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Eastern Airlines Technic and Thales Extend Partnership for Avionics Maintenance Through 2029

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Eastern Airlines Technic of China and Thales, based in France, have renewed their Partnership Agreement, ensuring avionics maintenance and repair services for the China Eastern fleet through 2029. This extended partnership will see Thales providing comprehensive maintenance for its avionics systems installed across China Eastern’s A320, A330, and B737 fleets. The long-term commitment underlines the close collaboration between Thales and Eastern Airlines Technic, emphasizing the…

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Azores Government Questioned Over SATA’s $3M Debt for Hi Fly A330 Lease

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The Azores parliamentary group has requested clarification from the Regional Government concerning a $3 million debt incurred by SATA from a wet lease agreement involving an Airbus A330 from Hi Fly, a Portuguese airline. This debt, which the parliamentary group attributes to SATA’s previous management decisions, has become a significant point of contention in the region. Recently, a court ruling favored both Hi Fly and AELF Aircraft Engine Lease…

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Iberojet to Launch Exclusive Madrid–Delhi Flights in April 2025

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Iberojet, the Spanish leisure airline, has announced plans to launch direct flights between Madrid and Delhi starting in April 2025. This new route will make Iberojet the only airline offering direct flights between Spain and India, reinstating a connection that has been absent since August 2020, when Air India ceased its Madrid–Delhi service. 

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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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Garuda Indonesia Cancels A330-800 Order, Leaving Only One Pending

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Airbus’s A330-800 program faces further challenges as Garuda Indonesia reportedly canceled its order for four aircraft, reducing the global backlog to just one remaining delivery. Originally intended as a replacement for the successful A330-200, the A330-800 has struggled with demand, partly due to its narrow customer base and the higher capacity appeal of its sibling,…

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T’way Air Expands Fleet with A330-200 Powered by PW4170 Engines

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T’way Air, a low-cost airline based in South Korea, has expanded its fleet with the recent delivery of an Airbus A330-200, serial number 1393, HL8276. The aircraft is equipped with Pratt & Whitney PW4170 (PW4168A) engines, which provide enhanced fuel efficiency and performance for medium to long-haul routes. This A330-200 delivery aligns with T’way Air’s…

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Brussels Airlines Reports Record Summer Profit, Adds Long-Haul Capacity and Increases Punctuality

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Brussels Airlines has reported a record €78 million adjusted EBIT for summer 2024, supported by increased long-haul capacity and high punctuality. From July to September, the airline transported 2.5 million passengers across over 17,000 flights, marking a 1.3% increase in passenger volume despite a 2.5% decrease in total flights.