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Air Algérie signs for 16 ATR72-600 aircraft

04/07/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Air Algerie Domestic Airline ATR72-600 - Rendering, ATR

It seems negotiations from beyond the Paris Air Show are paying off with Air Algérie signing for new aircraft from ATR. Air Algerie Domestic Airline ATR72-600 - Rendering, ATR Air Algérie has placed a firm order for 16 brand new ATR 72-600 aircraft, reaffirming a trusted relationship that spans over two decades. This acquisition also includes an ATR 72-600 full-flight … [Read more...]

Turkish Airlines to launch services to London Stansted

03/07/2025 by Kevincm 1 Comment

Airplane Art - Turkish Airlines Airbus A321 departing Dublin Airport

Turkish Airlines is adding a new route to its network, serving London Stansted Airport. The carrier will add 14 weekly flights a week between Istanbul Airport and Stansted, providing connectivity to North East London, Essex, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk and beyond, whilst providing feed to Turkish Airlines' global hub. With the addition of London Stansted, Turkish Airlines … [Read more...]

“Velvet Trains” rolls out – Private High Speed Competition in France

02/07/2025 by Kevincm 1 Comment

Velvet Trains Rollout - Image, Alstom

Something... different was unveiled by Alstom in France. A train rollout is normally nothing out of the ordinary.  But it seems the first of Proxima (a private entity which wishes to operate high-speed trains on the French Rail network) has unveiled its first train... and its branding. And it's called Velvet Trains.  Velvet Trains Avelia Horizon - Image, … [Read more...]

Etihad Airways adds seasonal flights to Krakow, Poland and Salalah, Oman

02/07/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Etihad Airbus A321LR - Image, Etihad

Etihad Airways continues to expand its network, this time adding seasonal flights to Krakow, Poland and Salalah, Oman. Etihad Airbus A321LR - Image, Etihad Kraków will be Etihad's second destination in Poland (with Warsaw currently being served), operating three times a week between 15th June and 5th September 2026. Planned operations are as follows: EY163 DEPART AUH … [Read more...]

Scandinavian Airlines sign for up to 55 Embraer E2 EJets

01/07/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

SAS LInk Embraer E195-E2 - Image, SAS/Embraer

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has been shopping... and has signed with Embraer to add up to 55 aircraft. The agreement will cover SAS acquiring 45 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, with purchase rights for an additional 10 aircraft. This is the largest SAS jet order direct from a manufacturer since 1996. This purchase will help support SAS’s long-term fleet renewal strategy … [Read more...]

Emirates expands its Premium Economy/Retrofitted Aircraft rollout, with further route expansions

01/07/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Emirates Airbus A380 taxiing at London Heathrow Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

With Emirates continuing its retrofitted aircraft rollout (which has involved the installation of premium economy seats, new business products, as well as refreshing First and business class), more seating capacity is being released. Emirates’ latest schedule enhancements, all effective from 26 October, include: Ramping up operations to Milan with the addition of a … [Read more...]

Mexicana takes delivery of its first Embraer E195-E2

30/06/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Mexicana Embraer E195-E2 - Image, Embraer

Mexicana -  Mexico's state-owned carrier - has taken delivery of its first E195-E2 aircraft from Embraer. Mexicana Emberar E195-E2 - Image, Embraer The aircraft was dispatched from Embraer's headquarters in Brazil, bound for Mexico on June 30th, following a delivery ceremony. They will be used to replace the startup fleet of three Boeing 737-800 aircraft (all … [Read more...]

LEVEL sets out its increased Winter 25/26 flight programme

30/06/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

LEVEL Airbus A330-200 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

Whilst we're heading into the summer season, Spanish carrier LEVEL is thinking about Winter 2025/26.  Between 26 October 2025 and 28 March 2026, LEVEL will offer 51% more seats than in the previous winter, whilst consolidating its position at Barcelona El Prat Airport. During the peak winter months, the airline will reach record levels of activity on virtually all of … [Read more...]

Qantas takes delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR

30/06/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Qantas Airbus A321XLR - Image, Airbus

Qantas became the latest operator of Airbus A321XLR, with the airline taking delivery of its first aircraft. In doing so, Qantas becomes the Asia-Pacific launch operator of the latest generation single aisle A321XLR, with the first one known as  VH-OGA Great Ocean Road And it seems Qantas are eager to try the range out, with Qantas flying their A321XLR from the Airbus … [Read more...]

Oman Air joins oneworld alliance

30/06/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Oman Air Airbus A330 taxing at London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

The alliance's memberships shift again, with Oman Air joining the oneworld alliance. Oman Air becomes the 15th member of oneworld, providing the alliance with a new hub in the Middle East and creating new opportunities for global travel. It will be a full member of the oneworld alliance. The airline, with its hub at Muscat International Airport, serves 42 destinations … [Read more...]

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