IFS acquires 7bridges to boost AI supply chain capabilities

IFS has announced the acquisition of 7bridges, an AI-driven supply chain management company. The move strengthens IFS’ position as a leader in Industrial AI, particularly in logistics and transport optimisation. 7bridges uses advanced AI simulation and analytics to streamline supply chains. Its platform automates logistics networks by combining rapid data capture, a strong semantic data […]

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Spirit Airlines’ John Kirby to retire after 40-year aviation career

People

Spirit Airlines has confirmed that John Kirby, Vice President of Network Planning, will retire at the end of this month. His decision closes a career that has lasted more than four decades in aviation. The airline expressed deep gratitude for his work. Rana Ghosh, Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, praised Kirby’s leadership and

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Official inauguration of the new fuselage assembly line at Akaer's facility in Brazil

Akaer inaugurates fuselage assembly line for D328eco

MRO & Production

A major step towards the future of sustainable regional aviation has been achieved with the inauguration of the forward fuselage assembly line for the D328eco aircraft at Akaer’s facilities in São José dos Campos, Brazil. The initiative is a collaboration between Akaer, one of Brazil’s leading aerospace and defence innovators, and Deutsche Aircraft, the German

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airBaltic records strong passenger growth despite July dip

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Latvian flag carrier airBaltic transported more than half a million passengers in July 2025, though the figure represented a slight year-on-year decline. The airline carried 539,300 passengers across all its bases, a drop of 4% compared to July 2024. Flight operations also eased slightly, with around 4,455 flights recorded – down 0.7% – while the

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Lufthansa Cargo COO Frank Bauer joins Frankfurt air freight board

People

Air Cargo Community Frankfurt e.V. has announced the appointment of Frank Bauer, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Lufthansa Cargo AG, as its newest board member. In his role, Bauer will represent Lufthansa Cargo, strengthening the company’s involvement in the influential association that brings together over 100 organisations across the air freight supply chain at Frankfurt

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Turkish Airlines receives first Boeing 737 MAX 8s from CDB Aviation

Aircraft & Engines

CDB Aviation, the Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing, has delivered the first two, from an order of twelve, Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to Turkish Airlines, marking a key step in the carrier’s fleet expansion. The aircraft, powered by CFM International Leap-1B engines, were handed over from CDB Aviation’s existing orderbook with

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Air Canada flight attendants defy government back-to-work order

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More than 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants are continuing their strike in open defiance of a federal back-to-work order, escalating a dispute that has disrupted flights and raised questions about the limits of government intervention in industrial action. The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), which represents the airline’s cabin crew, confirmed on Sunday that

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Qantas fined record AU$90 million over illegal staff sackings

Financial

Qantas has been ordered to pay a record AU$90 million penalty for unlawfully dismissing 1,820 baggage handlers and other ground staff in 2020, taking the overall cost of its controversial outsourcing move to more than AU$200 million. The federal court decision was handed down in Sydney by Justice Michael Lee, almost a year after the

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Star Air has taken delivery of two Embraer E175 aircraft from Azorra © Azorra

Indian carrier Star Air takes delivery of two Embraer E175 jets

Aircraft & Engines

Azorra has announced the delivery of two Embraer E175 aircraft to Indian regional carrier Star Air, marking the start of its first customer partnership in India. The second of the 88-seat, all-economy jets has now arrived in Bengaluru, Karnataka, following the first delivery in April 2025. Two additional E175s are scheduled for delivery over the

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Ryanair to open base in Tirana, expanding Albania network

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Ryanair will significantly expand its operations in Albania by opening a new base at Tirana Airport in April 2026, with three Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The move represents an investment of US$300 million and will create over 3,000 jobs, including 100 new positions for pilots and cabin crew, strengthening the airline’s presence in the country. The

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Heike Tamm

IFS acquires 7bridges to boost AI supply chain capabilities

Spirit Airlines’ John Kirby to retire after 40-year aviation career

Akaer inaugurates fuselage assembly line for D328eco

airBaltic records strong passenger growth despite July dip

Lufthansa Cargo COO Frank Bauer joins Frankfurt air freight board

Turkish Airlines receives first Boeing 737 MAX 8s from CDB Aviation

Air Canada flight attendants defy government back-to-work order

Qantas fined record AU$90 million over illegal staff sackings

Indian carrier Star Air takes delivery of two Embraer E175 jets

Ryanair to open base in Tirana, expanding Albania network

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