Jazeera Airways firms 28-strong Airbus deal
On the eve of the 2022 Singapore Airshow, Airbus revealed that Jazeera Airways has firmed up a 28-strong A320neo Family order, consisting of 20 A320neos and eight larger A321neos.
Gatwick outlines South Terminal reopening date
After nearly two years, London/Gatwick’s South Terminal is poised for reopening on March 27 in a bid to “meet the expected strong demand” during summer 2022 and beyond.
CONFIRMED: Airbus announces its 'Singapore seven'
Airbus has lined up a selection of seven aircraft to showcase its commercial and military products at the biennial event
UK airline boss offers stark warning ahead of half-term travel surge
Today marks an end of inbound testing to the UK for most vaccinated travellers, with many airlines reporting a sharp rise in leisure bookings. But Wizz Air UK boss Marion Geoffroy has offered a stark warning to carriers ahead of a half-term travel surge
Finnair’s long-haul premium economy reveal
Today (February 10), Finnair has revealed its brand-new premium economy product for its long-haul portfolio, which is due to debut this spring.
EXCLUSIVE: Finnair launch new premium economy and business class products
Finnair has proved that good things really do come to those that wait. Following a rather late deviation from the flightplan in January, the Nordic carrier has unveiled not one, but two game-changing products - Key Aero has been given exclusive access
Cadet pilot pipeline for Norse Atlantic Airways
As long-haul start-up Norse Atlantic Airways gears up for launch in the second quarter of this year, it has “agreed to work together” with flight training provider, OSM Aviation Academy, to establish a cadet pilot programme.
Loganair to reintroduce Oslo links from Aberdeen
Scotland’s Aberdeen International Airport is poised for a route boost as Loganair intends to resume services to Oslo, Norway.
SmartLynx set to add Boeing 737 MAX 8's from April
In a bold move, Riga-headquarted SmartLynx Airlines has inked a deal with SMBC Aviation Capital for a pair of Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft.
Could there be an A380 hotel?
Plans are underway for a super jumbo-sized hotel in the A380's home town
Global Corporate and Business Aviation News
On this page you will find the latest news on airlines expanding their fleets and changes in aircraft types, covering a wide range of commercial airlines, countries and regions, whether it’s the growing regions of Asia and Africa or the more mature markets of Europe and North America.
Airlines are also examining new technologies and greater fuel efficiencies on the ground with electric power for taxiing. When passengers board the aircraft they have their faces recognised by a computer instead of airline staff checking boarding passes. Security threats were once hijacking terrorists, but now conflict zones’ airspaces are to be avoided and virus carrying passengers pose a problem for crew and customers alike.
Airlines across the planet are expanding their fleets and sometimes ordering as many aircraft as they have in service or even up to two to three times more. The aim of many airlines is to have the youngest fleet with the most efficient engines, and that may see a mix of orders and leasing. Aircraft development is seeing more truly international collaboration, from Airbus absorbing the Bombardier C series to Boeing and its joint venture with Brazil’s Embraer. Markets are seeing strategic manoeuvres by major players.
In business aviation, the corporate jet market aimed at the time constrained executive is being teased with supersonic jets that could enter service in the 2020s. This market is also seeing onboard technical improvements so aircraft can be tracked anywhere over land and oceans. The larger the corporate jet, the more valuable the asset to be tracked and secure. Another trend in the market has been more demand for larger business aircraft and that is set to continue well into this decade. These larger aircraft are also adopting new features aimed at passenger wellbeing with lower altitude cabin air pressures and lighting that compliments the body’s natural circadian rhythms.
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