El Al (Israel) is considering the acquisition of a widebody cargo aircraft, with speculation pointing to a Boeing 777 as the preferred model. This move aligns with the airline’s expansion into the air freight sector, capitalizing on rising cargo demand and long-term market opportunities.
Aeroflot Technics (Russia) has announced plans to broaden its maintenance and repair competencies, focusing on engine overhauls for A320, B737, and B777 aircraft. The company aims to complete the development of these new MRO capabilities by April 2025.
Virgin Australia has announced plans to launch a new Melbourne–Doha route starting 01 December 2025. The service will be operated by Qatar Airways using B777 aircraft, further strengthening the partnership between the two airlines.
Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced that it will extend the retirement timeline for its Boeing 777 fleet due to global delivery delays affecting new aircraft. Despite this adjustment, JAL confirmed that the first six A350-1000s on order are arriving as scheduled, ensuring gradual fleet modernization.
Boeing has resumed production across all airplane programs that were previously halted due to a machinists’ strike in the Pacific Northwest. The affected programs include the B767, B777/777X, and B737 MAX, all of which are now back in operation.
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is facing operational challenges with 17 of its 34 aircraft grounded due to a critical shortage of spare parts. The grounded fleet includes seven Boeing 777s, seven Airbus A320s, and three ATRs, significantly impacting the airline’s capacity to maintain its scheduled operations.
Etihad Airways, based in the United Arab Emirates, has reported a substantial profit of $368 million for the first nine months of 2024. This achievement came on the back of a 21% increase in revenue, totaling $5 billion. This strong financial performance underscores Etihad’s ongoing efforts to boost profitability and expand its market presence amid a global resurgence in air…
British Airways has inaugurated its new direct service from London Gatwick to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, with the first Boeing 777 flight touching down in Bangkok on October 28, 2024. This new route connects two major international hubs, offering travelers a convenient, non-stop option between the United Kingdom and Thailand.
Air One, a U.K.-based cargo airline, is set to enhance its operations by integrating two Boeing 777 Freighters (777Fs) into its fleet. These aircraft will be the first direct deliveries from Boeing for Air One and its affiliate, One Air. The addition of the 777Fs is aimed at expanding the airline’s scheduled cargo services between…
After a one-year ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) agreement, Air Belgium and LOT Polish Airlines have ended their collaboration involving an Airbus A330neo. This aircraft, serial number 1844, was based in Warsaw under Air Belgium’s operation for LOT’s long-haul services. Following this transition, the A330neo is slated for redelivery to its lessor, Air Lease…
