At the Farnborough International Airshow 2024, flynas and Airbus inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 90 more aircraft. The low-cost carrier from Saudi Arabia has shown interest to purchase 75 A320neo family aeroplanes and 15 A330-900s. This is in addition to the airline’s order for Airbus narrowbody jets, a deal the duo cracked during last year’s Paris Air Show.

The additional aircraft order with the European manufacturer will help the carrier strengthen its regional and international routes. Per the paperwork, the A330-900 will feature a two-class configuration, offering seating capacity for 400 passengers. The aircraft comes packed with two new-gen Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, new wings and several aerodynamic enhancements. As a result, it delivers a 25 per cent reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions compared to its predecessor. The Airbus A330-900 offers a range of 8,150 nautical miles (15,094 km), plenty for those long routes.

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Just look at that aircraft! You’ve got fun and playful characters like the Looney Toons and Tom & Jerry painted on one side and heroes from DC Comics – Batman, Wonder Woman and Superman – on the other. So, why has Etihad done this to a mammoth Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner? That’s because the UAE’s national carrier partnered with Warner Bros. World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. For the latter, it is the most prominent collaboration to date.

The partnership isn’t limited to a specially painted commercial widebody jet. It runs deeper than that. For instance, travellers aged up to 10 years on long Etihad flights will be recipients of the new Warner Bros. World Kids Pack. The kit has enough stuff to keep the kids entertained throughout the flight. Infants, on the other hand, will get a DC Super Hero-themed blanket. At the same time, juniors will receive goodies like a branded backpack, Super Hero cape, water bottle and activity kit.

Another highlight of this partnership can be found at the Zayed International Airport. A dedicated children’s section with a Warner Bros. World theme will soon be added to the Etihad Lounge. Kids won’t complain there, will they?

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To strengthen its presence in the Northeastern part of India further, Air India Express has announced flights to Agartala, the capital of Tripura. These daily services will begin on September 1, 2024.

The airline will link Agartala directly with Kolkata and Guwahati. The flight for Guwahati from Agartala leaves at 10:20 and lands at 11:20. The return leg starts at 11:50 and arrives at 12:45. The daily service from Kolkata to Agartala departs at 07:50 and lands at 08:50. After a half-an-hour wait, the return flight to Kolkata leaves at 09:20 and arrives in Agartala at 10:25.

Passengers from Agartala can also fly to India’s capital, Delhi, with one stopover in Guwahati. From Delhi, travellers can catch the 07:20 flight and arrive in Agartala at 11:20. Those planning a trip the other way can board the 11:50 Air India Express flight from Agartala. That, after a stopover, arrives in Delhi at 16:05.

In addition, Air India Express connects Agartala with several other destinations with one stop via 14 weekly flights. The list includes Bhubaneshwar, Bengaluru, Kochi, Hyderabad, Jaipur and Chennai. Similarly, passengers find more Air India Express connections from Guwahati and Kolkata.

Papua New Guinea’s national carrier, Air Niugini, and Pratt & Whitney have finalised an engine deal. The GTF engines in the equation will power 11 Airbus A220 aircraft for the airline. In addition to that, the duo have inked agreements for support services with a 12-year EngineWise Comprehensive package. As a result of this transaction, Air Niugini became a first-time GTF customer.

Air Niugini has its hub in its country’s capital – Port Moresby. Besides boasting an expansive domestic network, the airline serves passengers for international destinations across Australia, Asia, and the Pacific.

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To strengthen its regional and international network, Libya’s Berniq Airways placed a firm order for six Airbus A320neo Family aircraft at the Farnborough International Airshow. The new single-aisle jets will join the already in-service six A320s in the airline’s fleet.

To date, Airbus has received more than 18,000 orders from more than 300 operators worldwide for the A320 Family aircraft. That makes it the most popular single-aisle turbofan jet globally. Among the variants, the A321neo occupies the top spot for carrying capacity. In other words, it is the largest member of the A320neo Family. Also, the said jet type promises a 50 per cent reduction in noise and at least 20 per cent savings in fuel and CO2 emissions over the previous-gen aircraft, thanks to the new-gen engines and Sharklets.

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