Press Release: WestJet secures its largest-ever aircraft order with Boeing
WestJet today announced an agreement with Boeing for the purchase of 60 737-10 MAX narrowbody aircraft, with options for an additional 25. T... Continue Reading
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Press Release: Azorra delivers Australia’s first E190-E2 to Virgin Australia
Azorra has delivered the first new Embraer E190-E2 twin-engine passenger aircraft to Virgin Australia, marking a new airline partnership for... Continue Reading
Press Release: Brussels Airlines taps HAECO for A330 base maintenance
HAECO, a global leader in aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) solutions, is pleased to announce the signing of a new base mainte... Continue Reading
Press Release: Sumitomo, SMBC, Apollo and Brookfield to buy Air Lease
Sumitomo Corporation, SMBC Aviation Capital, Apollo managed funds (“Apollo”) and Brookfield, today announced that they have reached a defini... Continue Reading
Press Release: Jamco, Bain Capital acquire Aerospace Technologies Group
Jamco Corporation, a Bain Capital portfolio company and Japan’s leading manufacturer of cabin interior equipment for the commercial aviation... Continue Reading
#Humpspotter Alert: Starlink breaks cover on Air France E190
Air France last year vowed to bring SpaceX’s Starlink Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite-based inflight connectivity service to its entir... Continue Reading
Press Release: Replin by Hainsworth marks 80-year anniversary
Replin by Hainsworth, a manufacturer of premium fabrics for aviation and transport interiors, is celebrating 80 years since the business was... Continue Reading
The story of Captain Qadar Sarfraz and her digital pilot academy
After retirement, many pilots transition into management positions or consultancy. Instead, award-winning pilot Captain Qadar Sarfraz took a... Continue Reading
Press Release: Brussels Airlines adds five A320neos to fleet
The Board of Directors of Brussels Airlines has approved the addition of five brand-new Airbus A320neo aircraft to the fleet, bringing the t... Continue Reading
Press Release: Lufthansa Systems welcomes Alhindair as new customer
Alhindair, a new regional airline based in Kochi, India, is the first carrier in the country to adopt a scalable charting solution from Luft... Continue Reading
Press Release: TUL celebrates 30 years of Ambassador Program
Tulsa International Airport (TUL) is proud to celebrate the 30th anniversary of its Ambassador Program this year, a milestone that honors th... Continue Reading
Press Release: American Airlines to enhance lounge experience at CLT
American Airlines continues to enhance the premium customer experience and invest in the Charlotte community with its latest plans to build ... Continue Reading
Press Release: Qantas orders 20 new A321XLR twinjets, 16 with lie-flats
Qantas has today announced an order for an additional 20 Airbus A321XLR aircraft, including the introduction of lie-flat Business seats on i... Continue Reading
Press Release: Avianca’s new uniforms blend elegance, comfort and brand
Avianca has officially unveiled its new uniforms, a collection that blends elegance, comfort and pride in belonging to the world’s second-ol... Continue Reading
NextGen Acela Trip Report: Improvements outweigh missed opportunities
When Amtrak’s first generation Acela service launched more than a quarter century ago it was received with fireworks displays and massive in... Continue Reading