FlightGlobal
• Lizzie Rix
Air New Zealand is adding a nonstop route from Christchurch to Bali and making its Singapore service from the New Zealand city year-round. The moves extend the airline’s services at Christchurch airport as it continues expanding its network there.
FlightGlobal
• Murdo Morrison
By FlightGlobal: Efficient, versatile widebody capability matched to airline needs to convert every opportunity. Demand for the A330neo is accelerating, with firm orders rising from around 350 in early 2024 to more than 500 from 35 customers by the second half of 2026.
ch-aviation
• Dirk Andrei Salcedo
By ch-aviation: Emirates (EK, Dubai International) has secured a licence to operate non-scheduled international charter services between the United Arab Emirates and Canada, following an October 22, 2026, decision by the Canadian Transportation Agency.
ch-aviation
• Dirk Andrei Salcedo
By ch-aviation: SkyAlps (BQ, Bolzano/Bozen) will operate seasonal DHC-8-Q400 charter flights from Groningen to Irish airports Knock and Kerry for Dutch tour operator BBI Travel in summer 2027, ch-aviation schedules data shows.
Reuters
By Reuters: New orders for US factory goods increased more than expected in September, boosted by bookings for aircraft and a range of other goods, government data showed on Tuesday.
FlightGlobal
• Dominic Perry
By FlightGlobal: Significant increase in forward charges related to onerous contract provisions was responsible for much of the rise.
ch-aviation
• Dirk Andrei Salcedo
By ch-aviation: Interested in Commercial Aviation/Business Aviation? Unlock exclusive news such as “US's Frontier Airlines to keep fleet flat through 2027” today!.
Reuters
By Reuters: At least four flights in Europe were subjected to bomb threats on Tuesday after one on Monday, forcing some to divert and an airport in Poland to briefly close, although no confirmed devices were discovered.
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