ROUTESJun 29, 2023RwandAir Launches Direct Flights to ParisRwanda's national carrier RwandAir launched direct flights between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) on June 26. This is the first nonstop service to connect France and Rwanda.Read More →
NEWSJun 22, 2023Airbus to Decarbonize Pilot Training with AURA AEROA subsidiary of Airbus and electric aircraft company AURA AERO have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop an all-electric trainer aircraft for Airbus Flight Academy Europe. The program will see the two companies levy their expertise and resources to develop the trainer aircraft, nicknamed INTEGRAL E, by 2030. Read More →
NEWSJun 22, 2023Embraer and GKN Aerospace to Work Together on Potential Hydrogen DemonstratorEmbraer is going into the future with GKN Aerospace, as the two companies have signed an agreement to work together over the coming years to develop feasible hydrogen-powered technologies within the aviation industry. While Embraer will use its vast resources and expertise in aircraft design, GKN Aerospace will utilize its experience with the development of hydrogen technologies to create a possible hydrogen-powered demonstrator aircraft built by Embraer. Read More →
NEWSJun 22, 2023Akasa Air Orders Four 737 MAX 8s, Expands Order to 76 MAX 8s From Boeing Newly established Indian airline Akasa Air has added an additional four Boeing 737 MAX 8s to the airline's already mammoth order of 72 737 MAX aircraft. This comes as the Indian aviation market is undergoing an expansion, with numerous new startup airlines and aircraft orders.Read More →
NEWSJun 21, 2023Luxair To Order 4 Boeing 737 MAX 7s as the European Launch CustomerLuxair is choosing to further its relationship with American aerospace giant Boeing through the ordering of four Boeing 737 MAX 7s. Luxair currently has orders for a total of eight 737 MAX aircraft across two variants. Read More →
NEWSJun 21, 2023TAAG Angola Airlines Orders Seven Airbus A220s Through Two AgreementsTAAG Angola Airlines, the state-owned flag carrier of Angola, is planning to lease three Airbus A220-300s from commercial aircraft lessor Azorra and four Airbus A220-300s from Aviation Capital Group (ACG). Both announcements were made at the Paris Air Show.Read More →
NEWSJun 20, 2023Qatar Airways Wins Big at Skytrax World Airline AwardsQatar Airways won four awards at Skytrax's World Airline Awards, held on the second day of PAS 2023. The carrier once again won World's Best Business Class in addition to World's Best Business Class Lounge.Read More →
NEWSJun 20, 2023A Bright Future: Embraer Secures Orders for 38 Aircraft at the Paris AirshowAfter just two days at the Paris Airshow, Embraer has secured orders for 38 aircraft as well as a major partnership with seat manufacturer RECARO. With these orders and partnership, the future of Embraer is looking promising.Read More →
NEWSJun 20, 2023Volaris Discloses Order for 25 Airbus A321neo AircraftMexico's Volaris has disclosed plans to purchase 25 Airbus A321neo aircraft from a purchase agreement that was originally signed in October 2022. This purchase will bring the airline's total fleet up to 143 aircraft. Read More →
NEWSJun 20, 2023Airbus to Experiment With Hydrogen Powered APUAirbus and its subsidiary Airbus UpNext, have announced at the Paris Airshow the beginning of a new program aimed at reducing ground emissions. The project will focus on research around a hydrogen powered (zero emission) APU on a "technological demonstrator" A330-200 aircraft. Should the project be successful, Airbus will attempt to implement some of the technology into both future and current aircraft designs. Read More →
