The Dubai Airshow 2023 has proven to be a stage for historic announcements, and EgyptAir has taken center stage with not one but two major revelations. After introducing its inaugural 737 MAX aircraft, EgyptAir has now positioned itself as the latest Airbus A350-900 customer, underscoring its commitment to a modernized…
UK-based TUI Airways retired its final Boeing 767 aircraft. The particular aircraft in question has been operating for 40 years, and its retirement leaves the United Kingdom without any active passenger 767s. The TUI group has operated 35 Boeing 767 aircraft, distributed through three subsidiaries. 767s have flown for the…
Global Airlines CCO Richard Stephenson spoke at the Routes World conference in Istanbul last week, giving a keynote on the state of Global Airlines and taking questions from the audience. Stephenson outlined the start-up airline's bold plans. Global Airlines' Fleet Plan Stephenson stated that Global Airlines is not looking to…
The world of aviation is constantly evolving. From the Wright Brothers' first powered flight in 1903 to the jumbo jets of today, each era has brought new challenges and innovations. As the environmental consequences of air travel become ever clearer, the industry is focusing on sustainability as the next frontier.…
Just a week after Swiss announced new products on its A350s, its subsidiary - Edelweiss - announced that it will acquire six A350-900s, set to be delivered though 2025 to replace its fleet of A340-300s. In May this year, Lufthansa Group secured four second-hand A350-900s that once flew for LATAM.…
Private jet flights have seen a massive increase in popularity over the past few years. It has left the realm of being reserved only for the rich and famous, with “regular” people now choosing to fly private when they need to travel. Here are a few reasons why. Fast &…
Air Algérie, in its bid to renew its fleet, had secured financing from the Fonds National d'Investissement (FNI), Algeria's state-owned national investment fund. The financing is expected to support the acquisition of 15 new aircraft, including eight Boeing 737-9 MAX, five Airbus A330-900 NEO, and two A350-1000 aircraft, which were…
Kenya Airways (KQ) has taken a significant step in optimizing its fleet and network plan by embracing a cost-cutting measure known as mono fleeting. The decision, which was made during the 47th Annual General Meeting, will see KQ gradually phase out its Embraer and Bombardier aircraft and shift its focus…
India’s SpiceJet has announced that the service will be bolstered by adding 10 Boeing 737 aircraft between September and October. The enhancement is paving the way for recovery and meeting the travel demand during the winter. The new aircraft will include five Boeing 737 MAXs. However, the airline hasn’t revealed…
