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Swiss Airbus A350-900, MSN 737, Enters Flight Tests Ahead Of Delivery

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Swiss’ inaugural Airbus A350-900 has officially entered flight testing, marking a key milestone in the aircraft’s progress toward delivery. The A350-941, carrying manufacturer serial number 737, is registered as HB-IFA and has been named “Lausanne.” It is currently undergoing evaluations at Airbus’ Hamburg facility as part of the final stages before handover.

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Francesco Sciortino Appointed Lufthansa Frankfurt Hub Manager

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Francesco Sciortino will join the Executive Board of Lufthansa Airlines on September 1, 2025, assuming the role of Hub Manager for Frankfurt. He will also serve as Accountable Manager for the Lufthansa airline, marking a key leadership shift at one of Lufthansa’s core operational hubs.

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Lufthansa Group Increases Q2 EBIT by 27 Percent

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Lufthansa Group has reported a 27% year-on-year increase in adjusted EBIT for the second quarter of 2025, underscoring its robust financial recovery and efficient operational strategy amid strong travel demand. The group recorded an adjusted EBIT of €1.22 billion, significantly up from €961 million in Q2 2024. This performance reaffirms the Group’s positive full-year forecast, driven by continued passenger growth…

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Porter Airlines Adds Orlando and Fort Lauderdale Flights from Hamilton

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Porter Airlines continues its strategic expansion at Hamilton International Airport (YHM) with the introduction of two new U.S. routes: Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). These new destinations, set to begin service in December 2025, represent Porter’s first direct U.S. operations from Hamilton, reinforcing its aggressive North American growth plan.

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Aer Lingus Reports €135M Q2 Profit on Transatlantic Growth

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Aer Lingus has posted a robust operating profit of €135 million for the second quarter of 2025, reflecting a marked improvement over the €91 million recorded during the same period in 2024. This significant uptick underscores the airline’s strategic success in expanding its transatlantic and European network, alongside disciplined cost management and favorable fuel prices.

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Virgin Australia Receives Second Boeing 737 MAX 8 From ACG

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Virgin Australia has taken delivery of its second Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft from Aviation Capital Group (ACG), as part of a three-aircraft agreement sourced from ACG’s direct order with Boeing. The newly delivered aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number 65126, represents a continuation of the airline’s fleet modernization efforts as it reaffirms its growth trajectory in the post-pandemic aviation landscape.

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Salam Air Takes Delivery of A321neo on Lease With LEAP-1A33 Engines

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Salam Air has officially taken delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, expanding its growing fleet of next-generation aircraft. The newly received aircraft is an A321-253NX, bearing manufacturer serial number 12631, and is registered as A4O-OXH. The aircraft was delivered on lease and is intended to serve Salam Air’s expanding regional and international network.

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Air Transat Takes Delivery of A321neo Powered by PW1133G-JM Engines

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Air Transat has taken delivery of a brand-new Airbus A321neo, further expanding its fleet with fuel-efficient narrowbody aircraft. The newly delivered aircraft, an A321-271NX, carries manufacturer serial number 11932 and was delivered directly from Airbus facilities.

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Delta Airlines Takes Delivery of Airbus A330-900 MSN 2101

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Delta Airlines has officially taken delivery of a brand-new Airbus A330-900, further strengthening its widebody fleet for international long-haul operations. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 2101, with the registration N438DX represents another step in the airline’s ongoing fleet modernization strategy and commitment to passenger comfort, fuel efficiency, and lower emissions.