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Delta Air Lines orders up to 60 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners to modernise its widebody fleet, expand international routes, and enhance passenger comfort and efficiency. Seattle, 13 January 2026 – Delta Air Lines has placed a landmark order for up to 60 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, marking its first direct 787 purchase and signalling a major step […]
Cathay Pacific, 80 Years Together, Hong Kong Aviation, Airbus A350, Airline Anniversary. Johannesburg, 13 January 2026 – Cathay Pacific has officially launched its 80th anniversary celebrations, marking eight decades of service since its founding in 1946. Under the unifying theme “80 Years Together,” the airline will host a series of special events, initiatives, and activations
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STARLUX Airlines of Taiwan has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000, becoming the 11th operator worldwide of the largest variant in the A350 family. The aircraft was handed over in Toulouse on 6 January 2026 and is the first of 18 A350-1000s on order for the airline. The new aircraft will join STARLUX’s existing
Wing Commander Sasha Nash takes command of the Red Arrows, succeeding Wing Commander Adam Collins, as the RAF Aerobatic Team prepares for a busy new display season. Wing Commander Sasha Nash has assumed command of the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team (RAFAT), beginning her first full week as Officer Commanding of the Red Arrows. Describing
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TrueNoord has completed the sale of two Embraer E190 aircraft to Airlink, supporting fleet resilience through flexible asset solutions amid ongoing global supply chain challenges. Specialist regional aircraft lessor TrueNoord has completed the sale of two Embraer E190 aircraft to Airlink, further strengthening its long-standing relationship with the African operator and underscoring its ability to
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Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has placed a new order for 50 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, reinforcing its long-term growth strategy and further strengthening its position as the largest lessor customer for the 737-10 variant. The order, announced in Seattle on 13 January 2026, comprises 25 737-8 and 25 737-10 aircraft. With this latest purchase, ACG
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ACC Aviation has released its Charter Trends Report for 2026, offering a detailed assessment of the regulatory, economic and geopolitical forces expected to shape the global charter aviation landscape in the year ahead. According to the London-based aviation services provider, the private aviation sector enters 2026 with strong underlying momentum. Global business jet activity during
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Airbus Defence and Space has been awarded a contract by Eutelsat to manufacture a further 340 low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites for the OneWeb constellation, reinforcing Europe’s role in sovereign space-based connectivity and ensuring long-term service continuity for the network. The latest order follows a previous procurement of 100 satellites placed in December 2024, bringing
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Honeywell has unveiled its Smart Shopping Platform, an AI-enabled retail solution developed with Google Cloud and 66degrees, designed to transform in-store shopping. Leveraging Google’s Gemini AI and Vertex AI, the platform offers personalized guidance, real-time product information, and step-by-step store navigation, bringing online convenience to physical stores. Honeywell’s Smart Shopping Platform aims to make the
HONEYWELL AND GOOGLE CLOUD LAUNCH AI-POWERED SMART SHOPPING PLATFORMRead More »
Ethiopian Airlines has officially commenced construction of Bishoftu International Airport, marking a significant milestone for African aviation. The groundbreaking ceremony on 10 January 2026 was attended by Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed, government officials, industry leaders, and Ethiopian Airlines executives, celebrating both the start of the airport and the airline’s 80-year legacy. The new Bishoftu
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