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AirAsia has placed a firm order for 150 Airbus A220-300 aircraft, becoming a new customer for the type and launching a new 160-seat cabin configuration. Malaysia-based low-cost carrier AirAsia has placed a firm order for 150 Airbus A220-300 aircraft, marking the largest single order yet for the A220 programme and pushing total firm orders for […]
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Alaska Airlines has formally adopted Boeing’s Virtual Airplane training platform, enabling pilots to practise procedures remotely using high-fidelity digital training tools. Alaska Airlines has signed a formal licence agreement for Boeing’s Virtual Airplane (VA) pilot training platform, marking the airline’s transition from development partner to full operational adoption of the system. The announcement was made […]
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Scotland-based EcoJet Airlines enters liquidation after failing to secure funding for its planned electric passenger operations. Scottish startup unable to secure funding to advance operations EcoJet Airlines, a Scotland-based startup aiming to launch passenger flights using electric propulsion, has entered voluntary liquidation after failing to secure the funding required to progress the project. The company, […]
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UAE awards Embraer a contract for up to 20 C-390 Millennium aircraft, marking the platform’s first Middle East selection and boosting airlift capability. Order for up to 20 aircraft strengthens UAE’s multi-mission airlift capability The UAE has selected the C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft, with Tawazun Council awarding a contract to Embraer for 10 firm […]
EMBRAER SECURES UAE C-390 MILLENNIUM ORDER IN MIDDLE EAST FIRSTRead More »
EgyptAir receives its first Boeing 737-8 as part of a fleet modernisation programme, with 18 aircraft planned. Aircraft marks start of fleet renewal programme with 18 units planned FLEET MODERNISATION MILESTONE EgyptAir has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737-8, marking the airline’s entry into the 737 MAX programme. The aircraft is the […]
Textron plans to separate its industrial segment to become a pure-play aerospace and defence company focused on aviation and military platforms. Proposed restructuring would create a pure-play aviation and defence business STRATEGIC REALIGNMENT PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND — Textron Inc. has announced plans to separate its industrial segment from its core aerospace and defence operations, in […]
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Biman Bangladesh Airlines orders 14 Boeing 787 and 737 MAX aircraft in its largest-ever fleet expansion and modernisation move. Fleet expansion includes 787 Dreamliner family and first 737 MAX acquisition FLEET MODERNISATION STRATEGY DHAKA, BANGLADESH — Boeing and Biman Bangladesh Airlines have announced the airline’s largest-ever aircraft order, comprising 14 aircraft from the 787 Dreamliner […]
BIMAN BANGLADESH AIRLINES PLACES LARGEST-EVER BOEING ORDERRead More »
Ethiopian Airlines and Visa expand partnership to grow co-branded cards and enhance digital payment experiences for travellers across Africa. Agreement targets digital payment adoption and enhanced passenger experience PARTNERSHIP EXPANSION ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA — Ethiopian Airlines and Visa have strengthened their collaboration to expand co-branded payment products, supporting more seamless and secure travel transactions. […]
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Global air cargo demand fell 4.8% in March 2026 as Middle East disruption impacted key trade routes despite strong underlying trade growth. Geopolitical disruption and fuel pressures weigh on cargo markets despite underlying trade growth GENEVA — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported a 4.8% year-on-year decline in global air cargo demand for […]
GLOBAL AIR CARGO DEMAND FALLS 4.8% AS MIDDLE EAST DISRUPTION IMPACTS NETWORKSRead More »
Embraer and Fraunhofer IPK sign MoU to explore Industry 4.0 technologies and data-driven efficiency in aerospace manufacturing. Partnership to explore data-driven manufacturing and operational efficiency in aerospace SÃO JOSÉ DOS CAMPOS, BRAZIL — Embraer has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology IPK to explore collaboration […]
EMBRAER AND FRAUNHOFER IPK SIGN INDUSTRY 4.0 COLLABORATION AGREEMENTRead More »
