AirZeta, formerly known as Air Incheon, has officially completed the acquisition of Asiana Airlines’ cargo divisionand begun operations under its new identity. The transaction, valued at $322.5 million, was finalized on 1 August 2025, following the formal transfer of all rights and obligations related to Asiana’s international freighter cargo operations the day before.
Boeing has announced the appointment of Alay Parikh as Director of Business Development for its Defense and Services business in India, reaffirming its strategic commitment to growth in the region. Parikh succeeds Alain Garcia, who has taken on a new role with Boeing in South Korea. He will report directly to Randy Rotte, Senior Director of International Business Development.
United Airlines has confirmed plans to retire all 37 of its Boeing 767-300ER aircraft by December 2027, marking the end of a pivotal chapter in the airline’s transatlantic history. These aircraft, introduced in 1991, have served United for over three decades, becoming essential to its long-haul operations. However, with the average fleet age approaching 28 years, the airline is…
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s newly established airline, will commence daily flights to London Heathrow Airport starting October 26, 2025, marking a major milestone in its international expansion strategy. The service will be operated by Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, reflecting the airline’s commitment to offering a modern and premium travel experience as part of its Winter 2025 (W25) schedule.
Virgin Australia has taken delivery of its second Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft from Aviation Capital Group (ACG), as part of a three-aircraft agreement sourced from ACG’s direct order with Boeing. The newly delivered aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number 65126, represents a continuation of the airline’s fleet modernization efforts as it reaffirms its growth trajectory in the post-pandemic aviation landscape.
Boeing has released its latest 20-year Pilot and Technician Outlook (PTO), projecting that the global aviation industry will require 710,000 new maintenance technicians by 2044. This alarming shortfall in the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) workforce is emerging as a critical challenge, even as the sector rapidly expands to meet escalating passenger demand and fleet growth.
A new airworthiness directive may soon impact the Boeing 787-9 and 787-10 Dreamliner models, following FAA concerns over substandard titanium used in the ram air turbine (RAT) mounting fittings. The RAT is a vital safety component, designed to deploy in-flight to provide emergency electrical and hydraulic power when both engines fail. Improper titanium in its fittings could lead to catastrophic detachment at the moment it is…
Emirates has officially inaugurated its daily service between Dubai and Hangzhou, marking the airline’s fifth destination in mainland China and continuing a strategic expansion across East Asia. The new route, launched just weeks after the addition of Shenzhen, increases Emirates’ Chinese mainland services to 49 weekly flights, reinforcing its commitment to one of the world’s most dynamic aviation markets.
Boeing has reported a significant narrowing of its second quarter 2025 losses, driven by increased aircraft deliveries and progress on its recovery plan. The U.S. aerospace giant posted a net loss of $612 million, a marked improvement from the $1.1 billion loss recorded in the same quarter of 2024. The company’s revenues surged 35% to $22.7 billion, while operating losses were…
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.
