Qantas Group has announced a sweeping trans-Tasman expansion that will add nearly 210,000 seats between Australia and New Zealand in 2026, reinforcing its market position while providing more travel options for passengers on both sides of the Tasman Sea.
JetBlue has officially retired its Embraer E190 fleet, closing a chapter on nearly two decades of service and finalizing its transition to a next-generation all-Airbus narrowbody lineup. The final E190 revenue flight, operated on September 9, 2025, flew between New York JFK and Boston Logan, the same cities that launched JetBlue’s E190 service back in 2005.
Emirates has announced that it will deploy its Airbus A350 on the daily Dubai–Hangzhou service beginning October 26, 2025, only three months after launching flights to the Chinese city. The move underscores the airline’s commitment to strengthening its footprint in mainland China while delivering an elevated travel experience with its latest fleet addition.
Air Canada has revealed Palma de Mallorca as the inaugural new destination for its Airbus A321XLR fleet, with flights from Montréal–Trudeau (YUL) set to begin on June 17, 2026. This marks the airline’s first use of the highly anticipated extra-long-range narrowbody and the first time a Canadian carrier will serve the Spanish island directly.
Centrum Air, Uzbekistan’s largest privately held airline, has received its third Airbus A330-300, further strengthening its widebody fleet and international growth strategy. The aircraft, a 15-year-old unit registered UK33031, arrived in Tashkent on September 6. It is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines and configured in a single-class economy layout with 358 seats, making it the largest aircraft in the carrier’s fleet.
Hong Kong Express experienced an incident involving an Airbus A320-232, registered B-LCI, operating flight UO235from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). The aircraft landed on Runway 07L on 8 September, during which it briefly veered onto an unpaved surface and was observed with smoke emanating from the landing gear.
Qatar Airways has revealed that it will introduce three Airbus A321neo aircraft into its fleet, marking a notable departure from its usual premium-focused strategy. The narrowbodies will be delivered in an all-economy layout of 236 seats, a high-density configuration that contrasts with the airline’s traditional cabin products.
euroAtlantic Airways, one of Europe’s oldest ACMI service providers, is entering a transformative phase with the launch of its “EAA New Era 2030 Strategic Plan.” Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Lisbon, euroAtlantic has long been a key ACMI, charter, and wet lease provider for major airlines including TAP Portugal, Air France, DHL, Azul, Royal Air Maroc, and British Airways….
United Airlines will debut its new Airbus A321XLR fleet in summer 2026, marking a significant step in the carrier’s long-haul and premium service strategy. The aircraft will feature a 150-seat, three-class configuration with 20 Polaris business class seats, 12 premium economy seats, and 118 economy seats, including 36 Economy Plus seats with extra legroom.
Amedeo, the Dublin-based aircraft leasing specialist, has finalized the sale of two Airbus A380-861 aircraft to Emirates, marking an important milestone in fleet management and aviation leasing. The deal represents the first phase of a planned four-aircraft transaction, reflecting a broader strategic collaboration between lessor and airline.
