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WFS signs handling renewal contract with Air Europa Cargo in Spain
Air Europa Cargo has renewed its handling management agreement with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in Madrid and Barcelona for a further five years. WFS has supported the airline’s cargo operations in Madrid since 2018 and expanded the partnership to Barcelona in January 2021. The renewed contract will see the two companies continue working together as…
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AIX 2026: Thales introduces FlytEDGE Aura
Thales has used the Hamburg show to launch the latest iteration of its FlytEDGE cloud-based IFE system. The unit features 4K HDR10+ Tandem OLED displays, plus fast-charging power with dual in-screen USB-C ports, offering power up to 120w. It also features two Bluetooth 6.0 connections and Wi-FI 7.0. READ: AIX2024: Thales introduce web-based IFE The speed…
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American Airlines Cargo boosts widebody schedule this summer
American Airlines Cargo has announced an expanded widebody schedule across its international network this summer, operating up to 186 flights per day. Throughout June, July and August, the carrier has said it will operate approximately 4,400 monthly widebody flights between the US and Europe, with London Heathrow Airport (LHR) seeing the largest cargo growth this season…
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AIX 2026: Collins and Air Canada announce single aisle business seat
Air Canada has used the first day of the Hamburg show to demonstrate its new business class seat for the A321XLR. The lie-flat Aurora suites have been customised by design agency Acumen and include elements that enhance the privacy of the suite. It also features lockable stowage and combines with cabin monuments and galley walls…
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Calls for EU Entry/Exit System suspension amid operational chaos
Aviation industry leaders have called on European Union member states to use established emergency powers to suspend new immigration rules that are causing severe operational disruptions within days of coming into force. The full implementation of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) on April 10 has increased border processing times by up to 70%, with ACI…
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Etihad mainland China network expansion supports tourism and cargo flows
Etihad Airways has announced the launch of five new routes and adding 28 weekly flights to its mainland China network, marking one of the airline’s largest single market increases in recent years. Etihad Airways will operate services from Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG), Guangzhou (CAN), Chengdu (TFU), Hangzhou (HGH) and…
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Final Class of A-10C Thunderbolt II Pilots Graduates at Davis-Monthan AFB
The 357th Fighter Squadron graduated its last A-10C Thunderbolt II student pilots at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, marking the end of an era for the sole formal training unit for A-10 pilots. The U.S. Air Force has now ended the training of new A-10C Thunderbolt II pilots, in another step towards the retirement of the…
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One-of-a-Kind ‘Narcotics Hunter’ P-3 Airborne Radar Spotted in California
The Customs and Border Protection describes the P-3 AEW as the world’s only law enforcement airborne radar aircraft, supporting the anti-smuggling and border protection mission. A rarely seen U.S. Customs and Border Protection P-3 Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) aircraft, used for tracking small boats smuggling narcotics in Pacific and Caribbean waters around Central…
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Moment powers Garuda Indonesia’s wireless IFE expansion
Digital entertainment and connectivity solutions provider, Moment, is partnering with Garuda Indonesia to spearhead the airline’s expansion of its wireless Inflight Entertainment (W-IFE) capabilities. Under a three-year agreement, Moment has deployed 64 Flymingo Box units to enhance the digital onboard experience for Indonesia’s national carrier. The deployment focuses on 15 selected aircraft within Garuda Indonesia’s…
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Navoi International Airport becomes TIACA member
Navoi International Airport in Uzbekistan has joined as the International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) as a member. The airport is fast becoming known as a growing strategic cargo hub connecting Europe and Asia, playing an important role in strengthening global supply chains and advancing innovation across the air cargo ecosystem. On a post on social…