quarta-feira, 2 de setembro de 2026
SPECIAL LIVERY - TAP AIR PORTUGAL / A330-900NEO / CS-TUM - " It´s Portugal time"
FLEET - Libyan Airlines prepares to double its active fleet after the repaired Airbus A320 returns to the skies.
Libyan Airlines is preparing to return one of its Airbus A320-200s to commercial service after eight months of grounding for repairs.
During the eight-month repair period, the airline was forced to suspend or significantly reduce regular services.
With two operational aircraft, the airline has greater flexibility to reinstate important domestic routes linking Tripoli, Benghazi, Sebha, and Misrata, as well as selected international services that it has historically operated to destinations such as Tunis, Istanbul, Amman, and Cairo.
45 years of Horizon Air: Eight employees share why Horizon feels like family
Eight Horizon employees share their memories that reflect Horizon’s people-first culture and signature “Horizon Heart.”
Since day one, Horizon Air’s story has been defined by growth, resilience and heart. Forty-five years ago, on Sept. 1, 1981, the regional carrier launched its inaugural flight from Seattle to Yakima, Washington, operating two Fokker F-27 Friendship turboprops and employing fewer than 100 people. Today, Horizon plays a vital role in connecting communities across the West with a fleet of 49 Embraer 175s with more than 3,400 employees.
But Horizon’s success is about more than numbers and operational milestones. It’s about a legacy built by the passionate people behind every flight.
“This airline is remarkable because of its people. Your Horizon Heart shines through in everything you do, and you are the reason we’ve thrived for the past 45 years — and why we’ll continue to thrive for years to come,” said Andy Schneider, President and CEO of Horizon Air, in an email to employees.
More: https://news.alaskaair.com/company/45-years-of-horizon-air/
2026 ROUTES
More destinations with Condor and Qantas: New partnership connects Australia, New Zealand and Europe
New partnership expands travel options for Qantas Frequent Flyers and enables members to redeem Qantas Points on Condor flights
More informations: https://condor-newsroom.condor.com/en/de/news-article/more-destinations-with-condor-and-qantas-new-partnership-connects-australia-new-zealand-and-europe/
Southwest Airlines’ First-Ever Lounges to Debut in Austin, Baltimore, Honolulu, and Nashville; with at Least Seven More Planned
More information:
https://www.swamedia.com/news-and-stories/news-release/southwest-airlines-first-ever-lounges-to-debut-in-austin-baltimore-honolulu-and-MCITWQHOTTAVHDDKZ2TMPZFYBAGETAROM (Romania) will end flights between Bucharest and Belgrade in late October 2026, after 16 years of operations.
TAAG (Angola) will launch a flight connecting Luanda, Dakar and Praia on 31 October 2026, establishing an air link between Angola, Senegal and Cape Verde.
SolitAir (UAE) has launched flights to Port Harcourt and Hargeisa with B737-800F, taking the carrier’s African network to 20 destinations.
Pegasus Airlines (Turkiye) plans Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen – Tripoli Mitiga route on 05 October 2026, with B737-800.
Pegasus Airlines (Turkiye) plans Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen – Tripoli Mitiga route on 05 October 2026, with B737-800.
Medsky Airways (Libya) is preparing to launch direct flights from Tripoli and Benghazi to Paris on 17 September 2026.
Estelar Latinoamerica (Venezuela) will progressively resume its operations on the Caracas – Madrid route from 02 September 2026.
Cambodia Airways plans flights from Siem Reap to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City in mid September 2026, with ATR72.
Batik Air Malaysia plans to add Kuala Lumpur Subang – Denpasar service on 20 October 2026, with B737-800.
Air Europa (Spain) resumed its direct flights to Caracas from Madrid on 01 September 2026, with B787.
Check with the airline.
NEW AIRLINE - Telemark Air (Norway) plans to launch as a regional airline, out of Notodden airport, with one Saab 340 flying domestically initially.
The company was founded by Liberty Aviation.
Telemark Air, a regional airline, aims to establish a direct air link between Notodden and Bergen, with long-term expansion ambitions to Copenhagen.
Liberty Aviation is behind the initiative and is working to build a modern and reliable flight offering in the region.
The company will be present at the Telemark Airshow in Notodden. It will bring with it a real Saab 340 aircraft – the same aircraft model planned for the future route.
terça-feira, 1 de setembro de 2026
SPECIAL LIVERY - JAL to Open the Skies of the Future in Harmony with Nature through GREEN × EXPO 2027
Tokyo, JAPAN―The JAL Group is sponsoring the "Momentum Building Project" and the "Venue Operation Project" as a "Gold Partner" for the International Horticultural Expo 2027, Yokohama, Japan (hereinafter referred to as "GREEN×EXPO 2027"), which will be held in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture from March 19, 2027 .
"Small Steps Toward a Brighter Future"
Since the 1990 Osaka Flower Expo, the significance of international horticultural expos has evolved substantially toward "coexistence with green spaces and nature to resolve global environmental challenges."
Since its founding, the JAL Group has aimed to realize a prosperous society by connecting people, regions, and the world through air travel. At the same time, we recognize the impact that our operations in the skies bring to the global environment, and we believe we have a responsibility to pass down a rich, vibrant Earth--essential for a sustainable society--to the next generation.
Under our new slogan "Soaring Together," established in March this year, we have systematized our environmental initiatives, expressing this commitment through the words: "Small Steps Toward a Brighter Future." We view our participation in GREEN×EXPO 2027 as a crucial step toward connecting a rich Earth to future generations, serving as a catalyst for action and change toward the future while contributing to the realization of a sustainable future society.
Japan Airlines Co., Ltd.
President & Group CEO
Mitsuko Tottori
To realize the ideal future envisioned in "JAL Vision 2035" (*1)--a "Sustainable Well-being Future where heart-fluttering connections spread across society"--the JAL Group is working to resolve social issues and promote sustainability management. As steps toward achieving "JAL Vision 2035" and creating a "sustainable society in harmony with nature" as targeted by GREEN×EXPO 2027, JAL has set two main goals and will co-create "small actions" together with all stakeholders:
●To foster momentum for GREEN×EXPO 2027 toward coexistence with nature
●To promote and contribute to initiatives for environmental issues in Japan
(*1) "JAL Group Management Vision 2035"
URL: https://www.jal.com/en-jp/about/strategy/
(1) Operation of Specially Painted Aircraft JAL plans to introduce a specially painted aircraft starting in November 2026 in preparation for GREEN×EXPO 2027. The aircraft features a design depicting the vibrant vitality of Earth, adorned with colorful flowers and greenery. Specific launch dates and flight schedules will be announced on the JAL special website.
FLEET - ValueJet Secures Second Boeing 737- 800 Airlines Nigeria
The Nigerian private carrier will leverage this single-aisle addition to scale up its operations and launch new regional routes across the continent.
Newsaero / Valuejet
AIRCRAFT - First fully UK-built Britten-Norman Islander begins ground testing
Delivery to the Falkland Islands Government Air Service (FIGAS) will follow completion of flight testing and customer preparation, and the company is opening its production line to customers and media ahead of the aircraft’s formal launch later this year.
The aircraft was rolled out at the company’s Isle of Wight facility on 30 July, the day after electrical power was successfully applied for the first time. The roll-out followed the installation of the aircraft’s engines, propellers, cowlings, electrical systems, brakes and flight control surfaces and mechanisms, and came in sequence with the programme’s previous public milestones: 75% structural completion confirmed in June, power-on on 29th July, and roll-out the following day.
The aircraft is the first Islander to be fully assembled through Britten-Norman’s reshored UK production line, marking the return of complete civil Islander manufacturing to the United Kingdom following a period in which major assemblies were manufactured overseas prior to final assembly in the UK.
Behind this aircraft, the production line is already at work. A second airframe is progressing through the line, components for follow-on aircraft are in manufacture, and the company is establishing a continuous production cadence at Bembridge, supported by investment in new machinery, tooling and facilities and a workforce that has grown by more than 40% since production was reshored.
The new-build aircraft retains the qualities that have kept Islanders in service worldwide for more than five decades: low operating costs, rugged reliability and unmatched short-strip performance, now delivered through more modern manufacturing methods and tooling. This aircraft is built to the same standard its operators have always relied upon, an airframe with a proven track record of 50 years of service life.
Duane Stewart, General Manager of the Falkland Islands Government Air Service, said, “We’re delighted to see this new aircraft taking shape and look forward to welcoming it to the Falkland Islands. We’re incredibly grateful to Britten-Norman for their continued support and the strong relationship we have built over the decades. This new Islander will be a valuable addition to the FIGAS fleet and help us continue providing an essential service to our community for years to come.”
Peter McKenna, owner of Aer Arann, said, “Having been an Islander operator for more than 56 years, we are thrilled to see new Islanders coming off the line at Bembridge. Nothing rivals the rugged reliability of the Islander, and our fleet is testament to that. We look forward to continuing our relationship with Britten-Norman for many more years to come.”
FLEET - Fly Khiva negotiates B737 dry lease
Fly Khiva (2U, Tashkent International) is negotiating the dry lease of an additional B737 as it considers retaining wet-leased B737-800 capacity from GetJet Airlines, industry outlet CentralAsia+Aero reported citing a representative of the Uzbek carrier.
The prospective dry lease would be separate from the current ACMI arrangement covering GetJet Airlines' B737-800 LY-DUE (msn 33996). However, details remain scarce as to the variant, lessor, number of aircraft involved, and expected delivery date. The carrier is also considering extending the wet lease of LY-DUE, with no revised end date disclosed as yet.
Separately, Fly Khiva plans to return B757-300 UK75006 (msn 29434) to service during autumn 2026. The aircraft has been undergoing maintenance since January, leaving UK75007 (msn 30179) as its only active B757.
As ch-aviation previously reported, Fly Khiva said in December 2025 that it aimed to acquire two B737 MAX jets in 2027 as part of plans to expand its fleet.
The Uzbek passenger and cargo carrier operates an in-house fleet of two B757-300s and one B767-300ER(BCF).
CH Aviation
FLEET - Caliphate Air Takes Delivery of E190.
The proposed network includes Sokoto, Kano, Gusau, Birnin Kebbi, Maiduguri, Yola, Lagos and Port Harcourt.
The newly delivered E190 is expected to provide Caliphate Air with greater passenger-carrying capacity compared with its ERJ-145 aircraft.
According to information provided by the airline, the E190 can accommodate between 96 and 114 passengers, depending on its configuration.
2026 ROUTES
Suparna Airlines (China) began cargo flights from Jiaxing to Los Angeles via Anchorage on 26 July 2026, with B747-400F, serial 35235.
Spring Airlines (China) plans to launch Yangzhou – Jeju route on 26 October 2026, with A320.
Sky Alps (Italy) plans Bolzano – Paris CDG nonstop flight from 13 December 2026, with Q400.
FlyOne Asia (Uzbekistan) plans Tashkent – Delhi route on 06 November 2026, with A320.
Maldivian is currently working on acquiring a second A330-200, as it plans to launch direct flights to Russia in 2027.
FlyArystan (Azerbaijan) plans Aktau – Yerevan route from 16 December 2026 with A320.
Ethiopian Airlines has launched a new freighter service between Chengdu and Addis Ababa on 28 August 2026, with B777F.
Centrum Air (Uzbekistan) plans to resume Tashkent – Mattala route on 28 October 2026, with A320neo.
Spring Airlines (China) plans to launch Yangzhou – Jeju route on 26 October 2026, with A320.
Sky Alps (Italy) plans Bolzano – Paris CDG nonstop flight from 13 December 2026, with Q400.
FlyOne Asia (Uzbekistan) plans Tashkent – Delhi route on 06 November 2026, with A320.
Maldivian is currently working on acquiring a second A330-200, as it plans to launch direct flights to Russia in 2027.
FlyArystan (Azerbaijan) plans Aktau – Yerevan route from 16 December 2026 with A320.
Ethiopian Airlines has launched a new freighter service between Chengdu and Addis Ababa on 28 August 2026, with B777F.
Centrum Air (Uzbekistan) plans to resume Tashkent – Mattala route on 28 October 2026, with A320neo.
Check with the airline.
FLEET - Romania's TAROM wet leases another A320-200
TAROM (RO, Bucharest Henri Coanda) has wet leased another A320-200 from Avion Express (X9, Vilnius) to support its capacity needs during the busy IATA summer season, the Lithuanian ACMI provider announced.
According to ch-aviation data, the aircraft in question is the 19.6-year-old LY-NVI (msn 3004), which will be based at Bucharest Henri Coanda for the duration of the contract. Avion Express, in turn, dry leases the aircraft from FTAI Aviation. The 180-seater, economy-class-only airframe previously flew for Bamboo Airways and Etihad Airways, having first been delivered to IndiGo Airlines in 2007.
ADS-B data shows the aircraft was ferried from Vilnius to Bucharest on August 16, 2026. It is currently serving European cities such as Amsterdam Schiphol, Frankfurt International, Athens, Madrid Barajas, and Cluj-Napoca.
CH Aviation
LY-NVI replaces another A320-200, LY-NVJ (msn 3050), which TAROM had wet leased from Avion Express for one month until August 15, when it returned to Bucharest.
TAROM already wet leases another A320-200, YR-HAA (msn 2881), from Hello Jets (H3, Bucharest Henri Coanda), ch-aviation data reveals.
The Romanian airline's in-house fleet comprises two owned ATR72-500s (one currently stored and one in maintenance); four ATR72-600s leased from DAE Capital, with three more of the type on order; three B737-700s (two inactive); and four B737-800s leased from Carlyle Aviation Partners, BBAM, and Altavair. TAROM also has nine B737-8s on order, according to ch-aviation data.
ch-aviation has contacted the airline for comment.
CH Aviation
FLEET - Air New Zealand expects up to two A320neo/A321neo to be AOG through 2027, after the last B787s returned from long-term storage in June 2026
Of the four short-term leased aircraft used in 2026, one has been returned, one is being returned now, and the remaining two will exit in 2028.
segunda-feira, 31 de agosto de 2026
FLEET - Air Congo has leased a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner from Ethiopian Airlines on a wet-lease (ACMI) basis to launch its first long-haul routes.
The service to Brussels (Zaventem) began on July 1, 2026, with regular flights from Kinshasa (N'Djili).
sábado, 29 de agosto de 2026
Subscrever:
Mensagens (Atom)