Boeing has successfully completed an intensive series of dry runway brake tests on the 777-9 prototype, marking a key milestone in the aircraft’s ongoing certification program. The testing campaign, which began in March when the prototype WH001 arrived at Clinton-Sherman Airport in Oklahoma, lasted 63 days—more than double the originally planned 30-day schedule.
Red Wings Airlines has expanded its fleet with the delivery of another Tupolev Tu-214, further strengthening its operations with the Russian-built narrowbody. The aircraft, registered RA-64549, officially entered service after receiving its airworthiness certificate, following a comprehensive modernization of all systems and components.
Centrum Air, Uzbekistan’s largest privately held airline, has received its third Airbus A330-300, further strengthening its widebody fleet and international growth strategy. The aircraft, a 15-year-old unit registered UK33031, arrived in Tashkent on September 6. It is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines and configured in a single-class economy layout with 358 seats, making it the largest aircraft in the carrier’s fleet.
Hong Kong Express experienced an incident involving an Airbus A320-232, registered B-LCI, operating flight UO235from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). The aircraft landed on Runway 07L on 8 September, during which it briefly veered onto an unpaved surface and was observed with smoke emanating from the landing gear.
Turkish Airlines has released its August 2025 traffic results, highlighting strong growth across both passenger and cargo operations. The airline carried over 9 million passengers during the month, representing a 12.8% year-on-year increase, while the passenger load factor rose to 86.2%, up from 85.2% in August 2024.
T’way Air has announced that it will undergo a full rebranding, emerging as Trinity Airways by early 2026. The rebrand signifies a dramatic shift in the airline’s identity and strategic positioning, aligning with its rapid European expansion and the launch of new long-haul operations.
Qatar Airways has revealed that it will introduce three Airbus A321neo aircraft into its fleet, marking a notable departure from its usual premium-focused strategy. The narrowbodies will be delivered in an all-economy layout of 236 seats, a high-density configuration that contrasts with the airline’s traditional cabin products.
euroAtlantic Airways, one of Europe’s oldest ACMI service providers, is entering a transformative phase with the launch of its “EAA New Era 2030 Strategic Plan.” Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Lisbon, euroAtlantic has long been a key ACMI, charter, and wet lease provider for major airlines including TAP Portugal, Air France, DHL, Azul, Royal Air Maroc, and British Airways….
DHL, through its joint venture carrier AeroLogic, is preparing to take delivery of a new Boeing 777 Freighter directly from the manufacturer. The aircraft carries manufacturer serial number 68149 and will be registered in Germany as D-AERB. Equipped with a pair of General Electric GE90 engines, the freighter will enhance AeroLogic’s capacity on high-demand long-haul cargo routes.
flydubai is preparing for the delivery of a new Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft, identified as MSN 61019 with registration A6-FPG. This next-generation narrowbody jet is powered by a pair of CFM LEAP-1B turbofan engines and is configured in a dual-class layout, offering 10 business-class seats (10B) alongside 156 economy seats (156Y).
