Iraqi Airways to Expand Fleet with 31 New Aircraft by 2027
Baghdad (Agencies): The Iraqi Ministry of Transport has unveiled an ambitious plan to expand Iraqi Airways’ fleet, aiming to add 31 new aircraft by 2027. The move is part of…
British Airways Owner Announces Major Boeing and Airbus Order Amid Strong Travel Demand
London (Agencies): The International Airlines Group (IAG), owner of British Airways and Iberia, has announced a multi-billion dollar order for Boeing and Airbus aircraft, signaling confidence in global air travel…
China Southern Airlines Replaces Boeing 787-8 Fleet with Made-in-China COMAC C919
BEIJING (Agencies): China Southern Airlines has announced plans to sell its entire fleet of Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft, marking a significant shift in the nation’s aviation strategy. The fleet, comprising…
UK Retires Puma Helicopter After 54 Years of Service
London (Agencies): The United Kingdom has officially retired its Airbus Puma HC2 medium-lift helicopters after 54 years of service, marking the end of an era for the Royal Air Force…
Airbus Explores Double-Level Airplane Seat Design in Collaboration with Chaise Longue
PARIS (Agencies): Airbus has announced it is exploring early-stage concepts for a double-level airplane seat design in collaboration with aviation start-up Chaise Longue. The innovative seat design, initially developed by…
Russia’s Aviation Industry Breaks Free from Boeing and Airbus, Embarks on Fully Domestic Era
MOSCOW (Agencies): In a bold move to counter Western sanctions and assert technological independence, Russia has launched a comprehensive initiative to develop its domestic aircraft industry, eliminating reliance on aerospace…
Indonesian Air Force orders four Airbus H145 helicopters
Jakarta (Agencies): Airbus Helicopters has secured a contract to supply the Indonesian Air Force with four five-bladed H145 airframes, the company announced on 18 September. Under the contract, Airbus Helicopters…
Rolls-Royce Secures Major Engine Deal with Cathay Pacific
LONDON (Agencies): Rolls-Royce has secured a significant contract to supply 60 Trent 7000 engines for 30 Airbus A330-900neo aircraft ordered by Cathay Pacific. This deal includes a TotalCare service agreement…
Saudia Group Signs Historic Deal with Airbus for 105 A320neo Family Aircraft
RIYADH (Agencies) In a landmark agreement, Saudia Group has ordered an additional 105 A320neo family aircraft from Airbus, marking the largest aircraft deal in the Kingdom’s history. The announcement was…
China’s C919 Jet Makes International Debut, Challenging Boeing and Airbus
BEIJING (Agencies): China’s domestically produced C919 passenger jet made its international debut at the Singapore Airshow, marking its first flight outside of China. The C919, which had its maiden commercial…