Airlines
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Lufthansa Welcomes Its First Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in Frankfurt
As part of its Frankfurt-based fleet modernization, Lufthansa has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner featuring the Allegris cabin concept. The aircraft, arriving from Seattle, landed today at Frankfurt Airport. Starting mid-October, the new aircraft will be deployed on regular flights between Frankfurt and Toronto. Lufthansa plans to bring nine more 787-9s to Frankfurt by the end of…
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Embraer Delivers Its 2,000th Business Jet
Embraer has reached a major milestone in its history by delivering its 2,000th business jet. The aircraft, a Praetor 500, was handed over to an undisclosed corporate flight department during a ceremony at the company’s Executive Jets Global Customer Center in Melbourne, Florida. Praetor 500: The Most Advanced in Its ClassThe Praetor 500 stands out as the most advanced business…
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Virgin Australia Faces Higher Maintenance Costs Amid Boeing Delivery Delays
👉🏻Australia-based Virgin Australia announced that maintenance costs have increased due to delays in expected aircraft deliveries from Boeing. As a result, the airline has extended some leases and continued operating older aircraft. 👉🏻The carrier plans to receive 13 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft in the next financial year. In addition, four new Embraer E190s will join the fleet to support…
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Air Canada To Launch New Long-Haul Routes By Year-End
👉🏻Canada has become the world’s sixth-largest long-haul air travel market as of September. Compared to pre-pandemic levels, departures have risen by 7%, with Montreal Airport standing out with a 20% increase. 👉🏻By the end of the year, five new routes will be added. Air Canada will launch flights from Montreal to Santiago, while Air Transat will begin Toronto–Istanbul services following…
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Heathrow Slot Prices Break Records: Reaching Up to $75 Million
London Heathrow Airport has become one of the most critical hubs in global aviation, driven by rising passenger traffic and limited capacity. With slots nearly fully allocated, takeoff and landing rights at the airport have turned into a strategic asset. In recent years, some morning slots have been sold for as much as $75 million in transfer deals. Capacity at…
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Pegasus A321neo Bird Strike After Takeoff, Returns to Istanbul
Pegasus flight #PC1133 from Istanbul to Paris, operated by an Airbus A321neo with registration TC-RFB, reportedly struck a bird shortly after takeoff. The cockpit crew decided to return. Due to the possible bird strike, a FOD inspection was carried out on the runway, and aircraft planning to land at the time were put into holding patterns. The TC-RFB registered aircraft…
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French Air Traffic Controllers to Strike on September 18
French Air Traffic Controllers to Strike on September 18: Major Disruptions Expected Across European Flights The SNCTA union, representing air traffic controllers in France, has announced that they will go on strike on September 18, 2025. The strike is expected to cause significant flight cancellations and delays across France and Europe. Why Was the Strike Called? SNCTA states that the…
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Etihad Cargo Signs Long-Term Agreement with Atlas Air
Etihad Cargo has launched a long-term partnership with Atlas Air to expand its global capacity. Under the agreement, Atlas Air will provide dedicated capacity to Etihad Cargo using a newly delivered Boeing 777 freighter. The aircraft will initially operate on routes connecting Hong Kong, Abu Dhabi, and Madrid. The partnership aims to meet the growing demand for e-commerce, pharmaceutical, automotive,…
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Delta to Pay $79 Million in 2020 Fuel Dump Lawsuit
👉🏻Delta Air Lines has reached a $79 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit over a 2020 incident in which about 15,000 pounds of fuel were released over residential areas in Los Angeles after a Shanghai-bound flight experienced an engine issue. 👉🏻The aircraft landed safely at LAX, but hundreds of properties and residents were affected. Plaintiffs argued the fuel dump was…
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Air Niugini Unveils Its First Airbus A220-300 with Special Livery
Papua New Guinea’s flag carrier, Air Niugini, has introduced its first Airbus A220-300 aircraft. Registered as P2-PGA, the aircraft features a special livery named “People’s Balus,” designed to commemorate the country’s 50th year of independence. With the arrival of the new jets, Air Niugini plans to gradually retire its aging fleet of Fokker 70s and Fokker 100s. The airline has…
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