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Lufthansa Ends A340-600 Operations in the Asia-Pacific Region
Germany’s flag carrier Lufthansa has officially ended its A340-600 operations in the Asia-Pacific region. The Airbus A340-642, registered D-AIHX, operated its final flight to Hong Kong, bidding farewell to the city with a wing wave salute. The airline announced that it has decided to end operations of the A340-600 on the Shanghai–Hong Kong–Frankfurt route. With this decision, Lufthansa has officially…
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“Bomb Joke” Causes Panic on Istanbul–Batman Flight
A passenger caused panic on Turkish Airlines flight #TK2682 from Istanbul to Batman after joking, “It’s like I have a bomb on me,” on board an Airbus A321 registered TC-JRR. The passenger was removed from the aircraft by police. According to reports, the incident occurred after boarding was completed. Upon hearing the passenger make the comment “It’s like I have…
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Airbus Secures Approval to Expand Toulouse Facility by 18 Hectares
Airbus has received approval from the French government to expand its production site in Toulouse by 18 hectares, initiating construction across the Komomière, Cornebarrieu, and Lagardère areas. The government’s decision grants an exception to the 2021 Climate and Resilience Law, which restricts the development of new land. Officials classified the Airbus project as being of “national importance,” describing it as…
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Airbus Expects Global Cargo Aircraft Fleet to Grow by 45% by 2045
Airbus has announced that the number of cargo aircraft worldwide is expected to rise significantly to 3,420 units by 2045. Over the next 20 years, airlines will require 2,605 new freighters, with part of that number replacing older models and the rest expanding existing fleets. The main areas of growth will be Asia and North America, which together are projected…
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Which Aircraft Model Had the Most Deliveries in September?
The world’s two largest aircraft manufacturers, Airbus and Boeing, delivered 73 and 56 aircraft respectively in September. Airbus made its highest number of deliveries to India’s IndiGo with eight aircraft, while Boeing delivered ten aircraft to Ryanair. According to aviation website CH Aviation, these were the aircraft models with the most deliveries in September: 1️⃣ A321neo → 35 units2️⃣ B737-8…
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Airbus A320neo Engines to Be Produced in Morocco
Production of the new-generation CFM Leap-1A turbofan engines used on Airbus A320neo aircraft will take place at a new facility to be built in Casablanca, Morocco. French engine manufacturer Safran announced that the production line is scheduled to become operational by the end of 2027. The Leap-1A production plan was initiated to meet the growing demand for Airbus narrow-body aircraft.…
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Air Serbia to Lease Airbus A220 Aircraft from airBaltic
Air Serbia and airBaltic have signed a two-year leasing agreement under which the Latvian airline will operate Airbus A220-300 aircraft on behalf of Air Serbia. The first flights are scheduled to begin on November 1. The deal is based on a “wet lease” arrangement, meaning that airBaltic will provide the aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance. During the winter season, two…
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Air Astana passes 10th IATA operational safety audit
Air Astana has successfully passed the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) for the tenth time. The audit was first conducted in 2007 and since then the airline has been confirming its compliance with international safety standards every two years. IOSA is an internationally recognised evaluation system designed to assess the operational management and control systems of an airline. The programme…
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Grupo Abra Orders 50 A320neo and 7 A330-900 Aircraft from Airbus
Grupo Abra — the parent company of Avianca, GOL Linhas Aéreas, and Wamos Air — has signed a major agreement with Airbus to expand its fleet. The group placed an order for 50 A320neo aircraft and will add up to 7 A330-900 widebodies through leasing arrangements. This move reflects Grupo Abra’s strategy to strengthen its position in the Latin American…
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Airbus Opens New A320neo Production Lines in the U.S. and China
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus is opening new A320neo assembly lines in the United States and China to meet the growing demand for single-aisle aircraft. According to the Interfax news agency, the new production lines are being established alongside Airbus’s existing facilities in Mobile, Alabama, and Tianjin, China. The U.S. section of the new line has already become operational this week,…
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