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European Cargo to launch five-weekly China flights from Teesside
UK-based air freight carrier European Cargo will establish a new operational base at Teesside International Airport and launch five weekly long-haul cargo flights to China, under a multi-million-pound agreement designed to strengthen export capacity from the North of England. The deal will see the carrier position Airbus A340-600 freighters at Teesside International Airport, creating up…
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Eurowings to install ‘Premium BIZ’ class
Low-cost airline Eurowings is to introduce a premium seating class on eight of its Airbus A320neo aircraft. Instead of the traditional all-economy 2×3 layout, the airline will offer a roomier 2×2 seating configuration in the first two rows, creating eight “Premium BIZ” class seats. The decision follows successful market tests that began in late 2025…
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DASI acquires spare parts inventory from Mesa to support fleet transition
Aviation inventory and logistics solutions provider DASI has announced an agreement with Mesa Airlines to provide support for its fleet transitions and integration with Republic Airways Holdings Inc. DASI has acquired spare parts inventories, covering Mesa Airlines’ entire CRJ700 and CRJ900 fleet. The programme includes coordinated uplifts from several of the airline’s key US locations…
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WFS acquires Aviapartner Cargo NV at Brussels Airport
Air cargo handler Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has completed its acquisition of Aviapartner Cargo NV at Brussels Airport after receiving full regulatory approval. The purchase will further enhance WFS’ service portfolio in Brussels with the addition of full freighter ramp handling, towing, and airside transportation capabilities. Over 200 Aviapartner Cargo NV employees will join WFS…
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SR Technics to support North American carrier with CFM56-7B MRO
MRO service provider SR Technics has signed a new multi-year agreement with a major North American carrier for CFM56-7B heavy shop visit maintenance. SR Technics says the agreement marks a further step in strengthening its presence in North America and reflects continued customer trust in the company’s operational capabilities and long-standing experience on CFM platforms.…
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Spanish low cost carrier Volotea aims to boost revenues with Amadeus’ Navitaire Stratos
European low cost carrier Volotea has completed an deal to adopt Amadeus’s Navitaire Stratos platform to modernise its retailing capabilities. The aviation IT giant’s next-gen digital solution will enable the carrier to offer more tailored options and help its customers to plan their trips. Amadeus said it will also “enable the carrier to operate more…
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Fears over impact of protracted conflict in the Middle East after US Israeli strikes on Iran
Fears of a protracted international conflict in the Middle East after US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran at the weekend have pushed up forecasts for oil price hikes. Investment bank JP Morgan predicted Brent crude could hit $130 a barrel if the conflict sees a full closure of the Strait of Hormuz through which 20%…
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Jet2 to cut fuel emissions via winglet retrofit
UK leisure airline Jet2.com has completed a two-year retrofit programme to install Split Scimitar Winglets to 74 of its Boeing 737-800NG aircraft which its says will lead to improved aircraft efficiency and reduced fuel consumption. The multi-million pound retrofit is expected to reduce fuel burn by 1.5%, help to cut the airline’s annual carbon emissions…
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Three U.S. F-15E Strike Eagles Shot Down In Apparent Friendly Fire Incident in Kuwait
U.S CENTCOM has confirmed that three F-15Es have been shot down after being mistakenly targeted Kuwaiti air defenses amid Iranian missile and drone attacks. Videos emerged online in the morning of Mar. 2, 2026, show what was described as a U.S. Air Force F-15 being hit by surface to air fire, immediately catching fire and…
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cargo.one acquires Cargofive and unifies air and ocean rate data
Cargo booking platform cargo.one has acquired ocean rate platform Cargofive and launched what it describes as the industry’s first AI-native operating system for multimodal freight – significantly strengthening its core air cargo proposition. The move brings ocean rate data – spanning four million trade lanes and connections to the top 10 ocean carriers – into cargo.one’s…