Air Arabia, the leading low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa, has officially commenced daily nonstop flights connecting Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). This launch makes Bangkok the airline’s third destination in Thailand, reinforcing its expanding footprint in Southeast Asia.
Turkish Airlines, the world’s leading carrier by number of countries served, has successfully executed a new Islamic finance transaction for the acquisition of an Airbus A350. The deal, denominated in Swiss Francs (CHF), was signed with Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB)—the world’s first Islamic bank and the UAE’s largest Shariah-compliant financial institution.
TrueNoord, the specialist regional aircraft leasing company, has completed the sale of one of its Embraer E190 aircraft to UK-based Titan Airways. This transaction marks the first E190 acquired by Titan, signaling a strategic shift into the regional jet segment.
Air India has taken a significant step in its fleet modernization with the delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. The jet, registered as VT-JRO, carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 719 and is powered by two Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines, marking a milestone in the airline’s widebody fleet expansion strategy.
Jeju Air’s fatal crash of a Boeing 737‑800 at Muan International Airport on December 29, 2024, continues to generate attention following a new update from South Korea’s Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Board (ARAIB). The latest findings reveal that one engine remained functional after a bird strike, but was not utilized correctly during the emergency.
Pegasus Airlines, Türkiye’s leading low-cost carrier, has taken delivery of a brand-new Airbus A321-251NX aircraft as part of its ongoing fleet expansion strategy. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12598, is powered by CFM International LEAP-1A32 engines and is configured in a 239-seat single-class (239Y) layout optimized for high-density operations.
A Virgin Atlantic flight bound for Seattle made an unscheduled diversion after its Airbus A330-900 (A330neo)experienced airspeed irregularities at cruising altitude. Operating as flight VS105, the aircraft had departed London Heathrow and was at 35,000 feet over Scotland when the flight crew observed concerning fluctuations in indicated airspeed ranging between 450 and 550 mph.
American Airlines Flight 3023 experienced a serious emergency at Denver International Airport on Saturday afternoon, when the left landing gear of the aircraft caught fire during takeoff preparations. The flight, operated by a Boeing 737 MAX 8, was bound for Miami and was taxiing at approximately 2:45 PM local time when smoke and flames were observed.
Deerjet MENA FZCO has announced the appointment of Carlos Schattenkirchner as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). In this strategic leadership role, Schattenkirchner will oversee all commercial operations and lead strategic growth initiatives across the Middle East, Europe, and Africa, reinforcing the company’s position in the dynamic business aviation market.
JSA (Jackson Square Aviation) has announced the successful completion of a significant delivery milestone, marking the handover of four brand-new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to Norwegian, one of Europe’s leading low-cost carriers. These aircraft were sourced from JSA’s direct order book with Boeing, underscoring the lessor’s proactive fleet acquisition strategy and commitment to meeting airline demand for modern, fuel-efficient…
