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Emirates introduces world’s first ‘U-Dream’ headrest for Economy Class

Emirates has unveiled the U-Dream Headrest, describing it as the world’s first multi-way adjustable headrest designed specifically to improve comfort for Economy Class passengers. The new feature is being rolled out across the airline’s fleet, starting with Airbus A350s and later extending to most Airbus A380s, Boeing 777s and all future Boeing 777X aircraft. Developed […]

Aviation24.beAviation24.beAndré Orban20 Jul
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The Helicopter Company orders eight more Airbus H145 helicopters

Saudi Arabia’s The Helicopter Company (THC) has placed a firm order for eight additional Airbus H145 helicopters during the Farnborough International Airshow, further expanding its fleet under a framework agreement signed with Airbus in 2024. The new helicopters will be delivered between 2027 and 2028 and form part of the original agreement covering up to […]

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Hainan Airlines expands its Airbus A320neo family fleet

Hainan Airlines, the flagship carrier of China’s HNA Aviation Group, has signed a firm purchase agreement with Airbus for 40 A320neo family narrowbody aircraft to drive its core domestic and regional expansion strategy. The order marks a major step in the carrier’s post-restructuring fleet modernization push, allowing Hainan to systematically replace aging single-aisle jets while […]

World Airline NewsWorld Airline NewsBruce Drum20 Jul
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Air Canada and Airbus launch joint initiative to scale domestic Canadian SAF and help reduce the life-cycle emissions of corporate travel

Air Canada and Airbus have announced a joint initiative to establish a Canadian Sustainability Co-Investment Platform, committing up to $13,700,000 Canadian Dollars ($10,000,000 US Dollar equivalent) to accelerate the production of commercial-scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel within Canada. The primary objective of the platform is to advance a selected domestic SAF project toward a Final Investment […]

World Airline NewsWorld Airline NewsBruce Drum20 Jul

Emirates redefines Economy Class journeys with world’s first U-Dream headrest

Emirates is revealing another world first in the sky, transforming journeys for Economy Class passengers with the introduction of the U-Dream Headrest - a game-changing new seat addition that enables Economy Class customers to experience a whole new level of support and comfort inflight. Backed by a significant investment, installation is already underway across Emirates’ fleet, reinforcing the airline’s commitment to helping Economy Class customers fly better. The U-Dream is a multi-way adjustable headrest designed to provide full neck and head support during sleep or relaxation, which will be incorporated onto Emirates Economy Class seats across all Emirates A350’s and most of its Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s. As the first airline in the world to introduce it, the U-Dream headrest is already garnering outstanding praise from Emirates customers.

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Riyadh Air Accelerates Global Expansion at Farnborough Airshow

Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new full-service global airline, has today announced it will exercise purchase rights for an additional six Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. The landmark agreement, announced at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026, drives the airline’s strategic expansion that brings Riyadh Air’s total Airbus A350-1000 confirmed fleet to 31 aircraft, significantly boosting its ultra-long-haul capacity. Riyadh Air also has 60 Airbus A321 aircraft on order, totaling 91 aircraft ordered with 19 options/purchase rights for the A350 aircraft still available to exercise, allowing greater future flexibility.

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