Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), parent of Malaysia Airlines, has doubled its Airbus A330-900neo order from 20 to 40 aircraft by exercising options for 20 additional wide-body jets. This builds on MAG's 2022 agreement, which included 10 purchased and 10 leased A330neos from Avolon. Four A330neos are already operating on routes like Kuala Lumpur to...
The Noida International Airport, delayed since its foundation in November 2021, is now set to commence operations in November 2025, according to Industrial Development Minister Nand Gopal Gupta 'Nandi'. Speaking at a Yamuna Expressway Development Authority (YEIDA) review meeting, Gupta highlighted progress under the current government, contrasting...
JetSMART Airlines has added a new Airbus A321neo to its Argentine subsidiary, bringing its active fleet to 15 aircraft. According to the company, the A321neo, registered as CC-DIS, reduces fuel consumption by 20% compared to previous generations due to its advanced engines and aerodynamic improvements. This operational efficiency results in lower...
AirAsia, a leading Asian low-cost carrier, signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus to purchase 50 A321XLR planes, with conversion rights for 20 more. This follows reports that CEO Tony Fernandes was negotiating for 50-70 of these long-range, single-aisle jets, potentially converting part of AirAsia's existing 360-plane Airbus order.
Starting November 26, 2025, Norse Atlantic Airways will launch the first direct flight between Manchester, UK, and Bangkok, Thailand, enhancing connectivity between the two cities. The weekly service will depart Manchester at 23:30, arriving in Bangkok at 18:00 local time, with return fares starting at £259.
The Airbus A220, a narrow-body jet designed for short to medium-haul flights, offers significant advantages but also faces challenges. Its key strengths include exceptional fuel efficiency, with Pratt & Whitney PW1500G engines delivering up to 25% lower fuel burn per seat, reducing costs and emissions. The aircraft's 2-3 seating configuration...
Air France-KLM has announced plans to acquire a majority stake in SAS Scandinavian Airlines, increasing its holding from 19.9% to 60.5%. The transaction, expected to be finalized in the second half of 2026 pending regulatory approval, will see the Franco-Dutch airline group purchase shares from Castlelake and Lind Invest—both of which acquired...
Ethiopian Airlines Group launched a new passenger service linking Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with Porto, Portugal, on July 2, 2025. The inaugural flight took off from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport after a lively ceremony attended by dignitaries, guests, and airline executives.
Half of flights in Nice and Corsica, and a quarter in Paris are cancelled on July 3. Disruption is also expected on July 4 just before the French school holidays begin. Major strike action by air traffic controllers is set to cause widespread disruption for passengers this Thursday and Friday (July 3 and 4) after France's Civil Aviation Authority...
IndiGo has launched its first long-haul service, introducing direct flights between Mumbai and Manchester, becoming the only airline to offer nonstop connectivity between these cities. The route operates three times weekly (Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays) using a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, damp-leased from Norse Atlantic Airways, signaling IndiGo's...
On June 30, 2025, it was announced that the Bundeskartellamt, the German competition authority, had cleared Deutsche Lufthansa AG (the Lufthansa Group) to acquire a minority stake in Latvian-based carrier airBaltic Corporation AS. The airlines, which have enjoyed a wet-lease partnership for some years, have been moving closer together, and the...
Vietnam Airlines has launched its first nonstop flight between Hanoi and Milan, establishing the airline's ninth direct route to Europe and the first direct air link between Vietnam and Italy. Operating three times weekly with Boeing 787 aircraft, the flight covers the journey in approximately 12 hours.The inaugural event at Milan Malpensa Airport...
Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a strategic partnership that includes a comprehensive codeshare agreement and expanded flight services between Kenya and Doha. The agreement was signed in Doha by Qatar Airways CEO Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer and Kenya Airways CEO Allan Kilavuka.
Qantas, Australia's flag carrier, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, becoming the Asia-Pacific's launch operator of this long-range narrowbody aircraft. The aircraft, registered VH-OGA, is en route from Airbus's Hamburg facility to Sydney, with a crew stop in Bangkok, covering over 9,000 kilometers on its initial leg—the longest...
Aeroméxico began operations at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) with a direct flight from Mexico City, marking its 100th destination. The new daily service integrates into the airline's international network, strengthening air connectivity between Mexico and the Dominican Republic.The inaugural ceremony included aviation and...