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Aerolíneas Argentinas has released plans to acquire four Airbus A330neo and 14 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft along with details to upgrade cabin interiors and introduce Wi-Fi across its fleet.   On November 28, 2025, Aerolíneas Argentinas said that its goal was to “modernize the fleet, improve the passenger travel experience, and consolidate its profitability and market positioning strategy in both the domestic and international markets”.  The airline described the new Airbus A330neos as the “key asset” of its plan and a “natural step” after already operating a fleet of A330ceo aircraft.  “The transition to these aircraft is a natural step in the evolution of this segment, as they share much of their spare parts platform, simulators,…

WARSAW, Poland — Poland is working to expand its cooperation with Silicon Valley-rooted U.S. defense tech companies such as Palantir and Anduril, eyeing new unmanned and artificial-intelligence capabilities as well as local production of cruise missiles.The move comes in addition to Warsaw fostering ties with traditional American defense titans like as Lockheed, from which Poland is purchasing fighter jets, tanks, helicopters and missiles.Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has pushed the government to boost its defense spending and accelerate acquisitions of new weapons and gear for the armed forces. With the Polish 2025 military budget expected to reach an unprecedented level in…

Link: Apply for a status match with Royal Jordanian Royal Club Royal Jordanian, a oneworld member airline, has a lucrative status match opportunity, which could be a great way to get oneworld Sapphire benefits. The offer has residency requirements, and unlike a couple of months ago, it’s not open to those in the United States. That being said, if you are a resident of an eligible country, there’s now an exciting update, as Royal Jordanian is offering to match elite status with hotel groups. If eligible, this is an easy way to get oneworld Sapphire status, which offers business class…

Passengers onboard a Delta Air Lines flight between Shanghai and Detroit ended up in Japan after the Airbus A350-900 operating the flight encountered a hydraulic issue. The captain, out of an abundance of caution, declared an emergency landing and closed the runway at Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) for some time after its arrival. The flight, first reported by AvHerald, noted the flight operating as Delta Flight 388, had departed from Shanghai on Friday, November 28, and was just 140 nautical miles (259 km) north of Tokyo when the crew opted to divert. The aircraft was met by emergency teams on…

Latvian airline airBaltic has announced that Erno Hildén officially started his role as the new CEO of the company on December 1, 2025.  In a statement, airBaltic confirmed that interim CEO Pauls Cālītis will return to his duties as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and a member of the Executive Board.  “I am honored to join the airBaltic team. Together with the Executive Board and our teams, I will focus on ensuring continuity, strengthening day-to-day operations, and supporting the airline’s strategic development and long-term sustainability,” Hildén said upon assuming his role as the new CEO.  Hildén, a Finnish national, has more than 25 years of international experience in aviation and finance. …

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An Emirates A380 was struck by a fuel truck at Manchester Airport on Friday, damaging one of its engine cowlings. The incident forced Emirates to cancel its scheduled return flight to Dubai, and the aircraft involved was grounded in Manchester for more than two days after the incident. Images of the aircraft shared on social media show a hole in the lip section of an engine cowling. Emirates worked quickly to perform repairs on the damaged engine, getting the aircraft back in the air just over two days after the incident. Fuel Truck Hits Emirates A380 Engine In Manchester Credit: Shutterstock…

Airbus is investigating a newly identified industrial quality issue affecting fuselage panels on several dozen A320-family aircraft, according to industry sources briefed on the matter.  The suspected production flaw, disclosed to Reuters by people familiar with the issue, has begun to delay some near-term deliveries, though there is currently no indication the problem has reached aircraft already in service. The exact origin and scope of the flaw remain under review. Airbus has not yet communicated on the issue. One source said the issue concerns manufacturing tolerances detected during production checks, prompting additional inspections across a batch of A320neo-family airframes. Record-setting…

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There are some very interesting changes going on at Boeing that will be exciting for both gamers and avgeeks alike. Boeing is using technology from Microsoft Flight Simulator and Microsoft Azure to power a new professional training aid called the Virtual Airplane Procedures Trainer (VAPT). This new system is an official study aid to the multimillion-dollar simulators used for official certification and flight training. The system does not replace full motion simulators for the purpose of obtaining pilot ratings and credentials, but it is designed to provide pilots with a high-fidelity, 3D simulation of the cockpit on portable devices, including…