CDB Aviation, an Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. (CDB Leasing), has signed a lease agreement for two used widebody aircraft Airbus A330-300s with Thai Airways, Thailand’s national airline. “We are delighted to be welcoming Thai Airways to our growing Asian Pacific customer base,” stated Jie…
Cirium has revealed the 2023 On-Time Performance Review, which highlights excellence in airline operations. This past year, exceptional airlines worldwide have set new operational performance and punctuality standards. For airlines, an on-time flight arrives within 15 minutes of the scheduled gate arrival. For airports, on-time means flights depart within 15…
SAS is preparing for the summer season and will offer flights to over 130 destinations in more than 40 countries. The airline will add nine new European destinations this summer. These include direct flights from Copenhagen to Ibiza, Salzburg, Genoa, Tromsø, and the Dalaman/Turquoise coast in Turkey. Additionally, SAS will…
SWISS has announced plans to expand its short-haul routes in the summer of 2024. They will offer new flights between Zurich and Bremen and to Oslo from Geneva. Additionally, the airline will add new summer services to its existing Copenhagen and Stockholm routes. SWISS will offer travelers an even wider…
Are you dreaming of gliding down freshly groomed ski slopes? Norwegian offers flights to various European cities as ideal launching pads for thrilling winter skiing adventures. With winter and the ski season fast approaching, the airline shares insights on top European ski holiday destinations and essential packing advice. Top Norwegian…
Airbus has delivered its first aircraft assembled at its newest A320 Family Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Toulouse, to Pegasus Airlines. The new Pegasus Airlines A321neo marks the first delivery from Airbus’ cutting-edge production facility. Positioned in the former A380 “Jean-Luc Lagardère” building, the assembly line reflects Airbus’ dedication to modernization.…
Icelandair Enhances Passenger Experience with Panasonic’s Astrova In-Flight Entertainment Icelandair has selected Panasonic Avionics Corporation to elevate its passenger experience with state-of-the-art in-flight entertainment (IFE) solutions and digital services. The airline’s new Airbus A321neo Long-Range aircraft fleet will feature Panasonic’s Astrova IFE solution and a suite of digital solutions. Panasonic…
The Norwegian Competition Authority has approved Norwegian to buy regional airline Widerøe. The deal, first announced this summer, had been in question, with the Authority raising concerns about the implications to airline competition in Norway. Both Norwegian and Widerøe offered arguments to the contrary. Norwegian Buys Widerøe, Ensuring Seamless Connections…
Norwegian Airlines anticipates a high volume of travelers this Christmas, with full flights and increased domestic travel. The days leading up to Christmas, particularly the 21st, 22nd, and 23rd of December, are expected to be especially busy as people journey home for festive gatherings or seek warmer climates for holiday…
Sunclass Airlines’ Plus fare can buy more legroom or simply bundle meals and checked baggage, depending on the aircraft and route. Compare the A321neo and A330neo seat maps for summer and winter, see what Premium includes on Thailand flights, and find out which aircraft has seatback screens.
