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Air Canada Picks Palma de Mallorca for First A321XLR Route

Air Canada Picks Palma de Mallorca for First A321XLR Route

Air Canada named Montreal-Palma de Mallorca, four times weekly from 17 June 2026, as the first new route for its A321XLR, which seats 182 including 14 lie-flat seats.

Marius Stefan9 Sept 2025Industry

Qantas Doubles Down on Perth-Rome Ultra-Long-Haul Route
Qantas said on 2 September 2025 it would extend its 2026 Perth-Rome season by eight weeks and fly four times weekly at peak, adding 40-plus flights and about 10,000 seats.
Cristina Gabriela8 Sept 2025Industry
FAA Unveils Plan to Speed Up Aircraft Certification
The FAA said in September 2025 it would propose changes to transport aircraft and engine certification rules to cut the exemptions and special conditions programmes need.
Ankit Kumar8 Sept 2025Company news
Airbus Delivers 61 Aircraft in August 2025 as Engine Shortages Persist
Airbus delivered 61 aircraft in August 2025, reaching 434 for the year, and needed about 96 a month to hit its target of around 820 as engine shortages left gliders parked.
Radu Balas5 Sept 2025Industry
Boeing Secures 30-Aircraft 737 MAX Order from Macquarie AirFinance
Macquarie AirFinance ordered 30 more Boeing 737-8s, its second direct Boeing order, taking its 737 MAX order book to 70 aircraft for delivery through 2032.
Marius Stefan4 Sept 2025Company news
Royal Navy Completes First Ship-to-Ship Drone Delivery
A Malloy T-150 drone flew spare parts from HMS Prince of Wales to HMS Dauntless during the 2025 carrier strike group deployment, the Royal Navy's first ship-to-ship drone delivery.
Cristina Gabriela3 Sept 2025Industry
New International Routes Launching in September 2025
September 2025 launches include SAS Copenhagen-Seoul, Hawaiian Seattle-Seoul, KLM Amsterdam-Hyderabad, Icelandair to Istanbul, Etihad to Taipei and Peshawar, and China Eastern to Barcelona.
Ankit Kumar2 Sept 2025Industry
Avflight Installs Beta Electric Aircraft Chargers at Michigan Airports
Beta Technologies chargers are online at Avflight's Lansing and Holland FBOs, with Traverse City and Willow Run to follow, funded by a $2.6 million Michigan state grant.
Radu Balas30 Aug 2025Industry
Embraer Delivers Its 2,000th Business Jet
Embraer delivered its 2,000th business jet, a Praetor 500, to a corporate flight department in Melbourne, Florida, 23 years after its first executive jet delivery.
Marius Stefan29 Aug 2025Industry
Gulfstream Delivers First Ultra-Long-Range G800
Gulfstream delivered the first G800, its longest-range business jet at 8,200 nm, four months after FAA and EASA certification in April 2025.
Cristina Gabriela28 Aug 2025Industry
Mexico City Airport to Restore Slots for US Carriers
Mexican officials told US airlines on 18 August 2025 that slots cut at Mexico City International in 2022-23 would be returned, amid a DOT crackdown over the bilateral air agreement.
Ankit Kumar27 Aug 2025Industry
New Airline Routes Highlight Global Aviation Dynamics
Alaska Airlines has dramatically reshaped the competitive landscape between Phoenix and San Diego by becoming the fourth carrier to operate this route. Spanning just 264 nautical miles, this seemingly…
Radu Balas26 Aug 2025Industry
UK Sustainable Aviation Fuel Mandate: How It Works
Since 1 January 2025, UK jet fuel suppliers must make 2% of their fuel SAF, rising to 10% in 2030 and 22% in 2040. The first official supply statistics followed in August 2025.
Radu Balas25 Aug 2025Industry
Luton Airport Expansion Approved: Economic Growth Meets Environmental Controversy
In a significant decision that promises to reshape the UK's aviation landscape, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has approved the expansion of Luton Airport, overturning the Planning Inspectorate's…
Radu Balas24 Aug 2025Industry
Heathrow Expansion: CAA Cost Recovery Consultation and What It Means for Airline Charges
HAL wanted £320m of early third-runway costs added to airline charges by 2026; the CAA's consultation, open to 10 September 2025, weighed who should pay.
Marius Stefan22 Aug 2025Industry
Smarter Cabin Design: A Breakthrough in Airline Emissions Reduction
In a groundbreaking revelation that challenges traditional approaches to aviation sustainability, Cirium's latest research demonstrates how airlines can dramatically reduce their carbon footprint…
Radu Balas21 Aug 2025Industry
2026 FIFA World Cup Set to Transform Mexico's Aviation Landscape
In a landmark moment that transcends traditional sporting boundaries, the 2026 FIFA World Cup promises to revolutionize Mexico's aviation ecosystem, creating an unprecedented convergence of global…
Radu Balas20 Aug 2025Industry
Global Charter Joins The Flying Engineer Network as Featured Aviation Partner
August 19, 2025 – The Flying Engineer, the premier aviation industry ecosystem connecting aerospace professionals worldwide, today announces the addition of Global Charter to its curated network of…
Radu Balas19 Aug 2025The Flying Engineer
Air France-KLM Exposes Significant Data Breach
Unveiling Digital Vulnerability in Global Aviation In the intricate landscape of global digital infrastructure, a profound technological vulnerability has emerged, casting a stark light on the complex…
Radu Balas18 Aug 2025Industry
Southwest Airlines Expands Innovative Short-Haul Routes
In a bold demonstration of aviation innovation, Southwest Airlines has unveiled a series of remarkably short routes that challenge conventional understanding of air travel. The Milwaukee to Chicago…
Radu Balas16 Aug 2025Industry
Heathrow Expansion: UK CAA Opens Consultation on Early Project Costs
The CAA consulted from 14 August 2025 on whether Heathrow and the Arora Group could recover early third-runway planning costs through airline charges.
Cristina Gabriela14 Aug 2025Company news
African Development Bank Backs Ethiopia's Bishoftu Airport With $500 Million
The African Development Bank committed $500 million and agreed to lead financing for Bishoftu International Airport, a planned 60 to 110 million passenger hub near Addis Ababa.
Radu Balas13 Aug 2025Industry
Hawaiian Airlines A321neo Makes Emergency U-Turn
The Moment of Technological Vulnerability In a dramatic demonstration of aviation safety protocols, Hawaiian Airlines flight 59, an Airbus A321neo bound for Maui, executed a precise mid-ocean U-turn…
Radu Balas12 Aug 2025Industry
UK Air Traffic Control Outage Paralyzes Flights
In the intricate ecosystem of modern aviation, a seemingly routine afternoon at the Swanwick Air Traffic Control Centre transformed into a profound demonstration of technological fragility. The NATS…
Radu Balas11 Aug 2025Industry
United Airlines Experiences Massive Flight Disruption
On 6 August 2025 a failure in United's Unimatic system caused a ground stop at its main hubs and about 1,100 delayed flights. Here is what happened and why airline IT outages keep recurring.
Radu Balas8 Aug 2025Industry

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