Aerotime

MARCH 20, 2025

After many months of deliberations, Uganda Airlines has finally announced the commencement of a new scheduled route between the countrys capital city of Entebbe and London. The airline had made it known previously that it wished to fly to London-Heathrow Airport (LHR), primarily due to the availability of connecting traffic at the London hub.

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Aerotime

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Zanetto explained how appetite for large executive jets in the region goes back quite a few years, even decades. To have a flying apartment, rather than a flying tube, explained Zanetto, referring to classical purpose-built business jets. After COVID, we have all seen that this is the place to be.

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Aerotime

JULY 1, 2025

Turkish Airlines has officially announced a new direct service from London-Stansted Airport to Istanbul, marking the addition of a sixth UK departure point for the carrier. In addition to its expanding UK operations, the airline continues to maintain a regular service to the Republic of Ireland via regular flights from Dublin Airport (DUB).

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced its financial outlook for the global airline industry in 2025 which forecasts a strengthening of profitability and further rises in annual passenger traffic figures which will breach the five billion passenger mark for the first time in the history of the industry. below the $7.9

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Leaders of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) gathered to discuss the future of aviation in the region in Brunei Darussalam on November 12-13 2024, for the 68th Assembly of Presidents. The theme for AAPA’s 2024 assembly was ‘Jetting into 2050: Future Proofing Asian Aviation’. of 2019 levels.

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Aerotime

JUNE 18, 2025

Taiwanese carrier Starlux Airlines has deepened its commitment to long-haul expansion with a firm order for 10 additional Airbus A350‑1000 aircraft at the Paris Air Show. The purchase brings the carrier’s total A350‑1000 orderbook to 18 jets, signalling a major strategic push. Delivery is expected to start from 2031.

Cargo

Aerotime

DECEMBER 27, 2024

The COMAC C919 has been in operation for around 18 months, with 14 aircraft delivered to airlines and in service in China. However, commercial operations have been largely limited to mainland China, though the jet has made some international appearances without passengers onboard.

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One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

However, the diversion of a long haul flight last night is one of the stranger ones that we’ve seen in some time… American 777 returns to Buenos Aires over suspicious noises This incident happened on Thursday, October 31, 2024, and involves American Airlines flight AA954, scheduled to fly from Buenos Aires (EZE) to New York (JFK).

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Aerotime

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Embraer cited the ongoing scope clause in the US between airlines and pilot unions that restrict the maximum takeoff weight for aircraft with up to 76 seats in the region for the extended delay. Embraer also said the decision was taken due to global current market conditions and continuing interest in the current E175 jet.

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Aerotime

JUNE 13, 2025

FedEx Express, the airline subsidiary of US-based FedEx Corporation, the world’s largest express transportation company, is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its inaugural scheduled transatlantic service. According to ch-aviation, the carrier’s fleet currently consists of 420 aircraft with both jet and turboprop aircraft employed.

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Aerotime

MAY 26, 2025

December 2025 will mark the 24th anniversary since the last ever flight operated by the one-time great American icon of commercial aviation, TWA, or Trans World Airlines, to give the carrier its full name. Truly a rollercoaster of a story that still is referred to nowadays as a case study of how not to run an airline.

Turbulence

Aerotime

APRIL 25, 2025

Each of the carriers A350-1000 ultra-long-haul jets accommodates 334 passengers in a three-class configuration featuring 46 seats in business class, 32 in premium economy, and 256 in economy. The airline has 18 of the type in service with an average fleet age of just 5.5 years, according to ch-aviation.

Cargo

Aerotime

DECEMBER 24, 2024

The big day is nearly here, and air travelers all over the world are braving the crowds to jet off and spend time with their families. Over in the UK, airlines expect to handle around 6.1 Heres how airlines are celebrating Christmas 2024. more than last year. million passengers from December 20, 2024, to January 2, 2025.

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Aerotime

MARCH 24, 2025

The announcement comes as the carrier also revealed an order for ten additional ATR72 freighters, while FedEx also said that it intends to push back the retirement date of its aging fleet of McDonnell Douglas MD-11 tri-jets by a further four years until 2029. This is notwithstanding the decision to delay the retirement of the MD-11s.

Cargo

Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

As airlines and aviation authorities have explored this innovative technology, several key projects have emerged as pioneers in its application. The project also suggested that blockchain could streamline regulatory processes by facilitating more efficient interactions between airlines and regulatory bodies.

Cargo

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Emirates SkyCargo revealed the latest layout on a Boeing 777F that arrived without a livery in July 2024 but was put out on cargo operations regardless. The updated livery took eight days to complete at Emirates Engineerings in-house paint shop, but by the look of the new jet it was certainly more than worth it.

Cargo

Aerotime

APRIL 15, 2025

In a significant escalation of the ongoing trade dispute between the United States and China, Beijing has instructed its airlines to suspend all deliveries of Boeing aircraft, according to sources cited by Bloomberg News. The directive also includes halting purchases of aircraft-related equipment and parts from US companies.

Stability

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

. “As our CMO shows, people will have greater access to air travel, and the regions airlines will require a modern fuel-efficient fleet to meet increased demand over the next two decades, said Ashwin Naidu, Managing Director of Commercial Marketing for India and South Asia at Boeing.

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Simple Flying

JULY 3, 2025

Atlas Air projects a shortage of air cargo freighter jets in the coming years as demand is forecast to steadily climb. According to data published by Boeing, the growth of air cargo demand is projected to be 4% in the next two decades.

Cargo

Aerotime

DECEMBER 18, 2024

By 2024, nearly half of the worlds airliner fleet belongs to leasing companies, which place large aircraft orders and then rent them out to airlines, providing capacity flexibility to operators and lowering the barriers of entry to new market entrants. You [have] got to create a whole global airline product support network.

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Aerotime

JULY 7, 2025

This massive fleet buildup reflects the fact that, despite years of double-digit growth, Indian airlines may still only have scratched the surface of a huge untapped market. This event gathered hundreds of airline leaders from around the world. I don’t think we are a classic low-cost airline. We’re not Ryanair.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

As airlines struggle with pilot shortages and rising operational costs, the concept of single-pilot operations has emerged as a contentious talking point. The British Airline Pilots Association ( BALPA ) has also voiced strong opposition to reduced crew operations.

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Airline Reporter

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

A Philippine Airlines 777 received a water-canon salute upon it’s inaugural arrival as flight PR124 at SEA On Oct. 2, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport added yet another international carrier and city to its service roster: Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) via Philippine Airlines (PAL).

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Flying Magazine

JUNE 16, 2025

Bombardier ’s Global 7500 long-range business jet has set a new speed record for nonstop air travel between Montreal and Paris. By comparison, it typically takes a commercial airline about seven hours to fly nonstop from Montreal to Paris.

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Simple Flying

JULY 28, 2025

Since 2018, UPS has been flying a 13+ hour direct cargo route from Louisville’s Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) in Kentucky to Dubai International Airport (DXB) in the United Arab Emirates.

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Aerotime

MAY 4, 2025

This madeit suitable for widebodied, cargo-carrying or long-haul aircraft. The airport had difficulty attracting airlines and passengers, serving just 190,000 passengers during its short time in operation, far below its expected capacity. By 2010, the airport was almost deserted, with only two flights a day and very few passengers.

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Aerotime

JUNE 26, 2025

International Airlines Group (IAG), the parent company of British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Vueling, and Level, is one such organisation that is embracing AI to enhance critical functions across its member airlines.

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One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 6, 2025

Maldivian, the Maldives government owned airline, has just acquired a wide body jet, representing a pretty significant expansion Maldivian takes delivery of first Airbus A330 Maldivian is the national airline of the Maldives. For quite some time, weve known that the airline was planning on acquiring some wide body jets.

Wide-Body Aircraft

One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The jet was scheduled to operate flight 372, the 567-mile journey from Bogota, Colombia (BOG), to Valencia, Venezuela (VLN). Over the years, the airline has been cited multiple times for flying planes above their maximum takeoff weight, and ummm, leaving certain “cargo” off the load sheet.

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One Mile at a Time

MARCH 3, 2025

As you might expect, putting two heavy jets on a near collision course with little ability to deviate isnt ideal. The Silk Way West Airlines 777 received the alert first, around seven nautical miles after takeoff, and then descended in order to avoid a collision. After takeoff, the planes kept getting closer and closer.

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Simple Flying

APRIL 21, 2025

Many aviation enthusiasts find the widebody aesthetically pleasing, with its unique tri-jet design. Tri-jets are nearing obsolescence, as the newest examples were produced exclusively for cargo missions. The last scheduled passenger flight was over 10 years ago.

Cargo

Aerotime

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Although the Boeing 747-8 retains the crown for longest airliner today, a new aircraft is nipping at its heels. The Boeing 777X, when it enters service, will be the longest jet aircraft ever to be used in commercial service, with a fuselage length of 251 ft 9 in for the 777-9. By 2018, they had stopped altogether.

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One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

While most of those are modern jets, ranging from the Airbus A321XLR to the Boeing 787-10, one aircraft type stood out. The airline retired its Boeing 767-300ER in 2020, but now plans to bring two aircraft back into its passenger fleet in 2025. The airline retired these in June 2020, around the start of the pandemic.

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Simple Flying

APRIL 26, 2025

The Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet ruled the skies for over several decades as the largest passenger jet before the introduction of the Airbus A380. Over the years, Boeing produced several passenger and cargo variants of its iconic jet. In the United States, cargo airlines operate the most number of Boeing 747 jets.

Cargo

Aerotime

JUNE 1, 2025

percent of all airline fuel needs worldwide. Airlines now pay double for SAF due to fees from producers and suppliers. RELATED IATA: Air Cargo demand up by 4.4% in March 2025 as jet fuel prices fall Raising the cost of the energy transitionwhich is already estimated to be a staggering $4.7

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Aviation Bussiness News

JULY 1, 2025

Global air cargo demand saw modest growth in May 2025, according to the latest data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), with total traffic rising 2.2% Measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTKs), overall demand rose 2.2% Measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTKs), overall demand rose 2.2%

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Simple Flying

APRIL 20, 2025

The Boeing 747-100 variant of the Jumbo jet first entered service in 1970 with Pan Am and was followed into service by the Boeing 747-200 in 1971. While production ended in 2023, it remains in service around the world, mostly with cargo airlines.

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