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Airlink and Air Austral have announced the signing of Special Prorate Agreement (SPA) between the two entities with effect from October 15, 2025. The airlines said: “Under this partnership agreement, “Air Austral passengers will have access to Airlink’s network of 45 destinations across South Africa and the Southern Africa region. These destinations will be offered through connections via Johannesburg on …
In a bid to improve guidance to operators and assistance to family of air accident, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched a revised ‘Emergency Response Best Practices Handbook’ which, it says “for the first time, includes detailed guidance on family assistance.” IATA says the “family assistance chapter in the revised manual provides guidance and practical tools to help …
Royal Jordanian Airlines will launch direct and regular flights between Amman and Casablanca, Morocco, from October 16, 2025. The airline says it will operate two weekly frequencies “as part of the airline’s strategic plan to expand its global route network and boost inbound tourism to Jordan.” Royal Jordanian’s Vice Chairman/CEO Samer Majali, stated that the launch of flights to Casablanca …
Royal Jordanian Airlines continues to implement its strategic plan to fully modernize its fleet and reinforce its position in the air transport industry with the recent addition of “a new Airbus A320neo, bringing the total number of new aircraft of this type to 12, in addition to seven new Embraer E2 aircraft.” Royal Jordanian says it fleet is distinguished by …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched ‘Travel Smart with Lithium Batteries’, a global safety campaign that gives travelers seven simple rules for carrying mobile phones, laptops, power banks, and other lithium-powered devices safely when they fly. The campaign will run on IATA’s website and social channels and is available as white-label assets for airlines, airports, and other partners …
AirExplore, has leased a B737-800 from Aviation Capital Group (ACG) to join its fleet. With demand for its services increasing, AirExplore says it is now “weighing up different options to deploy this new aircraft, including possibilities in Europe, the Middle East or Africa.” AirExplore’s CEO Martin Štulajter said: “Our plan for the fleet is to deploy 50% of it on year-long …
TrueNoord, regional aircraft leasing company has “signed a firm order agreement with Embraer to acquire twenty factory-new E195-E2 aircraft. The agreement also includes purchase rights for up to twenty additional new E195-E2 aircraft and up to ten new E175-E1 aircraft. At list price, the firm order is valued at USD 1.8 billion.” Anne-Bart Tieleman, CEO of TrueNoord said: “This landmark …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has highlighted three critical priorities for aviation safety and operations at the World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) in Xiamen, China. According to IATA, the three priorities are: “defending and evolving global standards, fostering a strong safety culture through leadership, and using data to enhance performance amid growing operational challenges.” Mark Searle, Global Director …
Aviation finance company, Avolon has confirmed that it will lease “six Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft to Royal Air Maroc.” The agreement marks Avolon’s first lease to the Moroccan flag carrier. According to Avolon, “The first two aircraft on lease from Avolon were delivered in recent weeks with the remainder to deliver through 2025 and 2026. The aircraft will support Royal …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says “the slow pace of production is estimated to cost the airline industry more than $11 billion in 2025.” IATA notes further that “challenges within the aerospace industry’s supply chain are delaying production of new aircraft and parts, resulting in airlines reevaluating their fleet plans and, in many cases, keeping older aircraft flying for …
