Cebu Pacific has finalized a wet lease agreement with Vietnam Airlines for the operation of an Airbus A320neo aircraft within Vietnam’s airspace. The specific arrangement will see the Pratt & Whitney powered aircraft stationed in Ho Chi Minh City, commencing operations on July 15th, 2026 and concluding on September 7th, 2026. During this period, Cebu...
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e-Smart Group has finalized a leasing agreement with SLI, encompassing up to twenty BETA Technologies electric aircraft. This arrangement directly supports the expansion of e-Smart’s air cargo operations across Europe. The deal includes a diverse selection...
AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings finalized a significant €22 million expansion project at its Pamiers production site in France. This investment focused on increasing manufacturing capacity, enhancing technical capabilities, and improving environmental...
Delta and United released their earnings figures recently, marking the start of the airline industry's earnings season. Both companies reported strong performance, though crucially, their forward-looking guidance indicates a significant change in the...
The Department of the Air Force executed a live-fire test involving a YFQ-44A Collaborative Combat Aircraft at Fort Meade on July 15, 2026. During this exercise, the aircraft successfully fired an AIM-120 weapon towards a designated digital target. This...
CSAF Wilsbach and CMSAF Wolfe visited Aviano Air Base to discuss readiness and quality-of-life initiatives with Airmen of the 31st Fighter Wing.
Dorkfest, an event organized by Brett Snyder (Cranky Flier), offers AvGeeks a unique opportunity to observe aircraft and enjoy food at the In-N-Out Burger near Los Angeles International Airport. The event is scheduled for Saturday, September 19th, from...
SkyGo's schedule data revealed a fascinating detail regarding Pan Am’s operations in the 1980s – namely, its Internal German Service or IGS. This service involved utilizing aircraft, primarily Boeing 747-100s and DC-10-10s, for transporting passengers...
Hawaiian Airlines hosted a media event in Honolulu to commemorate its joining of the oneworld alliance. The event featured the unveiling of a newly delivered aircraft sporting oneworld livery. Attendees were offered opportunities for interviews and...
The current offseason is experiencing a significant surge in international travel driven by record-breaking heat across numerous locations. This increased demand has fueled a robust recovery within the aviation industry, particularly benefiting airlines...
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) completed its significant $399 million investment in a 145,000-square-foot expansion of the C Concourse. The project represents a substantial upgrade to passenger amenities within the airport’s infrastructure....
In late 2017, an initial assessment of United’s Polaris premium cabin product occurred on a transcontinental route aboard a Boeing 787-10 aircraft. The author finally experienced a true international flight with the Polaris product from Newark to London in...
ch-aviation has launched its Aircraft Events dataset, offering a detailed, event-by-event record of commercial aviation and business jet operations. This new resource provides comprehensive information on aircraft movements, covering both passenger flights...
PaxUp has announced a strategic partnership with the PaxUp platform, specializing in air service development solutions. This collaboration involves integrating targeted ch-aviation data directly into the PaxUp platform’s capabilities. Specifically, the...
We are pleased to share the latest improvements to ch-aviation's aircraft data, aimed at enhancing the accuracy and depth of our aircraft role classifications. New aircraft roles added to the database We are expanding our aircraft role taxonomy with eight...
ch-aviation has released version 2.32, focusing on improved user experience and expanded data capabilities. This update introduces Aircraft Order Options data, offering enhanced insights into current aircraft backlogs. Users can now access detailed...
ch-aviation has launched Operators and Entities Ownership Data, broadening its existing commercial and business aviation datasets. The new product delivers comprehensive details on operator ownership, enhancing transparency within the industry....
Cathay Pacific Airlines executed a successful inaugural flight from Hong Kong (HKG) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) on March 30th, marking a significant event for aviation enthusiasts and industry observers. The arrival featured an Airbus...
GeminiJets has been producing airplane models for twenty years since their launch. A new release of GeminiJets airplane models is scheduled for March 2026. The announcement details a special offer available to purchase the new models from GeminiJets....
During a hangar event at LAX, United unveiled its new “Elevated” Boeing 787-9. The new “Elevated” 787-9 configuration… The post Photo Report: United Airlines New “Elevated” Boeing 787-9 appeared first on SamChui.com.
According to SamChui.com's analysis, the landscape of global airline capacity will shift significantly in 2026, moving away from a recovery phase and toward consolidation trends. The top ten largest airlines worldwide are projected to undergo changes in...
GeminiJets announced new airplane models set to be released in January and February of 2026. The release includes a variety of aircraft, representing airlines from around the globe. These new additions will expand the company’s existing collection which...
Emirates is currently operating a reduced flight schedule encompassing 82 destinations worldwide following the limited re-opening of UAE airspace. The airline’s operational adjustments reflect the ongoing recovery phase within the aviation industry. As of...
British Airways has unveiled its redesigned Club Suite business class experience on flights between London Heathrow (LHR) and New York John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK). This new configuration features private suites, offering passengers enhanced...