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Rolls-Royce £1bn Investment Boosts Trent Engine Durability

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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%.

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Air Canada Freighters Continue Operating Amid Work Stoppage

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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…

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Air Canada Details 38% Compensation Increase Proposal To CUPE

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Air Canada has provided a detailed breakdown of its latest proposal to the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), which represents 10,000 flight attendants at the airline. The offer, which seeks no concessions from employees, features a 38% increase in total compensation over a four-year period and includes multiple new financial and lifestyle benefits aimed at making Air Canada…

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Aer Lingus Set To Receive Airbus A321neo MSN 12412

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Aer Lingus is in the final stages of preparation to take delivery of a new Airbus A321-253NY, manufacturer serial number 12412, from Airbus. This latest aircraft will be powered by a pair of CFM LEAP-1A33X engines, designed to provide exceptional fuel efficiency, reduced noise, and improved environmental performance over older-generation powerplants.

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SMBC Aviation Capital Delivers Second Airbus A321neo To Air New Zealand

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SMBC Aviation Capital has completed the delivery of its second Airbus A321-271NX to Air New Zealand Limited, finalizing a two-aircraft transaction between the Dublin-based lessor and the New Zealand flag carrier. This latest aircraft is powered by a pair of IAE PW1133G-JM geared turbofan engines, known for their fuel efficiency and reduced emissions, and represents a further enhancement to Air New…

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Air Canada Issues Lockout Notice After CUPE Strike Warning

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Air Canada has issued a statutory 72-hour lockout notice to the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), which represents 10,000 flight attendants at Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge, after the union declared its intent to strike. The airline will conduct a phased suspension of most operations over the next three days, aiming for an orderly shutdown to minimize…

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Aeroflot Group Reports July 2025 Operating Results

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Aeroflot Group has released its operating results for July 2025, showing a total of 5.7 million passengers carried across its network. This represents a 7.9% increase compared to June 2025 but a 2.3% decline from the same month in 2024. The group maintained a strong 91.2% passenger load factor, albeit 1.3 percentage points lower than July last year.

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Air China Takes Delivery of Airbus A319neo MSN 12613

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Air China has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the addition of a brand-new Airbus A319neo, manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12613, delivered directly from Airbus. The aircraft is configured as an A319-153N and is set to strengthen the airline’s operations on domestic and regional routes where efficiency, flexibility, and performance are critical.

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Royal Jordanian Takes Delivery of Airbus A320neo MSN 12541

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Royal Jordanian has bolstered its single-aisle fleet with the arrival of a new Airbus A320neo, manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12541, from Airbus. The aircraft, carrying the registration JY-RAI, reflects the airline’s commitment to modernizing its fleet and enhancing both efficiency and passenger comfort.

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Qatar Airways Takes Delivery of Airbus A350-1000 MSN 733

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Qatar Airways has expanded its long-haul fleet with the delivery of a brand-new Airbus A350-1000, manufacturer serial number (MSN) 733, from Airbus. Registered as A7-AOE, the aircraft is part of the airline’s ongoing fleet modernization and growth strategy, aiming to enhance efficiency and passenger comfort on key international routes.