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Biman Bangladesh Airlines orders 14 Boeing 787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX jets

Air Inuit selects SKYTRAC's Trootrax Mission for its OCC modernization

Air Inuit selected TrooTrax Mission, SKYTRAC’s flight following software, as part of its Operational Control Center modernization to satisfy evolving regulatory requirements. The deployment enhances operational visibility, supports fleet advancement, and alignment with Global Aeronau...

easyJet and Rolls-Royce complete successful 100% hydrogen aero engine test, advancing sustainable flight technology

easyJet and Rolls-Royce have announced the successful completion of a major testing milestone using hydrogen as an aviation fuel, marking a significant step in efforts to reduce aviation emissions. In an industry first, the companies tested a modified Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 aircraft engine reachi...

Air India welcomes the release of Government's Hub‑and‑Spoke model ; prepares to launch international connectivity from Varanasi

Air India welcomed the Government of India’s push to operationalise the hub-and-spoke aviation model and announced that it is preparing to launch international connectivity from Varanasi under this model. As part of its network expansion and in alignment with the hub and spoke model, Air India is preparing to launch international connectivity from Varanasi, strengthening the city’...

JSX becomes first to offer free, instant-access Starlink Wi-Fi across its ATR 42-600 fleet

As the first global launch customer for SpaceX’s Starlink in 2023, the award-winning public charter air carrier JSX is once again setting a new standard in aviation with the first-ever rollout of lightning-fast Wi-Fi across its fleet of fuel-efficient ATR 42-600 turboprop aircraft, now available on all flights. JSX CEO Alex Wilcox commented: “As the g...

CAE and easyJet extend Multi-Crew Pilot Licence cadet training partnership for five years

CAE announced the reopening and five‑year extension of the Generation easyJet Multi‑Crew Pilot Licence programme, reinforcing its long‑standing partnership with easyJet and CAE’s role as the airline’s exclusive MPL training partner. The extension underscores the strength of CAE’s proven MPL training model and its role as a long‑term, trusted partner to airlines. Under t...

Airbus delivers first A321XLR for Air Canada

The first of 30 Airbus A321XLRs for Canada’s flag carrier Air Canada, has been delivered. The aircraft is on lease from SMBC Aviation Capital. The delivery marks a significant milestone in the airline’s fleet renewal strategy, enabling the carrier to bridge the gap between its narrowbody short-haul and widebody long-haul operations. The delivery makes Air Canada the first ope...

New nonstop Breeze Airways flight links Las Vegas and Lincoln

U.S. airline Breeze Airways announced the launch of nonstop service between Las Vegas and Lincoln, Nebraska. Introductory fares for the new route start at $74 one way. Schedule and fares Flights operate twice weekly, on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The lowest one-way fare is $74. This pricing fits the carrier’s overall strategy, which focuses on affordable fares on routes with limited com...

Liebherr and GoJet Airlines ink leak finder service agreement

Liebherr-Aerospace has inked a bleed air leak finder service agreement with GoJet Airlines, a US-based regional airline. Under the agreement, Liebherr’s leak finder will be applied to GoJet Airlines’ entire fleet comprising more than 50 Mitsubishi CRJ aircraft. It supports the embedded Bleed Air Leak Detection System , which ensures protection of air system components and prevents blee...

Viasat AMARA chosen to power Jetstar long haul Wi Fi

Jetstar Airways selected Viasat AMARA, Viasat next-generation in-flight connectivity solution to equip its upgraded Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet. Viasat system will be installed across 11 Jetstar aircraft, delivering a fast, reliable in-flight internet experience that supports streaming, messaging and browsing in-flight. The solution was selected as part of Jetstar’s...

RECARO Aircraft Seating and Air India launch retrofit program with Premium and Economy class seating solutions for B787-8

RECARO Aircraft Seating and Air India have launched a retrofit program for the airline’s Boeing 787-8 fleet. As part of the program, RECARO is equipping Air India’s B787-8 aircraft with its PL3530 seats in Premium Economy Class and CL3710 seats in Economy Class. Both seat models are customized to Air India’s requirements and offer enhanced comfort, refined ergonomics, improv...

RECARO Aircraft Seating R2 Economy class selected for Japan Airlines new Boeing 737 Max-8 fleet

Japan Airlines revealed on 23rd March 2026 at an event held in Tokyo, the RECARO economy class seat R2 as part of its new B737 MAX 8 fleet. New Japan Airlines Boeing 737 MAX-8 fleet will be equipped with R2 seats in economy class. Each seat features well-positioned USB Type A & C ports, enabling every passenger to stay connected and conveniently charge their personal d...

Thales and Air India sign 10-year FlytCARE agreement for IFE maintenance

Air India has signed a 10-year agreement with Thales for its FlytCARE services package. This agreement provides a full turn-key maintenance approach, covering line maintenance, spares, repairs and logistics management support for Thales’ inflight entertainment systems on 57 Airbus and Boeing aircraft. Under the FlytCARE agreement, repair and maintenance will be delivered from Thale...

SITA research finds aviation’s record technology investment hinges on one thing: data coordination

SITA 2025 Air Transport IT Insights report finds that, while the air transport industry invested a record $50.8 billion in technology in 2025, a common obstacle keeps emerging: where data does not flow freely between systems and partners, that investment cannot fully deliver what it was designed to unlock. The cost of this data coordination gap is higher than ever now that the conflict in the Midd...

Air India welcomes its first retrofitted B787 featuring new cabin interiors and livery

Air India unveiled its first retrofitted, twin-aisle B787-8 (registered VT-ANT), marking the successful completion of a nose-to-tail cabin refresh of the first of 26 B787 aircraft. The aircraft, which received comprehensive interior upgrades at Boeing’s Modification Center in Victorville, California, was subsequently painted in Air India’s striking new livery at AeroPro, an FAA Part-14...

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