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NEWS FLASHCroatia Airlines has retired its last Airbus A320 aircraft. Registered 9A-CTO, the 21-year-old jet operated its last flight on behalf of the airline on January 26, from Amsterdam to Zagreb. It was initially planned to run its last service on February 1. The aircraft is owned by Macquarie AirFinance. Croatia Airlines introduced its first A320 in 1997. The carrier continues to operate A319s but plans to transition to an all A220 fleet next year.EX-YU Aviation News
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Air Canada has selected the Airbus A350-1000 to lead its next era of global travel, as the airline… The post Air Canada selects Airbus’ A350-1000 to lead next era of global travel appeared first on AeroTime.
Published at 0400PST / 1200GMT 12FEB26Air Astana from June 2026 plans to enhance service to Guangzhou, with the addition of Astana – Guangzhou nonstop flight. From 02JUN26, Airbus A321LR to serve this route twice weekly.KC8217 NQZ1845 – 0430+1CAN 32Q 24KC8218 CAN0545 – 1010NQZ 32Q 35Separately, Almaty – Guangzhou service to be operated by 767-300ER from 13APR26 to 11MAY26 (Almaty departure), instead of A321LR.
Four-engine commercial aircraft like the legendary Boeing 747 and the superjumbo Airbus A380 have largely disappeared from passenger service, replaced by more efficient twin-engine widebodies. On the surface, it seems the era of the quadjet is over. But growing congestion at the world’s busiest airports and limited takeoff and landing slots may change that. When airlines can’t add flights, larger aircraft move more passengers in a single slot. Could four-engine aircraft return? And where would t
Emirates' UK vice president discusses the airline's performance, future plans, and the role of the Airbus A350 in the UK market.
At long last, Frontier has filed its schedules for summer travel. Last weekend we saw the airline roll its end-of-schedule from May 20 to September 8. This is later than I’d have expected to see that normally, so I figured there were some big changes planned. Maybe I built it up in my head too...
Air Canada is expanding its long-haul ambitions with an order for eight Airbus A350-1000 widebody aircraft, marking a significant step in its fleet modernization strategy and future international network growth. The airline said deliveries of the new aircraft are scheduled to begin in the second half of 2030. Expanding Long-Haul Capabilities Air Canada executives described […] The post Air Canada Orders Airbus A350-1000 Jets appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
By the end of the year, almost 100 Emirates destinations will be served by premium economy-equipped aircraft.
Published at 0300PST / 1100GMT 12FEB26Thai Airways International (THAI) as of 12FEB26 filed additional changes to its planned Airbus A321neo operation. Previously adjusted but not covered on AeroRoutes, the airline has pulled A321neo aircraft from Hong Kong and Vientiane route, previously scheduled 16FEB26 – 28MAR26.In this week’s update, the A321neo will be added on flights to Beijing and Kaohsiung for 6-week period. Additional changes remain possible.Bangkok Suvarnabhumi – Beijing Capital 16AP
In a retrofit update, Emirates has confirmed that the first three-class layout upgrade on a high-density two-class Airbus… The post First two-class Emirates A380 selected for three-class layout nears completion appeared first on AeroTime.
Published at 0200PST / 1000GMT 12FEB26Thai VietJet Air in the second quarter of 2026 schedules service reductions on Bangkok Suvarnabhumi – Seoul Incheon route, as the carrier schedules 4 weekly flights during following periods, instead of 7 weekly: 20APR26 – 28APR26, 08MAY26 – 30JUN26.Airbus A321 aircraft operates this route. VZ850 BKK0225 – 1000ICN 321 x246VZ851 ICN1210 – 1600BKK 321 x246
In our past examinations of the Air Canada fleet, we were left wondering what the airline might do to replace its longest-range and highest-capacity aircraft – jets like the 777-200LR and 777-300ER. And while the airline hasn’t explicitly stated that its intention to acquire A350-1000s will be replacing those older Boeings, it does show the airline looking ahead when it comes to modernizing this part of the fleet.
Recent photos and videos circulating on social media show that Iran has received Russian-made Mi-28NE attack helicopters, with aircraft spotted at Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport and observed conducting flight tests over the capital in early 2026. Several images of Mi-28NE helicopters have appeared from within and around hangars at Mehrabad Airport, where assembly work was reportedly […]
In part one of this week's show, Gordon and Jay crunch the latest financials from Icelandair and discuss how it plans to become sustainably profitable. In part two, the conversation turns to global airports, as we reveal the major hubs with the biggest shifts in capacity for Q2. Listen to the Episode Here:
Published at 0100PST / 0900GMT 12FEB26Thai AirAsia during Northern summer 2026 season plans to launch new service to Korea, as the carrier files 1 daily Bangkok Don Mueang – Seoul Incheon flight. The airline intends to launch this route on daily basis from 01MAY26, with Airbus A320neo aircraft.FD677 DMK0245 – 1035ICN 32N DFD678 ICN1205 – 1550DMK 32N D
Singapore Airlines has the largest A350 fleet in the world.
British Airways announced the launch of its Avios-Only flights to Madrid and Toulon Saint- Tropez. These flights will be operated from London City Airport. Reward Seats and more The latest Avios-Only flights, on which 100% of the seats are exclusively available as Reward Seats, as the airline reaches its 50th Avios-Only service. Adam Daniels, IAG Loyalty’s […] The post British Airways’ launches Avios- Flights to European destinations appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
Air Canada has revealed a firm order for eight Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, a deal previously listed as undisclosed in November 2025. The order marks a significant step in the carrier’s long-haul fleet modernisation strategy and reinforces its commitment to Airbus widebody aircraft. The A350-1000, Airbus’ largest A350 variant, offers a range of up to 9,000 […]