Brussels Airlines has become the launch customer within the Lufthansa Group for a newly developed virtual reality (VR) pilot training system, designed specifically for Airbus A320 type rating. The system was developed over a two-year collaboration between Lufthansa Aviation Training (LAT) and Airbus, and it now forms an integral part of pilot instruction for the Belgian carrier.
Lufthansa Cargo has announced a strategic collaboration with IndiGo CarGo to establish a new Dhaka–Los Angeles cargo corridor, enhancing connectivity between South Asia and North America. Under this agreement, IndiGo CarGo operates a dedicated Airbus A321 freighter from Dhaka (DAC) via Kolkata (CCU) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN), where the cargo is then transferred onto Lufthansa’s transpacific freighter service to Los Angeles (LAX).
Royal Air has officially launched operations with its first Airbus A321F, becoming the first airline in the Philippinesto operate this converted freighter type. The aircraft, registered RP-C1775, has begun flying freighter services between Manila and Taipei, marking a major strategic shift for the previously passenger-focused carrier.
An Air India Airbus A320neo, operating as Flight AI2744, experienced a runway excursion upon landing at Mumbai International Airport on July 21, 2025, during heavy rainfall. The incident caused visible damage to the aircraft’s engine cowling and multiple tyres, but no injuries were reported among passengers or crew.
LOT Polish Airlines has announced plans to retire its entire Embraer E1 fleet by 2030, as part of a long-term fleet modernization program. The E1 jets will be replaced with new Airbus A220s, which offer improved fuel efficiency, lower emissions, and enhanced passenger comfort for short- and medium-haul operations.
Global Airlines has clarified that its only Airbus A380, registered 9H-GLOBL (MSN 120), is not heading into long-term storage, countering growing speculation following the aircraft’s relocation to Tarbes–Lourdes–Pyrénées Airport. Operated by Hi Fly, the double-decker aircraft had recently completed two roundtrip flights between Glasgow and New Yorkbefore being grounded.
Centrum Air has officially become Uzbekistan’s largest private operator of the Airbus A321neo, following the delivery of its third aircraft of this type, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s rapid growth trajectory. The newly acquired A321neo, bearing manufacturer serial number 12499 and registered locally as UK32132, was delivered from Airbus’s Hamburg facility to Tashkent on July 19.
Ouranos Aircraft has signed an agreement with Sky Vision Airlines to deploy one Airbus A321 P2F (Passenger-to-Freighter) aircraft at Freedom Airline in Kenya for a one-year operational period. The aircraft will be based at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where it will serve as a key asset for cargo distribution between Africa, Europe, and the UAE.
CDB Aviation has delivered a second Airbus A321-253NX to My Freighter LLC, which will operate the aircraft under the Uzbekistan-based airline Centrum Air. This delivery marks another key step in the expanding strategic partnership between the lessor and the carrier, aimed at supporting rapid aviation growth within the Uzbek market.
Parata Air, a startup airline based in South Korea, is preparing to commence commercial operations in September 2025, following expected approval of its Air Operator Certificate (AOC). The airline will begin with a fleet of four aircraft, comprising both widebody and narrowbody types through leasing arrangements.
