Air Arabia has announced a significant expansion of its operations to Russia, introducing direct flights from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport to both Moscow Domodedovo Airport and Yekaterinburg Koltsovo Airport. This strategic development enhances the airline’s growing international footprint and strengthens air connectivity between the United Arab Emirates and Russia.
China Eastern Airlines has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of a brand-new Airbus A321neo, produced at Airbus’ Hamburg facility. The aircraft, designated as an A321-251NX, carries the manufacturer serial number 12521 and is registered as B-32LW.
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…
Spirit Airlines has announced plans to furlough 270 pilots and demote 140 captains to first officers due to continued aircraft delivery delays that have forced the airline to reduce its flight schedule through 2025. The budget carrier cited a combination of Pratt & Whitney engine issues and broader supply chain disruptions as key drivers of the operational cutbacks.
A new agreement between the United States and the European Union will preserve tariff-free trade in aircraft and aircraft parts, shielding the aerospace industry from potential disruptions amid broader tariff tensions. The deal, announced on July 28, 2025, reinstates a zero-for-zero tariff structure on jets and components, averting what could have been a severe blow to global production and…
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, 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, 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 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.
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.
