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Air China Cargo signed (14-Nov-2025) an agreement with Airbus to purchase six A350Fs, becoming the first airline in China to order the aircraft type. The A350Fs will be powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines. Air China Cargo VP Wang Hongyan stated: "The introduction of the A350F to our existing mixed cargo fleet contributes to efficiency in operation and maintenance". adding: "The A350F will enhance Air China Cargo's capability to withstand risks in its long-term stable operation". [more - original PR]

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Cathay Cargo had also signed a firm order for six A350F aircraft, with purchase options for 20 more, scheduled to begin delivery in 2027 and powered by Trent XWB-97 engines under a TotalCare agreement with Rolls-Royce; it aimed to connect Hong Kong and mainland China with long haul destinations in the Americas and Europe1. Airbus anticipated delivering its first A350F in 2025 and reported strong industry interest in the type2.

Air Algérie took (14-Nov-2025) delivery of its first A330-900 on 14-Nov-2025. The aircraft is configured with 18 business class, 24 premium economy and 266 economy class seats. Air Algérie has a further seven A330-900s on order and "will become the largest operator of the aircraft type in Africa". [more - original PR]

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Air Algérie launched three times weekly Algiers-Guangzhou service with A330-900neo aircraft on 27-Oct-2025, becoming the sole scheduled operator on the route1. The airline added 15 aircraft from Tassili Airlines in Aug-2025 and had eight A330-900s and eight Boeing 737 MAX 9s on order, with deliveries expected to begin from Sep-20252 3.

Oshkosh Airport Products announced (13-Nov-2025) the entry into service of six new Striker Volterra 6x6 electric aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) vehicles at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. The airport becomes one of the first in the US to adopt electric ARFF technology. The vehicles feature a proprietary Oshkosh electric powertrain paired with an electro-mechanical infinitely variable transmission. This allows the vehicles to operate in electric mode with zero emissions during station entry, standby and low-speed operations. When full power is required, the integrated system draws on both the battery and internal combustion engine, without any additional operator intervention. [more - original PR]

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Dallas Fort Worth International Airport previously unveiled its first hybrid Striker Volterra ARFF vehicle from Oshkosh as part of a fleet replacement and transition to fluorine-free foam, with plans to receive five additional vehicles by late summer 20251. The airport had earlier issued a purchase order for six Striker Volterra 6x6 hybrid electric vehicles, alongside modernisation plans for its ARFF stations and charging infrastructure2.

Condor Flugdienst announced (14-Nov-2025) plans to launch three times daily Frankfurt-London Gatwick service from Apr-2026. The airline plans to resume weekly Düsseldorf-Sulaymaniyah service from Dec-2025 and daily Frankfurt-Tbilisi service from Jun-2026. [more - original PR - German]

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Condor also planned to increase frequencies on several long haul routes from Frankfurt in summer 2026, including daily service to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi and four times weekly to Las Vegas, Johannesburg and Mauritius, as well as three times weekly to Panama City1. It previously reduced Düsseldorf-Sulaymaniyah to weekly in Oct-2022, when it was the sole operator2. It commenced twice weekly Frankfurt-Tbilisi service in May-20223.

IndiGo, via its official Twitter account, announced (15-Nov-2025) it commenced five times weekly Delhi-Manchester service with Boeing 787-9 equipment on 15-Nov-2025. The LCC is the sole scheduled operator on the route, according to OAG.

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IndiGo had previously announced plans to increase Delhi-Manchester frequency from four to five times weekly, effective 15-Nov-2025, making it the sole scheduled operator on the route according to OAG. It also launched three times weekly Mumbai-Manchester service in Jul-2025, marking its UK and long haul debut, and commenced daily Mumbai-London Heathrow service in Oct-20251 2.

Lion Air confirmed (14-Nov-2025) all domestic services will move from Terminal 1A to 1B at Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport from 17-Nov-2025. International operations remain at Terminal 2F. [more - original PR]

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Indonesia AirAsia also moved its domestic operations from Terminal 1A to Terminal 2E at Soekarno-Hatta, effective 26-Oct-2025, keeping international flights at Terminal 2F and offering a free shuttle between terminals1. Citilink shifted its domestic services to Terminal 1C on 12-Nov-20252. These changes reflect a broader reallocation of LCC terminal assignments at the airport3.

Beond and New Pacific Airlines launched (12-Nov-2025) 'beOnd America', a new airline operating premium services in the US. New Pacific Airlines will operate eight aircraft under the beOnd America brand, with "the two airlines collaborating on customer experience, scheduling, and network development". Details of beOnd America's "route structure and timelines remain subject to regulatory approvals". [more - original PR]

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Beond announced a multi air operator certificate strategy and secured a USD100 million investment to support expansion, including a plan to operate 10 aircraft in the US by 2030 as part of a global fleet of 56 aircraft, with new bases in the US among its objectives1. New Pacific Airlines previously partnered with Elevate Aviation Group on business class Boeing 757 operations and VIP charter services2 3 4.

Salzburg Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Airport commenced (13-Nov-2025) the implementation of the new European Entry/Exit System (EES) on 12-Nov-2025. Vienna International Airport launched EES implementation on 12-Oct-2025. Austria plans to gradually implement the EES nationwide by Apr-2026. [more - original PR]

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The new European Entry/Exit System (EES) was scheduled to launch across European countries on 12-Oct-2025, with gradual implementation at external borders and full deployment expected by 10-Apr-20261. The EES will digitally record the entry and exit of non-EU nationals, collecting passport, fingerprint, and facial image data for short stays in EU member states2.

IndiGo commenced (13-Nov-2025) three times weekly Kolkata-Siem Reap service with A320neo equipment on 13-Nov-2025, "becoming the first Indian carrier to directly connect India to Cambodia". Siem Reap is the LCC's 46th international and 140th overall destination. [more - original PR]

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14-Nov-2025 12:45 PM

Finnair to expand network in 2026

Finnair announced (13-Nov-2025) plans to launch the following services:

This capacity addition is enabled by expanding Finnair's wet lease partnership with Danish Jettime. With these additions, Finnair's network for 2026 comprises 93 European destinations, 11 Asian destinations, seven North American destinations and two destinations in the Middle East. [more - original PR] [more - original PR - Estonian] [more - original PR - Norwegian] [more - original PR - Swedavia]

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Finnair also announced new summer 2026 routes from Helsinki to Florence, Catania, Valencia and Kos, supplementing its extensive Southern European network, which includes destinations in Italy, Spain and Greece, according to chief revenue officer Christine Rovelli1. For winter 2025/26, it planned a record number of flights to Lapland, with increased frequencies to Rovaniemi, Ivalo and Kittilä, focusing on the high season2.

Lufthansa Technik introduced (13-Nov-2025) a demonstrator of the 'nice intellitable' folding tray table with an embedded touchscreen. The demonstrator integrates content such as flight information, moving map, seat adjustment, food and beverage preview and ordering, music and video content players, and digital magazines. Touchscreen functions can be minimised or turned off when the tray table is in use for meals. The surface is resistant to spilled fluids and mechanical forces from silverware or other hard items. [more - original PR]

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SmartTray launched tray tables with integrated QR code advertising and PED holder solutions, aiming to turn tray tables into revenue-generating assets by supporting device use and advertising display1. Other airlines and suppliers, such as Interjet and Astronics, have also adopted SmartTray’s tech-friendly tray tables that facilitate hands-free use of personal electronic devices2 3.

Laos' Government agreed (13-Nov-2025) to sell a 49% stake in Lao Airlines to COMAC, with the state to retain the remaining 51% share. As previously reported by CAPA, COMAC had proposed to hold at least a 51% stake in the carrier and requested Lao Airlines' existing debts be excluded from the venture deal. COMAC delivered one C909 to Lao Airlines on 30-Mar-2025. [more - Aviation Week]

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Lao Airlines received its first COMAC C909 on lease in Mar-2025, followed by a second in Sep-2025, and has deployed the type on domestic routes as well as on Vientiane-Bangkok Suvarnabhumi service, marking the aircraft's debut in Thailand1 2 3 4. COMAC had initially sought a majority stake and requested exclusion of Lao Airlines' existing debts from the deal5.