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Global Airlines Launches First Commercial Airbus A380 Transatlantic Flight from Glasgow to JFK

UK start-up Global Airlines on May 15 operated its inaugural commercial Airbus A380 transatlantic flight, departing Glasgow’s runway 05 shortly after 11:30 and landing at New York JFK at 12:53 local time under a Portuguese wet-lease arrangement, carrying fewer than 100 passengers.

2025-05-15T03:09:21.587226-07:00

The Independent

Emirates posts record $5.2B profit, orders 16 Airbus A350s as Dubai hub thrives

2025-05-07T23:41:00.089051-07:00

Reuters

IAG Group nears deal for up to 60 widebodies with Boeing 787s and Airbus A330neos

2025-05-08T13:07:00.584122-07:00

Wall Street Journal

US-UK Trade Pact Lifts Tariffs on Rolls-Royce Engines, Secures $10 Billion Boeing Jet Purchase

2025-05-08T08:52:06.921043-07:00

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Edelweiss Debuts A350-900 on Long-Haul Zurich–Las Vegas Service Edelweiss’s first Airbus A350-900 long-haul rotation touched down after departing Zurich on May 15, carrying 200 passengers to Las Vegas. The Swiss leisure carrier’s second A350 will join daily Zurich–Vancouver flights from July 2025, further expanding its transatlantic network.

2025-05-16T10:42:30.969364-07:00

Edelweiss Debuts A350-900 on Long-Haul Zurich–Las Vegas Service

Breitflyte

TAP Air Portugal launches four-times-weekly Porto–Boston A321LR service TAP Air Portugal inaugurated direct flights between Porto and Boston on May 14, 2025, with flight TP227 arriving at 20:45. The route will operate four times weekly using an Airbus A321 Long Range.

2025-05-16T07:46:34.664929-07:00

TAP Air Portugal launches four-times-weekly Porto–Boston A321LR service

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Airlines Diverge on Widebody Strategies as Long-Haul Demand Rebounds into 2025 Long-haul markets are rebounding into 2025, but carriers are splitting on widebody use: some are reinstating Airbus A380 rotations on high-yield routes, while others accelerate retirements or pivot to smaller twin-aisles, reflecting varying strategies to balance capacity, efficiency and market demand in the post-pandemic era.

2025-05-16T07:12:06.769258-07:00

Airlines Diverge on Widebody Strategies as Long-Haul Demand Rebounds into 2025

Aviation Business News

Storm Aviation Secures EASA Approval for A330 Base Maintenance in Scotland Storm Aviation has secured EASA approval to conduct base maintenance on Airbus A330 aircraft at its Prestwick, Scotland facility. The certification marks a strategic expansion into wide-body MRO capabilities and broadens its service offerings for regional and international operators across Europe.

2025-05-16T00:08:06.801267-07:00

Storm Aviation Secures EASA Approval for A330 Base Maintenance in Scotland

Janes

Airbus US Space & Defense, L3Harris Team for USMC Aerial Logistics Connector Airbus US Space & Defense and L3Harris Technologies have formed a teaming agreement to deliver L3Harris’ proven platform system integration to the US Marine Corps’ Aerial Logistics Connector programme, aiming to accelerate development of uncrewed logistics capabilities for forward operating bases.

2025-05-15T21:54:27.498611-07:00

Airbus US Space & Defense, L3Harris Team for USMC Aerial Logistics Connector

Aviation Source

Avianca Rolls Out Accessibility Upgrades Across 60 A320s Under its Avianca Accessible program, Avianca is rolling out a suite of accessibility upgrades on more than 60 Airbus A320s, from braille row markers to high-contrast signage. The comprehensive initiative aims to support visually impaired passengers at every touchpoint, from booking to arrival.

2025-05-15T18:35:22.309230-07:00

Avianca Rolls Out Accessibility Upgrades Across 60 A320s

Vertical Mag

Airbus Helicopters Opens 21,000 sq ft Parts Hub in Niagara to Accelerate Component Delivery Airbus Helicopters has officially inaugurated a new 21,000 sq ft integrated distribution centre in the Niagara region of Ontario, shifting parts flows from Fort Erie to ease capacity pressures. The hub is set to accelerate shipping timelines for critical components and enhance service levels for Canada’s helicopter fleet.

2025-05-15T12:18:25.042920-07:00

Airbus Helicopters Opens 21,000 sq ft Parts Hub in Niagara to Accelerate Component Delivery

AeroTime

Kuwait Airways Takes Delivery of First A321neo in Nine-Jet Renewal for Europe and South Asia Kuwait Airways has taken delivery of the first of nine Airbus A321neo jets as part of its fleet renewal strategy, aiming to enhance capacity on regional and medium-haul routes to Europe and South Asia. The 166-seat aircraft includes 16 full-flat business-class seats.

2025-05-15T06:00:31.775044-07:00

Kuwait Airways Takes Delivery of First A321neo in Nine-Jet Renewal for Europe and South Asia

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