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Scoot announces six Southeast Asian destinations for its new Embraer E190-E2 fleet
/Scoot, the budget airline subsidiary of Singapore Airlines Group, has officially announced the first six destinations in Southeast Asia that will be served by its upcoming fleet of Embraer E190-E2 aircraft, starting May 2024. These destinations include two new additions, Koh Samui and Sibu, along with existing locations such as Hat Yai, Kuantan, Krabi, and
Read moreEthiopian Airlines takes a leap into the future with Boeing 777X fleet expansion
Ethiopian Airlines Group has embarked on a significant expansion of its widebody fleet by entering into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Boeing, the world’s leading aerospace company. This agreement, announced on March 5, 2024, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, marks the airline as the first African customer for the highly fuel-efficient 777X passenger jet, comprising
Read moreAmerican Airlines broadens its fleet with major aircraft orders from Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer
Fort Worth, Texas has been the scene of a significant announcement from American Airlines indicating its purchase of 260 new aircraft, comprising 85 Airbus A321neo, 85 Boeing 737 MAX 10, and 90 Embraer E175 aircraft. These orders also encompass options and purchase rights for an additional 193 aircraft, demonstrating American Airlines’ investment in expanding its
Read moreTurkish Airlines marks a significant milestone with its first flight to Melbourne
Turkish Airlines has achieved a landmark moment in its 90-year history by landing in Melbourne for the first time, establishing a direct route to Istanbul and providing access to Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This new service positions Melbourne as Turkish Airlines’ 346th destination, marking the first Australian city to be included in its
Read moreBritish Airways spices up the skies with a Texan twist
To commemorate the tenth anniversary of its Austin to London Heathrow flights, British Airways is introducing a unique culinary celebration. Beginning March 3, 2024, the airline has partnered with the famous Franklin Barbecue of Austin to offer its Club World customers flying from Austin to London a taste of Texas with an exclusive BA-B-Q sauce,
Read moreProfessional investors forecast eVTOL commercial passenger routes to debut by 2026
A new comprehensive study conducted by Horizon Aircraft, revealed that global investors are optimistic about the future of electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, predicting the advent of commercial passenger routes as soon as 2026. This optimism stems from the belief that technological and regulatory advancements in the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) sector will
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