Air China has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the addition of a brand-new Airbus A319neo, manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12613, delivered directly from Airbus. The aircraft is configured as an A319-153N and is set to strengthen the airline’s operations on domestic and regional routes where efficiency, flexibility, and performance are critical.
Royal Jordanian has bolstered its single-aisle fleet with the arrival of a new Airbus A320neo, manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12541, from Airbus. The aircraft, carrying the registration JY-RAI, reflects the airline’s commitment to modernizing its fleet and enhancing both efficiency and passenger comfort.
Qatar Airways has expanded its long-haul fleet with the delivery of a brand-new Airbus A350-1000, manufacturer serial number (MSN) 733, from Airbus. Registered as A7-AOE, the aircraft is part of the airline’s ongoing fleet modernization and growth strategy, aiming to enhance efficiency and passenger comfort on key international routes.
Etihad Airways released its July 2025 traffic statistics, reporting the transportation of 2.0 million passengers, a 19% increase compared to July 2024, when it carried 1.7 million passengers. The load factor improved to 90%, up from 89% the previous year.
Air Canada announced that negotiations with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), representing 10,000 flight attendants at Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge, have reached a deadlock, raising the likelihood of a strike or lockout as early as August 16, 2025. The statutory 72-hour notice threshold will be reached at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on August…
Air Albania is facing a severe financial crisis that has brought the country’s national carrier to the edge of bankruptcy. According to local media reports, the airline has failed to pay employee salaries for months, neglected to deposit social security contributions, and continues selling tickets despite mounting operational and financial troubles. Numerous flights have been cancelled…
Boeing has reached a major production milestone with the delivery of its 300th 777F aircraft, with Emirates taking delivery of the landmark freighter. The aircraft, MSN 68621, departed Boeing’s Everett facility in Washington (PAE) on 8 August 2025 bound for Hong Kong (HKG).
Air India has announced it will suspend its Delhi–Washington, D.C. services effective September 1, 2025, citing a combination of operational constraints and strategic network adjustments. The move is intended to preserve the reliability and integrity of the airline’s overall route structure.
Lufthansa has announced the return of its nonstop service between Munich and Riyadh, commencing 26 October 2025. The route will operate three times a week, departing Munich at 21:45 and arriving in Riyadh at 04:50 local time the following day. The return flight departs Riyadh at 06:25, arriving back in Munich at 10:25, allowing passengers smooth onward connections across Lufthansa’s…
Air India has officially commenced the widebody retrofit programme for its legacy Boeing 787-8 fleet, marking a major milestone in its US$ 400 million fleet enhancement initiative. The first aircraft, VT-ANT, departed in July 2025 for Boeing’s facility in Victorville, California, to undergo a full interior transformation. A second 787-8 will follow in October, with both scheduled to return to service in…
