An Air India plane operating from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, was involved in a tragic accident shortly after take-off today. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner departed Ahmedabad at 13:38 hrs with 242 people on board, including passengers and crew. Among them were 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, one Canadian, and seven Portuguese nationals. According to
According to the Airbus Global Market Forecast for 2025, the global aviation sector is expected to experience sustained long-term growth, despite short-term uncertainties. Passenger traffic is forecast to increase by 3.6% annually over the next 20 years. This growth is driven by key macroeconomic and demographic factors: global GDP is projected to rise by 2.5%
UNI Air, a subsidiary of EVA Air, has placed a firm order for 19 ATR 72-600 aircraft, along with options for three additional units. This is the largest ATR order since 2017 and represents UNI Air’s second direct purchase from ATR following its 2011 order for 10 aircraft. The move underscores the continued confidence of
Rolls-Royce has reached a significant production milestone with the delivery of its 9,000th jet engine from its Dahlewitz facility in Germany. The milestone engine, a Pearl 700, is destined for Gulfstream Aerospace in Savannah, Georgia, USA, where it will power a Gulfstream G700 business jet. Located just south of Berlin, the Dahlewitz site began engine
Envoy Air (Envoy) is set to strengthen its regional fleet with the acquisition of 33 brand-new Embraer 175 (E175) aircraft, marking a significant step in its ongoing strategic growth. With this latest addition, Envoy’s total fleet commitment will rise to 214 aircraft, comprising 171 E175s and 43 E170s. This expansion underscores the airline’s dedication to
Ryanair has announced a major expansion of its partnership with CFM International (CFM) through a new purchase agreement for 30 LEAP-1B spare engines. This acquisition supports the airline’s ongoing growth and the operational needs of its Boeing 737 MAX fleet. The deal is aimed at enhancing the reliability and efficiency of Ryanair’s operations as it
China Aircraft Leasing Group (CALC) has signed a lease agreement with Uzbekistan Airways for the delivery of two new Airbus A321neo aircraft. Scheduled to be handed over in 2026, the aircraft will be sourced directly from CALC’s Airbus orderbook and are intended to support the airlines’ fleet modernisation and ongoing network expansion plans. This latest
A new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft landed in China today, signalling the resumption of deliveries to Chinese airlines after a months-long halt linked to escalating trade tensions between Beijing and Washington, according to REUTERS. The aircraft, bearing the livery of Xiamen Airlines, touched down at Boeing’s completion centre in Zhoushan, near Shanghai, after departing from
BOC Aviation Limited has entered into a lease agreement with Colombian flag carrier Avianca, committing nine Airbus A320neo aircraft on long-term leases. The aircraft, to be powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines, are scheduled for delivery in 2027, and will be sourced through a direct purchase arrangement between BOC Aviation and Airbus. This transaction reinforces the
VoltAero has unveiled its new HPU 210 hybrid-electric propulsion unit, designed for homebuilt, kit-built, and very light propeller-driven aircraft. Debuting at the France Air Expo in Lyon, the HPU 210 combines a high-performance thermal engine with a powerful electric motor to deliver a significant 40% power boost during demanding flight phases such as take-off and
