Air New Zealand’s first electric aircraft takes off on its maiden flight
Air New Zealand’s inaugural electric aircraft took to the skies on October 17, 2025, with the BETA ALIA…
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Bucher equips Air Côte d’Ivoire’s new A330-900neo with cabin interior components
Aircraft interior specialist firm Bucher has reached another major milestone in its development by delivering a complete set…
Is easyJet for sale? Rumours grow about possible bid from shipping giant MSC
Shares in European low-cost carrier easyJet have risen by as much as 12% after rumors started circulating about…
Aer Lingus accused of ‘union busting tactics’ after UK cabin crew plan strike
Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus has been accused of “union busting tactics” in response to cabin crew members…
Spirit Airlines to furlough another 365 pilots as Chapter 11 process continues
On October 16, 2026, Fort Lauderdale-based Spirit Airlines announced that it would be furloughing a further 365 pilots…
Abra Group announces fleet expansion while preparing for US IPO
Abra Group, the parent company of Avianca, GOL and Wamos, announced on October 16, 2025, that it is…
Lufthansa’s Discover Airlines to add A350s, expand fleet to 40 aircraft by 2028
Discover Airlines, a subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group specializing in leisure markets, has provided some details of its…
Embraer and Republic Airways sign renewed E-Jets maintenance agreement
Embraer and US operator Republic Airways have signed a new long-term maintenance agreement to service the airline’s fleet…
Southwest shows B737 MAX cabins, signs ticket resale partnership with Volantio
Southwest Airlines continues to push forward with its comprehensive transformation plan, unveiling two significant initiatives on October 15,…
BAE Systems introduces new name for airline avionics support at MRO Europe
Against the backdrop of MRO Europe 2025 in London, BAE Systems introduced a new title for its commercial…
Iberia launches new nonstop service linking Madrid to Monterrey, Mexico
Spanish flag carrier and International Airlines Group (IAG) member Iberia is strengthening its footprint in Latin America with…
United schedules first Starlink-equipped mainline flight for takeoff
United Airlines is preparing to operate its first mainline flight with Starlink high-speed Wi-Fi, marking a milestone achievement…
Royal Air Maroc leases six Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft from Avolon
Royal Air Maroc has signed an agreement with Dublin-based Avolon to lease six Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft,…
Brazil’s GOL to merge with GIB, be taken private in major restructure plan
Brazilian low-cost airline Gol Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes SA (GOL) has announced plans to merge with a privately held…
Parent company of GOL and Avianca sets up new airline in Chile
Abra Group, the UK-registered parent company of Avianca and GOL, two of Latin America’s largest airlines, has set…
Spirit Airlines wins court approval for $475M financing and AerCap settlement
Spirit Airlines has secured US Bankruptcy Court approval for a $475 million debtor-in-possession financing facility and a key…
Virgin Atlantic founder Sir Richard Branson announces new airline CEO
Virgin Atlantic has announced the airline’s new CEO, replacing Shai Weiss who has led the company since January…
Air Serbia launches new service to Toronto
On October 13, 2025, Air Serbia announced the launch of a new long-haul service between its base at…