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Sweden has signed a contract for four Embraer C-390 Millennium multi-mission airlifters, becoming the latest European nation to join the joint procurement framework led by the Netherlands and Austria. The signing took place on October 6, 2025, at Uppsala Air Base, in a ceremony attended by Swedish Minister for Defence Pål Jonson, Swedish Air Force Commander Major General Jonas Wikman, and representatives from other C-390 nations including the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Brazil. Under the agreement, Sweden also secured seven purchase options designed to pave the way for future acquisitions within the European framework. This move mirrors…
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On October 26, IndiGo will take off from Mumbai to London Heathrow. A long time coming, this route was officially announced on October 6, meaning less than three weeks’ notice has been given to drive sales and awareness. This is an exceptionally short amount of time. Its codeshare agreement with Turkish Airlines and the awareness surrounding its Mumbai-Manchester operation will help somewhat. On November 15, IndiGo will launch its second route to Manchester, which will be from Delhi. This is despite the continued detour to avoid Pakistani airspace and the consequent increased time and operating costs. Running four times weekly,…
On October 5, 2025, US-based carrier JetBlue unveiled a special livery on one of its Airbus A320s. Named ‘Isla del Bluencanto’, the livery features a vibrant color scheme designed by Puerto Rican artist Juan Gutiérrez Rovira, also known as The Stencil Network. Selected as a result of a public vote in March 2025, the bold design of the newly unveiled Airbus A320 “celebrates Puerto Rico’s rich culture and spirit while showcasing iconic symbols of Puerto Rican heritage. JetBlue is currently Puerto Rico’s largest airline by annual passengers brought to the island. According to a JetBlue statement, the name Isla del Bluencanto combines…
It’s been over 3 years since we put out a video on the fleet of Delta Air Lines! A LOT has changed since then including the reactivation of older airframes and a commitment to purchase newer types like the 737 MAX 10 and A350-1000. source
Air Astana is expanding its international network for the 2025-2026 winter season, restoring routes and increasing capacity across the Middle East and Asia as regional travel demand continues to strengthen. The Kazakh flag carrier resumed flights from Almaty and Shymkent to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia’s gateway to Mecca, in September 2025. Services to Medina will follow later in October 2025. Flights from Astana and Aktau will alternate between Jeddah and Medina, broadening access to pilgrimage destinations for travelers across Kazakhstan. In Asia, the airline is reintroducing several popular leisure routes. Services from Almaty to Malé in the Maldives and…
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — South Korea’s next-generation airborne early warning and control – or AEW&C – aircraft will be based on Bombardier’s Global 6500 airframe, with L3Harris Technologies acting as lead integrator.The formal announcement of the selection came on Sep. 30, and an L3Harris Technologies spokesperson subsequently confirmed to Defense News that the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) had selected the company’s Phoenix AEW&C platform.A contract is expected to be signed around November.“This project is expected to enhance the Republic of Korea Armed Forces’ ability to maintain continuous and comprehensive air surveillance and control capabilities in response to growing aerial…
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The webinar will provide helpful advice and guidance to Foreign Part-145 Maintenance Organisation reporters on how to best comply with occurrence reporting requirements. Elements that will be covered include: Regulatory basis for reporting Why are there obligations, and what are they for What is reportable and to whom ? (EASA, TCH, SoR CAA…)? How to report? Registering for an E2 account (compulsory) and a tailored reporting sheet (optional); How we measure the data quality of your reporting; What is done well – and what to improve Solutions The webinar is interactive. You can submit questions using the SLIDO tool receive…
When passengers fly economy class, many may be expecting cramped seats, seat backs that descend directly into the face when the passenger in front abruptly leans back, and little choice between lower-quality food options. However, Japan Airlines has proved over the years that the economy class experience does not have to be this way, having been given the Skytrax World Airline Award for Best Economy Class Airline Seat in 2025. This year marks the third time that the airline has been given the award, and according to the airline, its economy option offers a stellar cabin experience from top to…