Photo: Jose M. Deza
sábado, 28 de março de 2026
sexta-feira, 27 de março de 2026
SPECIAL RETRO LIVERY - Virgin Australia unveils milestone 150th Boeing 737 in special retro livery
Friday 27 March 2026: Virgin Australia has unveiled its first-ever retro livery, celebrating the airline’s heritage while signalling continued growth and confidence in its future.
The striking all-red livery, revealed as the airline’s newest Boeing 737-8 aircraft rolled out of Boeing’s Seattle factory, pays homage to the airline's Virgin Blue days (2000-2011), a legacy that helped shape the brand today.
Named Lake Centenary as part of Virgin Australia’s ‘bodies-of-water’ naming tradition, it’s the airline’s 150th 737 aircraft since Virgin Blue’s launch in 2000, and the 100th 737 in Virgin Australia’s current fleet.
The milestone aircraft, registered VH-8VI, is one of twelve 737-8s being delivered to Virgin Australia this calendar year, alongside four Embraer E190-E2 jets for Virgin Australia Regional Airlines (VARA), as the company continues its historic fleet renewal program.
“Virgin Australia is in the strongest position it has been in over the past 25 years, and we are using that momentum to keep investing in our future,” he said.
“The Boeing 737-8 is central to our fleet renewal and growth program, which is one of the most important investments we are making in the company.
Virgin Australia
“It comes at an important time, ensuring we have the right fleet to support our continued domestic and short-haul international growth while operating efficiently in a dynamic environment.
“The Boeing 737-8 delivers around 19 per cent better fuel efficiency and is 50 per cent quieter than the previous-generation 737-800, benefiting both our customers and the communities we serve.
“Operating a more fuel-efficient fleet helps us optimise fuel use and manage costs, and remains our most effective decarbonisation lever in the short to medium term.
“A newer fleet is also supporting a stable and reliable schedule, with Virgin Australia consistently recording the lowest cancellation rate among major Australian airlines.”
Virgin Blue commenced operations between Brisbane and Sydney in August 2000 with two Boeing 737-400 aircraft. In 2025, more than 21 million guests travelled with Virgin Australia – the highest in the airline’s history.
The new aircraft is currently undergoing final preparations, including test flights, before its ferry flight to Brisbane in April, prior to entering commercial service on domestic and short-haul international routes.
The milestone also marks almost three years since Virgin Australia introduced the first 737-8 aircraft into its fleet, reaffirming the airline’s long-term partnership with Boeing and its commitment to investing in modern, lower-emissions aircraft.
SPECIAL COLOURS - Employees design a Lufthansa aircraft for the anniversary
Special livery for the 100th founding anniversary
Airbus A321neo tells the stories of Lufthansa employees
"All of our colleagues are part of Lufthansa's history," says Jens Ritter, CEO of Lufthansa Airlines. "Whether in the air or on the ground – every person who works for Lufthansa defines our airline and makes it what it is. With this special livery, we want to honor their work and tell Lufthansa's history from their perspective."
Additional employee motifs will be added on a rolling basis over the course of the year. Next to each mat on the aircraft, a QR code will be visible, linking to a landing page with background information on the respective motifs.
FLEET / ORDER - Air Algerie has ordered 10 B737-8 aircraft as part of a national strategy to develop civil air transport
Five of the aircraft will be delivered in 2H 2026 with the other five in 2027.
FLEET - National Airlines: First B777-F Performs Test Flight
National Airlines - N20144 - Boeing 777-F - Serial #: 70547
Photo: Nick Sheeder
After a series of test flights and evaluations, the aircraft is on track to enter commercial service in May 2026.
The B777F is among the world's most advanced and efficient long-range freighters, offering an exceptional cargo capacity of over 100 tons, an extended range of over 9,000 km, twin-engine performance with low fuel consumption, and state-of-the-art avionics and flight systems, ensuring superior operational safety and precision.
The addition of the B777F begins a new chapter in the modernization of National Airlines' fleet, improving both efficiency and sustainability. The new aircraft complements the existing fleet of nine Boeing 747-400 Freighters and a passenger fleet comprised of Airbus A330-300 and A330-200 aircraft.
National
quinta-feira, 26 de março de 2026
ROUTES - EGYPTAIR begins flights to Frankfurt with the brand new A350-900
EgyptAir - Airbus A350-941 - SU-GGE - Konstantin von Wedelstaedt
EGYPTAIR in last week’s schedule update extended Airbus A350-900 aircraft service on Cairo – Frankfurt route into early-April 2026. The A350 will operate this route on 04APR26 and 05APR26 with following schedules.
FLEET - Sudan's Tarco Aviation Strengthens Fleet with Leased Boeing 737-800
The airline received its first Boeing 737-800 in August 2025, with the aircraft arriving in Port Sudan from Amman, Jordan.
A second Boeing 737-800 joined the fleet later.
Tarco Aviation's historical fleet has included various aircraft types: The company has operated variants of the Boeing 737-300, 737-400, and 737-500, as well as Fokker F50 turboprops and Embraer regional jets.
FLEET - United Airlines announces new CRJ450 version
Duncan Stewart - LAX
United said in a statement that the CRJ450 “is a first-of-its-kind regional aircraft, designed to evoke the feeling of a private jet experience for travellers in the United First cabin.” To do so, the company will remove the overhead bins in this section in favour of a large luggage closet.
The CRJ450 will join the CRJ550, a variation of the CRJ700, so that “by 2028, United expects to have more than fifty CRJ450s and nearly 120 CRJ550s in service,” the carrier outlined.
At the end of 2025, United had thirty CRJ200s in its fleet, all sourced from SkyWest Airlines (OO, St. George Municipal), flying under the United Express brand and with a configuration for 50 passengers.
In a statement to ch-aviation, SkyWest said: “We’re excited to partner with United to elevate the onboard customer experience, reimagining the CRJ200 into the enhanced CRJ450. Our first CRJ450 modification is in process, and we expect to begin operating this premium United Express product beginning in fall 2026, with more than 50 in service by 2028.”
To make the modifications, the companies require a supplemental type certificate (STC) for the new interiors, which has not yet been granted, but is in process, from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), ch-aviation understands.
SkyWest Airlines has 130 CRJ200s in its fleet, with an average age of 23 years.
In the past, MHI RJ Aviation manufactured the CRJ440LR version, a 44-seater version of the CRJ200. However, no aircraft of the type are currently active, and many were reconfigured later into the 50-seater CRJ200.
Over 250 deliveries by 2028
In addition to the announcement about the CRJ450, United Airlines said it expects to take delivery of over 250 new aircraft by April 2028. This includes forty-seven B787-9s (thirty-three of them configured with additional premium seats), fifty-eight A321-200NX (including forty in what the company calls the Coastliner configuration), twenty-eight A321-200NY(XLR)s, and 119 B737 MAX.
The A321neo Coastliner and the A321-200NY(XLR) will feature all-aisle-access lie-flat seats in United Polaris. Scott Kirby, United’s chief executive, said this was a continuation of the company’s plan United Next growth strategy launched in 2021 and aims to create a more consistent premium onboard experience
CH Aviation
FLEET - WSA Delivers a third Boeing B737-400SF Aircraft to Sky One (FZE)
World Star Aviation is pleased to announce the delivery of a Boeing 737-400SF to SKY ONE (FZE), marking the third aircraft on lease to the UAE-based cargo airline and further strengthening WSA’s relationship with a partner with a growing presence in regional and international freight operations.
By adding another aircraft to the partnership, WSA continues to support SKY ONE as the airline expands its fleet.
Looking forward to seeing this aircraft in operation and to continuing to build on this successful collaboration.
FLEET - WSA Delivers third B737-400SF Aircraft to Braspress Transportes Urgentes
World Star Aviation is delighted to announce the delivery of a Boeing 737-400SF to Braspress Transportes Urgentes. This is the third aircraft delivered in just two years to the Brazilian cargo operator, a testament to our growing partnership and expanding footprint across Brazil and South America.
"The arrival of our third aircraft will allow us to expand our operations and contribute even further to the development of logistics in Brazil." — Tarcísio Gargioni, CEO, Braspress Air Cargo
We look forward to supporting BAC’s continued growth and to many more milestones together
AIRLINE HISTORY DEFUNCT - Kato Airline AS, trading as Kato Air, was an airline which operated in Northern Norway between 1995 and 2008
Flyingphotos - Tires, Cascais - LN-BER - Dornier Do-228-212
Although it also operated some smaller aircraft, the majority of the airline's fleet consisted of two Dornier 228s. The airline was based at Harstad/Narvik Airport in Evenes, in the municipality of Evenes.
Commercial operations began in 1996. One of the first contracts was for the delivery of newspapers from Harstad.
In 1999, the airline received two Dornier 228s and started a regular service from Harstad/Narvik to Bodø Airport and Tromsø Airport. The route was not viable and was closed later that year.
In this process, Kato Air took over Helitrans' fixed-wing operations and established a base at Trondheim Airport in Værnes.
From then on, the airline focused on charter flights for oil companies, mainly charter flights from Trondheim to Brønnøysund.
The airline won the Bodø public service obligations for Røst Airport and Narvik Airport, Framnes
in 2003. Later that same year, it also won a major contract with the Norwegian Post Office.
The maintenance certificate was withdrawn on August 28, 2008, and the airline ceased operations on September 1.
IATA - 6S
ICAO - KAT
Call sign - Kato-Air
Founded - 16 February 1995
Ceased operations - 1 September 2008
Operating bases:
• Bodø Airport
• Harstad/Narvik Airport, Evenes
• Trondheim Airport, Værnes
Fleet size - 4 (2008)
Destinations - 2 (2008)
Headquarters - Evenes
AIRLINE HISTORY DEFUNCT - Classic Airways (ICAO: CCN) was a short-lived British charter airline based in London, operating between 1997 and 1998 before becoming defunct.
The airline operated Lockheed Tristar aircraft, offering charter services before its swift closure. It is generally listed among the defunct airline records of the United Kingdom.
ICAO - CCN
Callsign - CLASSIC JET
Full Name - Classic Airways Limited
Country - United Kingdom
Founded - 9 May 1997
Ceased operations - Aug 1998
Headquarters - London
Main Hub - London Stansted (STN / EGSS)
VINTAGE Aircraft - CLA Air Transport / N345JW / Douglas DC-8-63(F)
Flyingphotos - Lisboa
ICAO - CXX
Country - Philippines
quarta-feira, 25 de março de 2026
NEW LIVERY - Nile Air / SU-BQR / Airbus A320-214 / Serial #: 4936
Photo. Neon_spottingz / Takács Zalá
old livery - Flyingphotos - Madrid
NEW AIRLINE - is the first Georgian low cost carrier.
A new airline, OneClick Airways, has entered the Georgian aviation market. According to information posted on the Civil Aviation Agency's website, the legal entity is authorized to carry both cargo and passenger passengers.
IATA: 4L
ICAO: OOO
Main hub: Tbilisi International Airport
Country/Territory: Georgia
Fleet:
4L-ONE Boeing 737-800 4L-TWO Boeing 737-800
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