KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is preparing to usher in a new era for its long-haul fleet as it readies for delivery of its very first Airbus A350-941, serial number 809. Registered as PH-ZNA, this aircraft signals a major strategic evolution for KLM’s widebody operations.
Xiamen Airlines is preparing to take delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, marking a major milestone in the carrier’s ongoing fleet modernization efforts.
Southwest Airlines has set a new milestone with over 100 daily international departures, but the carrier’s CEO has his sights set even further: Europe. Yet the airline’s single-type Boeing 737 fleet makes a true transatlantic leap more complex than it appears.
IndiGo is assessing an incident where one of its aircraft struck a Visual Docking Guidance System (VDGS) pole while parking at Srinagar Airport, raising new questions around standard ground handling protocols at one of India’s prominent northern gateways.
FLY91 has surprised the aviation industry by announcing a historic firm order for 40 ATR 72-600 aircraft, setting new records for order scale and demonstrating the carrier’s regional ambitions.
Ethiopian Airlines is on the verge of placing a major order for up to 10 long-haul freighters with Boeing, marking another bold step in the airline’s bid to become a dominant global cargo player.
Afcom is setting its sights on robust expansion across Southeast Asia, spotlighting a new Singapore route and ambitious fleet growth after posting strong financial results for the fiscal year ended 31 March 2026.
Afcom is preparing to make a significant leap in the Asian and African cargo markets with its planned acquisition of up to four Boeing 777-8 Freighter aircraft, signaling the start of widebody operations from its Chennai base.
Global air cargo demand defied seasonal trends in August, rising 6% year-on-year as spot rates stayed markedly elevated and shifting volumes reshaped core trade corridors. This performance hints at underlying changes in airfreight’s demand landscape as stakeholders brace for the year’s busier months.
Asia‑US air‑cargo rates are gaining momentum as route‐specific pressures reshape pricing dynamics.
