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BBN Airlines Indonesia Gains EASA Approval For ACMI

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BBN Airlines Indonesia has achieved a significant milestone with the approval of EASA Third-Country Operator (TCO) authorization, marking a major step forward in its expansion into the European aviation market. This approval eliminates the need for individual permits from EU member states, granting BBN streamlined access to offer its Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance (ACMI) solutions across Europe.

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ANA And Air Incheon Codeshare On Freighter Services

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All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Air Incheon have officially launched a codeshare agreement on freighter services connecting Japan and South Korea, effective September 15, 2025. The collaboration enables both carriers to sell cargo space on flights operated by either airline, creating greater flexibility and expanding options for shippers between the two markets. By combining the strengths of their…

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Silk Way West Airlines Extends GE Aerospace Partnership

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Silk Way West Airlines has extended its strategic services agreement with GE Aerospace, a move that underscores the carrier’s ambitions for growth and modernization in the global air cargo market. The comprehensive agreement covers maintenance for five Boeing 747-8F powered by GEnx-2B engines, six Boeing 777F with GE90-115B engines, and up to four upcoming Boeing 777-8F with GE9X engines. This collaboration secures long-term technical support while providing predictable cost…

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American Airlines Launches Charlotte–Vero Beach Flights

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American Airlines has announced the launch of new daily nonstop flights between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Vero Beach Regional Airport (VRB), beginning February 12, 2025. The new service will be operated year-round with Bombardier CRJ-700 aircraft, marking a significant addition to the airline’s expanding Florida network.

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Hawaiian Airlines Appoints Diana Birkett Rakow as CEO

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Hawaiian Airlines has announced that Diana Birkett Rakow will become Chief Executive Officer on October 29, 2025, succeeding Joe Sprague, who is retiring after a distinguished 25-year career with Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air, and Hawaiian Airlines. The leadership change comes as Hawaiian continues its integration into Alaska Air Groupand prepares to operate under a single FAA operating certificate later this fall.

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airBaltic Posts Yield Growth Despite Passenger Decline in Q3 2025

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airBaltic, the Latvian national carrier, has issued a preliminary trading update for July–August 2025, ahead of its Q3 interim results due in November. The airline highlighted a 12% year-on-year increase in ticket yields for Augustand consistent growth in revenue per available seat kilometer (RASK), even as overall passenger volumes declined.

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Air China Sells Retired Boeing 747-400 For $13.6 Million

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Air China has completed the sale of a retired Boeing 747-400, marking another step in the carrier’s efforts to raise cash from non-active aircraft assets. The transaction was finalized for US $13.6 million, with the deal covering aircraft MSN 25882, which had spent its entire career flying under the Chinese flag carrier.

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China Eastern To Launch World’s Longest Flight

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China Eastern Airlines is preparing to set a new benchmark in ultra-long-haul operations with the announcement of a groundbreaking route between Shanghai and Buenos Aires, scheduled to begin in December 2025. The new service will claim the title of the world’s longest scheduled flight, surpassing all current records in terms of both distance and duration.

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Capital Airlines Takes Delivery Of Second A330-200P2F

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Capital Airlines, a subsidiary of the HNA Aviation Group, has officially received its second Airbus A330-200P2F, further strengthening its growing freighter operations. The delivery underlines the carrier’s continued role in supporting China’s expanding air cargo market, particularly amid the country’s increasing reliance on converted widebody freighters to handle growing logistics demand.