type departed from...

First Qantas A321XLR progresses to final assembly line

Qantas is a step closer to receiving its first Airbus A321XLR with the aircraft entering the final assembly line at Airbus’ production facility in Hamburg, Germany. This marks a significant milestone in the Group’s fleet renewal program, with the aircraft’s major airframe components including the forward and rear fuselage, wings and iconic Flying Kangaroo tail coming together....

easyJet, Renavia and WFS sign a MoU for long term supply of sustainable aviation fuel

easyJet, Braathens Renavia, in partnership with Mana Group and World Fuel Services, announced the signing of a MoU for the long-term supply of sustainable aviation fuel for easyJet’s operations in Europe and the UK. The agreement supports the airline’s decarbonisation strategy and is expected to  give easyJet access to up to 150,000 tons of SAF (including up to 75,000 tons of...

CDB Aviation sells two A330-200s to National Airlines

CDB Aviation announced the completion of a sale transaction for two Airbus A330-200 aircraft with National Airlines.Florida-based cargo and passenger charter services operator took delivery of the Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engine-powered versions of the aircraft in July and November 2024 and plans to deploy the two widebodies to provide charter transportation services. CDB Aviation Chief Execu...

CommuteAir signs Part Exchange Plus Program contract with Embraer for inventory management and repair services

CommuteAir and Embraer have expanded their cooperation by entering into a contract for the Exchange Plus Program to support CommuteAir’s E-Jet fleet. Through the program, CommuteAir will be able to access tailored inventory management and repair services from Embraer’s worldwide supply chain. Lon Ziegler, CommuteAir’s Vice President of Technical Operations commented: &ldq...

easyJet set to expand state-of-the-art pilot training operations to support the airline’s growth

easyJet has announced that it is expanding its flight training operations across Europe through its continued partnership with world-renowned training and simulation technology partner CAE. The airline is expanding at existing CAE training facilities with two additional state-of-the-art full flight simulators in London Gatwick and one additional full flight simulator in Milan. easyJet is also...

Emirates receives its first of 65 A350-900s

Emirates has taken delivery of its first A350-900 aircraft, marking an important step in Emirates' fleet growth strategy. It marks the long-standing partnership between Emirates and Airbus which is built on innovation, efficiency and operational excellence. The A350 is set to enhance Emirates’ medium and long-haul operations beyond the airline’s existing network.  Emir...

Taking luxury to new heights: British Airways unveils its brand-new First class

British Airways has unveiled its brand-new First seat, combining elegant design with expert British craftsmanship, reflective of modern British luxury travel. The new cabin forms part of the airline's A380 retrofit plans, expected to take to the skies in mid-2026. The airline's new First has been carefully designed to provide the feel of a modern luxury hotel, alongside home comforts and t...

Ten new routes in one day - historic moment for Etihad

Etihad Airways announced the launch of ten new destinations starting in 2025. This announcement, part of the airline’s rapid expansion programme, fulfills its promise to provide guests with a route map featuring destinations they want to fly to, with connections and frequencies that suit their needs. It also allows Abu Dhabi to extend its renowned hospitality to more visitors from around the...

Eurowings grows in the capital region 42 attractive destinations in the 2025 summer flight schedule

Eurowings is significantly expanding its range of attractive direct destinations from BER: In the 2025 summer flight schedule, travellers can choose from 42 attractive destinations via Germany’s largest holiday airline. The Lufthansa subsidiary, in particular, is expanding connections to popular holiday regions in southern Europe: For the first time, Eurowings will be flying from BER to ...

Norse Atlantic Airways to establish at Stockholm Arlanda Airport – will launch a direct route to Bangkok

Norse Atlantic Airways will establish at Stockholm Arlanda Airport ahead of winter 2025 with a direct route to Bangkok. Norse Atlantic will be an important addition to Stockholm Arlanda, further connecting Sweden with the important markets in Thailand. The route will be operated two times a week, on Wednesdays and Sundays. Founded in March 2021, Norse Atlantic Airways is an airline sp...

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500,000 fueling transactions. Zero paper. One connected network: aFuel sets new H1 2026 record

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Air France expands its U.S. footprint with new Nashville and San Diego services for summer 2027

Air France has announced the first additions to its Summer 2027 schedule, strengthening its North American network with the launch of new nonstop services to Nashville, Tennessee, and San Diego, Calif...

Keeping Europe’s automotive production lines moving: key airfreight pressure points revealed

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Emirates SkyCargo fuels South America's export growth through expanded global connectivity

Emirates SkyCargo is deepening its commitment to South America, reinforcing the region's access to global markets through expanded freighter capacity. Since March 2026, the carrier has added seven...