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Where Lufthansa’s quadjets are flying this summer
1+ hour, 37+ min ago (757+ words) Lufthansa's four-engine aircraft are slowly leaving the fleet. However, the decline has somewhat stabilised in recent years as delivery delays for some of its newer long-haul planes force the ageing jets to fill the capacity void. Lufthansa's once-flagship fleet of…...
What happened to Air New Zealand's Lord of the Rings Boeing 747?
4+ hour, 39+ min ago (1406+ words) Air New Zealand is the flag carrier of New Zealand, and as such, it functions as an ambassador for the country. Air New Zealand used its Boeing 747-400s to promote The Lord of the Rings and the franchise's connection to New…...
This week's long-haul flight schedule changes from Europe
18+ hour, 16+ min ago (500+ words) Each week, Aerospace Global News takes a look at some of the long-haul'route'changes to and from Europe, all of which are subject to further adjustments. This is the 14th edition. This week, Luxair announced its plan to launch flights to Abu…...
Heat in the Gulf: Luxair takes on Etihad with flights to Abu Dhabi
23+ hour, 23+ min ago (612+ words) Luxembourg's national airline, Luxair, has announced that it will be launching flights between the capital city and Abu Dhabi. The news comes barely a month since Etihad announced its first venture into Luxembourg with a thrice-weekly flight on an Airbus…...
From Hong Kong to the world: 80 years of Cathay Pacific Airways
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (1771+ words) Established in 1946, Cathay Pacific celebrates its 80th anniversary in 2026. Originally established by two men and a single wartime-surplus Douglas DC-3, the airline has become one of the world's leading international carriers of the modern age, renowned for its high standards of service....
What happened to Aer Lingus’ Boeing 747s?
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (878+ words) For nearly a quarter of a century, the Boeing 747 was the most visible symbol of Aer Lingus" long-haul ambitions. The Irish flag carrier was among the early adopters of the jumbo jet, operating the type from the early 1970s until the…...
How extreme winter weather tested resilience at Europe's airports
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (951+ words) Heavy snow, strong winds and freezing temperatures caused widespread disruption across Europe last week as airports, including Amsterdam Schiphol and Riga, faced cancellations and grappled with the reality of extreme weather conditions. Planning for winter operations begins long before the…...
Archer to embed safety-critical AI into its eVTOL aircraft
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (660+ words) US aircraft developer Archer Aviation has outlined plans to integrate high-performance artificial intelligence computing directly into future iterations of its Midnight eVTOL. This, it says, will improve flight safety, airspace integration and long-term readiness for autonomous operations. The initiative marks…...
Why scientists are flying a Gulfstream G550 into Atlantic storms this winter
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (1146+ words) Every winter, the North Atlantic quietly shapes life across Western Europe. Storms born thousands of kilometres offshore sweep in with little warning, bringing floods, gale-force winds, and sudden cold snaps that disrupt transport, damage infrastructure, and, at times, put lives…...
JSX bets big on pet air travel with amenities and loyalty points
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (698+ words) JSX is betting on pet-friendly travel. The public charter carrier has announced a new partnership with Petco, rolling out a national suite of "VIP" " very important pet " amenities designed to make pets feel like passengers, not baggage." An increase in…...