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European Cargo Launches New China-Wales Route from Cardiff Airport

European Cargo will begin a direct air freight service between Cardiff and China on October 16, 2024, establishing its second UK base at Cardiff Airport. This expansion leverages Cardiff's 24-hour operations and strategic motorway access, further enhancing the carrier's operational capabilities beyond its Bournemouth base.

2024-10-10T23:47:00.525878-07:00

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Edelweiss Adds Zurich-Seattle, Zurich-Halifax Routes with A340s

2024-08-13T05:51:35.241560-07:00

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Lufthansa to Retire Entire A340 and B747-400 Fleet by 2028

2024-08-01T02:10:40.684168-07:00

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VietJet Finalizes $7.4 Billion Order for 20 Airbus A330neos

2024-07-22T10:09:53.632279-07:00

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European Cargo Launches New China-Wales Route from Cardiff Airport European Cargo will begin a direct air freight service between Cardiff and China on October 16, 2024, establishing its second UK base at Cardiff Airport. This expansion leverages Cardiff's 24-hour operations and strategic motorway access, further enhancing the carrier's operational capabilities beyond its Bournemouth base.

2024-10-10T23:47:00.525878-07:00

European Cargo Launches New China-Wales Route from Cardiff Airport

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Edelweiss Adds Zurich-Seattle, Zurich-Halifax Routes with A340s Edelweiss Air will launch new routes from Zurich to Seattle on June 2, 2025, and Zurich to Halifax on July 3, 2025. Both routes will operate using Airbus A340 aircraft, aiming to expand the airline's long-haul network.

2024-08-13T05:51:35.241560-07:00

Edelweiss Adds Zurich-Seattle, Zurich-Halifax Routes with A340s

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Lufthansa to Retire Entire A340 and B747-400 Fleet by 2028 Lufthansa plans to retire all Airbus A340-300, A340-600, and Boeing 747-400 aircraft by 2028 as part of a strategic fleet restructuring. This measure aims to streamline operations and modernize the carrier's fleet for future efficiency.

2024-08-01T02:10:40.684168-07:00

Lufthansa to Retire Entire A340 and B747-400 Fleet by 2028

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VietJet Finalizes $7.4 Billion Order for 20 Airbus A330neos Vietnam's VietJet Aviation Joint Stock Co. has firmed up its purchase contract with Airbus Group SE, acquiring 20 A330neo aircraft. This commitment, valued at $7.4 billion, was initially announced earlier this year.

2024-07-22T10:09:53.632279-07:00

VietJet Finalizes $7.4 Billion Order for 20 Airbus A330neos

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Two A340s Illegally Transferred from Lithuania to Iran Gambian leasing firm Macka Invest's aircraft were covertly moved from Lithuania to Iran, highlighting potential regulatory oversights and geopolitical tensions.

2024-06-23T03:23:31.292068-07:00

Two A340s Illegally Transferred from Lithuania to Iran

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Mahan Air Acquires A340s via Gambia-Based Proxy Iran’s Mahan Air expands its fleet by securing additional Airbus A340 aircraft through a Gambian leasing intermediary, maintaining its strategic growth despite sanctions.

2024-06-16T23:33:51.758137-07:00

Mahan Air Acquires A340s via Gambia-Based Proxy

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Edelweiss A340 Narrowly Avoids Incident Due to Windshear in Zurich Takeoff During a critical takeoff phase at Zurich airport, an Edelweiss Air Airbus A340 encountered windshear, leading to a dramatic decrease in altitude and nearly resulting in a runway contact.

2024-04-08T06:07:38.004169-07:00

Edelweiss A340 Narrowly Avoids Incident Due to Windshear in Zurich Takeoff

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Surinam Airways Retires Last Airbus A340 from Fleet By month's end, Surinam Airways will retire its final Airbus A340, marking the end of this aircraft model's service with the airline.

2024-03-15T13:59:12.485490-07:00

Surinam Airways Retires Last Airbus A340 from Fleet

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