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Air Côte d’Ivoire has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330-900, marking the introduction of widebody operations into the Ivorian flag carrier’s fleet. The aircraft, the first of two on order, is configured in a four-class layout with four seats in First, 44 in Business, 21 in Premium Economy and 173 in Economy. The new…

JetBlue will become the first airline in the world to partner with Amazon’s Project Kuiper, introducing low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite broadband to enhance its inflight Wi-Fi service, Fly-Fi. The US low-cost carrier, which in 2013 became the first and only major US airline to offer free, high-speed Wi-Fi across its fleet, plans to begin…

Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the banner pickup, which resulted in a low altitude aerodynamic stall/spin.

Korean Air has renewed its selection of special in-flight dietary meals, introducing updated menus across seven categories from September 1, 2025. The airline said the refresh reflects current health trends and passenger feedback, with changes made to both ingredients and preparation methods. The new menus were developed in collaboration with the nutrition team at Inha…

Jamco Corporation, manufacturer of cabin interior equipment and a Bain Capital portfolio company, is expanding its footprint in the aircraft interiors market through the acquisition of Aerospace Technologies Group (ATG). Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, ATG has become the largest tier 1 supplier of electric window shade systems to aircraft OEMs…

Probable Cause: The loss of engine power during go-around due to a failed muffler flame tube, which resulted in an exhaust blockage. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of the exhaust system during the most recent maintenance.

ACMI specialist airline, Thai SmartLynx, has reached a major milestone with the arrival of its first Airbus A320-200 at Don Mueang International Airport. The aircraft delivery represents the final step in the airline’s application process for an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT). Thai SmartLynx will provide flexible fleet…

Aerospace logistics company B&H Worldwide has successfully transported an Airbus H145 helicopter from Zurich, Switzerland, to Auckland, New Zealand, on behalf of GCH Aviation. The delivery marks the first of four H145 helicopters that GCH Aviation is bringing into the country as part of its investment programme to enhance air rescue and emergency medical services…

Macquarie AirFinance has placed its second direct order with Boeing for the purchase of 30 737-8s. The purchase brings Macquarie AirFinance’s 737 MAX order book to 70, with the aircraft scheduled for delivery through to 2032. The aircraft leasing and financing provider said the “strategic expansion” is in response to growing airline demand for fuel-efficient…