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Airlines
EgyptAir to Expand Fleet with 34 New Aircraft
EgyptAir has announced plans to strengthen its fleet with the acquisition of 34 new aircraft, including Airbus A350-900s and Boeing 737 MAX jets. The news was shared by EgyptAir Holding Chairman Ahmed Adel during the World Travel Market 2025 event, where he also confirmed that a portion of the existing fleet will undergo modernization. The airline had previously placed a…
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AerCap Delivers First Boeing 777-300ERSF to Fly Meta
AerCap has announced the delivery of the first of three Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighters to Hong Kong-based Fly Meta. The first aircraft was handed over on November 21, while the remaining two are scheduled to join the fleet in the second and fourth quarters of 2026. The aircraft will be operated by Air Atlanta Icelandic under a CMI agreement, flying…
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Air India Aircraft Operated Eight Flights With an Expired Airworthiness Certificate
India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an investigation after it was discovered that an Air India Airbus A320 operated at least eight flights last month with an expired Airworthiness Certificate. Once the violation was identified, the aircraft was immediately grounded. Air India called the incident regrettable, stating that the responsible personnel have been removed from duty pending…
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Airbus
New Operational Restriction for Pratt & Whitney GTF Engines on Airbus A320neo Family
Airbus has introduced new operating limitations on the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-JM GTF engines used on the A320neo family due to a potential risk encountered in cold weather conditions. Under the updated procedures, A320neo, A321neo, and A321LR aircraft are prohibited from taking off in freezing fog conditions where the temperature is below 0°C and visibility is under 150 meters. The…
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Airlines
The Giant Engines of the Boeing 777 and an Iconic British Airways Photo
When British Airways introduced its first Boeing 777-200 into the fleet, the airline emphasized the aircraft’s extraordinarily large engines. At the time, the Boeing 777 stood out for featuring the biggest turbofan engines ever built — the GE90s — which staff jokingly described as “almost the size of an aircraft themselves.” To visually demonstrate the scale of the engines, the…
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Airbus
Airbus Announces First Flight Timeline for the A350F Program
Airbus has shared an updated schedule for its next-generation freighter, the A350F, confirming that preparations for the first prototype’s maiden flight in the third quarter of 2026 are progressing as planned. The company noted that the 4.3-meter-wide XL cargo door has not yet been installed on the first test aircraft, MSN700 (F-WXFR), but is expected to be ready in early…
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Airlines
Wizz Air Fleet Reaches 250 Aircraft
Hungary-based airline Wizz Air has expanded its fleet to 250 aircraft with the delivery of a new Airbus A321neo. The aircraft features a special commemorative livery designed by a Hungarian artist selected through a public contest. The airline considers this milestone an important step in its European growth strategy. CEO József Váradi noted that the A321neo gives Wizz Air a…
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Airlines
Transavia Appoints Paul Terstegge as New CEO
Transavia has announced that Paul Terstegge will become the company’s new CEO as of 1 February 2026. Terstegge will succeed Marcel de Nooijer, who is leaving the airline. Currently serving as Executive Vice President Inflight Services at KLM, Terstegge brings extensive commercial, operational, and strategic experience in aviation, aiming to strengthen the course Transavia has set in recent years. With…
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Airlines
“Software Update Completed on Around 6,000 A320 Aircraft”
Airbus: “Software Update Completed on Around 6,000 A320 Aircraft” Airbus announced that operations have largely returned to normal following an urgent software update directive affecting approximately 6,000 aircraft in the A320 family. The European manufacturer stated that faster-than-expected progress in applying the software fix has helped prevent a prolonged crisis. The action came after a flight control issue occurred on…
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News
Traffic in Dubai: Passenger Reached Pakistan, Driver Still on the Road
A resident of Dubai was stuck in heavy traffic for hours while returning home after dropping his uncle at the airport. During the same time, his uncle’s Dubai–Pakistan flight had already reached its destination. The video shared on social media drew significant attention and once again highlighted the intense traffic in the region. The incident revealed that even a short…
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