VINTAGE AIRCRAFT - Bölkow BO 208C 'Junior' Private / D-EGFI

German / Swedish -  two-seat airplane.
Function: trainer, light-attack aircraft
Manufacturer: Bölkow, Malmö Flygindustri
Produced: 1958 –
Wingspan: 7,43 m
Lenght: 5,85 m
Max. takeoff weight: 575 kg
Max. speed: 236 km/h
Engine: Rolls-Royce/Continental O-200-A air-cooled flat-four engine, 75 kW

Photo: Paul Bannwarth

VINTAGE AIRCRAFT - Aeronca 7AC Champion / HB-UAW

The registration number HB-UAW refers to a private Aeronca 7AC Champion aircraft from 1945, not 1965, which was built in Switzerland. The number indicates it is a privately owned aircraft registered in Switzerland. The 7AC Champion was a popular and widely produced light trainer and utility aircraft, first flown in 1944, with production running primarily between 1945 and 1948. 

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HB-UAW Aeronca 7AC Champion

Model: Aeronca 7AC Champion.

Year: Built in 1945, not 1965, as the model was originally produced between 1945 and 1948.

Type: A light, two-seat, side-by-side configuration training and utility aircraft.

Engine: Powered by a 65-hp Continental engine.

Original Purpose: Widely used by private owners and flight schools, as well as the U.S. military and Civil Air Patrol. 

Photo: Paul Bannwarth

 

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AIRPORT - Lisboa-Humberto Delgado-Portugal

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SPECIAL COLOURS - Fly the Flag: Air Canada Unveils Celebratory Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Team Livery Featuring Canadian Athletes Headed to the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games

• Air Canada will transport more than 750 athletes and delegation members to and from the Games
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• Eight Team Canada members named Team Air Canada Athlete Ambassadors
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• Livery features images of Team Air Canada Athlete Ambassadors on Fin 940, an Airbus A330
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MONTRÉAL, Nov. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Air Canada today proudly unveiled a special livery honouring our Canadian Olympians and Paralympians competing in the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. This bold design on Fin 940, an Airbus A330, features images of Team Air Canada Athlete Ambassadors and embodies the strength, dedication and national pride of Team Canada. The first scheduled flight for this special Team Canada livery is flight AC894 today headed for Milan!

As the Official Airline of Team Canada, Air Canada will once again Fly The Flag, transporting more than 750 athletes and delegation members to and from the Games. The airline’s employee-driven Going for Gold program, further supports Team Canada in ensuring a seamless travel experience for Canada’s top athletes.

“This special livery is more than a design – it’s a tribute to the strength, resilience, and heart of the athletes representing Team Canada. As the official airline of Team Canada, we are honoured to support our athletes on their journey to Milano Cortina 2026. Our partnership with the COC and CPC reflects our shared commitment to excellence and to celebrating the power of sport that unites our nation,” said Andy Shibata, Vice President, Brand at Air Canada. “Bringing Canada’s Olympians and Paralympians to compete on the world’s greatest sporting stage is a point of pride for all of us at Air Canada.”

“We’re so excited to see the Milano Cortina 2026 Air Canada livery take to the skies,” said Jacqueline Ryan, Chief Brand and Commercial Officer of the COC and CEO of the Canadian Olympic Foundation. “Air Canada has been a longtime supporter of Team Canada, and this design emphasizes the strength and soaring ambitions of Canadian athletes. The new livery will no doubt inspire Canadians and help rally us all together on the road to Milano Cortina 2026.”

"It is so exciting to see Canada's Paralympic and Olympic athletes celebrated with this new livery, and it definitely makes the Games feel even closer," said Karen O'Neill, CEO, Canadian Paralympic Committee. "Thank you to Air Canada for their incredible commitment to Team Canada and for their support and care in providing the athletes, coaches, and all team staff with a comfortable journey to the Games – we can't wait until we head to Italy." 

Air Canada also revealed today its Team Air Canada Athlete Ambassadors:

Marie-Philip Poulin – Ice Hockey (Beauceville, Québec)
Mikaël Kingsbury – Freestyle Skiing (Sainte-Agathe-des-Mont, Québec)
William Dandjinou – Speed Skating (Sherbrooke, Québec)
Cassie Sharpe – Freestyle Skiing (Vancouver, British Columbia)
Tyler McGregor – Para Ice Hockey (Forest, Ontario)
Ina Forrest – Wheelchair Curling (Spallumcheen, British Columbia)
Alexis Guimond – Para-Alpine Skiing (Gatineau, Québec)
Mollie Jepsen – Para-Alpine Skiing (West Vancouver, British Columbia)

Team Canada athletes will receive:

Complimentary 35K Aeroplan status and 10,000 Aeroplan points for all Team Canada athletes through the Podium Program
Care & share packages for athletes departing Canada, including amenity kits and memorabilia for added comfort in-flight

Air Canada has proudly served as the Official Airline of the Canadian Olympic Team since 1988 and the Canadian Paralympic Team since 2007. This partnership will continue through the 2028 and 2030 Games, with further athlete endorsements planned.

 

AIRLINE - New Pacific Airlines ceases operations

On 26 November 2025, New Pacific Airlines announced that is has ceased all operations effective immediately and filed for bankruptcy.

Originally founded as Northern Pacific Airways in September 2021, the airline had big ambitions to connect US cities like Las Vegas (NV) and Los Angeles (CA) via Anchorage (AK) with destinations in Asia like Seoul and Tokyo.

In September 2023, it began however with operating regular flights between Las Vegas (NV) and Ontario (CA). It was forced to do so as the Japanese and South Korean authorities had not certified the airline but also the closure of Russian airspace prevented the airline from launching their plans.

After flying regular between Ontario (CA) and Las Vegas (NV), Nashville (TN), and Reno (NV), Northern Pacific Airways rebranded itself as New Pacific Airlines and positioned itself as a charter carrier. 

It reconfigured its fleet into a business class lay-out and mainly operated flights for sports teams and music bands.

Despite all of this, the airline never was able to post a profit and the losses became unsustainable to continue operating. 

It had a fleet of three Boeing B757-200s:

B757-2B7 N627NP (27808), stored at Mojave (CA) since 26 November 2025.

B757-2B7 N628NP (27809), stored at Mojave (CA) since 26 November 2025.

B757-2B7 N629NP (27810), stored at Farmingdale-Republic Airport (NY) since 21 November 2025.

Photo: New Pacific Airlines

ROUTES - Taban Airlines started flights between Tehran and Karachi with Boeing 737-400 aircraft.

The airline will operate once-a-week flight on this route every Sunday.

Pakistan News 

FLEET - Panorama Aviation (Canada) took delivery of its first ATR42-500, serial 443, from Solenta Aviation

Image: Panorama  Aviation
 

NEW AIRLINE - Pioneer Airlines (Nigeria) has begun flights with an ATR72-600, operated by Afrijet

It intends to start operations under the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) of 7Star Global (Nigeria). Entry into service is planned for 2026 and the fleet will include ATR42/72, DO228/328 and BE1900 aircraft.
Aviator / Image: Pioneer Airlines 

AIRLINE - The Civil Aviation Authority of Pakistan (CAA) has restored Serene Air's Air Operator Certificate (AOC), allowing the airline to import aircraft parts/engines and put aircraft that were grounded back into service.

Pakistan Aviation News 
 

FLEET - STARLUX Airlines is expanding its fleet with the Airbus A350-1000, with a total of 18 ordered.

The first of these aircraft, registration B-58551, has been spotted at the Airbus facility in Toulouse after its maiden test flight in November 2025
Photo: Alain Charpentier

ROUTES - Porter Airlines has launched a flight service between Toronto Pearson International Airport and Nassau, Bahamas.

The seasonal service will increase to daily !ights on Dec. 12, with additional nonstop routes from Ottawa beginning Dec. 13 and from Montreal on Feb. 5. All !ights are operated by 132-seat Embraer E195-E2 aircra".
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ROUTES - Emirates to serve Baghdad with all Airbus A350 flights from 1 January 2026

Dubai, UAE, 27 November 2025 – Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, will deploy its Airbus A350 across all seven weekly flights to Baghdad starting 1 January 2026.

The A350 will replace the current Boeing 777 operating flights EK 943/944 four times weekly, offering customers it’s latest cabins for a more consistent travel experience on every flight.

The introduction of the A350 across the full weekly schedule to/from Baghdad is part of Emirates’ commitment to delivering on its ‘Fly Better’ promise. Configured in three classes, the Emirates A350 offers 32 Business Class lie-flat seats in a 1-2-1 layout, 21 Premium Economy seats in a 2-3-2 configuration, and 259 spacious Economy Class seats in a 3-3-3 layout. Passengers can enjoy an elevated cinematic experience with the airline’s award-winning inflight entertainment system - ice, wider aisles, quieter cabins, and advanced lighting designed to reduce jet lag.

The exclusive deployment of the A350 to Baghdad underscores Emirates’ long-standing commitment to Iraq and the wider region. The Airbus A350 was first deployed to Baghdad in August this year on flights EK941/942.

For more information or to book tickets, visit emirates.com. Tickets can also be booked on the Emirates App, through Emirates Retail stores, Emirates contact centre, or via travel agents.
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FLEET - Star Air eyes first direct Embraer order as it targets 50 aircraft by 2030

India’s largest regional carrier prepares for fleet expansion

Star Air, currently India’s largest regional airline, is considering a substantial Embraer
aircraft order for next year as it looks to expand its operations beyond its present fleet of 11 aircraft

Star Air plans to increase its fleet to 50 aircraft by 2030, supporting a network that now includes 31 cities.

The Bengaluru-based airline has four 50-seat ERJ-145s and seven E175s.

In addition to the already operated E175s, other alternatives include the E190-E2 for approximately 110 passengers and the E195-E2, with up to 146 seats.

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AIRLINE - US’s Republic, Mesa complete merger

Republic Airways Holdings and Mesa Air Group have announced the completion of their merger under a combined company that now holds a fleet of over 310 Embraer E-Jets operating flights under existing capacity purchase agreements for American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines. The transaction was announced on April 7, 2025, and approved by Mesa stockholders on November 17. Now, Republic shareholders own about 88% of the combined company, and Mesa shareholders will own between 6% and 12%.

Both carriers, Republic Airways and Mesa Airlines, still operate under separate air operator’s certificates (AOC). However, now the

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FLEET - US’s JSX to debut ATR42-600 fleet in late 4Q25

 
JSX (United States of America) will start using its new ATR42-600 aircraft on December 19, 2025, with the launch of a new route between Santa Monica in California, and Las Vegas Harry Reid, the airline announced in a press release.

The aircraft, N408SV (msn 1602), expected to be re-registered as N400JX, will have 30 seats onboard, to adhere to the carrier’s Part 135 certificate. It is the first of a total of four ATR42-600s that JSX will take delivery of in the coming months, with options to acquire as many as 25 additional turboprops from ATR - Avions de Transport Régional.

The new route will be operated seven days a week, starting with one flight per day, the company said.

JSX took delivery of N408SV in November. It is currently stored at the company's base at Dallas Love Field. Its fleet currently comprises one ATR42-600, fifteen E135s, and thirty-eight E145s.

CH Aviation / Photo: JSX

FLEET - Ryanair mulls Airbus order for Lauda Europe

Ryanair Holdings is in talks with Airbus over a potential order of up to 50 new A320neo family aircraft for Lauda Europe (LW, Malta International). "At Lauda, we would like to replace the A320ceo, but also to create growth from the current 25 to 50 aircraft," chief executive Michael O'Leary said. Lauda Europe is currently the only Airbus operator in Ryanair's group with a fleet of twenty-six A320-200s.

CH Aviation / Photos: Flyingphotos

 

 

ROUTES - More Europe, More Travel: Air Canada Further Expands Network to Offer North America’s Second Largest Transatlantic Network by Destinations

• Montréal non-stop to Berlin, capital of Germany, three times weekly
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• Montréal non-stop to historic city of Nantes in France’s Loire Valley, three times weekly
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• Halifax non-stop to Brussels, a gateway to Europe and Africa, three times weekly
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• Toronto non-stop to Ponta Delgada on São Miguel Island in the Azores, three times weekly

MONTRÉAL, (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Air Canada today announced a further expansion of its Summer 2026 global schedule to Europe with new destinations from Toronto and Montréal, plus a new European route from Halifax. From Montréal, Air Canada will offer non-stop service three times weekly to Germany’s capital, Berlin, and three times per week to Nantes, France. The airline will launch service to Ponta Delgada in the Azores from Toronto, and it is also adding a second international destination from Halifax to Brussels. Additionally, Air Canada will be resuming its Montréal - Tel Aviv seasonal route for next summer.

“Air Canada is further expanding its comprehensive transatlantic network to offer customers even more exciting destinations to explore. From Canada to Berlin, Ponta Delgada, Nantes and Brussels, we are strategically increasing new non-stop routes across Europe to bring convenient access to key destinations, while strengthening economic ties, and supporting tourism,” said Mark Galardo, Air Canada Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, and President, Cargo.

“With these additions, Air Canada will offer North America’s second largest transatlantic network by destinations next summer. We look forward to connecting Montréal, Toronto and Halifax with new services and destinations, a natural next step in our continued international growth,” Mr. Galardo concluded.

The addition of these new services builds on Air Canada’s Summer 2026 international expansion announcement, with recently announced new services to Palma de Mallorca and Catania (Sicily) from Montréal, Shanghai and Budapest from Toronto, and extension of services to Bangkok year-round from Vancouver. In Summer 2026, Air Canada will connect Canada to more than 126 global destinations, representing up to 155,000 seats weekly across the Atlantic, Pacific and South America.

Montréal - Berlin
Flights to Berlin, Germany’s vibrant capital will be onboard Air Canada’s newest aircraft, the Airbus A321XLR featuring Business Class with lie-flat seats and economy cabins.

Montréal - Nantes

Air Canada’s new flights to Nantes brings additional travel choices to France’s Loire Valley, and will be operated with a narrow body aircraft offering a choice of Premium and Economy cabins.

Toronto - Ponta Delgada
Air Canada’s new service to Ponta Delgada reflects the strong cultural ties between our two countries, and the Azores will now be closer than ever with non-stop service to São Miguel Island, off the Portuguese coast. Flights will be offered three times per week on a narrowbody aircraft with a choice of Premium or Economy cabins. Ponta Delgada is Air Canada’s third destination in Portugal.

Halifax - Brussels
Air Canada’s flights from Halifax to Brussels will be offered three times per week on a narrowbody aircraft configured with the airline’s Premium and Economy cabins. Brussels, which is a gateway to Europe and Africa via Air Canada’s Star Alliance partner Brussels Airlines, becomes Air Canada’s second international destination the carrier serves from Halifax, joining London Heathrow. The airline also connects the Nova Scotia capital to Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver, Ottawa, Deer Lake, Gander and St. John’s, and offers transborder service to Boston and Newark.

Montréal -Tel Aviv
Air Canada’s Montreal to Tel Aviv seasonal flights will be operated onboard a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, complementing the airline’s Toronto to Tel Aviv service.

All flights are available for booking now

FLEET - Royal New Zealand Air Force buys two A321XLRs

Royal New Zealand Air Force (KIW, Auckland Whenuapai) has signed a six-year, lease-to-buy agreement with Air Lease Corporation for two A321-200NY(XLR)s for strategic troop and equipment transport, the military announced on November 21, 2025. The aircraft will directly replace two B757-200s that have an average age of 32.7 years. The new Airbus jets will begin arriving in 2028 and will be based at the RNZAF facility at Auckland International. The military said that the project costs NZD620 million New Zealand dollars (USD347.5 million), excluding NZD80.9 million (USD45.3 million) in operating costs over a four-year period.
CH Aviation / Photo: RNZ

 

AIRLINE - Total Express is reported to have paused operations as it awaits the return of the only remaining aircraft, a B737-300SF, serial 25215

Upon the formal return of the aircraft, it will then be relocated elsewhere, with services being performed by Total Linhas Aereas.
Aviator / Photo: Total

FLEET - Greater Bay Airlines welcomes 1st MAX

Greater Bay Airlines held a special welcome ceremony at Hong Kong-International Airport to celebrate the delivery of its first Boeing B737MAX. The aircraft, B737-9 B-KWA (64132), had already arrived at the airport on 22 November 2025 after its delivery flight from Seattle-Boeing Field (WA).

The MAX is the first of fifteen the airline ordered in March 2023 as part of its fleet renewal and expansion plans.

Greater Bay Airlines is, next to its new B737-9, operating a fleet of seven B737-800s. The airline launched flights back in 2022 and is currently flying to sixteen destinations in China, Japan, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.

Photo by Greater Bay Airlines.

 

SPECIAL COLOURS - Gol presents themed airplane in homage to Paraná.( B737-800 / PR-GGE )

Photo: GOL
 

AIRPORT - Zurich Airport-Switzerland,

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