Vietjet, the Vietnamese low-cost carrier, has ordered 20 Airbus A330-900 widebody aircraft to enhance its international operations and support ambitious expansion plans over the next decade. The deal, signed in Hanoi on May 26, 2025, involved Vietjet Chairwoman Nguyen Thi …
Japan Airlines (JAL) is retiring its first Boeing 777-300ER, JA731J, marking a significant transition in its long-haul fleet. This aircraft, which entered service in June 2004, will complete its final flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo Haneda as Flight JL015. …
IndiGo Airlines is expanding its connectivity by introducing additional daily flights from Mumbai to Phuket and Bangkok, starting July 1, 2025. This expansion aims to enhance travel options for passengers, particularly connecting to Europe, and positions Mumbai as a key …
Dubai International Airport (DXB), the world’s busiest international airport, is set to transition operations to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) as part of a £28 billion expansion plan. Following a record 92.3 million passengers in 2024, DXB will close by …
Boeing is redesigning the engine thrust links of its 777X aircraft to address certification delays caused by critical fatigue issues. Initially scheduled for certification in 2020, the 777X aims to set new standards in efficiency, range, and passenger comfort. However, …
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in India has introduced a new directive mandating that passenger window shades remain closed during takeoff and landing at defense airfields until the aircraft reaches 10,000 feet. This regulation, effective from May 20, …
Vueling Airlines has partnered with Australian firm MicroTau to trial innovative shark skin technology aimed at reducing carbon emissions and enhancing aerodynamic performance. Announced on May 23, 2025, this collaboration makes Vueling the first European airline to implement MicroTau’s Riblet …
Air Europa has become the first Spanish airline to integrate the Boeing 737 MAX 8 into its fleet, officially joining on May 21, 2025, as part of a leasing agreement with AerCap. The airline plans to receive a total of …
SriLankan Airlines has launched a significant cabin crew recruitment drive, attracting 12,000 applications to meet rising passenger demand and support its expansion into emerging markets. The selection process includes document verification, image and presentation evaluations, and aptitude interviews, with shortlisted …
IndiGo, India’s largest airline, will launch non-stop long-haul flights from Mumbai to Manchester and Amsterdam starting July 1 and July 2, 2025, respectively. Utilizing wet-leased Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners from Norse Atlantic Airways, these routes will enhance the in-flight experience by …
