Qantas has announced the resumption of its nonstop Delhi–Melbourne service, beginning 27 October 2025 and running through 28 March 2026, to meet strong seasonal demand between India and Australia. The flights will operate three times per week, utilizing the airline’s Airbus A330-200 aircraft.
Virgin Australia has officially taken delivery of its first Embraer E190-E2, supplied by lessor Azorra, marking a significant step in the airline’s fleet modernization strategy and its first partnership with the Florida-based lessor. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 19020185, was handed over during a ceremony at Embraer’s São José dos Campos facility in Brazil, attended by executives from Virgin…
Qantas, Australia’s national carrier, has announced a major long-haul fleet modernization plan that will see the gradual retirement of its Airbus A380 aircraft and the phased introduction of the Airbus A350-1000. The shift is part of the airline’s broader strategy to improve fuel efficiency, expand ultra-long-haul capabilities, and modernize its intercontinental service offerings.
China Southern Airlines is set to make aviation headlines by launching a new route between Guangzhou and Darwinoperated by the Boeing 737 MAX, establishing the fourth-longest 737 MAX route currently serving Australia. The new service will span approximately 2,733 miles (4,399 kilometers) and is scheduled for a maximum flight time of 5 hours and 30 minutes, showcasing the impressive range capabilities of the narrowbody aircraft.
Skytrans, the Australian airline and a subsidiary of Avia Solutions Group, has officially rebranded as SmartLynx Australia, marking a pivotal step in the airline’s evolution and deeper integration into the global aviation network. The move reinforces the Group’s branding consistency across its global subsidiaries and expands its footprint in the Asia-Pacific region.
Finnair, the flag carrier of Finland, will continue operating two Airbus A330 aircraft on a wet lease basis for Qantasuntil the end of the winter 2026 season, after which the leases will transition to dry lease arrangements. This decision comes as part of a mutually beneficial partnership between the two airlines, supporting Qantas’s long-haul operations amid evolving fleet requirements.
Jetstar Airways, based in Australia, and IndiGo, India’s largest airline by market share, have announced a new codeshare agreement scheduled to go into effect on 01 September 2025. This strategic partnership aims to provide expanded travel options and streamlined connectivity between destinations in India, Southeast Asia, and the Pacificregion.
QantasLink, the regional subsidiary of Qantas Airways, has expanded its domestic fleet with the delivery of an Embraer E190 regional jet. The aircraft, bearing serial number 19000038, is operated by Alliance Airlines under an existing capacity agreement and is powered by CF34-10E5 engines manufactured by GE Aerospace.
Jetstar, the low-cost subsidiary of Qantas Group, has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, serial number 12556, powered by CFM International LEAP-1A26 engines. This addition marks another step in the airline’s ongoing fleet modernization and fuel efficiency program.
BeauTech Power Systems, a US-based engine solutions provider, has completed the acquisition of twelve CF34-10E engines from Alliance Aviation Services of Australia. This transaction significantly strengthens BeauTech’s inventory of regional jet engine assets, particularly those supporting the Embraer E190/E195 aircraft family.
