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Ethiopian Airlines isn’t exactly known for the consistency of its business class hard product. On its wide body aircraft, the airline already has five different business class seats, with a sixth new seat coming soon (to 787s). Well, you can now add yet another new seat to the fleet, along with a new 737 business class seat. While the airline doesn’t score any points for consistency, at least it’s continuously elevating its product, so I suppose that’s good? Ethiopian Airlines and Collins Aerospace partner on new seats Ethiopian Airlines is expanding its partnership with Collins Aerospace, which includes plans to…

British Airways will fly from London Heathrow to Guernsey. It last did so 45 years ago, in 1980. The airport pair has seen various other carriers over the years, including Air UK in the 1980s/1990s and Flybe, which operated for 12 months until March 2020. Elsewhere, BA CityFlyer also flew from London Gatwick to Guernsey until 2003. Of course, Aurigny already serves Guernsey to Gatwick and London City, although the latter route is at risk from BA’s entry. According to the BBC, Flybe received £825,000 in subsidies to temporarily serve Heathrow. The rationale was to add connectivity to/from the UK’s…

Etihad Airways captured the headlines on the second day of the Dubai Airshow 2025 when it announced it was ordering dozens of widebody Airbus aircraft, some directly from the European aircraft manufacturer, and others via leasing firm Avolon.  In addition to an incremental order for six A350-1000 aircraft and three A350 freighters, the airline’s order for 15 A330neo aircraft drew particular attention.  The order will see the return of the A330 to Etihad’s fleet, albeit in its latest and most modern version, the A330-900neo. The Abu Dhabi carrier had previously operated the type in its legacy versions, the A330-200 and the A330-300, until 2021.  The A330neos will add diversity to a fleet which has also seen the recent arrival of the first A321LR aircraft, one of which was exhibited by Etihad at the Dubai Airshow’s static display.   During the Dubai Airshow 2025, AeroTime was able to meet with Etihad’s Chief Operations and Guests Officer (COO), Capt. Majed Al Marzouqi to learn more…

This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available.A plane has crashed on the final day of the Dubai Airshow 2025. Pictures from the scene on Friday afternoon show a cloud of smoke on the far side of the airfield at Al Maktoum International Airport. The aircraft involved is thought to have been a HAL Tejas fighter jet from India, with word going around that its pilot didn’t eject. Details in the early stages of the aftermath of the accident remain scarce. Reporting by Turkish defense…

The Amex Membership Rewards program has just launched a lucrative new transfer bonus, which I think will interest many people. We haven’t seen one of these offers from Amex since late last year, so this is definitely worth considering. Big Amex to Virgin Atlantic transfer bonus available Between November 20 and December 31, 2025, the American Express Membership Rewards program in the United States is offering a 40% bonus on points transfers to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Transfer Amex points to Virgin Atlantic with a 40% bonus Ordinarily points transfer at a 1:1 ratio (in 1,000 point increments), while through…

This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available.Air Astana has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Airbus to acquire up to 50 aircraft from the A320neo family, with deliveries starting in 2031. The deal consists of 25 firm purchases and 25 options, and comprises both the A320neo and A321neo (including the A321LR sub-variant) models. It would represent the largest order ever placed by the airline, as it looks to establish Kazakhstan as a major power in Central Asian aviation. The Kazakh carrier is placing particular…

An Indian Air Force HAL Tejas light combat aircraft crashed during a flying display at the Dubai Airshow 2025 on November 21, prompting an emergency response and temporarily halting the afternoon program. The single-engine fighter went down at around 14:10 local time while performing an aerobatic routine. Video from the venue showed the aircraft losing altitude before impact, followed by a column of black smoke rising near the showgrounds at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). Authorities evacuated sections of the crowd as first responders moved to the crash site. (Credit: AeroTime) Local officials have not yet confirmed the pilot’s status,…

VILNIUS, Lithuania — Less than 200 kilometers from Belarus and about 300 kilometers from Russia, a sleek all-white Lithuanian drone factory with 40 employees works around the clock, sending hundreds of drones to Ukraine.Granta Autonomy’s latest innovation is its vertical take-off and landing X-Wing loitering munition, which was unveiled this year and has already been tested by Ukraine, with hundreds of units on order. The strike drone is equipped with a four-kilogram warhead and will be integrated with Ukrainian-made components, including electronics used on navigation systems.“Recently tested in Ukraine against their own jammers, it took off, navigated, and was successfully…

Airlines operating at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) may face disruptions following a reported leak in a pipeline that supplies the airport with jet fuel. Governor Bob Ferguson has issued an emergency proclamation, warning that the airport could experience significant impacts if the pipeline is not restored by Saturday evening, November 22, 2025. The news comes as travelers and the airline industry prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday, a period that is typically very busy and often sees disruptions due to the high volume of passengers. Emergency Declared After Olympic Pipeline Shutdown Credit: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport According to Governor Ferguson, the Olympic Pipeline…

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has successfully completed the first intercontinental flight with its Airbus A350 in Wanderlust livery, traveling from Zurich, Switzerland, to Boston, United States.  The flight, operating as LX52, was the airline’s inaugural long-haul service using the new Airbus A350, and this marks the start of regular scheduled operations, the carrier announced in a statement.  According to data from FlightRadar24, the flight covered a distance of 6,027 kilometers and took about eight hours. The aircraft, registered as HB-IFA, arrived in Boston at 18:37 local time on November 20, 2025, with no reported delay.  An official ceremony was held before departure to celebrate the flight, attended by Jens…