NEWSJan 02, 2026Thai Airways Welcomes First Airbus A321neoThai Airways International (THAI) has officially ushered in a new chapter for its regional operations with the delivery of its first Airbus A321neo. The aircraft, registered as HS-TOA and christened with the royal name "Bowonrangsi," touched down at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) following a delivery flight from Hamburg via Dubai in late December 2025.Read More →
INFORMATIONALDec 23, 2025GTF Storage Crisis Deepens: 835 Aircraft Grounded as Pratt & Whitney Recalls Surge Post-Mid-YearThe operational crisis surrounding the Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine family has reached a new peak. As of late Q4 2025, the number of stored jets powered by the PW1000G family has climbed significantly, highlighting a widening gap between maintenance capacity and the relentless pace of engine recalls.Read More →
ROUTESDec 19, 2025Air Canada Rouge to Launch Boeing 737 MAX 8 OperationsAir Canada has officially confirmed a strategic shift for its leisure subsidiary, Air Canada Rouge, announcing that Boeing 737-8 (MAX 8) operations are slated to begin in late Q1 2026. The move marks the beginning of an ambitious year-long transition that will see Rouge evolve into an all-Boeing 737 operator. Read More →
ROUTESDec 19, 2025Qanot Sharq Takes Delivery of First Airbus A321XLR to Transform Central Asian Long Haul TravelUzbekistan’s premier private carrier, Qanot Sharq, has officially taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR. The delivery, which took place today at the Airbus facility in Hamburg, makes Qanot Sharq the launch operator for the ultra-long-range narrow-body in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and Central Asia.Read More →
ROUTESDec 16, 2025Wizz Air Relaunches Suceava Base with Two A321neos and Seven New RoutesWizz Air has officially reopened its base at Suceava "Stefan cel Mare" International Airport (SCV). The reopening immediately enhances connectivity by launching seven new direct routes to five countries.Read More →
NEWSOct 15, 2025Air Canada Expands Network Amid First A321XLR ArrivalAir Canada’s intercontinental map is about to undergo a massive overhaul; the carrier is set to receive the first of 30 Airbus A321XLR(extra-long range) aircraft, set to arrive in the first quarter of 2026. Up to ten additional A321XLRs will join the airline's fleet by the end of 2026.Read More →
NEWSOct 30, 2024Inside the 1st-Ever A321XLR Bound for IberiaIberia is the recipient of the first Airbus A321XLR ever made for commercial flights. Learn more about seating arrangements and other details about this aircraft custom-made for the Spanish flag carrier.Read More →
NEWSSep 23, 2024Free Starlink WiFi On All Hawaiian Airlines A330 and A321 AircraftHawaiian Airlines has successfully equipped nearly all of its US mainland flights with Starlink's fast and free WiFi service after completing installation on the last A330-200 aircraft.Read More →
NEWSAug 26, 2024JetBlue Launches Mint Service to Bozeman Yellowstone AirportTo address the massive surge in ski season travel, JetBlue will be adding service to Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport in Montana. On top of that, the carrier will be elevating its service offering by deploying its coveted Mint Business Class product to the city.
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STORIESJul 25, 2024Can the Airbus A321XLR Replace the Boeing 757?It's a question that has seemingly become more common in the past few years: Will Airbus' new A321XLR be a proper replacement for the legendary Boeing 757? The debate over whether there will ever be a proper 757 replacement has been raging for a while. However, now Airbus might have an aircraft that can finally replace the flying pencil.Read More →