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Riyadh Air Explores Code-Share with Cathay Pacific Amid Expansion Plans

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Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new airline backed by the Public Investment Fund, is considering a strategic code-sharing agreement with Cathay Pacific, enhancing its connections in Asia. This collaboration would allow both airlines to expand their reach across Asia and the Middle East, giving Riyadh Air access to Cathay Pacific’s vast network of over 80 destinations…

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TAG Airlines Modernizes Fleet with ATR-72 Aircraft for Regional Growth

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Guatemala’s TAG Airlines recently presented its fleet modernization strategy for 2024 at the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) meeting held in Nassau, Bahamas. The plan includes integrating ATR-72 aircraft, renowned for their efficiency, ecological benefits, and safety, to enhance the airline’s regional service quality and reliability. With an existing fleet of eight…

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Stratos Sells Four Aircraft in Multiple Transactions

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Aircraft asset manager Stratos has finalized the sale of four aircraft across three separate transactions, enhancing returns for its investors. The sales include two A320 aircraft sold to Avion Express, a 737-300F purchased by a Middle Eastern buyer, and a leased 777-300ER acquired by Altavair-managed investors. The A320s were transferred at lease expiration, while the…

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SJ-100 Development Delayed by Engine and System Integration Challenges

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The release of Russia’s updated SJ-100 aircraft faces delays, as highlighted by Chief Designer Kirill Kuznetsov. While the familiar SSJ100 fuselage remains, the SJ-100 is undergoing extensive testing and certification for its new PD-8 engines, replacing the earlier French-Russian SaM146 engines. The PD-8’s certification, expected in 2025, has introduced unique challenges as the engine undergoes…

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T’Way Air Expands European Service with Boeing 777-300ER

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Korean airline T’Way Air has announced an expansion of its European network starting April 2025, with additional flights and the introduction of Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on certain routes. Flights from Seoul Incheon to Frankfurt will increase from four to seven weekly by the end of May, operated with the Airbus A330-200. Additionally, T’Way will upgrade…

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Raya Airways Launches Penang–Hong Kong Cargo Route

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Raya Airways has launched a new cargo service connecting Penang International Airport and Hong Kong, with the inaugural flight taking off on October 28, 2024. This service will run five times per week, utilizing A321-200(PCF) freighter aircraft to meet the high demand for express freight across Southeast Asia. The Penang-Hong Kong route is part of…

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Plus Ultra to Begin Madrid–Buenos Aires Flights in July 2024

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Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas, a Spanish carrier, is set to expand its Latin American operations by launching direct flights from Madrid Barajas Airport to Buenos Aires Ezeiza Airport on July 2, 2024. The service will be operated with Airbus A330 aircraft, offering passengers enhanced comfort for long-haul travel. This addition to the airline’s network is…

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Hebei Airlines to Launch Shijiazhuang–Hong Kong Service in December

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Hebei Airlines is set to expand its regional network by introducing a new service from Shijiazhuang, China, to Hong Kong, effective December 21, 2024. This twice-weekly route will be operated on Boeing 737-800 aircraft, with flights departing Shijiazhuang at 07:55 and arriving in Hong Kong by 11:30. The return flight from Hong Kong is scheduled…

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Hainan Airlines Launches Xi’an to Vladivostok Route in December

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Hainan Airlines is expanding its network to Russia with a new direct route from Xi’an, China, to Vladivostok, beginning December 3, 2024. The service will operate four times weekly, utilizing a Boeing 737-800 aircraft, and is expected to cater to both business and leisure travelers. The flights are scheduled to depart from Xi’an at 07:40,…

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Etihad Airways to Launch Flights to Al Alamein, Egypt

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Etihad Airways has announced a new service from Abu Dhabi to Al Alamein, Egypt, set to commence in July 2025. This twice-weekly service will make Etihad the first UAE airline to offer direct flights to the emerging resort destination on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast, a location known for its pristine beaches and proximity to historical sites….