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Biman Bangladesh Airlines boosts fleet modernization through 11-jet Boeing order

Boeing and Biman Bangladesh Airlines announced the national carrier placed an order for 11 787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX airplanes to grow and renew its fleet. The purchase, which includes five 787-10 and six 737-8 jets, builds on the airline's largest‑ever order for 14 787 Dreamliner and 737...

flydubai becomes first airline to launch scheduled international flights to Pokhara

flydubai has expanded its Nepal network with the launch of daily direct flights between Dubai and Pokhara, marking the first-ever non-stop service linking Dubai with western Nepal. The new route makes Pokhara flydubai’s second destination in Nepal and strengthens access to one of the country&#...

Royal Brunei Airlines signs with Collins Aerospace for FlightSense™ and Dispatch℠ support

Collins Aerospace has been selected by Royal Brunei Airlines to provide its FlightSense™ and DispatchSM services under two 12-year agreements supporting the carrier’s current and future Boeing 787 fleet. The long-term partnership is designed to enhance operational performance, increase fleet reliability and streamline maintenance planning ac...

Aircalin signs Flight Hour Services contract for Airbus A350-900 fleet

New Caledonia's flagship carrier, Aircalin, has selected Airbus Flight Hour Services (FHS) to support its incoming fleet of Airbus A350-900 aircraft. The airline currently has two of the latest-generation long-range widebody aircraft on order, with the first scheduled for delivery at the end of 2026. The agreement was signed at MRO Asia in Singapore by Eric Bouche...

Malaysia Airlines renews longstanding Boeing IMM services agreement during MRO Asia-Pacific 2026

Boeing and Malaysia Airlines have renewed their Integrated Materials Management (IMM) services agreement for five years, the companies announced at MRO Asia-Pacific in Singapore. The renewed partnership will continue to support the carrier’s maintenance activities and materials planning processes. Through the agreement, Boeing manages selected parts and materials required for daily operation...

Qantas advances Project Sunrise with landmark non-stop Australia-New York service

Qantas has announced it will launch the first-ever non-stop commercial flights between Sydney and New York from mid-2028, marking a major milestone for its landmark Project Sunrise initiative. Tickets for the inaugural service are expected to go on sale in August 2027, ahead of the route's official debut. The ultra-long-haul flights will reduce total travel time by more than three hours c...

Air France earns global recognition with World’s Best First Class Award from Skytrax

Air France was among the leading winners at the Skytrax World Airline Awards, held in London on September 18, 2026, earning multiple distinctions that highlight the excellence of its products and customer experience. Most notably, the airline’s La Première suite, introduced in 2025, was awarded the prestigious title of World’s Best First Class. The carrier was also named Best...

Japan Airlines strengthens E-Jet operations with renewed Embraer Pool Program agreement

Embraer and Japan Airlines have strengthened their long-standing collaboration through a new multi-year agreement under Embraer’s Pool Program, ensuring continued maintenance, repair, and spare-parts support for JAL’s fleet of 32 E170 and E190 aircraft. The renewed agreement covers a broad range of repairable components for the airline's E-Jet fleet, helping to maintain high l...

flydubai expands pilot training capacity through partnerships with Egnatia Aviation and Skyborne

flydubai has strengthened its pilot development strategy through new partnerships with Egnatia Aviation and Skyborne Airline Academy, aimed at expanding the airline's training capacity and supporting its Ab Initio Pilot Training Programme. The training providers will oversee flight instruction for the programme's initial intake of cadets, preparing graduates to earn an MPL and seamlessly j...

KlasJet receives key FAA approval to launch ACMI and charter services in the US market

KlasJet has achieved a significant milestone by obtaining Part 129 Operations Specifications (OpSpecs) approval from the FAA, paving the way for the company's expansion into the U.S. market. As part of Avia Solutions Group, the world's largest ACMI provider, KlasJet can now conduct charter and ACMI operations in the United States in accordance with its approved OpSpecs and DOT authorizatio...

RECARO Aircraft Seating marks SAS’ 80th anniversary with exclusive RECARO Gaming NXT chairs

RECARO Aircraft Seating is celebrating the 80th anniversary of Scandinavian Airlines with a unique collection of 80 customized RECARO Gaming Nxt chairs created exclusively for the carrier. Representing one year of SAS history, each limited-edition chair pays tribute to the airline’s eight decades of service and reflects the strong, longstanding partnership between RECARO and SAS. Fou...

easyJet switches to reusable crew meal trays throughout its UK and EU network

easyJet has introduced reusable crew meal trays, developed in partnership with Ecoffee Cup, across its UK and European fleet—cutting onboard waste and strengthening the airline’s wider sustainability programme. After successful adoption within easyJet’s Swiss operation and at its Marrakech (RAK) base, the trays—used by crew for all in‑flight meals—are now being d...

Embraer adds BermudAir as its second E‑Freighter operator

Embraer and Regional One announced that BermudAir has become the world’s second operator of the Embraer E‑Freighter, marking the aircraft’s debut in the Americas with the airline’s lease of one E190F from Regional One. The milestone builds on Regional One’s commitment to the E‑Freighter program, with five firm E190F orders placed to date and two converted aircraft...

Neste and United Airlines expand their sustainable aviation fuel supply agreements across the U.S. and the Netherlands

Neste and United Airlines have extended their agreement for the supply of sustainable aviation fuel, blended with conventional jet fuel, for flights departing from Chicago O’Hare International Airport in the U.S. and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in the Netherlands. The renewed agreement strengthens the long‑term strategic partnership between the two companies and underscores their shared commi...

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Air Tahiti debuts exclusive all-business class experience with ATR 72-600 HighLine

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