NEWSAug 15, 2023Israel's El Al in Talks to Buy Up to 30 Airbus A321neosIsrael's flag carrier El Al is in "serious" talks with Airbus to purchase up to 30 Airbus A321neo aircraft. The talks, which would represent the first time that El Al uses Airbus aircraft, come at a strong time for the airline. El Al is expanding its fleet and route network due to high profitability and international tourism to Israel.Read More →
NEWSAug 13, 2023Cathay Pacific Orders 32 More Airbus A321neo AircraftHong Kong's flag carrier Cathay Pacific has announced its intention to add up to 32 Airbus A321neo and A320neo aircraft to its fleet over the next six years. The airline is expanding and modernizing its fleet as part of its plans to turn Hong Kong into an international aviation hub. Read More →
ROUTESAug 11, 2023New Longest A330neo Route: Kuwait Airways Adds Washington DullesThe flag carrier of Kuwait announced its second destination in North America. Notably, its newest route will become the new longest Airbus A330neo in the route on the rare A330-800 variant.Read More →
NEWSAug 10, 2023PHOTOS: Air India Reveals New Livery and RebrandingAir India has been undergoing a major transformation phase following its privatization. A major milestone in the airline's revamp is its introduction of a new livery, representing its transition into a true world-class airline.Read More →
NEWSAug 06, 2023Aeroflot Deactivates Brakes on Nine Aircraft, Relies Heavily on Reverse ThrustRussian flag carrier Aeroflot is beginning to fly some of its western-made aircrafts without properly maintained brakes due to lack of parts as a result of sanctions.Read More →
NEWSAug 04, 2023How Saudia Hopes To Boost Tourism Through Its Large A321neo OrderSaudia, the state-owned flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, plans to add the Airbus A321neo to its fleet. The airline sees the addition of 20 A321neo aircraft by 2026 as a key component of its expansion plans. Saudia aims to bring approximately 330 million international passengers to Saudi Arabia by 2030.Read More →
NEWSJul 30, 2023SWISS Introduces Free Wi-Fi Onboard Long Haul FlightsSWISS Airlines is following in the footsteps of its fellow STAR ALLIANCE carriers by adding a free-to-use Wi-Fi plan onboard all of its long haul flights. The new free plan will have no data cap and be available to all passengers in all classes onboard. Read More →
NEWSJul 27, 2023Over 1,200 Pratt & Whitney Engines Recalled For InspectionPrat and Whitney announced that hundreds of its engines would need to be recalled, returned, and inspected for mechanical flaws threatening the engine's integrity and proper working function. Read More →
ROUTESJul 20, 2023Korean Air Resumes Flights to Multiple East Asian Destinations Over the coming months, Korean Air is set to resume multiple routes from the carrier's hubs at Seoul Incheon (ICN) and Busan Gimhae Int'l (PUS) to Japan and China. In response to the sharp increase and subsequent high demand for international air travel, Korean Air will be increasing the frequency of flights on multiple long-haul routes within the airline's network. Read More →
NEWSJul 10, 2023Korean Air to Use Airbus A380 on Flights to Hong KongKorean Air plans to use the Airbus A380 on its service from Seoul-Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) starting in October. Korean Air's future schedule reveals that the airline plans to operate 28 direct A380 flights between the two destinations. Read More →
