Eastar Jet is advancing its fleet modernization plans with the upcoming delivery of a new Boeing 737-8 MAX, carrying manufacturer serial number (MSN 67924) and registered as HL8718. This narrowbody aircraft is configured in a single-class layout with 189 economy seats, designed to maximize capacity for the South Korean low-cost carrier’s high-density routes.
Sun PhuQuoc Airways, Vietnam’s newest airline backed by tourism giant Sun Group, has officially taken delivery of its first aircraft—a factory-fresh Airbus A321NX manufactured in Hamburg, Germany. The aircraft arrived at Phú Quốc International Airport on August 10, marking the first of eight scheduled for delivery during 2025. This milestone underscores the airline’s commitment to positioning Phú Quốc, known as the…
Rolls-Royce has announced that its £1 billion investment in durability improvements across its Trent engine family is delivering significant benefits to airline customers. The program, part of Rolls-Royce’s wider business transformation, has resulted in a dramatic rise in time-on-wing performance across the Trent 1000, Trent 7000, and Trent XWB variants, with forecasted improvements rising from 40% to 80%.
A ground-handling incident at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) delayed Frontier Airlines flight F9 3134 to New York–LaGuardia (LGA) after the left engine of the assigned Airbus A321 (registration N715FR)ingested a flexible pre-conditioned-air (PCA) hose while the aircraft was parked at the gate on August 16, 2025. Video posted online captured the hose being pulled into the inlet and shredded, prompting an immediate stand-down and safety response…
Swiftair S.A. is preparing to expand its cargo capabilities with the upcoming delivery of its first Boeing 737-800BDSF, a 2004-vintage aircraft converted into freighter configuration by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). The unit is being dry leased from World Star Aviation, a global lessor active in the freighter leasing segment.
Air Canada has confirmed that its dedicated freighter operations will remain active despite the suspension of passenger and belly cargo services as a strike and lockout took effect shortly after midnight on August 16. The work stoppage, involving members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), has already halted most passenger flights, but the airline’s cargo…
Awesome Cargo has officially launched operations with its first Airbus A330-200P2F, marking a significant milestone in the carrier’s growth as it becomes Mexico’s third airline to operate the A330P2F type. The entry into service took place on August 12, 2025, with the aircraft making its inaugural revenue flight from Mexico City Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) to China, via Anchorage (ANC).
Gama Aviation has officially expanded its maintenance capabilities by becoming an authorized service center for the Embraer ERJ-145 regional jet. This new accreditation enables Gama Aviation to conduct maintenance, repairs, and overhauls on ERJ-145 aircraft with full endorsement from Embraer, adhering to the manufacturer’s procedures and quality standards.
flydubai is continuing its aggressive fleet expansion strategy in 2025, with a total of 12 Boeing 737 aircraft scheduled for delivery during the year. Since January, the Dubai-based carrier has already taken delivery of seven new Boeing 737s, boosting its fleet size to 93 aircraft. These additions reinforce flydubai’s operational capacity as it serves an extensive network of over 135 destinations across…
ASL Airlines Ireland is set to reintroduce the Airbus A330 to its fleet, marking a return to widebody cargo operations. The Dublin-based carrier will soon begin operating two A330-300P2F (passenger-to-freighter conversion) aircraft, both powered by CF6 engines, under an ACMI service agreement with Saudia Cargo.
