Transat secures new P&W ‘support agreement’ for engine-related aircraft groundings
Transat AT has struck a new support agreement for the Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan (GTF) engines that power its narrowbody Airbus aircraft. The parent of Canadian leisure carrier Air Transat said on 17 April that the support package will cover direct costs related to grounded A320neo-family jets “and those anticipated to be grounded” this […]
Airbus advances key technologies for next-generation single-aisle aircraft
During the 2025 Airbus Summit, Airbus provided an update on its roadmap to pioneer the future of commercial aviation in the decades to come. The Company outlined potential technology bricks to prepare a next-generation single-aisle aircraft that could enter service in the second half of the 2030s, as well as its revised roadmap to mature […]
ITA Airways at FITUR 2025, the International Tourism Fair in Madrid
ITA Airways will participate in FITUR 2025, the International Tourism Fair, taking place from January 22 to 26 at IFEMA Exhibition Center in Madrid. Now in its 45th edition, FITUR is the premier annual event for tourism professionals, fostering business opportunities across both incoming and outgoing tourism. ITA Airways’ stand (4C18) will be located in […]
Aer Lingus takes delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR aircraft
Ireland’s national carrier Aer Lingus has taken delivery of its first of six A321XLR aircraft. The airline becomes the second in the world to operate the A321XLR as well as the second in the International Airlines Group (IAG). Powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines, the aircraft took off from the Airbus production site in Hamburg, Germany, […]
Air Canada orders five additional A220s
Air Canada, the national carrier of Canada, has signed a firm order with Airbus for five more latest generation single-aisle A220-300s on the fifth anniversary since taking delivery of its first A220 in December 2019. This follows an initial order in 2016 for 45 A220-300s and a reorder in 2022 for 15 more. Including this […]
Emirates officially unveils its first A350 aircraft
Emirates has officially unveiled the very first Airbus A350-900 to join its fleet at an exclusive event showcase in Dubai. The event, led by Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline in the presence of His Excellency Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy, was attended by VIP guests, aerospace partners, government officials and […]
Insignia by Avianca Provides New Business Class Experience for Flights To and From Europe
Insignia by Avianca is the new Business Class experience on Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft flights to and from Europe, with a proposal highlighting comfort and exclusivity in every detail. One of the main attributes of Insignia by Avianca is the Business Class flatbed seats, which, in addition to allowing for a recline of 180 degrees, […]
Embraer, MCTI and Finep celebrate agreement for sustainable aircraft technologies research
Brazil’s Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI), Embraer and the Financiadora de Estudos e Projetos (Finep), which promotes Brazil’s economic and social development through public funding for Science, Technology and Innovation, today celebrated an agreement for R$ 126,7 (USD$23 million) investment in sustainable aircraft technologies research. The announcement took place during the visit of […]
Statement on the Importance of Protecting Civil Aviation During Times of Conflict
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the following statement reminding governments of the importance of protecting civil aviation, including airport and air navigation infrastructure, during times of conflict. “Civil aviation fulfils a purpose that transcends politics to ‘create and preserve friendship and understanding among the nations and peoples of the world’. The Chicago Convention, […]
easyJet launches new partnership with blended-wing aircraft manufacturer Jet Zero
easyJet has announced that it has become the first European airline to partner with U.S.-based start up Jet Zero, which is developing an ultra-efficient blended-wing aircraft. At a Net Zero technology showcase at Cranfield University marking the second anniversary of easyJet’s Net Zero Roadmap, the airline revealed the partnership as the latest initiative in its […]
