| | | |

Lufthansa City Airlines Receives A320neo D-AIJR With PW1127G

ByAdmin

Lufthansa City Airlines has welcomed a new addition to its fleet with the delivery of a brand-new Airbus A320neo from Airbus’ Toulouse facility. The aircraft, designated as A320-271N, carries the manufacturer serial number 12656 and is registered as D-AIJR. It is named Oberstdorf W, continuing Lufthansa’s tradition of naming aircraft after notable German towns. This A320neo is powered by a pair of Pratt…

| | | | |

Air New Zealand Takes Delivery of Second A321neo ZK-NNI

ByAdmin

Air New Zealand has officially received the second of its two Airbus A321neo aircraft, further enhancing its narrowbody fleet with the latest generation fuel-efficient jet. The newly delivered aircraft bears the manufacturer serial number 12593 and is registered as ZK-NNI.

| |

Air Arabia Launches Daily Nonstop Flights to Bangkok from Sharjah

ByAdmin

Air Arabia, the leading low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa, has officially commenced daily nonstop flights connecting Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). This launch makes Bangkok the airline’s third destination in Thailand, reinforcing its expanding footprint in Southeast Asia.

| | | |

Turkish Airlines Signs A350 Islamic Financing Deal With DIB

ByAdmin

Turkish Airlines, the world’s leading carrier by number of countries served, has successfully executed a new Islamic finance transaction for the acquisition of an Airbus A350. The deal, denominated in Swiss Francs (CHF), was signed with Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB)—the world’s first Islamic bank and the UAE’s largest Shariah-compliant financial institution.

| | | | |

Air India Takes Delivery Of First A350-1000 VT-JRO

ByAdmin

Air India has taken a significant step in its fleet modernization with the delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. The jet, registered as VT-JRO, carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 719 and is powered by two Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines, marking a milestone in the airline’s widebody fleet expansion strategy.

| |

Jeju Air Jet Still Had Working Engine When It Crashed, Probe Update Says

ByAdmin

Jeju Air’s fatal crash of a Boeing 737‑800 at Muan International Airport on December 29, 2024, continues to generate attention following a new update from South Korea’s Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Board (ARAIB). The latest findings reveal that one engine remained functional after a bird strike, but was not utilized correctly during the emergency.

| | | | |

Pegasus Receives A321neo With LEAP-1A32 Engines

ByAdmin

Pegasus Airlines, Türkiye’s leading low-cost carrier, has taken delivery of a brand-new Airbus A321-251NX aircraft as part of its ongoing fleet expansion strategy. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12598, is powered by CFM International LEAP-1A32 engines and is configured in a 239-seat single-class (239Y) layout optimized for high-density operations.

| |

Virgin Atlantic A330neo To Seattle Diverts Due To Cruise Instability

ByAdmin

A Virgin Atlantic flight bound for Seattle made an unscheduled diversion after its Airbus A330-900 (A330neo)experienced airspeed irregularities at cruising altitude. Operating as flight VS105, the aircraft had departed London Heathrow and was at 35,000 feet over Scotland when the flight crew observed concerning fluctuations in indicated airspeed ranging between 450 and 550 mph.

| | |

Fire Forces Evacuation Of American Airlines Flight 3023

ByAdmin

American Airlines Flight 3023 experienced a serious emergency at Denver International Airport on Saturday afternoon, when the left landing gear of the aircraft caught fire during takeoff preparations. The flight, operated by a Boeing 737 MAX 8, was bound for Miami and was taxiing at approximately 2:45 PM local time when smoke and flames were observed.