A Virgin Atlantic flight bound for Seattle made an unscheduled diversion after its Airbus A330-900 (A330neo)experienced airspeed irregularities at cruising altitude. Operating as flight VS105, the aircraft had departed London Heathrow and was at 35,000 feet over Scotland when the flight crew observed concerning fluctuations in indicated airspeed ranging between 450 and 550 mph.
Turkish Airlines has received a new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, serial number 65824, continuing its strategic expansion of long-haul capabilities. The aircraft is equipped with GEnx-1B74/75 engines, developed by GE Aerospace, known for their fuel efficiency and low-emission performance.
Air Premia has taken a strategic leap forward in its global cargo operations by signing an interline agreement with Amazon Air Cargo, marking a significant milestone in the South Korean carrier’s ambitions to penetrate the US cargo market. This partnership is expected to streamline logistics by allowing cargo shipments to be seamlessly transferred between Air Premia and Amazon’s…
Kenya Airways has projected a decline in its 2025 financial year revenues, attributing the shortfall to the prolonged grounding of two Boeing 787-8 aircraft. The airline cites ongoing engine maintenance delays as the root cause, which has significantly impacted its available seat capacity and network performance.
Oman Air has officially joined the oneworld alliance, becoming its 15th member airline and further strengthening the alliance’s global network, particularly in the strategically important Middle East region. The inclusion of Oman Air adds Muscat as a new destination on the oneworld map, enhancing connectivity for both regional and international travelers.
Boeing reported a strong month for new aircraft orders in May 2025, securing commitments for 119 B737 MAXnarrowbodies and 7 B787-9 widebody aircraft from undisclosed customers. These orders highlight continued demand for Boeing’s next-generation aircraft across both short- and long-haul segments.
AirJapan has revealed plans to grow its long-haul fleet by acquiring an additional Boeing B787-8 aircraft, with delivery scheduled for mid-2026. The expansion aligns with the airline’s ongoing fleet modernization and international route development strategies.
Norse Atlantic, a long-haul low-cost carrier based in Norway, reported a net loss of $14.9 million for the first quarter of 2025, with revenue reaching $125.3 million. The results reflect seasonal demand fluctuations and continued cost pressures impacting transatlantic operations.
Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s largest carrier, has finalized a comprehensive engine supply agreement with GE Aerospace (US), confirming its selection of GEnx engines for a fleet of 11 new Boeing 787 Dreamliners and GE9X engines for eight Boeing 777-9 aircraft. The deal includes options for six additional GE9X-powered 777-9s, reflecting the airline’s confidence in GE’s latest propulsion technologies.
Air Europa, the Spanish carrier, is preparing to settle its outstanding loan of $157 million this week, originally granted by the Instituto de Crédito Oficial (ICO) in May 2020. The loan had been extended as part of the Spanish government’s support package to help businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, with Air Europa being one of the primary beneficiaries within the…
