Air Canada has confirmed that its dedicated freighter operations will remain active despite the suspension of passenger and belly cargo services as a strike and lockout took effect shortly after midnight on August 16. The work stoppage, involving members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), has already halted most passenger flights, but the airline’s cargo…
American Airlines is engaged in a heated dispute with the Allied Pilots Association (APA) over management’s plan to codeshare on Alaska Airlines’ Boeing 787 routes to Europe and Asia. The APA insists that such arrangements would violate the scope clause embedded in the pilots’ labor contract, sparking concerns over outsourcing long-haul flying.
flydubai is continuing its aggressive fleet expansion strategy in 2025, with a total of 12 Boeing 737 aircraft scheduled for delivery during the year. Since January, the Dubai-based carrier has already taken delivery of seven new Boeing 737s, boosting its fleet size to 93 aircraft. These additions reinforce flydubai’s operational capacity as it serves an extensive network of over 135 destinations across…
Eastar Jet is finalizing preparations for the delivery of a new Boeing B737 MAX 8 as part of its ongoing fleet modernization strategy. The aircraft, identified by manufacturer serial number 67923 and registration HL8717, has already begun pre-delivery test flights, signaling that it is nearing handover from Boeing.
Norwegian Air Sweden has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a brand-new Boeing 737-8 MAX, marking another step in the airline’s modernization and efficiency strategy. The aircraft, carrying the manufacturer serial number (MSN) 62921 and registered as SE-RTY, was officially handed over by Boeing and is set to join the airline’s network operations immediately.
Boeing has reached a major production milestone with the delivery of its 300th 777F aircraft, with Emirates taking delivery of the landmark freighter. The aircraft, MSN 68621, departed Boeing’s Everett facility in Washington (PAE) on 8 August 2025 bound for Hong Kong (HKG).
Riyadh Air is preparing to welcome its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (registration HZ-RXX), marking a significant step towards the airline’s operational readiness. The leased aircraft, painted in the carrier’s striking pearl livery, will be officially unveiled at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has successfully completed the first installation of a Trent 1000 engine on its Boeing 777-300ERSF freighter, marking a major milestone in the aircraft’s operational capabilities. This aircraft type, converted from passenger to cargo configuration for the first time globally by IAI, offers significantly increased cargo volume and an impressive payload capacity of 100 tonnes.
Air India has officially commenced the widebody retrofit programme for its legacy Boeing 787-8 fleet, marking a major milestone in its US$ 400 million fleet enhancement initiative. The first aircraft, VT-ANT, departed in July 2025 for Boeing’s facility in Victorville, California, to undergo a full interior transformation. A second 787-8 will follow in October, with both scheduled to return to service in…
Virgin Australia is preparing for the arrival of a brand-new Boeing 737-8 MAX, continuing the airline’s steady fleet renewal and modernization strategy. The aircraft, carrying manufacturer serial number (MSN) 67034 and registration VH-8VA, is scheduled for delivery from Boeing’s production facilities.
