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quarta-feira, 19 de agosto de 2026
FLEET - Royal Airways Expands Fleet with First ATR 72-500
PIA to add wet-leased capacity from early 4Q26
PIA - Pakistan International Airlines (PK, Islamabad International) will add two aircraft on
a six-month wet lease from October 2026 as the newly privatised airline pushes ahead with plans to grow its fleet and expand its network.
The lease for the two as-yet-undisclosed units, which will be deployed on the airline's routes to Europe, comes as PIA is reportedly close to confirming an order for sixteen B787s.
The airline has previously said it plans to increase its fleet to 60 aircraft amid ongoing efforts to restore parked jets to service.
CH Aviation / Photos: PIA
FLEET - Ibom Air Adds Third Airbus A220-300 as Nigerian Airline Moves Forward with Fleet Renewal
Ibom Air is preparing to receive its third new Airbus A220-300 aircraft
The next delivery will bring the airline's A220 fleet to three aircraft, while the first two A220s are undergoing full maintenance overhauls and are expected to return to service by the end of the year.
Ibom Air currently operates a mixed fleet based on the Bombardier CRJ900 regional jet.
The airline has publicly stated its ambition to operate 18 aircraft.
Photo: Ibom Air
NEW AIRLINE - Zed Airlines began operating flights to and from the United States on May 22
A Zed Airlines airplane pictured midair. Photo courtesy of Zed Airlines
Airline company ZED Airlines officially inaugurated its flights linking Cap-Haïtien to Miami on Friday, May 22, 2026, during a ceremony organized at the diplomatic lounge of the Aéroport international du Cap-Haïtien.
Zed Airlines flight 9710, operated by an Aeroregional aircraft, successfully took off from Toussaint Louverture International Airport (AITL) bound for Brazil.
terça-feira, 18 de agosto de 2026
FLEET - Compagnie Africaine d Aviation (CAA) / ATR 72-212A(500) / VQ-CDA -
Integration of an ATR 72 configured in the Cargo version to reinforce logistics and the transport of goods on national routes.
Photo: Jakub Dybicz
NEW AIRLINE - One Pacific Airways aims to connect the islands of Micronesia.
On One Pacific's website indicates plans to fly to nine airports around the region, from Koror (ROR) in the west to Tarawa (TRW) in the east and south to Honiara (HIR).
"The story of One Pacific Airways began with a personal journey. Mr. Chih Wang found himself stranded on a remote island for weeks—cut off by canceled flights and a lack of dependable air service. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, when travel to and between the islands became nearly impossible. Airlines halted operations, and communities were left disconnected for years.
Moved by the urgent need for reliable inter-island transportation, and inspired by the resilience of the Pacific people, Mr. Wang made a bold decision: to launch an airline built for the islands, by someone who understands their needs. Thus, One Pacific Airways was born—an airline committed to connecting families, supporting tourism, and empowering local economies with affordable, dependable air travel across Micronesia."
One Pacific Airways
To establish initial operations, the airline presented a fleet plan starting with a Cessna 337 and progressing to De Havilland Canada Dash 8 turbopropsAIRLINE REBRANDIG - LAM Deploys First Embraer E190 as Air Mozambique Rebranding Takes Off
Embraer E190s acquired in December 2025, alongside its transition to its new commercial name, "Air Mozambique."
2026 ROUTES
Condor launches daily flights from Frankfurt to Tel Aviv
Frankfurt/Main - The German airline Condor has officially launched its scheduled Frankfurt-Tel Aviv service following the arrival of its inaugural Frankfurt–Tel Aviv flight at Ben Gurion Airport on August 1, 2026 (Saturday). The new daily service strengthens air connectivity between Germany and Israel providing travellers starting in Germany with convenient access to Tel Aviv as vibrant destination.
Delta Air Lines will launch a new nonstop Seattle-Narita route on its Airbus A330-900neo starting March 27, 2027, adding a second direct option to Tokyo.
SAS (Sweden) plans services between Copenhagen and Mumbai on 01 October 2026, with A330-300.
Saudia Cargo will launch a new scheduled freighter route connecting Dhaka to Frankfurt on 14 August 2026.
VietJet Air (Vietnam) schedules Da Nang – Osaka Kansai flights from 20 December 2026, with A321.
Turkish Airlines plans flights from Istanbul to Chengdu on 11 November 2026, with B787-9.
Somali Airlines is expected to start operating in mid September 2026 out of Mogadishu with two A320s, as the carrier has been on hiatus since 1991.
Kam Air (Afghanistan) resumes Kabul – Kuwait City service on 24 August 2026, with B737-300.
Jeju Air (South Korea) plans to resume Seoul Incheon – Batam rout on 23 December 2026, with B737-800.
FedEx (US) has launched a nonstop B777F flight from its Guangzhou hub to Sydney, with serial 66262. The route began in May 2026.
El Al Israel Airlines no longer shows the scheduled Tel Aviv – Hanoi route from 24 October 2026, with B787-8/-9 aircraft.
Centrum Air (Uzbekistan) plans to launch services from Tashkent to Ekaterinburg. Perm and Ufa in early September 2026, with A320 and A320neo.
China Southern will inaugurate a new round-trip service between Guangzhou/Changsha and Addis Ababa on 12 October 2026.
Cebu Pacific (Philippines) plans international service resumptions from Davao to Bangkok Don Mueang and Hong Kong, effective late October 2026 with A320 and A320neo.
FLEET - Indian regional carrier Star Air is on track to add two used Embraer E190 aircraft (featuring 108 seats) to its fleet.
G-CMZI / Embraer ERJ-190-100STD
Photo: Wesley Poxon
These upcoming 108-passenger jets will become the largest aircraft type in Star Air's fleet, supplementing their existing smaller Embraer E175s to handle high-demand regional routes
The jets, bearing serial numbers 19000659 and 19000661, are currently listed as stored and associated with future registrations in India.
Aviation India
AIRCRAFT Vintage - Lowa Corporation / Boeing 707-330B / N88ZL
Lisboa
Miami Opa Locka
Photos: Flyingphotos
N88ZL is a historic Boeing 707-330B (MSN 18928 / Line 457) owned by Lowa Ltd / Lowa Corporation.
Built in 1965 and originally delivered to Lufthansa, it later converted into a VIP executive layout, became famous for private music-tour and celebrity charters, and received quiet-engine hushkits
AIRCRAFT Vintage - Governo de Angola / Boeing 707-321B Adv / D2-MAN
Flyingphotos / Lisboa
segunda-feira, 17 de agosto de 2026
AIRCRAFT - Lufthansa City Airlines to take delivery of A220 in mid-4Q26
First photo of A220-200 for Lufthansa
Lufthansa City Airlines (VL, Munich) will take delivery of its first A220-300 in November,the carrier said in a social media post, pointing towards an on-schedule introduction to the
fleet.
“With delivery planned for November 2026, we are moving closer to a major milestone:
Lufthansa City Airlines will become the first German airline to operate the Airbus A220-
300 in scheduled service,” the post said.
The A220-300, msn 55501, with the future registration D-ACAA, is currently at Airbus
Canada’s final assembly line in Mirabel, Montreal.
Lufthansa City Airlines will become the first German airline to operate the Airbus A220-
300 in scheduled service,” the post said.
The A220-300, msn 55501, with the future registration D-ACAA, is currently at Airbus
Canada’s final assembly line in Mirabel, Montreal.
Lufthansa City has forty A220-300s on order, while its fleet currently comprises of four
A319-100s and fourteen A320-200Ns. The aircraft currently in the fleet were either
delivered directly to Lufthansa City, or moved to the unit from elsewhere in the group.
A319-100s and fourteen A320-200Ns. The aircraft currently in the fleet were either
delivered directly to Lufthansa City, or moved to the unit from elsewhere in the group.
In April, Lufthansa Group decided to speed up its strategic decision and replaced capacity
provider Lufthansa CityLine with City Airlines.
provider Lufthansa CityLine with City Airlines.
CH Aviation
AIRCRAFT / FLEET - Qantaslink Fokker F100 Lands A New Role
After its final flight across Australia a QantasLink Fokker F100 jet aircraft has touched down at Shellharbour Airport where it will begin a new chapter at the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society (HARS).
The recently retired 100-seat aircraft has been donated by QantasLink to HARS where it will join its collection of aircraft as a public exhibit.
VH-NPU “Meekatharra” is the second aircraft to be donated to HARS, with another QantasLink F100 donated to its Parkes Museum in February.
Meekatharra will sit alongside Qantas’ first Boeing 747- 400, VH-OJA that was donated by Qantas in 2015. City of Canberra arrived at HARS following26 years of service and is one of the museum's most visited attractions.
QantasLink’s fleet of F100s are being gradually replaced with Embraer E190 aircraft to improve reliability, fuel efficiency and customer comfort. The first E190 is expected to arrive in Perth next month.
Meekatharra began flying for QantasLink in December 2016 and was the final F100 to be added to the fleet. The aircraft has flown more than 11,250 hours for QantasLink, carrying around a million passengers across regional Western Australia and as a critical support of the resource industry.
Comments from QantasLink CEO Mark Dal Pra:
“Meekatharra played an important role connecting regional communities across Western Australia for close to a decade, and we’re thrilled it will now be preserved by HARS for the future generations of aviation enthusiasts.
“HARS has become a natural home for some of our retired aircraft, helping keep important parts of Australian aviation history alive.
“As we farewell the F100 and prepare to welcome new aircraft into the fleet, we're grateful to the volunteers who will ensure its story continues to be shared.”
Comments from HARS President and Chief Pilot Bob De La Hunty:
“We're honoured that QantasLink has entrusted HARS with another important piece of Australian aviation history.
“Joining Qantas' first Boeing 747-400, and the former Qantas Boeing 707-138, Meekatharra will help tell the story of the aircraft that connected regional communities and supported industry across Western Australia.
“Our volunteers are passionate about keeping these stories alive and giving visitors the opportunity to experience these remarkable aircraft up close.”
Comments from Shellharbour Mayor, Chris Homer:
"We're proud to welcome another significant aircraft to HARS here in Shellharbour, strengthening our city's reputation as one of Australia's premier destinations for aviation history.
"This F100 served communities across Western Australia for many years, and it's fitting that its next chapter will be at HARS, where it will continue connecting people through education, tourism and the preservation of Australia's aviation heritage.
"HARS continues to attract visitors from across the country, and every new addition to its collection helps share the stories of Australian aviation with future generations while supporting local tourism and our visitor economy."
Fast Facts:
• VH-NPU joined the QantasLink fleet in 2016 and prior to that it flew for American Airlines and Austrian Airlines.
• Nine million kilometres and 7,543 flights flown for QantasLink
• The F100 aircraft have connected communities across Western Australia, including Kalgoorlie, Newman and Paraburdoo.
• QantasLink’s WA network operates over 600 flights per week to more than 25 destinations across regional Western Australia and to Darwin, Newcastle, Hobart, Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands.
• Its current Western Australian fleet includes 40 aircraft including Fokker 100, Airbus A319 and Airbus A320.
• The donation follows a QantasLink F100 donation to HARS Parkes in February 2026.
• HARS Albion Park is already home to Qantas' first Boeing 747-400, VH-OJA, donated in 2015.
Qantas
ROUTES - SWISS strengthens its Geneva base with larger aircraft
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) is adjusting its fleet in Geneva. For the 2027 summer timetable, the airline will operate two Airbus A320neos instead of two Airbus A220-300s. While the A220-300 offers 145 seats, the A320neo has capacity for 180 passengers.
More seats on an important route
SWISS will deploy the two Airbus A320neos on its Geneva–London Heathrow route. This is one of the most in-demand routes from Geneva. The aircraft change will create additional capacity on the route and further strengthen SWISS’s offering for travelers.
“This sends a strong signal for our Geneva base,” says SWISS CEO Jens Fehlinger. “We want to secure our position in Geneva for the long term and continue to strengthen it with targeted measures. An attractive, demand-oriented and profitable route network plays a decisive role in this.”
SWISS will finalize the operational details for its 2027 summer timetable over the coming weeks. The summer timetable will be in effect from 28 March to 30 October 2027.
Swiss
AIRCRAFT - COMAC - Commercial Aircraft Corporation Of China / COMAC C919-600 / B-002U / MSN: 00032
Photo: Chiu Ho-yangThe first COMAC C919-600, a shortened C919 variant designed for high-altitude airport operations, is seen here getting towed back to the COMAC apron after it completed its second test flight before the Typhoon Dolphin hits.
In the background, you can see the dust caused by the strong wind and the remains of ET-ARH, an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 777F that suffered a fire incident when loading cargo at PVG on July 22nd, 2020.
ASL Airlines Australia to add four B737-800(BCF)s
OE-LVC - B737-800WF - ASL Airlines - BSL
ASL Airlines Australia (PH, Sydney Bankstown) will add four incremental B737-800(BCF)s as parent ASL Aviation Holdings expands its operations in Australia and New Zealand, according to a social media post.
ASL said the aircraft had already been identified, with some to transfer from its existing European fleet to the Australian carrier's certificate. The first aircraft is expected to arrive in Australia "within weeks", with the full transfer programme to progress over the coming months.
The group said the additional aircraft would strengthen ASL Airlines Australia's existing B737-800(BCF) network and support further expansion across the two countries.
ASL Airlines Australia recently started operating at the new Sydney Western airport, flying for Qantas Freight. The fleet expansion also comes as the ACMI provider pursues further growth in New Zealand through its proposed acquisition of the freight businesses of Airwork Group.
According to ch-aviation data, ASL Airlines Australia operates a fleet of 10 aircraft, comprising two B737-800(BCF)s, one BAe 146-200, four BAe 146-200(QT)s, and three BAe 146-300(QT)s. Other ASL Group airlines globally operate, among other types, B737-400(SF)s, B747-400Fs, ATR72-500(F)s, B767-300ER(BCF)s, and B737-800s.
CH Aviation / Photo: Ton Jochems
NEW LIVERY - NICE Aircraft Services / British Aerospace BAe-146-200 / D-NICE
Photo: Konstantin von Wedelstaedt
FLEET - Air Peace Takes Delivery of First of Three ex-Jeju Air Boeing 737- 800s
Newsaero
FLEET - Avolon Agrees Sale And Leaseback Of Seven Boeing 737-8200 Aircraft With Akasa Air
Avolon Holdings Limited (‘Avolon’), a leading global aviation finance company, has agreed a sale and leaseback transaction with Akasa Air (“Akasa”), India’s fastest-growing airline, for up to seven Boeing 737-8200 aircraft.
The transaction further expands Avolon’s partnership with Akasa. These aircraft will support Akasa’s continued fleet growth and network development in one of the world’s most dynamic and fastest-growing aviation markets.
The Boeing 737-8200 is the highest-capacity variant of the 737-8 MAX, combining improved operating economics with lower fuel consumption and emissions compared to previous-generation aircraft. The aircraft has attracted strong demand from airlines seeking to enhance efficiency while supporting growth plans.
Ramón Stortini, Managing Director, Middle East, Africa and South Asia of Avolon, commented:
“We are delighted to expand our partnership with Akasa Air through this transaction, a relationship that dates back to the very launch of the airline. India remains one of the most compelling growth markets in global aviation, supported by strong economic fundamentals and increasing demand for air travel.”
Priya Mehra, Chief of Governance and Strategic Acquisitions of Akasa Air, commented:
“We are pleased to further strengthen our partnership with Avolon through this third transaction, adding seven Boeing 737-8200 aircraft to our fleet. This continued collaboration is a testament to our shared long-term conviction in Akasa Air’s growth trajectory and the strength of the Indian aviation market.”
Fly2Galicia (Spain) plans to launch operations from Santiago de Compostela on 01 December 2026
2026 ROUTES
Air china C919 first international flight between Beijing to Ulaan Baatar
Thai Lion Air now plans to resume the Bangkok Don Mueang – Seoul Incheon route on 01 December 2026
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SunExpress (Turkiye) plans flights from Dalaman to Hannover and Leipzig/Halle on 30 April 2027, with B737-800.
SkyUp Airlines (Ukraine) plans to launch flights from Chisinau to Milan Bergamo, Nuremberg, Pula and Split during summer 2027, with B737-800.
Nesma Airlines (Egypt) plans to operate Hurghada – Zurich route on 04 July 2027, with A321
LATAM Brasil plans to begin E195-E2 operations on domestic service from 30 November 2026 out of Brasilia, Curitiba, Porto Alegre, Recife and Sao Paulo Guarulhos.
Sun d’Or (Israel) plans to resume Tel Aviv – Verona route from 25 October 2026, with B737-800.
Mahan Air (Iran) plans flights from Tehran to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City by early September 2026, with B777-200ER and later A340.
Himalaya Airlines (China) plans Kathmandu – Hangzhou flights on 09 September 2026, with A320 aircraft.
Delta Air Lines (US) will launch nonstop flights between Austin and Paris on 27 March 2027.
Air Arabia DMM (Saudi Arabia) plans to commence operations in 3Q 2026 out of Damman, with A320 family aircraft. Plans include 45 aircraft and 80 routes.
Aeroflot (Russia) plans to resume Moscow Sheremetyevo – Abu Dhabi route on 01 October 2026, with B737-800.
Wizz Air (Hungary) plans to station one A321neo at Brasov from mid December 2026, and add four international routes to Barcelona, Madrid, Chisinau and Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden.
Neos (Italy) plans Milan Malpensa – Cozumel – Cancun – Milan Malpensa service from 24 December 2026, with B787-9.
LEAV Aviation (Germany) is launching the Cologne/Bonn – Aleppo route on 17 August 2026, with A320.
LATAM Brasil plans to begin E195-E2 operations on domestic service from 30 November 2026 out of Brasilia, Curitiba, Porto Alegre, Recife and Sao Paulo Guarulhos.
Etihad (UAE) announced a new seasonal service between Abu Dhabi and Gothenburg, starting 17 December 2026, with A321LR.
Emirates (UAE) plans flights from Dubai to Kinshasa on 03 February 2027, with B777-300ER.Air
Serbia plans to launch routes from Nis to Malta and Vienna on 25 October 2026, with A319 and ATR72.
Uganda Airlines will launch daily flights to Kigali from 18 November with CRJ900, and four weekly flights to Accra, beginning 27 October 2026 with wet leased B737-800.
Saudia plans to resume flights from Riyadh to Moscow in September 2026
SAS (Sweden) now plans Copenhagen – Mumbai route on 10 August 2026, with A330-300.
Pakistan International Airlines now plans to resume Islamabad – Beijing Capital route on 26 October 2026, with B777-300ER.
Nok Air (Thailand) plans to resume international services, from Bangkok Don Mueang to Hyderabad on 14 October 2026, with B737-800.
Neos (Italy) plans to resume seasonal Rome Fiumicino – Dubai al Maktoum route in winter 2026/27 from 19 December 2026, with B737.
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