Industrial action affects a major production base for the A400M, C295, A330 MRTT and Eurofighter, alongside components for Airbus commercial aircraft
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier26 AugSpain has authorized a seven-year framework agreement for the joint acquisition of at least seven Airbus A330 Multi…
AeroTime•Clement Charpentreau26 Aug
Madrid's approval advances a seven-aircraft program that would give the Polish Air Force four tankers by 2030
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier26 Aug
Emergency crews met the Delta jet in Newfoundland as a replacement aircraft ferried all passengers back to New York.
Hong Kong Air Cargo has launched the first international charter operation to India’s Navi Mumbai International Airport. The three-times-weekly dedicated freighter route carries electronics and general cargo into Navi Mumbai (NMI) and pharmaceuticals and e-commerce to Hong Kong (HKG), Daniel Chan, deputy general manager for government and public affairs at Hong Kong Air Cargo, told […]
Alejandro of Simple Flying sits down with Unum Aircraft Seating to explore how the UK-based company is rethinking the modern Business Class seat. From its lightweight design and unique Scimitar seat mechanism to zero-gravity positioning, increased passenger space, and fewer moving parts, the interview takes a closer look at Unum's approach to comfort and sustainability, its upcoming A330 and Boeing 787 certifications, and how its minimalist engineering could shape the future of premium aircraft cabins.
SAS will return to India after a 17-year absence with the launch of a new year-round nonstop service between Copenhagen and Mumbai on 1 October 2026. The Scandinavian carrier will operate the route five times per week using an Airbus A330 configured with 266 seats. Flights from Copenhagen will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban17 Aug
Daily summer-season service will operate between Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Austin (AUS) starting March 2027. Delta’s seasonal Austin-Paris nonstop flight will operate daily on an Airbus A330-900 with Delta One®, Delta Premium Select, Delta Comfort and Delta Main cabin offerings. March 27, 2027, Delta will launch the first-ever non-stop service between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Austin, giving direct access to the Live Music Capital of the World®. It’s about to be quicker and easier than ever for French travellers to experience the thrill of the US Formula 1, a year-round offering of festivals, MICHELIN-starred BBQ and the Texas Hill Country.
Delta doubles down on long-haul luxury with a premium-heavy A330neo layout aimed at top transatlantic routes.
Aer Lingus is accelerating the rollout of Starlink Wi-Fi across its fleet, as customers embrace the introduction of the free, innovative technology to stream, work and game onboard at 35,000 feet. Aer Lingus introduced Starlink on its first aircraft, Airbus A330 EI-EIN, back in March 2026, giving customers access to free, high-speed, low-latency internet in the air. Since then, the airline has continued its Starlink rollout and now all transatlantic flights to and from Shannon Airport are equipped with Starlink.
Delta Air Lines will launch a new daily seasonal service between Austin and Paris Charles de Gaulle on 27 March 2027, establishing the first-ever nonstop connection between the two cities. The summer route will be operated with an Airbus A330-900neo, offering Delta One, Delta Premium Select, Delta Comfort and Delta Main cabins. Delta says it […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban14 Aug
In 2025, SWISS introduced new cabins for its long haul aircraft (including an all-new first class and business class), in a project that’s known as SWISS Senses. SWISS is part of Lufthansa Group, so these cabins are essentially identical to the new Lufthansa Allegris concept, but with different branding.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig13 AugAviation News – Vietnamese leisure carrier Sun PhuQuoc Airways has finalized plans to add eight Airbus A330-200 wide-body aircraft to its operational fleet, marking a...
AerFin and Lufthansa Technik have signed a new multi-platform component agreement aimed at improving material availability and providing greater flexibility across the aviation supply chain. Under the agreement, AerFin will provide Lufthansa Technik with access to serviceable material covering a range of Airbus and Boeing aircraft, including the A320ceo, A320neo and A330 families, as well […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm11 AugA SWISS Airbus A330-300 operating from Zurich to Boston was forced to make an unscheduled landing in Dublin after smoke was detected on board, reportedly caused by a power bank. Flight LX52, operated by Airbus A330-300 HB-JHN, departed Zurich Airport at 18:11 on Sunday, August 9, bound for Boston Logan International Airport. During the flight, […]
Aviation24.be•Bart Noëth10 Aug
A French Air and Space Force A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport successfully refuelled US and UK RC-135 aircraft in a coordinated exercise.
Sun PhuQuoc Airways has set out the timeline for the arrival of eight former American Airlines Airbus A330-200…
AeroTime•Ian Molyneaux10 AugAviation News – A French A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport Phénix successfully refueled U.S. and U.K. RC-135 reconnaissance aircraft over central France during Exercise Ravitaillement...
Azorra has acquired an Airbus A330-200 (MSN 1161) from TrueNoord, marking the latest addition to its wide-body portfolio. The aircraft is currently on lease to Maldivian Airlines, the flag carrier of the Maldives, adding a new airline customer and operating jurisdiction to the company’s global portfolio. The transaction builds on Azorra’s expansion into wide-body aircraft […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm7 Aug
Acquisition expands lessor's limited widebody portfolio beyond its traditional focus on regional aircraft
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier6 Aug