Libya’s first private airline, Buraq Air, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to acquire 10 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft, marking the carrier’s first purchase agreement with the European manufacturer. The deal, announced at the Dubai Airshow, positions Buraq Air as a new Airbus customer as it looks to modernise [read more]
flydubai has announced a fresh agreement with US manufacturer Boeing to expand its fleet with additional 737 MAX aircraft, signalling a continued commitment to aggressive network growth and fleet modernisation. The Dubai-based carrier confirmed that the new order will include a mix of 737-8, 737-9, and 737-10 models. The order [read more]
Azerbaijan-based Silk Way West Airlines has signed a firm contract for two additional Airbus A350F cargo aircraft, doubling its original order. The yet-to-be-certified A350F will form the backbone of Silk Way West Airlines’ fleet modernisation and growth strategy. “We are delighted to extend our partnership with Airbus on the A350F [read more]
Gulf Air has confirmed a major fleet expansion after finalising a firm order for 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, with options for a further three aircraft. The deal, announced at the Dubai Airshow, reinforces the Bahrain-based carrier’s long-term strategy to grow its international network and enhance its long-haul operations. The order [read more]
UPDATE: Glasgow and Cardiff gain transatlantic flights as WestJet confirms new routes to Toronto Canadian airline WestJet is set to announce a raft of new destinations from Toronto, Canada, including two new UK routes to Cardiff Airport (CWL/EGFF) and Glasgow (GLA/EGPF) for Summer 2026. Details of the new routes and [read more]
British electric aircraft manufacturer Vertical Aerospace has welcomed the release of the UK Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) new “eVTOL Delivery Model”, a regulatory framework that sets out how electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft could enter commercial service from 2028. The announcement marks one of the clearest government roadmaps [read more]
Air Astana, the flag carrier of Kazakhstan, is set to purchase up to 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliners in order to modernize and grow its fleet. The airline has selected the Boeing 787-9 and when finalised, the order witll be Air Astana’s largest ever singlae aircraft order. Air Astana will also [read more]
British Airways has chosen a pioneering, cloud-based platform developed by UK aviation software specialist, MRO-PRO, to digitise and manage the line maintenance for its global network of third-party customers. The move marks a significant milestone in the airline’s operational digital transformation and the broader MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) industry’s [read more]
In a significant win for workers’ rights, the Supreme Court has refused Ryanair permission to appeal against a landmark ruling confirming that a pilot who flew exclusively for the airline was a temporary worker rather than a self-employed contractor. The case centred on BALPA member Jason Lutz, who had been [read more]
In a sweeping safety measure, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered the immediate grounding of all McDonnell Douglas MD-11 and MD-11F freighter aircraft, following a fatal cargo-plane crash in Kentucky earlier this month. The emergency directive requires operators to carry out detailed inspections before any further flights are [read more]
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