Air Canada’s network planning team is eagerly awaiting the arrival of its first Airbus A321XLR. The aircraft will open new markets and reshape the airline’s medium-haul international network. For years, the team has been studying data to decide where this new aircraft can have the greatest impact. With the first delivery approaching, those plans are
Lufthansa Technik (LHT) and HENSOLDT have unveiled a new generation of onboard recorders for the Airbus A320 family, offering major advances in data storage, reliability, and maintenance efficiency. These next-generation cockpit voice and flight data recorders (CVR/FDR) exceed the latest international standards while providing airlines with a practical retrofit option to meet forthcoming regulatory changes.
Moment, a specialist in digital onboard solutions for the aviation industry, has been selected by Air Sierra Leone, the country’s new national carrier, to implement a wireless in-flight entertainment (W-IFE) solution across its fleet. The agreement marks Moment’s second contract on the African continent this semester, following a recent deal with a regional airline. Established
Norwegian and Widerøe carried a combined total of 2,698,173 passengers in September. Norwegian transported 2,302,536 passengers, while Widerøe carried 395,637. Chief Executive Geir Karlsen said: “September was a strong month in terms of both passenger numbers and load factor. This confirms that we have an attractive network well adapted to our customers’ travel needs. Widerøe
KLM has officially commissioned the first Airbus A350 simulator in the Netherlands, a major step in preparing for the arrival of the A350 aircraft in its fleet by the end of 2026. The new simulator gives KLM pilots the chance to train on the latest technologies and operational procedures in a safe and realistic environment.
Willis Lease Finance Corporation has confirmed that its subsidiary, Willis Sustainable Fuels (UK), will build a new SAF plant at Wilton International in Teesside. The facility will be located within the Wilton International industrial site, which is owned and operated by Sembcorp Utilities (UK). Once operational in 2028, it aims to produce 14,000 tonnes of
VINCI Airports has announced that Lyon Airport has reached net zero emissions as of May 2025. It is the first airport in France with more than ten million passengers to achieve this milestone. Toulon Airport reached the target in 2023. Lyon Airport’s environmental action plan, managed by VINCI Airports since 2016, has cut direct CO2
Aviation experts Bryson Monteleone, founder of BPMaero LLC and formerly with PwC Ireland, and Philip Carey, founder of Engage Aviation, have partnered to launch BRAVODELTA Aero-Ops (BRAVODELTA). The new venture will specialise in providing strategic transactional support for complex aircraft trades often considered challenging within the market. With more than three decades of combined advisory
Air India and Airbus have opened a new pilot training centre at the Air India Aviation Training Academy in Gurugram, Haryana. The facility will train more than 5,000 pilots over the next ten years. It will support the rapid expansion of commercial aviation in India. The facility will train more than 5,000 pilots over the
PLAY Airlines has stopped flying after announcing the immediate closure of its business on Monday, September 29. The Icelandic low-cost carrier said performance had failed to match expectations. Recent months brought poor ticket sales, leaving the airline unable to continue. The Icelandic low-cost carrier said performance had failed to match expectations while recent months brought
