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Electric flight has taken off for Air New Zealand. The country’s flag carrier of which bears its name, made its maiden test flight this week as the fully electric BETA ALIA CX300 took flight across the city of Tauranga. The aircraft is manufactured by BETA Technologies, a Vermont-based aerospace manufacturer that specialises in developing eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) and CTOL (conventional take off and landing) aircraft. Taking off from Tauranga Airport (TRG) on Friday, October 17, this full battery electric aircraft is leased to the airline for a four-month technical demonstrator programme, which will allow the Star Alliance…
For over two decades, the Boeing 777-300ER has been a symbol of range, reliability, and raw performance in the long-haul aviation world. Designed as the extended-range variant of the original Boeing 777-300, it quickly became a cornerstone of international fleets, connecting major global hubs with unmatched endurance and capacity. While the aviation industry now welcomes newer aircraft, such as the Airbus A350, the 777-300ER continues to hold its ground as one of the most capable and profitable twin-engine jets ever built. The A350 may represent a new generation of lightweight composite design and fuel economy. Still, the 777-300ER’s combination of…
America’s legendary planemaker, Boeing, has finally cleared a major hurdle in the ongoing production struggles of its most iconic model line, the 737. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has raised the monthly cap on output to 42 jets, as Reuters reported. As Boeing’s 737 was surpassed by the Airbus A320 family last month to be the best-selling jetliner of all-time, the news is a glimmer of hope for America’s aerospace juggernaut to reclaim its throne as the top builder of narrowbody airliners. A Victory For Boeing Credit: Shutterstock Boeing is pushing hard to clear certification with its 737 MAX 7 short-body…
IndiGo, the largest airline within the fast-growing Indian market, has announced the details of the inaugural routes with its new Airbus A321XLRs. The airline will commence service from Mumbai to Athens on January 23, 2026, with service from New Delhi to Athens beginning the following day. IndiGo is set to receive the first aircraft from its order for 69 A321XLRs before the end of the year. The airline is set to be the largest customer for the A321XLR, using its additional range to reach new destinations across Europe, East Asia and Africa. The carrier has also just finalized a firm…
Jeff LeeHello and welcome to another episode of Cargo Facts Connect, the podcast of Cargo Facts, the publication of record for the air cargo and freighter aircraft industries for over 40 years. I’m Jeff Lee, Editor of Cargo Facts, and it’s Friday the seventeenth of October, which means that Cargo Facts Symposium is once again around the corner. With that in mind, my colleague Senior Associate Editor Robert Luke and I got some quick thoughts from four speakers who will be with us at next week’s event. First is Anna Kopinski, director of asset valuations at mba Aviation, who will…
For many travelers, the thrill of holding a boarding pass to a faraway destination is tempered by the reality of spending ten, twelve, or even fifteen hours in economy class. Long-haul flying is as much a test of endurance as it is a journey, and the quality of your seat can determine whether you arrive refreshed or exhausted. Fortunately, the world’s leading airlines have been steadily reimagining what economy class can be. Gone are the days when “coach” meant cramped rows and little else. Today, the best long-haul economy products rival the premium cabins of the past, offering generous legroom,…
Electrical blackouts can cripple any airport, but when they strike a busy international hub, the consequences are even more chaotic. London Heathrow Airport (LHR) was left in the dark in March of this year when the power supply to the airfield was disrupted, cutting all electricity to the United Kingdom’s largest hub. The effect of that power loss impacted 270,000 flights in total. Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is an example of how redundancy and diversified power supply systems can keep operations running smoothly when the grid is disrupted. The airfield has its own solar panels and natural gas generators on…
Unit load device provider Jettainer and technology solutions provider IBS Software are developing an API to streamline ULD and cargo management for airlines and ground handlers. Germany-based Jettainer will integrate its unit load device (ULD) management solution, JettwareNG, with IBS’ cargo management platforms iCargo and iPartner Handling via an API. This connection will enable faster, […] source
Air Serbia and airBaltic have signed a new two-year lease agreement that will see the Latvian carrier operate Airbus A220-300 aircraft on behalf of Air Serbia starting on November 1, 2025. The deal expands the airlines’ existing cooperation and brings the next-generation A220 into Air Serbia’s network for the first time. Under the agreement, airBaltic will provide aircraft, crews, maintenance, and insurance for flights operated on behalf of Air Serbia. Two A220-300s will be used during the 2025-2026 winter season, with as many as four aircraft expected to operate during the 2026 summer schedule. Each aircraft is configured with 148 seats. Announcing the deal on October 16, 2025, the airlines said the wet lease…
President Donald Trump has called for Russia and Ukraine to “stop where they are” and quit fighting after concluding talks in Washington Friday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.Taking to Truth Social late Friday afternoon, Trump wrote that “it is time to stop the killing, and make a DEAL! Enough blood has been shed, with property lines being defined by War and Guts. They should stop where they are. Let both claim Victory, let History decide!”“No more shooting, no more Death, no more vast and unsustainable sums of money spent,” Trump continued. “This is a War that would have never started…