terça-feira, 27 de outubro de 2026
ORDER - Atlantic Airlines orders additional Airbus A320neo aircraft
FLLET - Air Mauritius reviews A350 orders, seeks narrowbodies
Air Mauritius (MK, Mauritius) is reassessing three A350-900s it has on order and has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for up to five narrowbodies as part of a fleet review under its wider Future-Fit Game Changer restructuring plan.
The airline is also considering converting its sole ATR72-500 into a medevac and cargo aircraft for services to Rodrigues Island, the airline said in a statement.
This follows the completion of a "clean-sheet" ten-year network review by aviation consultancy Seabury Aviation Partners and the application of route-profitability criteria to a fit-for-purpose network.
As previously reported, Air Mauritius' three additional A350-900s are scheduled for delivery in December 2026, first quarter of 2028, and final quarter of 2028. It was not immediately clear if these deliveries have been deferred.
CEO André Viljoen previously said that the airline was considering adding narrowbodies such as the A321-200NX(LR) or B737 MAX. The airline's current fleet of 11 aircraft comprises widebodies and regional aircraft, including four A350-900s, two A330-900Ns, one A330-200, three ATR72-600s, and one ATR72-500.
Viljoen previously said the narrowbodies would be better suited than the carrier's A330 widebodies for routes such as Johannesburg O.R. Tambo, Cape Town International, Kuala Lumpur International, and Mumbai International, allowing the airline to increase frequencies while lowering operating costs.
CEO André Viljoen previously said that the airline was considering adding narrowbodies such as the A321-200NX(LR) or B737 MAX. The airline's current fleet of 11 aircraft comprises widebodies and regional aircraft, including four A350-900s, two A330-900Ns, one A330-200, three ATR72-600s, and one ATR72-500.
Viljoen previously said the narrowbodies would be better suited than the carrier's A330 widebodies for routes such as Johannesburg O.R. Tambo, Cape Town International, Kuala Lumpur International, and Mumbai International, allowing the airline to increase frequencies while lowering operating costs.
Meanwhile, the airline has established a "fuel war room" to oversee flight planning, weight reduction, auxiliary power unit management, and tankering. An efficiency and cost control office is also being established.
Between August 2026 and July 2027, the focus would be on revamping the airline's onboard experience, covering crew training, menu improvements, and a sharper focus on passengers. Lounge upgrades and a refurbished ticket office in Ebène have already been completed.
Ten-point plan
Viljoen is presenting the ten-point turnaround plan to employees, trade unions, and other stakeholders. The plan follows an organisational review and aims to address current challenges and support sustainable long-term growth, the airline said.
The first strategy, Perfecting the Basics, focuses on operational foundations, ahead of wider priorities including fleet modernisation, network development, partnerships, cost management, and environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives.
Air Mauritius said it had completed diagnostic assessments across all functions and begun implementing changes. It has also signed memoranda of understanding and collective agreements with trade unions.
Early results include technical dispatch reliability of 98.72% in July 2026, the airline’s best monthly performance since 2020 and above its 98.5% benchmark. The result follows 12 months of improvement. Customer satisfaction rose from 72.2% in September 2025 to 76.1% in August 2026.
Between August 2026 and July 2027, the focus would be on revamping the airline's onboard experience, covering crew training, menu improvements, and a sharper focus on passengers. Lounge upgrades and a refurbished ticket office in Ebène have already been completed.
Ten-point plan
Viljoen is presenting the ten-point turnaround plan to employees, trade unions, and other stakeholders. The plan follows an organisational review and aims to address current challenges and support sustainable long-term growth, the airline said.
The first strategy, Perfecting the Basics, focuses on operational foundations, ahead of wider priorities including fleet modernisation, network development, partnerships, cost management, and environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives.
Air Mauritius said it had completed diagnostic assessments across all functions and begun implementing changes. It has also signed memoranda of understanding and collective agreements with trade unions.
Early results include technical dispatch reliability of 98.72% in July 2026, the airline’s best monthly performance since 2020 and above its 98.5% benchmark. The result follows 12 months of improvement. Customer satisfaction rose from 72.2% in September 2025 to 76.1% in August 2026.
CH Aviation / Photo: Alain Charpentier
FLEET - BBN Airlines Indonesia Expanding Fleet with Airbus A320
BBN Airlines Indonesia is preparing for its next phase of growth in 2026 with the addition of three Airbus A320-200 aircraft to complement its existing Boeing 737-800 fleet.
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ABU DHABI, UAE – Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, celebrates the arrival of its iconic Airbus A380 in Thailand for the first time, marking a major milestone for the airline as its flagship aircraft touched down in Bangkok this morning. The service introduces The Residence, the world’s only three-room suite in the sky, to Thailand for the first time, alongside Etihad’s First Apartments, Business lie-flat seats and Economy cabin.
More Information:https://www.etihad.com/en-ae/news/etihads-iconic-a380-touches-down-in-thailand-for-the-first-time
Wheels down in Western Canada: Etihad Airways makes history with first-ever non-stop flight between Calgary and the Gulf Region
Qatar Airways Launches Codeshare Partnership with WestJet
More information:https://www.qatarairways.com/press-releases/en-WW/273800-qatar-airways-launches-codeshare-partnership-with-westjet/
bu Dhabi, UAE - Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today celebrated the arrival of its inaugural flight to Calgary, marking a historic milestone as, for the first time, travellers can fly non-stop between Abu Dhabi and Calgary.
FLEET - Akasa Air expands fleet to 44, expects First B737 MAX 10 next year
Akasa Air has expanded its fleet to 44 aircraft with the delivery of another Boeing 737 MAX 8-200, as the
Indian airline continues to increase capacity to support its network growth.
The latest addition strengthens the carrier’s all-Boeing 737 MAX /eet, which forms the backbone of its domestic and international operations.
Akasa has been expanding its aircraft numbers since commencing operations in August 2022, adding capacity to serve growing demand in India’s aviation market.
The fleet expansion is also part of the airline’s longer-term plan to build its network and increase its operational scale.
The airline is also preparing to introduce the Boeing 737 MAX 10, the largest variant of the 737 MAX
family, with its Krst delivery expected in 2027.
The aircraft received certiKcation from the US Federal Aviation Administration on October 20, 2026, clearing a major regulatory hurdle for entry into commercial service.
The MAX 10 can accommodate up to 230 passengers in a maximum-density conKguration, while typical two-class layouts are expected to seat around 185 to 210 passengers.
Its greater capacity is expected to help airlines serve high-demand routes with more seats per flight.
Akasa Air has ordered 90 Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft and has a total order book of 226 737 MAX jets
across variants, following its 2024 order for 150 additional aircraft.
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FLEET - Cally Air Readies Third CRJ1000
Sources say AeroContractorsNwill operate the 15-year-old aircraft, a departure from the first two.
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SPECIAL LIVERY - Eintracht livery to take off on modern A320neo
The new A320neo will have 180 seats and, like its predecessor, will operate scheduled and charter flights. The aircraft differ in their engines and wing aerodynamics due to their design.
Fans to choose the new registration
Because the aircraft will be joining the fleet while the current aircraft is still in service, the new A320neo will have a different registration—and fans will decide which one. The options are D-AFRA, referencing Frankfurt Airport; D-AFFM, for Frankfurt am Main; and D-AEIN, for Eintracht Frankfurt. The community can cast its vote in the comments on Condor’s Instagram post through 29 October 2026. The registration receiving the most votes is set to appear on the new aircraft.
The new Eintracht aircraft is expected to take to the skies from spring 2027. The current D-ASGE is scheduled to leave the fleet a few weeks later. Condor is planning a seamless transition to ensure that the Eintracht livery remains part of the fleet throughout.
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FLEET - Air Greenland has released photos of its first Airbus A320neo
The A320NEO (LN-RGO (7352)) was painted in Tallinn and flown to Oslo on October 21, 2026 for a cabin refurbishment. After delivery, it will be registered as OY-UNA.
The new Airbus will be used by the airline to fly to Copenhagen from the new Ilulissat Airport.
Photos: Air Greenland.
FLEET - Allegiant Air firms six more B737-8 options
Allegiant Air (G4, Las Vegas Harry Reid) has exercised options for six additional B737-8s for delivery in 2028, raising its firm orders with Boeing to 56 aircraft, its parent Allegiant Travel said in a US Securities and Exchange Commission filing.
The airline signed supplemental agreements on October 19, 2026, exercising its first options under the purchase agreement concluded in December 2021. Of the 56 firm aircraft, 22 had been delivered by October 23, 2026, leaving 34 outstanding and options for another 74.
Allegiant announced the original order for fifty B737 MAX aircraft in January 2022, comprising thirty B737-7s and twenty B737-8-200s at the time, ch-aviation previously reported. It took delivery of its first B737-8-200 in September 2024, after deliveries had originally been scheduled to begin in 2023.
A November 2024 amendment moved the final deliveries under the original order from the end of 2025 to the end of 2027. However, Allegiant's filing for the second quarter of 2026, which preceded the option exercise, already indicated that deliveries would run into 2028.
Per ch-aviation data, Allegiant operates a fleet of 127 aircraft, comprising twenty-seven A319-100s, seventy-eight A320-200s, and twenty-two B737-8-200s.
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Allegiant announced the original order for fifty B737 MAX aircraft in January 2022, comprising thirty B737-7s and twenty B737-8-200s at the time, ch-aviation previously reported. It took delivery of its first B737-8-200 in September 2024, after deliveries had originally been scheduled to begin in 2023.
A November 2024 amendment moved the final deliveries under the original order from the end of 2025 to the end of 2027. However, Allegiant's filing for the second quarter of 2026, which preceded the option exercise, already indicated that deliveries would run into 2028.
Per ch-aviation data, Allegiant operates a fleet of 127 aircraft, comprising twenty-seven A319-100s, seventy-eight A320-200s, and twenty-two B737-8-200s.
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domingo, 25 de outubro de 2026
FLEET - Air Century took delivery of its first Bombardier CRJ200SF freighter, launching its new regional air cargo division.
HI1139 - Bombardier CRJ-200ER(SF)
Santo Domingo - Joaquin Balaguer Int'l - MDJB - Dominican Republic
Photo:Jimmy Lorenzo
Dominican carrier Air Century has unveiled its first Bombardier CRJ200SF in Santo Domingo, marking the airline’s official entry into the dedicated air freight sector and inaugurating a new phase of strategic diversification within its regional business model.Book Flights
The aircraft, registered as HI1139, is the first of two Bombardier CRJ200SF freighters acquired by the airline to link supply chains and production hubs across the Caribbean and neighboring markets.
sábado, 24 de outubro de 2026
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