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AirAsia X opens Bahrain hub to relaunch Kuala Lumpur–Gatwick via high‑density A330s

AirAsia X has established its first hub outside Asia in Bahrain and will resume daily Kuala Lumpur–London Gatwick services via BAH from mid‑2026, deploying high‑density, all‑economy A330‑300s with buy‑on‑board service — prioritising lower fares over long‑haul comfort.

2026-02-10T21:13:33.377945-08:00

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AirAsia X pivots to regional jets, scraps 15 A330neos as A220 vs Embraer battle looms

2026-02-11T00:39:54.228225-08:00

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EFW wins Hengqin Winglet A330 P2F contract; conversions to start mid‑2026 in China

2026-02-12T02:25:18.068835-08:00

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Turkish Airlines A330-300 (TK727) diverts to Kolkata after right‑engine fire

2026-02-04T06:56:20.183098-08:00

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Afriqiyah to scrap two A320s and one A330 damaged in Tripoli fighting, signaling deep distress Afriqiyah Airways is offering two Airbus A320s and one A330 for scrap — airframes damaged during fighting at Tripoli airport almost 12 years ago. The decision to sell combat-damaged aircraft for parts highlights the carrier’s acute operational and financial distress.

2026-02-12T06:44:15.669555-08:00

Afriqiyah to scrap two A320s and one A330 damaged in Tripoli fighting, signaling deep distress

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EFW wins Hengqin Winglet A330 P2F contract; conversions to start mid‑2026 in China Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), the Airbus–ST Engineering conversion JV, has signed its first A330 passenger‑to‑freighter contract with Chinese lessor Hengqin Winglet Aircraft Technology. The single‑aircraft A330P2F conversion will be completed in China, with work due to start mid‑2026 as EFW deepens its local footprint.

2026-02-12T02:25:18.068835-08:00

EFW wins Hengqin Winglet A330 P2F contract; conversions to start mid‑2026 in China

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Air Anka seeks U.S. authority as it wet‑leases one A330 to United Nigeria for July 2026 long‑haul launch Turkish carrier Air Anka has applied for U.S. operating authority while arranging a wet‑lease of one Airbus A330 to United Nigeria Airlines starting July 2026. The A330 will underpin United Nigeria’s planned long‑haul launch, tying a Turkish lessor into an African carrier’s expansion.

2026-02-11T23:35:53.916471-08:00

Air Anka seeks U.S. authority as it wet‑leases one A330 to United Nigeria for July 2026 long‑haul launch

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Laser Airlines to restart Europe routes with wet‑leased Airbus A330 Laser Airlines will resume European service by wet‑leasing an Airbus A330, with the lessor supplying aircraft, crew and maintenance to provide immediate long‑haul capacity. The arrangement lets the Venezuelan carrier re‑establish scheduled widebody services to Europe under wet‑lease terms.

2026-02-11T12:49:38.850157-08:00

Laser Airlines to restart Europe routes with wet‑leased Airbus A330

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Etihad adds wet‑leased A330‑200s to bolster short‑term capacity Etihad Airways has taken on wet‑leased Airbus A330‑200s to bolster short‑term capacity, ch-aviation reports. The temporary ACMI additions provide immediate widebody lift as the carrier manages near‑term network demand.

2026-02-11T01:19:07.511372-08:00

Etihad adds wet‑leased A330‑200s to bolster short‑term capacity

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AirAsia X pivots to regional jets, scraps 15 A330neos as A220 vs Embraer battle looms AirAsia X is preparing a major order for small narrowbody/regional jets to expand short- and medium-haul routes across Asia, weighing the Airbus A220 against Embraer E‑jets, and has cancelled a pending 15‑aircraft A330neo purchase, with an announcement expected in March.

2026-02-11T00:39:54.228225-08:00

AirAsia X pivots to regional jets, scraps 15 A330neos as A220 vs Embraer battle looms

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AirAsia X opens Bahrain hub to relaunch Kuala Lumpur–Gatwick via high‑density A330s AirAsia X has established its first hub outside Asia in Bahrain and will resume daily Kuala Lumpur–London Gatwick services via BAH from mid‑2026, deploying high‑density, all‑economy A330‑300s with buy‑on‑board service — prioritising lower fares over long‑haul comfort.

2026-02-10T21:13:33.377945-08:00

AirAsia X opens Bahrain hub to relaunch Kuala Lumpur–Gatwick via high‑density A330s

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Azul completes $1.38bn capital raise and will retire two A330s in February amid Chapter 11 restructuring Azul completed a $1.38bn capital raise to bolster liquidity as it advances a Chapter 11-driven restructuring. The carrier will retire two Airbus A330s (A330-200 PR-AIL and A330-900 PR-ANC) in February as part of fleet‑optimization and lease renegotiation efforts.

2026-02-10T06:54:31.837976-08:00

Azul completes $1.38bn capital raise and will retire two A330s in February amid Chapter 11 restructuring

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AirAsia X opens Bahrain hub to relaunch Kuala Lumpur–Gatwick via high‑density A330s

AirAsia X pivots to regional jets, scraps 15 A330neos as A220 vs Embraer battle looms

EFW wins Hengqin Winglet A330 P2F contract; conversions to start mid‑2026 in China

Turkish Airlines A330-300 (TK727) diverts to Kolkata after right‑engine fire

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