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Qatar Airways To Receive Airbus A321neo MSN 12748

Qatar Airways is preparing to expand its fleet with the upcoming delivery of a brand-new Airbus A321neo, further strengthening its short- and medium-haul operations. The aircraft, carrying the manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12748, is an A321-251NX variant equipped with a pair of CFM International LEAP-1A32 engines. It will feature a single-class cabin layout with 236 economy seats, designed to maximize passenger capacity…

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Johannes Teyssen To Succeed Karl-Ludwig Kley As Lufthansa Supervisory Board Chairman

Lufthansa is preparing for a leadership transition at the top of its Supervisory Board. Ahead of tomorrow’s board meeting, Johannes Teyssen was formally presented as the designated successor to Karl-Ludwig Kley, who will step down next year after more than a decade of service.

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Air Canada Flight Attendant Wage Dispute Moves To Arbitration

Air Canada and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) have agreed to proceed directly to arbitration on the wage component of the tentative four-year agreement covering the airline’s flight attendants. The development follows CUPE’s September 12, 2025, request to cancel mediation, with Air Canada agreeing in the interest of cooperation.

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British Airways To Take Delivery Of Airbus A320neo MSN 12735

British Airways is preparing to expand its fleet with the upcoming delivery of a new Airbus A320neo. The aircraft, carrying MSN 12735, is an A320-251N variant and will be powered by CFM International LEAP-1A26 engines. The aircraft is set in a single-class configuration with 180 economy seats, optimizing its capacity for short- and medium-haul routes across Europe.

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Korean Air To Take Delivery Of Airbus A321neo MSN 12691

Korean Air Lines is preparing to take delivery of a brand-new Airbus A321neo from Airbus, continuing its fleet modernization strategy. The aircraft, with MSN 12691, is an A321-271NX variant and will be powered by a pair of Pratt & Whitney PW1133G-JM engines. The cabin will be arranged in a two-class configuration, offering 8 business class seats and 174 economy seats, for a total of 182 passengers.

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Qantas To Launch First Airbus A321XLR Flights September 25

Qantas has confirmed that its first two Airbus A321XLR aircraft, named Great Ocean Road (VH-OGA) and Outback Way (VH-OGB), will enter commercial service on September 25, 2025, marking a major step in the airline’s ongoing fleet renewal program. The inaugural flights will connect Sydney with Perth and Sydney with Melbourne, pending final regulatory approvals.

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Air Côte d’Ivoire Receives First Airbus A330-900

Air Côte d’Ivoire, the national airline of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330-900, MSN 2086, registration TU-TRG, the first widebody aircraft to join its fleet. The delivery marks a major milestone in the airline’s growth strategy as it prepares to expand beyond Africa into Europe, the Middle East, and…

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Air Canada Expands Global Network For Summer 2026

Air Canada has unveiled a major international expansion for summer 2026, adding new destinations and restoring important routes across Europe and Asia. The announcement highlights the airline’s strategy of leveraging its trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific hubs to capture growing demand in leisure and business travel while enhancing cargo capabilities.

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Korean Air To Take Delivery Of Boeing 737-8 MAX MSN 63449

Korean Air is preparing to take delivery of a new Boeing 737-8 MAX, furthering its ongoing fleet modernization strategy. The aircraft, identified as MSN 63449, will become part of the carrier’s expanding narrowbody fleet, which plays a vital role in serving both domestic and regional routes.

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Aeromexico To Take Delivery Of Boeing 737-9 MAX MSN 68131

Aeromexico is preparing to expand its fleet with the delivery of a new Boeing 737-9 MAX, carrying the manufacturer serial number (MSN) 68131. This delivery reflects the Mexican flag carrier’s ongoing strategy of modernizing its narrowbody fleet with next-generation aircraft optimized for efficiency and passenger comfort.