The final Etihad Airways Airbus A380 stored during the COVID-19 pandemic is returning to Abu-Dhabi after spending over…
AeroTime•Ian Molyneaux17 Sept
The carrier's superjumbo fleet is back to full strength.
STOCKHOLM — A flight crew operating a Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) Airbus A320neo transmitted a technical notification to ground maintenance teams after discovering physical damage to a cockpit device en route near Stockholm, Sweden. The crew of the Airbus A320neo (registration SE-RUP) transmitted air-to-ground message at 12:15 UTC, flagging an issue with the flight deck’s Electronic […]
Published at 0500PDT / 1200GMT 17SEP26 Breeze Airways in recent schedule update filed service changes on Washington Dulles – Tri-City route, as the carrier schedules last flight on 30NOV26. The airline currently serves this route twice weekly with Airbus A220-300 aircraft. MX711 IAD1836 – 2001TRI 223 15 MX914 TRI1636 – 1756IAD 223 15
German airline Condor has moved its entire fleet to AMOSeTL, an electronic technical log solution integrated with maintenance software provider Swiss-AS’s AMOS platform, Swiss-AS said. The airline completed the rollout in July 2026 following a preparation and testing phase, covering about 60 aircraft, including Airbus A330neos and A320-family aircraft. Condor is using AMOSeTL’s pilot, cabin […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm17 Sept
The Boeing-Airbus duopoly has swung back and forth over the last few decades, with Airbus holding the advantage since the turn of the millennium. With the 737 MAX crashes and near-misses, 787 groundings, and FAA-mandated slow production, Boeing fell well…
Air Insight•Ernest Arvai17 Sept
Airbus has opened a new delivery centre in Toulouse to support higher production of its A320 family of aircraft, bringing final technical work and customer handovers together at one site. The 35,000 m² facility at Airbus’ Jean-Luc Lagardère site in north-west Toulouse has 16 aircraft positions near the final assembly line and a dedicated hall […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm17 Sept
Shrinks and stretches are not seen too often in modern airliner manufacturing, at least to the scale of the 767-400ER, 757-300 and A318
Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) has redelivered the fifth and final Airbus A330-200 converted freighter to EgyptAir Cargo under its current agreement with the Egyptian carrier, the German aircraft conversion specialist said. The delivery marks another step in a partnership between EFW and EgyptAir Cargo that dates back nearly 30 years. The cargo airline was the launch […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm17 Sept
A closer look at the economics behind the $10,000+ fares.
NEWS FLASH Low cost carrier Transavia has scheduled and put on sale its recently announced new route between Amsterdam and Pula. The seasonal service will commence on June 2. It will initially be maintained twice per week, increasing to three weekly from July. The carrier will deploy its 232-seat Airbus A321neo aircraft between the two cities. Operations will be maintained until October 2. Further flight details can be found here . EX-YU Aviation News
Air Serbia has retired its third Airbus A319 aircraft, registered YU-APB. The 22-year-old aircraft left Belgrade yesterday for Teesside, with its last revenue service operated on September 8 from Tivat to Nikola Tesla Airport. Air Serbia initiated a gradual, phased retirement of its A319 fleet last year with the withdrawal of its first aircraft of the type, registered YU-APK. It was followed by the second this June, YU-APD. The flag carrier plans to completely phase out the A319s over a three to five-year period, replacing them with larger A320s and more Embraer E195 jets. All three A319s that have now left the fleet were either 21 or 22 years old. So far this year, the airline has taken delivery of three A320s and one E195. The carrier’s CEO, Jiri Marek, noted that in addition to the incoming aircraft, it is seeking further capacity for the 2027 summer season. With the planned arrival of two aircraft, Air Serbia’s in-house Embraer fleet will grow to five, supplemented by four Bulgaria Air E190s wet-leased until the end of the 2027 summer season. Meanwhile, its A320 fleet will increase to seven aircraft. Commenting on its Embraer fleet earlier this year, Mr Marek previously noted, “There will be a significant number of [E195]-E1 aircraft available on the market. At present, several carriers, including Azul and JetBlue, are phasing out E1 aircraft, while LOT Polish Airlines is set to transition to the A220, creating favourable market availability. For us, this represents an ideal opportunity. This type allows us not only to further increase frequencies, but also to sustain routes year-round. Given the strong seasonality in our network, such aircraft enable us to maintain most destinations during the winter season as well”. On the A320s, the CEO added, “Introducing more A320s into service is part of Air Serbia’s continuous fleet renewal process. We are gradually replacing older A319 models with these aircraft, increasing the number of available seats and improving operational efficiency. Our goal is to develop the fleet in a long-term and planned manner, adapting its structure to market needs and the company’s future growth. We will continue to rely on Airbus aircraft, most likely the A320ceo, as we expect a number of these units to return to the market over the next few years at favourable prices”. EX-YU Aviation News
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Tianjin, China, 16 September 2026 – Airbus has delivered the first A320 Family aircraft assembled at its second Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Tianjin, China, an A320neo to China Eastern Airlines. The delivery represents a major milestone in Airbus’ industrial footprint expansion in China and across its global industrial system. “I am deeply honored and […] The post Airbus delivers first aircraft from its second A320 Family Final Assembly Line in China first appeared on PLANEtalking .
Aviation News – Airbus has officially delivered the first A320neo passenger aircraft assembled at its second Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Tianjin, China. The delivery...
Wizz Air will introduce a direct service between Malmö Airport and Pristina on 15 December 2026, further expanding its network from southern Sweden. Flights will operate three times weekly—on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays—using a 239-seat Airbus A321neo. Swedavia said the route reflects strong demand for international travel and will improve links between Sweden and Kosovo. […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban16 Sept
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is adding a big new jet to its fleet, but it comes at a big new price. The "superjumbo" Airbus A380 is now available for the hyper-realistic multiplatform sim on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5 for $74.49 as part of the Flight Simulator Marketplace-exclusive "Exclusive Series." It is only available for the next three months.
IGN•Ryan McCaffrey16 Sept
Beginning June 2027, Edelweiss passengers will be able to experience the new cabin interiors on the Airbus A350 on select long-haul flights. The first destinations served exclusively with the new products include Halifax in Canada, Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar in Tanzania, and Windhoek in Namibia. These flights are now available for booking. Further aircraft with the...
Dubai: Emirates Airline is seeing strong booking momentum heading into the winter season, with demand matching or exceeding last year's levels in several markets, according to Adnan Kazim, Emirates' Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 in Dubai, Kazim said booking trends over the past three weeks have been positive, with demand remaining strong for both transit passengers and visitors travelling directly to Dubai. He said Dubai continues to benefit from its busy calendar of events and activities, particularly during the winter season, helping sustain strong tourism demand. Kazim also confirmed that Emirates continues to recruit employees and has not halted hiring. He said the airline's growth plans and the addition of new aircraft require recruitment across specialised fields, with hiring continuing in line with operational requirements. According to Kazim, several markets are recording particularly strong demand, including the UK, China, India, Pakistan and a number of African countries. He also highlighted strong performance in North and South America, particularly Brazil and Argentina, where flights are operating at high load factors. He noted that Emirates achieved seat occupancy rates of between 75% and 77% during the recent summer season, describing the performance as an excellent result despite travel restrictions that affected parts of the region. Kazim said the airline's previously announced figure of 8.6 million passengers carried during July and August reflected the strength of both the Emirates and Dubai brands, adding that booking volumes continue to increase on a weekly basis. He expressed confidence that winter demand could match or exceed summer levels, noting that December is traditionally one of the strongest periods of the year, supported by major events taking place in Dubai. Emirates has already added flights on several routes for the winter season, which Kazim said will help attract additional tourist traffic. Regarding passenger flows, he said around 70% of Emirates passengers currently travel in transit through Dubai, while 30% are travelling to the emirate as their final destination. He said one of the airline's objectives is to convert more transit passengers into visitors by encouraging them to spend time in Dubai. Kazim revealed that Emirates plans to announce new promotional initiatives after Arabian Travel Market aimed at boosting winter tourism to Dubai, targeting both direct visitors and transit passengers. He also highlighted strong booking activity for October, particularly during the final 10 days of the month, which coincide with mid-term school holidays. Kazim said the airline expects strong visitor flows from the UK and other European markets during that period, while outbound travel demand from the UAE is also expected to remain robust, mainly to destinations within four to five hours' flying time. Looking ahead, he said Emirates will continue expanding its network and adding flights, while increasing the number of Airbus A350 aircraft in its fleet from 30 currently to 36 by the end of the year. The additional six A350s will be deployed on routes across the network and support further capacity growth. Kazim added that Emirates is preparing to announce new destinations for the summer 2027 season, noting that the airline is currently receiving approximately one A350 aircraft per month. He also expressed optimism about the expected arrival of Boeing 777X aircraft in summer 2027, saying the new fleet additions will provide fresh momentum for the airline's growth plans.
Dubai: Emirates Airline is considering converting its order for Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to Boeing 777X jets as it reassesses fleet requirements amid ongoing delays to the 787 programme. Adel Al Redha, Deputy President and Chief Operating Officer of Emirates, said the option of converting the order remains under consideration given the delays affecting the aircraft. Emirates currently has 35 Boeing 787s on order, comprising 20 Boeing 787-8s and 15 Boeing 787-10s. Speaking on the sidelines of Arabian Travel Market 2026, Al Redha said the airline is reviewing its plans in light of delivery schedules and cabin outfitting requirements, particularly as it expects to begin receiving Boeing 777X aircraft from the middle of next year. He noted that the Airbus A350, which is already entering service with Emirates, offers seating capacity and range capabilities similar to those of the Boeing 787. “The option of converting to the 777X remains on the table,” Al Redha said. “Everything is possible and we will discuss everything in this regard with the manufacturer.” He added that Emirates has two options: proceed with deliveries of the Boeing 787 according to a revised schedule agreed with Boeing or convert the order to Boeing 777X aircraft. According to Al Redha, discussions between Emirates and Boeing regarding the 787 order are expected to become clearer within the next two months, after which the airline will decide on its preferred course of action. If Emirates proceeds with the 787 order, he said deliveries are not expected to begin before the end of 2029. The review comes as Emirates continues expanding and modernising its wide-body fleet through the delivery of Airbus A350 aircraft and the anticipated arrival of Boeing 777X jets as part of its long-term growth strategy.