Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, has finalized an agreement with Boeing for the purchase of 12 B787 aircraft, with options for six additional units. This significant order represents a continued commitment by Gulf Air to expand and modernize its widebody fleet in support of long-haul growth strategies.
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Delta Air Lines has taken delivery of another Airbus A220-300, furthering its investment in next-generation narrowbody aircraft. The new aircraft, bearing serial number 55349, is powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1521G-3 engines, part of the Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine family that offers substantial fuel savings and noise reduction.
AerCaribe (Colombia) has expanded its fleet with the delivery of one Boeing B737-400SF. The aircraft, identified by serial 26526, is on lease and equipped with CFM56-3C1 engines. This addition strengthens AerCaribe’s capacity for cargo operations across its network.
TAAG Angola Airlines has announced that it will no longer proceed with its planned Luanda-Porto route, which was initially scheduled for launch on April 15, 2025. The cancellation reflects a change in TAAG’s network planning, possibly due to market conditions or operational adjustments. The decision affects TAAG’s anticipated expansion into Portugal’s Porto region, where the airline aimed to establish a…
A Saudia Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, registered HZ-AR27, experienced an unusual incident today at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) when its emergency slide unexpectedly deployed while taxiing across a runway. The aircraft had not yet departed and was in the process of taxiing when ground crews were startled by the sudden release of the slide from the fuselage.
Air Cambodia is reportedly in the early stages of exploring a potential Initial Public Offering (IPO). The announcement indicates that discussions have been initiated but remain preliminary, with no firm timeline or financial structure yet disclosed.
Delta Air Lines is expanding its African network with the launch of a new nonstop route from Atlanta to Marrakech, Morocco, starting October 25, 2025, and seasonal service to Accra, Ghana, beginning December 1, 2025, to meet increasing transatlantic demand during the winter peak. These additions bolster Delta’s presence on the continent and enhance Atlanta’s status as a premier international hub.
