Air France will increase capacity to New York for the Summer 2026 season, offering up to 11 daily flights between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and the New York metropolitan area in partnership with Delta Air Lines.
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Jetstar (Australia) has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a new A320neo, identified by serial number 12328. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1A26 engines, offering superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions.
Riyadh Air and Air France-KLM have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a framework for strategic cooperation. The agreement aims to enhance travel options for passengers traveling between Saudi Arabia and Europe, as well as other global destinations served by the two carriers.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is actively addressing concerns related to the LEAP-1B engine, used on the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, through its standard continued operational safety process. The initiative involves close collaboration with key stakeholders, including Boeing, engine manufacturer CFM International, and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
IAG CEO Luis Gallego has not yet confirmed whether the group will take part in Globalia’s proposed capital increase for Air Europa, aimed at strengthening the Spanish airline’s financial stability. This potential investment would enhance Air Europa’s fiscal resilience, particularly valuable as the airline seeks to recover from recent economic challenges and compete effectively within Europe.
A UPS Cargo aircraft, operating as flight UPS2976, has crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, resulting in a major explosion and fire near the airfield. The aircraft involved, a McDonnell Douglas MD-11, was on a routine cargo flight when it went down soon after departure, reportedly striking a UPS warehouse adjacent to the airport.
British Airways (UK) is set to acquire Boeing’s hangar facility and MRO business at London Gatwick, marking a strategic expansion of its maintenance capabilities. This move will secure jobs at the site and strengthen BA’s long-term operational presence at Gatwick Airport.
