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JetBlue has unveiled a new Airbus A320 named Isla del Bluencanto, designed by Puerto Rican artist Juan Gutiérrez Rovira. The design celebrates Puerto Rico’s culture and heritage including the jíbaro figure on the tail, tropical fruits and flora, and “Somos Boricua” emblazoned on the belly.
October 2, 2025 at 3:15 PM
JetBlue has unveiled a new Airbus A320 named Isla del Bluencanto, designed by Puerto Rican artist Juan Gutiérrez Rovira. The design celebrates Puerto Rico’s culture and heritage including the jíbaro figure on the tail, tropical fruits and flora, and “Somos Boricua” emblazoned on the belly.
Emirates has also announced it will unveil a bespoke ’25 years’ aircraft livery featuring a striking silver design to celebrate the loyalty program’s Silver Jubilee. The special decal aircraft is set to spread its wings starting from next month, flying across to all corners of the globe.
September 26, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Emirates has also announced it will unveil a bespoke ’25 years’ aircraft livery featuring a striking silver design to celebrate the loyalty program’s Silver Jubilee. The special decal aircraft is set to spread its wings starting from next month, flying across to all corners of the globe.
Parata Air is a South Korean low‑cost carrier that emerged from the remains of bankrupt Fly Gangwon.
Parata Air received its new AOC in August 2025. Its official relaunch is set for September 30, 2025, with the inaugural service operating Yangyang–Jeju daily using an Airbus A330‑200 (HL8709).
Parata Air received its new AOC in August 2025. Its official relaunch is set for September 30, 2025, with the inaugural service operating Yangyang–Jeju daily using an Airbus A330‑200 (HL8709).
September 22, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Parata Air is a South Korean low‑cost carrier that emerged from the remains of bankrupt Fly Gangwon.
Parata Air received its new AOC in August 2025. Its official relaunch is set for September 30, 2025, with the inaugural service operating Yangyang–Jeju daily using an Airbus A330‑200 (HL8709).
Parata Air received its new AOC in August 2025. Its official relaunch is set for September 30, 2025, with the inaugural service operating Yangyang–Jeju daily using an Airbus A330‑200 (HL8709).
Air Niugini, the national carrier of Papua New Guinea, has taken delivery of its first A220-300 aircraft, on lease from Azorra. The airline becomes the 25th global operator of the A220, which is now flying with carriers on five continents.
September 12, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Air Niugini, the national carrier of Papua New Guinea, has taken delivery of its first A220-300 aircraft, on lease from Azorra. The airline becomes the 25th global operator of the A220, which is now flying with carriers on five continents.
Air Creebec, an airline rooted in serving Cree and northern communities since 1982, has welcomed its first ATR aircraft: an ATR 72-500 freighter, adapted for the unique challenges of Canada’s Far North.
September 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Air Creebec, an airline rooted in serving Cree and northern communities since 1982, has welcomed its first ATR aircraft: an ATR 72-500 freighter, adapted for the unique challenges of Canada’s Far North.
Air Côte d’Ivoire, the national flag carrier of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, has taken delivery of its first of two Airbus A330-900 aircraft.
The A330neo is the first widebody aircraft in Air Cote d’Ivoire’s fleet.
The A330neo is the first widebody aircraft in Air Cote d’Ivoire’s fleet.
September 4, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Air Côte d’Ivoire, the national flag carrier of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, has taken delivery of its first of two Airbus A330-900 aircraft.
The A330neo is the first widebody aircraft in Air Cote d’Ivoire’s fleet.
The A330neo is the first widebody aircraft in Air Cote d’Ivoire’s fleet.
Air Côte d’Ivoire will launch its first long‑haul service on October 1, 2025, linking Abidjan’s Félix‑Houphouët‑Boigny International Airport with Paris Charles de Gaulle. The route will operate daily using the airline’s new Airbus A330‑900neo, marking the debut of the A330neo for the carrier.
August 30, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Air Côte d’Ivoire will launch its first long‑haul service on October 1, 2025, linking Abidjan’s Félix‑Houphouët‑Boigny International Airport with Paris Charles de Gaulle. The route will operate daily using the airline’s new Airbus A330‑900neo, marking the debut of the A330neo for the carrier.
Afrijet Business Service, operating as FLYGABON, the leading airline in Central Africa, has taken delivery of its first brand-new ATR 42-600, becoming the operator of the youngest ATR fleet on the continent.
August 4, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Afrijet Business Service, operating as FLYGABON, the leading airline in Central Africa, has taken delivery of its first brand-new ATR 42-600, becoming the operator of the youngest ATR fleet on the continent.
Island Airways, operated by McPhillips Flying Service Inc., filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on July 17, 2025. The filing follows years of legal and financial strain stemming from a fatal crash on November 13, 2021, involving one of its twin-engine aircraft en route to Beaver Island.
July 19, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Island Airways, operated by McPhillips Flying Service Inc., filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on July 17, 2025. The filing follows years of legal and financial strain stemming from a fatal crash on November 13, 2021, involving one of its twin-engine aircraft en route to Beaver Island.
Embraer is getting ready to deliver the first E195-E2 to the new government-run version of Mexicana. It is the first of the 20 E2s ordered by the company.
July 12, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Embraer is getting ready to deliver the first E195-E2 to the new government-run version of Mexicana. It is the first of the 20 E2s ordered by the company.
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July 10, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Enugu Air, a new state-owned Nigerian airline backed by Enugu State and operated in partnership with XEJet, launched operations on July 7, 2025, with three Embraer jets serving initial routes between Enugu, Abuja, and Lagos.
July 8, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Enugu Air, a new state-owned Nigerian airline backed by Enugu State and operated in partnership with XEJet, launched operations on July 7, 2025, with three Embraer jets serving initial routes between Enugu, Abuja, and Lagos.
On June 17, 2025, Star Alliance was once again voted the World’s Best Airline Alliance for the fourth consecutive year at the 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards, taking its total tally of the title to 13 times out of 18 when the category was first introduced in 2005.
July 8, 2025 at 11:40 AM
On June 17, 2025, Star Alliance was once again voted the World’s Best Airline Alliance for the fourth consecutive year at the 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards, taking its total tally of the title to 13 times out of 18 when the category was first introduced in 2005.
Air Algérie has placed an order with ATR for 16 brand new ATR 72-600 aircraft. Air Algérie currently operates 12 ATR 72-500s and 3 ATR 72-600s. The 72-seats ATR 72-600s will be operated by a newly created regional subsidiary of Air Algérie – Domestic Airlines.
July 4, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Air Algérie has placed an order with ATR for 16 brand new ATR 72-600 aircraft. Air Algérie currently operates 12 ATR 72-500s and 3 ATR 72-600s. The 72-seats ATR 72-600s will be operated by a newly created regional subsidiary of Air Algérie – Domestic Airlines.