90 years of flying: Aer Lingus’ oldest aircraft takes to the skies again
Aer Lingus is marking 90 years of flying as it unveils its newly-restored Iolar aircraft. EI-ABI, known as Iolar (Irish for eagle), is a rare de Havilland DH.84 Dragon, which dates back to 1936. The aircraft flew yesterday from Dublin to Bristol, recreating Aer Lingus’ inaugural flight of 27 May 1936 – a journey which […]
Emirates completes first-ever retrofit of two-class A380 aircraft
Emirates has reached a defining milestone in its ambitious multi-billion dollar retrofit programme with the successful reconfiguration of its first two-class A380 aircraft. The newly refurbished aircraft (A6-EUX) has taken to the skies operating as EK 39/40 between Dubai and Birmingham, featuring sparkling new interiors with Emirates’ latest products in three cabin classes: 76 Business […]
Airbus completes first A350F Freighter main deck cargo door in Spain
Airbus has completed the manufacturing and assembly of the first main deck cargo door for the A350F freighter at its facility in Illescas, Spain. The component has been delivered to the Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Toulouse, where it will be integrated into the fuselage of the first test aircraft and undergo testing in the […]
Airbus completa en España la primera puerta de carga del A350F y avanza en el desarrollo de su nuevo carguero
Airbus ha finalizado la fabricación y ensamblaje de la primera puerta de carga principal del A350F en su planta de Illescas (Toledo), un hito relevante dentro del programa de su nuevo avión de carga. El componente ya ha sido entregado a la línea de montaje final (FAL) de Toulouse, donde será integrado en el fuselaje […]
Atlas Air Worldwide Places Landmark Order for 20 Airbus A350F Aircraft
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (“Atlas” or the “Company”) today announced a firm order for 20 Airbus A350F freighters, with options for an additional 20 aircraft, making Atlas the largest customer for the all-new large widebody freighter platform and securing early delivery positions for this next-generation aircraft. The order represents a key investment in the […]
Abra Group to Incorporate Seven Airbus A330-900 Aircraft into its Fleet, Strengthening Long-Haul Operations
Abra Group announced today that it will progressively incorporate seven Airbus A330-900 wide-body aircraft into its fleet during 2026 and 2027. This expansion forms part of the Group’s strategy to strengthen its long-haul operations and enhance the travel experience in key international markets. In an initial phase, up to five of the seven aircraft will […]
American Airlines launches FREE high-speed Wi-Fi
American Airlines is delivering what customers have been asking for: free, high-speed Wi-Fi and on more aircraft than any other carrier in the world. Beginning this month, AAdvantage® members will enjoy free high-speed, satellite-based Wi-Fi¹ across more than 2 million American Airlines flights a year, sponsored by AT&T. “As American celebrates 100 years of delivering industry […]
Lufthansa’s first anniversary aircraft lands in Frankfurt
It has landed! The Boeing 787-9 with its impressive special livery marking the 100th anniversary of the founding of the first Lufthansa arrived in Frankfurt today, Tuesday. Numerous plane spotters, travelers, and spectators welcomed the special aircraft at Germany’s largest airport, which was transferred from the Boeing plant in Everett, Washington. The divisional board of […]
Airbus updates 2025 commercial aircraft delivery target, maintains financial guidance
Based on a recent supplier quality issue on fuselage panels impacting its A320 Family delivery flow, Airbus SE (stock exchange symbol: AIR) is providing an update to its commercial aircraft delivery guidance for 2025. The Company now targets around 790 commercial aircraft deliveries in 2025. Airbus maintains its financial guidance as provided at the Nine-Month […]
Iberia strengthens its presence in New York with a new daily flight to Newark Liberty International Airport
Starting March 29, 2026, Iberia will inaugurate a daily flight between Madrid and Newark Liberty International Airport, coinciding with the start of the summer season in the airline industry. This new flight complements the two daily frequencies the airline already operates to John F. Kennedy International Airport, reinforcing its leadership in New York and offering […]
