ALC delivers new Airbus A321neo LR to Peach Aviation
A subsidiary of Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA), low-cost arm Peach Aviation, has expanded its fleet by leasing a new Airbus A321-200neo Long Range…
Countries must immediately rescind travel bans, says IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said that countries must follow the World Health Organization (WHO) guidance and revoke all travel restrictions that…
ITA Airways signs codeshare agreement with Etihad
Italy’s new national airline ITA Airways has signed a codeshare agreement with Etihad on December 8, 2021. The new partnership intends to boost…
India’s top military chief dies in helicopter crash
India’s Chief of Defense Staff General Bipin Rawat died when an Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter crashed in Coonoor, in southern India, on December 8, 2021. An IAF Mi-17 V5 helicopter was carrying 14…
Airbus delivers 58 jets in November 2021
Airbus delivered 58 aircraft to 34 customers in November 2021, which was 22 aircraft more than in October 2021. In November 2021, Airbus…
ESA picks Airbus to build exoplanet satellite Ariel
The European Space Agency (ESA) has selected Airbus to design and build the exoplanet satellite Ariel (Atmospheric Remote-sensing Infrared Exoplanet Large-survey). The contract…
Belavia grounds nearly half of its fleet following EU sanctions
Belarusian national airline Belavia announced it has downsized its fleet by nearly half after “further restrictions to flights to a number of countries were…
SAUDIA and CFM sign deal for 149 LEAP-1A engines
Saudi Arabia’s flag carrier Saudi Arabian Airlines Corporation (SAUDIA) signed a purchase deal with CFM International for 149 LEAP-1A engines to power its…
Aviation photography: can you turn a passion into a profession?
In an age when flying is widely accessible, plane spotting has become a common phenomenon. Aircraft enthusiasts travel all…
Pratt & Whitney unveils updated engine for A320neo
American aerospace manufacturer Pratt & Whitney introduced its newly updated GTF Advantage engine, with decreased fuel consumption and emissions. It is expected that…
China’s COMAC C919 certification may be delayed, more testing required
China’s COMAC C919 aircraft development program and certification targets may not meet its deadlines as more testing is needed to certify the aircraft, according…
Jet Airways in talks with Airbus, Boeing, eyes 100 jet order
India’s Jet Airways is reportedly in talks with Airbus and Boeing to purchase at least 100 narrow-body aircraft, valued at $12 billion, the carrier’s new…
LOT eyes fleet renewal with either Airbus A220 or Embraer E2
Poland’s flag-carrier, LOT Polish Airlines, reportedly aims to modernize its regional jet fleet by adding either Airbus A220 or Embraer E2…
airBaltic sets its sights on Airbus A220-500 variant
Latvia’s flag-carrier, airBaltic, has reportedly set its sights on a larger version of Airbus A220 aircraft family, the Airbus A220-500. The Latvian…
Indonesia AirAsia narrows losses but remains uncertain about recovery
The subsidiary of AirAsia Group, Indonesia AirAsia (IAA), narrowed its net loss during the first nine months of 2021. However, the low-cost…
LATAM submits its restructuring plan
Latin America’s largest carrier, LATAM Airlines Group has submitted its business restructuring plan. In a press statement dated November 26, 2021, LATAM Airlines…
China Airlines receives its first Airbus A321neo
Taiwanese carrier, China Airlines, expands its fleet after taking delivery of its first Airbus A321neo aircraft. China Airlines’ Airbus A321neo aircraft has a typical two class…
Vietnam Airlines operates country’s first non-stop flight to US
Vietnam’s flag-carrier, Vietnam Airlines, has operated its inaugural commercial flight to San Francisco, the first non-stop regular service between both countries. Vietnam Airlines’ Boeing 787 Dreamliner, registered as VN-A861, took off from…