segunda-feira, 30 de junho de 2025
Icelandair operated a Boeing 757-23N aircraft in Pan Am livery as part of the "Tracing the Transatlantic" initiative, recreating historic Pan Am routes. The aircraft, named "Yankee Clipper II", flew from the US to Europe, with stops in Lisbon and Shannon, among other locations.
sábado, 28 de junho de 2025
sexta-feira, 27 de junho de 2025
HYBRIDS LIVERY - TRANSAVIA / A320-200 / LY-NVL -
Transavia reinforces fleet with three A320 aircraft on wet lease - Dutch low-cost airline Transavia has taken delivery of three Airbus A320 aircraft. These aircraft, serial numbers 3968, 3741 and 3771, are on wet lease from Avion Express
ROUTES - Etihad touches down with daily A380 flights to Toronto
Flagship aircraft increases capacity by 31%, ahead of Etihad’s 20th anniversary of flying to Canada
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has begun operating its iconic Airbus A380 on daily flights to Toronto, boosting capacity by 31% and marking a new chapter in the airline’s long-standing commitment to Canada ahead of its 20th anniversary.
Etihad’s famous big bird was welcomed with a water-cannon salute at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Tuesday 24 June.
The upgraded service introduces the unparalleled luxury of Etihad’s flagship A380 aircraft to Canadian skies for the first time. This includes the airline’s award-winning First Apartments and the world’s only three-room suite in the sky, The Residence, offering an exceptional flying experience for guests on the route between Zayed International Airport and Toronto Pearson International Airport.
The increased capacity responds to strong demand for travel between the UAE and Canada, particularly across business, leisure and visiting friends and relatives (VFR) segments.
Arik De, Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer, Etihad Airways, said: "We are proud to introduce the A380 and offer guests flying between Abu Dhabi and Canada an extraordinary new travel experience with Etihad. Toronto has been a cornerstone of our North American network since 2005, when we became the first airline from the Gulf region to operate flights to Canada. The introduction of our flagship aircraft on this route reflects our deep commitment to the Canadian market.”
Unmatched Guest Experience
Etihad’s A380 features 486 seats across four cabins, including:
The Residence: A private three-room suite with living room, bedroom and ensuite bathroom with shower
First Apartments: 9 fully enclosed suites with personal space, 80-inch lie-flat beds and separate ottoman seat
Business Studios: 70 lie-flat seats with aisle access, premium dining and exclusive access to The Lobby, a serviced lounge in the sky
Economy Smart Seats: 405 seats with fixed-wing headrests and adjustable support, including 68 extra legroom seats
Abu Dhabi Stopover
Guests flying to or from Canada via Abu Dhabi can also take advantage of Etihad’s stopover programme, with complimentary hotel stays offering a chance to experience the UAE capital’s rich cultural landmarks, pristine beaches, and world-class attractions.
Etihad
FLEET - QANTASLINK TO INVEST IN MAJOR WESTERN AUSTRALIA FLEET RENEWAL
The renewal program would see QantasLink’s Fokker F100 (F100) aircraft retired and replaced with up to 14 E190 aircraft. Qantas is currently assessing sourcing options for mid-life E190 aircraft and is targeting the first aircraft to arrive toward the end of 2026.
Network Aviation, which operates charter and FIFO services across Western Australia as well as regular passenger flights, will benefit from the enhanced fuel efficiency, reliability and improved passenger comfort that the E190 platform provides. E190s are a popular aircraft with regional airlines globally.
Qantas recently announced that Network Aviation will receive four Airbus A320 aircraft from Jetstar Asia (JSA), which enables the earlier retirement of four of the Group’s F100 aircraft. These A320 aircraft will commence entering service before the end of 2025. The earlier retirement of the four F100 aircraft, enabled by the A320 aircraft from Jetstar Asia, will trigger an incremental accelerated depreciation charge, as noted in Jetstar Asia’s recent announcement, and will be excluded from underlying earnings. FY26 capex guidance remains unchanged at $4.1bn to $4.3bn.
QantasLink Chief Executive Officer Rachel Yangoyan said: “This fleet renewal represents a significant investment in the future of our regional aviation capabilities, and our commitment to serving the critical resources sector and regional communities in Western Australia.
“The E190 is a proven platform that operates across Australia today and will deliver improved operational efficiency and reliability, while also creating opportunities for our people in the West.”
Fortescue Metals Chief Executive Officer Dino Otranto said: “With more than 50 flights a week out of Perth, we’re on track for around 640,000 passenger movements this financial year – a clear reflection of how vital our partnership with Qantas and Network Aviation is to keeping our operations running efficiently.
“This new fleet will bring more comfort and reliability for our people, and that makes a real difference when you’re flying in and out as frequently as we do.”
The retirement of the F100s is part of the Group’s wider fleet renewal program. Qantas will take delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR later this month, making it the first airline in Asia Pacific to operate the extra long-range narrowbody aircraft type.
The Company expects to provide further updates on the mid-life E190 acquisition and specific delivery timelines in the coming months as procurement discussions progress.
QANTAS
quinta-feira, 26 de junho de 2025
AIRLINE - Air Algérie to take-over
The owner of Tassili Airlines, state-owned oil company Sonatrach Group, has signed an agreement on 19 June 2025 with Air Algérie in which the national airline is set to take ownership of Tassili Airlines.
The deal is part of the plan to improve Algeria's internal air connectivity.
No timelines have been communicated about when the ownership is transferred and it's also unclear if the Tassili Airlines-brand will continue to exist.
The airline was established in 1998 by Sonatrach to shuttle staff and material for their oil operations across Algeria.
No timelines have been communicated about when the ownership is transferred and it's also unclear if the Tassili Airlines-brand will continue to exist.
The airline was established in 1998 by Sonatrach to shuttle staff and material for their oil operations across Algeria.
It later also developed into a domestic and international scheduled airline.
Today, Tassili Airlines' fleet is made up of seven Boeing B737-800s, four DHC-8-200s, and four DHC-8-400s.
Photo by Tassili Airlines.
Today, Tassili Airlines' fleet is made up of seven Boeing B737-800s, four DHC-8-200s, and four DHC-8-400s.
Photo by Tassili Airlines.
NEW LIVERY / REBRANDS - AeroUnion rebrands into Avianca Cargo Mexico
Mexican cargo carrier AeroUnion announced it will rebrand itself to Avianca Cargo Mexico. The airline, which in which Avianca holds a minority stake, will continue to operate as a separate carrier.
AeroUnion was launched in 1998 and started flying in 2001 with the Airbus A300F. Later, it also operated the Boeing B767-200F. Since last year, it's fleet consists of two Airbus A330-300P2Fs.
Illustration by Avianca Cargo Mexico.
ORDER - Japan's Skymark Airlines orders more B737-10s
Skymark Airlines (BC, Tokyo Haneda) has placed a new firm order for three B737-10s and converted two previously ordered B737-8s into the larger variant. The deliveries of the newly ordered units are scheduled to begin in the fiscal year 2027 (starting April 1, 2027).
The aircraft will be financed through a sale-and-leaseback financing with Atlantis Aviation Corporation. The lessor will provide approximately USD104 million in financing starting in June 2025, which the airline will use to finance pre-delivery payments to Boeing. The financing will be offset against the proceeds from the sale-and-leaseback deal on the delivery of the aircraft.
The Japanese airline said in a stock market filing that its fleet renewal will begin with the addition of six leased B737-8s starting in March 2026. Its direct orders from Boeing now comprise an additional seven B737-8s (one due in FY2027 and the other six after FY2030) and seven B737-10s.
The aircraft will partially replace Skymark's current-generation fleet comprising twenty-nine B737-800s.
quarta-feira, 25 de junho de 2025
SPECIAL LIVERY - ‘SWISS Wanderlust’ – not painted but applied
SWISS’s first Airbus A350-900 has made its début public appearance in all its special glory. The new long-haul twinjet was rolled out in its stylish and unique ‘SWISS Wanderlust’ livery today at Airbus’s Toulouse factory site. The flying artwork is a global first – and a love letter to Switzerland, too.
The delivery of the new Airbus A350 marks a further milestone in the SWISS story. And to mark the occasion, the first of these brand-new long-haul SWISS twinjets has been given a very special look. It may appear to be a sophisticated paint job; but the elaborate new livery has actually been achieved through the use of specially certificated precision-cut films. It’s an innovation for Airbus, too: never before has one of its aircraft had so much film so extensively applied.
An artwork through precision
The application of the artistically designed motifs onto the new aircraft required the most careful preparation. The specialists at Airbus used tailored 3D software to project the designs onto the airframe, and then divided the resulting ‘picture’ into some 360 precision-cut films. Each of these was then applied manually to the millimeter to its assigned location on the fuselage or the engine nacelles.
Each of the motifs thus consists of multiple painstakingly-matched film elements, which collectively cover a total area of some 380 square meters. Airbus even developed a special procedure for the project that pays due and full regard to all the relevant safety, durability and aerodynamic requirements, while still maintaining all the livery’s artistic merit and appeal.
The special livery for SWISS’s first Airbus A350 is a playful, creative and storied homage from the company to its Swiss roots and home. Its various motifs include famous buildings, well-known landmarks and traditional sports and cultural events. Each illustration thus captures a key facet of Switzerland, ranging from its natural attractions to its people and its cultural variety.
Ready for takeoff – and further tests and trialsSWISS’s initial Airbus A350 – which is also the world’s first ‘flying art gallery’ – will soon be taking to the skies. Before it is delivered to Switzerland in late summer, though, the new long-haul twinjet will complete its final preparations at Airbus in Toulouse. There, as part of the flight line, the aircraft will have its engines and all its systems thoroughly checked and tested, and will also perform its first pre-delivery flights.
A350 Wanderlust - Montreux
Montreux, often called the Pearl of the Swiss Riviera, is home to the famous statue of Freddie Mercury, the legendary rock star who found such inspiration here. The statue features in the special livery’s Montreux item, together with the impressive Chillon Castle and the world-renowned Montreux Jazz Festival.
A350 Wanderlust - St. Moritz
St. Moritz, the Engadine resort steeped in tourist tradition, blends luxury charm with a venerable history as a pioneer of winter tourism. The spectacular horse racing on frozen Lake St. Moritz is a particular local highlight. And the event is deftly captured in the special livery’s St. Moritz feature.
A350 Wanderlust - Wengen
Wengen is the venue for the legendary Lauberhorn races, a genuine highlight of the World Cup skiing calendar. Every year the world’s best skiers gather in the alpine resort to compete on the longest downhill course in the World Cup season. The event forms the centerpiece of the special livery’s Wengen feature, accompanied by the Schilthorn cable car and the nearby Lauterbrunnen Valley.
A350 Wanderlust - Zurich
Zurich, Switzerland’s vibrant financial and cultural hub, is home to the famous Bahnhofstrasse, one of the world’s most exclusive shopping streets. The city further offers a wide range of arts attractions and nightlife options, all of which underline its cosmopolitan vibe. Alongside the iconic Prime Tower, the special livery’s Zurich item features the city’s Grossmünster cathedral and its striking Guardian Angel statue by Niki de Saint Phalle.
A350 Wanderlust - Basel
Basel plays host to the annual Art Basel show, one of the world’s most prestigious art fairs that is a landmark event on the contemporary art scene. The special livery’s Basel item features the Messe Basel exhibition buildings along with the city’s Tinguely Fountain and its Rhine River ferry.
The further illustrations featured in the first SWISS Airbus A350’s special ‘SWISS Wanderlust’ livery include:
a marmot, a much-loved emblem of the alpine world;
the apple shot through by Wilhelm Tell, the legendary Swiss folk hero;
Helvetia, the personification of Switzerland;
a treasure chest representing the online Swiss-wide treasure hunt competition that is a further feature of the special livery concept.
The application of the artistically designed motifs onto the new aircraft required the most careful preparation. The specialists at Airbus used tailored 3D software to project the designs onto the airframe, and then divided the resulting ‘picture’ into some 360 precision-cut films. Each of these was then applied manually to the millimeter to its assigned location on the fuselage or the engine nacelles.
Each of the motifs thus consists of multiple painstakingly-matched film elements, which collectively cover a total area of some 380 square meters. Airbus even developed a special procedure for the project that pays due and full regard to all the relevant safety, durability and aerodynamic requirements, while still maintaining all the livery’s artistic merit and appeal.
The special livery for SWISS’s first Airbus A350 is a playful, creative and storied homage from the company to its Swiss roots and home. Its various motifs include famous buildings, well-known landmarks and traditional sports and cultural events. Each illustration thus captures a key facet of Switzerland, ranging from its natural attractions to its people and its cultural variety.
Treasure hunt still on till October
The various elements of the striking special livery of SWISS’s first Airbus A350 – like the marmot, Freddie Mercury and the Federal Parliament Building – are more than just images and designs. They offer an interactive experience, too. Visitors to swiss.com/treasurehunt can use augmented reality (AR) to explore all the livery’s illustrations. As they do so, they can also take part in a special ‘SWISS Treasure Hunt’ to find hidden details, solve intriguing puzzles and – with a little luck – win the main prize of an A350 flight for two in the new SWISS Business Class cabin.The motifs featured in the special ‘SWISS Wanderlust’ livery:
A350 Wanderlust - Montreux
Montreux, often called the Pearl of the Swiss Riviera, is home to the famous statue of Freddie Mercury, the legendary rock star who found such inspiration here. The statue features in the special livery’s Montreux item, together with the impressive Chillon Castle and the world-renowned Montreux Jazz Festival.
A350 Wanderlust - St. Moritz
St. Moritz, the Engadine resort steeped in tourist tradition, blends luxury charm with a venerable history as a pioneer of winter tourism. The spectacular horse racing on frozen Lake St. Moritz is a particular local highlight. And the event is deftly captured in the special livery’s St. Moritz feature.
A350 Wanderlust - Wengen
Wengen is the venue for the legendary Lauberhorn races, a genuine highlight of the World Cup skiing calendar. Every year the world’s best skiers gather in the alpine resort to compete on the longest downhill course in the World Cup season. The event forms the centerpiece of the special livery’s Wengen feature, accompanied by the Schilthorn cable car and the nearby Lauterbrunnen Valley.
A350 Wanderlust - Zurich
Zurich, Switzerland’s vibrant financial and cultural hub, is home to the famous Bahnhofstrasse, one of the world’s most exclusive shopping streets. The city further offers a wide range of arts attractions and nightlife options, all of which underline its cosmopolitan vibe. Alongside the iconic Prime Tower, the special livery’s Zurich item features the city’s Grossmünster cathedral and its striking Guardian Angel statue by Niki de Saint Phalle.
A350 Wanderlust - Basel
Basel plays host to the annual Art Basel show, one of the world’s most prestigious art fairs that is a landmark event on the contemporary art scene. The special livery’s Basel item features the Messe Basel exhibition buildings along with the city’s Tinguely Fountain and its Rhine River ferry.
The further illustrations featured in the first SWISS Airbus A350’s special ‘SWISS Wanderlust’ livery include:
a marmot, a much-loved emblem of the alpine world;
the apple shot through by Wilhelm Tell, the legendary Swiss folk hero;
Helvetia, the personification of Switzerland;
a treasure chest representing the online Swiss-wide treasure hunt competition that is a further feature of the special livery concept.
terça-feira, 24 de junho de 2025
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