Author: FlyMarshall Newsroom

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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A Delta Air Lines (Delta Connection) Canadair CRJ-900LR that had its tail sheared off in a collision at Atlanta Hartsfield–Jackson International Airport (ATL) in September 2024 has returned to service after undergoing a year-long reconstruction to replace its vertical stabilizer. The aircraft concerned, operated by Endeavor Air on behalf of Delta Connection, was facing scrapping after the incident involving it and a Delta Airbus A350-900 jet. However, upon further inspection, the airline decided to repair the aircraft rather than write it off and declare it as scrapped. The incident that saw the CRJ, registered as N302PQ, lose its tail, occurred…

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The Airbus A320 family has reportedly surpassed the Boeing 737 to become the world’s best-selling airliner. According to a report by Le Monde, Airbus has delivered more than 12,250 aircraft from the A320 family, introduced in the 1980s, marking the first time it has overtaken the Boeing 737, which first took to the skies in the 1960s. As of August 2025, Airbus has reached 12,198 Airbus A320 family deliveries. Additionally, September 2025 was reportedly one of the strongest months for commercial aircraft deliveries for the European manufacturer. Airbus delivered a total of 73 jets (up from 50 deliveries in September…

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The Amex Offers program frequently has promotions for hotel stays, which can save you money or earn you bonus points for stays you’d make anyway. We’ve just seen a new offer rolled out for stays at select luxury Accor brands, which could come in handy if you have any upcoming stays. Spend $500+ with Accor luxury brands, save $100 There’s a targeted Amex Offers deal for stays at select Raffles, Fairmont, SLS, Sofitel, and Legend properties, in the United States and select global locations: Save $100 when you spend $500+ across one or more transactions (up to 20% back) This is…

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