21 July 2025

Alaska Airlines resumes flights after software outage grounds entire fleet

Alaska Airlines has resumed operations following a temporary suspension of all flights due to a software outage that affected its entire fleet and that of its regional subsidiary, Horizon Air. The disruption began late Sunday night, when the airline requested a full ground stop for over 200 aircraft operating under the Alaska Airlines brand. The […]

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Amanda Ierfino

Amanda Ierfino appointed VP of Sales & Cargo at WestJet

WestJet has announced that as of June 1, 2025, Amanda Ierfino has officially assumed the role of Vice-President, Sales & Cargo. This new appointment aligns with WestJet’s long-term strategy to drive growth, enhance partnerships, and deliver high-quality service. Amanda has played a pivotal role in shaping and executing WestJet’s corporate and agency sales strategy. She

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H175 Helicopter in Skyco livery © Airbus Helicopters

SKYCO orders six more Airbus H175 helicopters

Airbus Helicopters has signed a new contract with SKYCO International Financial Leasing (SKYCO) for the purchase of six additional H175 helicopters. This latest order follows an initial agreement earlier in 2024 for six H175s, intended for emergency management and public service missions in Guangdong Province. With this second acquisition, SKYCO demonstrates its continued confidence in

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Loong Air and CDB Aviation have signed lease agreements for six A321neo aircraft © CDB Aviation

Loong Air sign lease agreements for six Airbus A321neo jets

CDB Aviation has signed new lease agreements with Zhejiang Loong Airlines Co. (Loong Air) for six Airbus A321neo aircraft. The aircraft will be delivered in 2027 from CDB Aviation’s existing orderbook. Headquartered in Hangzhou, Loong Air continues to expand its footprint in the Chinese and regional aviation markets. The Airbus A321neo, the largest aircraft in

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Wizz Air

Wizz Air opens dedicated maintenance hub in Romania

Wizz Air, Romania’s largest airline, has announced a strategic collaboration with Romaero, a prominent local player in Aerospace and Defence, to open a dedicated aircraft maintenance centre at Romaero’s facility near Bucharest’s Băneasa International Airport. The announcement, made during a joint press conference last week, underlines Wizz Air’s ongoing investment in Romania, where it currently

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Gulf Air expands fleet with new Boeing 787 Dreamliner order

Gulf Air has announced a significant fleet expansion with an agreement to purchase 12 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, alongside options for six additional jets. This strategic move reinforces the Bahrain-based airline’s ambition to grow its international network and further enhance its long-haul capabilities. Once finalised, the order will raise Gulf Air’s total firm commitment to

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