Gökçe Kübra Yıldırım has made history as the first Turkish woman to captain the Airbus A380, the world’s largest passenger aircraft. Her journey began with an internship at Turkish Airlines, progressing to a first officer role before transitioning to a …
Thai Airways International plans to expand its fleet in 2025, adding four Airbus A321neo aircraft to meet rising travel demand. This move comes as the airline reports its highest quarterly operating profit since the pandemic, achieving Bt17.3 billion ($512 million) …
ANA Holdings Inc. has announced a major fleet expansion with orders for 77 new aircraft from Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer, including 68 confirmed and 9 options. This initiative aims to enhance operational capacity and support ANA’s long-term growth strategy, focusing …
In January 2025, Boeing outperformed Airbus in commercial aircraft deliveries, marking a significant shift in the aviation industry. Boeing delivered 45 aircraft, led by 34 Boeing 737-8 models, while Airbus delivered 25 aircraft, primarily the A321-200NX. Key operators for Boeing …
Latvian airline airBaltic has become the first European carrier to launch SpaceX’s Starlink in-flight internet on its Airbus A220-300 aircraft. This service, tested on a flight at 32,800 feet, provides passengers with seamless, high-speed internet access, achieving download speeds of …
SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost carrier, has requested 10 Airbus A320 aircraft from leasing companies to expand its fleet in response to rising passenger demand. This decision aims to strengthen its budget travel market position and enhance service offerings over the next …
In January 2025, Boeing delivered 45 aircraft, surpassing Airbus’s 25 deliveries, marking Boeing’s first monthly lead since March 2023. The Boeing 737-8 was particularly successful, accounting for 34 of its total deliveries. Key customers included United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. …
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has certified several high-thrust Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engine models for the Airbus A321XLR and A321neo, following prior FAA approval. This certification enhances the aircraft’s performance in various conditions, including hot-day takeoffs and …
Skytrans, an Australian airline part of the Avia Solutions Group, has expanded its fleet with a new Airbus A319, enhancing its ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) operations. This strategic addition aims to modernize Skytrans’ operational capabilities, offering increased capacity …
Emirates Airlines is enhancing its operational efficiency by partnering with Airbus to implement the Skywise Fleet Performance+ (S.FP+) software for its A350 and A380 fleets. Announced on February 10, 2025, this predictive maintenance tool will improve aircraft dispatch reliability and …
