Azorra has entered a strategic agreement with Delta Material Services (DMS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Delta Air Lines, to part out a used Airbus A220-300 in a bid to tackle global Aircraft on Ground (AOG) issues caused by parts shortages. The aircraft, previously operated by EGYPTAIR and now undergoing teardown, will provide much-needed A220-300
Eagle Air Aviation, a Part 135 certified charter and organ air transport provider, has announced the acquisition of an EC-135 helicopter, significantly enhancing its operational capabilities. The new aircraft expands the company’s on-demand charter offerings and meets the necessary authorisations for transporting organs, reinforcing Eagle Air Aviation’s commitment to providing fast, flexible and mission-critical services.
AJW Group has announced a strategic partnership agreement with Inter-Tec Aero Ltd., a specialist design and engineering consultancy based in Shannon, Republic of Ireland. The agreement, confirmed on April 8, 2025, sees AJW appointed to market and promote Inter-Tec Aero’s EASA Part 21J design services to its extensive global customer base. Through this collaboration, AJW
IBA, the aviation intelligence and advisory company, reported that demand for regional travel remains robust, with revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs) for turboprop and regional jet aircraft increasing by 14.4%, from 22.06 billion in January 2024 to 25.45 billion in January 2025. Available seat kilometres (ASKs) for the same aircraft have also risen by 10.1% over
EVA Air has confirmed a firm order for six long-range Airbus A350-1000s and three A321neo aircraft, following its earlier commitment made in March 2025. This brings the airline’s outstanding aircraft orders to 24 A350-1000s and 18 A321neos. Clay Sun, President of EVA Air, highlighted the airline’s focus on sustainable aviation and passenger comfort, stating that
Austrian Airlines has successfully completed the installation of AeroSHARK surface technology on four of its Boeing 777-200ER aircraft, becoming the first airline globally to retrofit this specific aircraft type with the innovative solution. The long-haul aircraft, bearing the registrations OE-LPA, OE-LPB, OE-LPC, and OE-LPD, are now equipped with a pioneering surface film developed by Lufthansa
Embraer has delivered 30 aircraft in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, marking a 20% increase in deliveries compared to the same period in 2024, when 25 aircraft were delivered. Commercial Aviation deliveries remained steady, with seven aircraft handed over in both Q1 2024 and Q1 2025. However, Executive Aviation saw significant growth, with 23
Japan Airlines (JAL) has finalised an agreement with CFM International for LEAP-1B engines to power 17 additional Boeing 737-8 aircraft, following its March 2023 order for 21 LEAP-powered 737s. This latest order reinforces JAL’s long-standing partnership with CFM, which has been supplying engines to the airline since 1993. JAL currently operates a fleet of more
Lufthansa passengers can now fly on a state-of-the-art Airbus A350-900 from Frankfurt to several international destinations, as the airline temporarily deploys the aircraft to bridge gaps caused by delayed new aircraft deliveries. Since the start of the summer flight schedule, four A350-900s have been operating from Frankfurt, with two more set to join in May
EHang has reached a significant milestone in urban air mobility with its subsidiary, Guangdong EHang General Aviation, and joint venture, HeYi Aviation, receiving the first Air Operator Certificates (OCs) for civil human-carrying pilotless passenger aircraft from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). This achievement paves the way for commercial human-carrying autonomous flights in China’s
