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Alaska Airlines To Launch London & Reykjavik Flights With New 787 Livery

Alaska Airlines has announced a bold transatlantic expansion with two new international routes launching in spring 2026 from its hub in Seattle: daily nonstop service to London Heathrow and seasonal service to Reykjavik, Iceland. These new destinations mark a significant step in the carrier’s transformation into a premium global airline, supported by the debut of its new 787-9 Dreamliner livery and global onboard experience. [/restrict] The Seattle–London Heathrow route…

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Emirates Adds Fourth Daily Flight to London Gatwick

Emirates will introduce a fourth daily flight between Dubai and London Gatwick starting 8 February 2026, marking a significant expansion of the airline’s operations in the UK. This additional service, designated EK069/070, will be operated using the airline’s newest aircraft, the Airbus A350-900, featuring state-of-the-art cabin interiors and enhanced passenger experience across three classes.

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Porter Airlines Deploys Digital Winglets for Fuel and Time Efficiency

Porter Airlines, Canada, has deployed Digital Winglets™, a cutting-edge flight path optimization system, across its fleet of Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. Developed by APiJET, this advanced solution leverages NASA’s Traffic Aware Strategic Aircrew Requests (TASAR) technology to help airlines minimize fuel consumption, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance schedule reliability.

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AirExplore Signs PBH Maintenance Deal With FL Technics

AirExplore, the largest airline in Slovakia, has entered into a long-term Power-By-The-Hour (PBH) maintenance agreement with FL Technics Wheels & Brakes to support the landing gear components of its expanding Boeing 737-800 fleet. This strategic move comes as AirExplore scales up its operations, increasing its fleet size from 9 to 16 aircraft in 2024.

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AFG Aviation Sells 767-381F(ER) MSN 33510 To Samaritan’s Purse

AFG Aviation Ireland Limited (AFG) has announced the successful sale of a Boeing 767-381F(ER) freighter aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number 33510, to Samaritan’s Purse, a globally respected humanitarian relief organization. This transaction highlights AFG’s strategic role in enabling critical missions through effective aviation asset management and trading.

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American Eagle Takes Delivery Of ERJ-175 N326CJ With GE Engines

American Eagle has expanded its regional fleet with the delivery of a new Embraer ERJ-175, manufactured at Embraer’s San José dos Campos facility in Brazil. The aircraft, registered as N326CJ, carries the manufacturer serial number 17001005 and joins the airline’s growing fleet of regional jets supporting American Airlines mainline operations.

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American Eagle Takes Delivery Of ERJ-175 N331SC With GE Engines

American Eagle, the regional brand operating on behalf of American Airlines, has welcomed a newly built Embraer ERJ-175 into its fleet. The aircraft, with manufacturer serial number 17001006, was delivered from Embraer’s San José dos Campos facility in Brazil and is registered as N331SC.

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Virgin Australia Receives Boeing 737-8 MAX VH-8IJ With LEAP-1B

Virgin Australia has strengthened its next-generation fleet with the delivery of a new Boeing 737-8 MAX, manufactured at Boeing’s Seattle facility. The aircraft carries the manufacturer serial number 65126 and is registered as VH-8IJ, joining the airline’s growing fleet of fuel-efficient single-aisle jets.

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Lufthansa City Airlines Receives A320neo D-AIJR With PW1127G

Lufthansa City Airlines has welcomed a new addition to its fleet with the delivery of a brand-new Airbus A320neo from Airbus’ Toulouse facility. The aircraft, designated as A320-271N, carries the manufacturer serial number 12656 and is registered as D-AIJR. It is named Oberstdorf W, continuing Lufthansa’s tradition of naming aircraft after notable German towns. This A320neo is powered by a pair of Pratt…