Air India has announced it will suspend its Delhi–Washington, D.C. services effective September 1, 2025, citing a combination of operational constraints and strategic network adjustments. The move is intended to preserve the reliability and integrity of the airline’s overall route structure.
Riyadh Air is preparing to welcome its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (registration HZ-RXX), marking a significant step towards the airline’s operational readiness. The leased aircraft, painted in the carrier’s striking pearl livery, will be officially unveiled at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
ULS Airlines Cargo has announced the arrival of its second Airbus A330-300P2F (Passenger-to-Freighter conversion), further strengthening the airline’s position in the global air cargo market. The aircraft, registered TC-GOU, joins the existing A330-300P2F already in service, adding significant capacity to the carrier’s long-haul and regional freight operations.
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has successfully completed the first installation of a Trent 1000 engine on its Boeing 777-300ERSF freighter, marking a major milestone in the aircraft’s operational capabilities. This aircraft type, converted from passenger to cargo configuration for the first time globally by IAI, offers significantly increased cargo volume and an impressive payload capacity of 100 tonnes.
Delta Air Lines is preparing to take delivery of a brand-new Airbus A220-300 from Airbus, marking another step in the airline’s ongoing fleet modernization strategy. The aircraft, bearing MSN 55374 and registration N334DU, will be powered by a pair of Pratt & Whitney PW1521G-3 engines. It is configured with a two-class cabin layout offering 12 First Class and 128 Economy Class seats, designed to enhance passenger comfort on…
JetBlue Airways has completed the sale of 12 Embraer E190-100 aircraft along with 12 CF34-10E6 engines to aviation aftermarket specialist Werner Aero. Announced on August 5, 2025, the agreement will see the assets delivered to Ascent Aviation’s MRO facility in Marana, Arizona, between June 2025 and February 2026.
Lufthansa has announced the return of its nonstop service between Munich and Riyadh, commencing 26 October 2025. The route will operate three times a week, departing Munich at 21:45 and arriving in Riyadh at 04:50 local time the following day. The return flight departs Riyadh at 06:25, arriving back in Munich at 10:25, allowing passengers smooth onward connections across Lufthansa’s…
Air India has officially commenced the widebody retrofit programme for its legacy Boeing 787-8 fleet, marking a major milestone in its US$ 400 million fleet enhancement initiative. The first aircraft, VT-ANT, departed in July 2025 for Boeing’s facility in Victorville, California, to undergo a full interior transformation. A second 787-8 will follow in October, with both scheduled to return to service in…
Virgin Australia is preparing for the arrival of a brand-new Boeing 737-8 MAX, continuing the airline’s steady fleet renewal and modernization strategy. The aircraft, carrying manufacturer serial number (MSN) 67034 and registration VH-8VA, is scheduled for delivery from Boeing’s production facilities.
Virgin Australia is preparing to take delivery of a new Boeing 737-8 MAX, marking another step in the airline’s ongoing fleet modernization program. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 65116 and registered as VH-8IK, will be delivered directly from Boeing’s facilities.
