Etihad Airways, the flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has added a new Airbus A350-1000 to its widebody fleet, bearing serial number 730. The delivery reflects Etihad’s continuing investment in fuel-efficient, long-range aircraft to support its growing intercontinental route network and sustainability goals.
Delta Air Lines has further expanded its narrowbody fleet with the addition of a new Airbus A321neo, identified by serial number 12337, as part of its long-term fleet renewal strategy. The aircraft is among a series of A321neos Delta has ordered to replace aging models and enhance operational efficiency across its domestic network.
China Southern Airlines has added a new Airbus A321neo to its growing fleet, identified by serial number 12754. This addition highlights the airline’s continued commitment to modernizing its narrowbody operations with next-generation aircraft.
Breeze Airways has expanded its fleet with the addition of a new Airbus A220-300, marked by serial number 55351, enhancing its operational efficiency and route flexibility. The aircraft delivery represents another step in the airline’s ongoing commitment to deploying next-generation aircraft to support its growing route network across the United States.
American Eagle has expanded its regional fleet with the recent delivery of a Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft, bearing serial number 15433. This addition reinforces the airline’s commitment to strengthening its regional operations, particularly in underserved domestic and short-haul routes across the United States.
Chorus Aviation has signed an agreement to acquire Elisen & Associates, a Montreal-based engineering and certification firm known for its work on A220 aircraft as well as Bombardier, Gulfstream, and Learjet special mission platforms. The acquisition aims to enhance Chorus’s competencies in defense contracting, specialized MRO, and aerospace engineering, while expanding its footprint within the heart of Montreal’s aerospace ecosystem.
Brussels Airlines has become the launch customer within the Lufthansa Group for a newly developed virtual reality (VR) pilot training system, designed specifically for Airbus A320 type rating. The system was developed over a two-year collaboration between Lufthansa Aviation Training (LAT) and Airbus, and it now forms an integral part of pilot instruction for the Belgian carrier.
Lufthansa Cargo has announced a strategic collaboration with IndiGo CarGo to establish a new Dhaka–Los Angeles cargo corridor, enhancing connectivity between South Asia and North America. Under this agreement, IndiGo CarGo operates a dedicated Airbus A321 freighter from Dhaka (DAC) via Kolkata (CCU) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN), where the cargo is then transferred onto Lufthansa’s transpacific freighter service to Los Angeles (LAX).
Royal Air has officially launched operations with its first Airbus A321F, becoming the first airline in the Philippinesto operate this converted freighter type. The aircraft, registered RP-C1775, has begun flying freighter services between Manila and Taipei, marking a major strategic shift for the previously passenger-focused carrier.
Air Austral, the flag carrier based in Réunion, has expanded its long-haul capacity by wet-leasing an Airbus A340-300from Hi Fly Malta, a specialist in ACMI and charter operations. The aircraft, registered 9H-TQZ and bearing manufacturer serial number 202, began operating flights on behalf of Air Austral on July 2, 2025, with an inaugural service from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to St. Denis de la…
