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Gulf Air to add up to 18 Boeing 787 Dreamliners

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10 hours ago

July 19, 2025

Boeing and Gulf Air announced an agreement for the purchase of 12 787 Dreamliner jets with options for six more as the Bahrain-based airline looks to further develop its international network. Once finalised, this order will bring the carrier’s firm order book to 14 of the versatile widebody jets and will support 30,000 jobs across the U.S.

“This agreement marks a transformative step in Gulf Air’s strategic growth journey as we expand our global footprint and modernise our fleet with one of the industry’s most advanced and efficient aircraft,” said Khalid Taqi, chairman of Gulf Air Group. “The Boeing 787 Dreamliner has proven to be an exceptional aircraft for our long-haul operations, and this new order reflects our confidence in its performance, passenger appeal and contribution to our sustainability goals. We are proud to deepen our partnership with Boeing and reaffirm our commitment to positioning Bahrain as a key global aviation hub.”

The 787 Dreamliner, recognised for its fuel efficiency, range and passenger experience, already serves as the backbone of Gulf Air’s long-haul operations connecting over 50 destinations. With 10 787 airplanes in service, the airline is well-positioned to grow its network, serving new and existing markets across Asia, Europe and the U.S.

“We are excited to build on our more than 60-year partnership with Gulf Air as we deliver the market-leading 787 Dreamliner to help the airline serve more passengers and connect more destinations,” said Stephanie Pope, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “This investment in the 787 Dreamliner demonstrates Gulf Air’s commitment to new technology and sustainable development, reinforcing Bahrain’s position in the aviation sector.”

The 787 Dreamliner family has transformed global air travel by opening over 425 new nonstop routes and carrying more than 1 billion passengers worldwide since its commercial introduction in 2011. As Gulf Air’s flagship airplane, the 787 features the largest windows of any widebody jet, air that is less dry and pressurised at a lower cabin altitude for greater comfort, and technology that senses and counters turbulence for a smoother ride.

From its first DC-3 in 1961, Gulf Air has taken delivery of 37 Boeing airplanes, including the 787 jets currently in its fleet.

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Turkish Airlines trims planned operations on select EX-YU markets

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32 minutes ago

July 20, 2025

EX-YU Aviation

Turkish Airlines has scaled back its planned expansion to Zagreb and Ljubljana, while also reducing frequencies to Sarajevo and Pristina. In Zagreb, the carrier initially intended to introduce three additional weekly red-eye flights from July 2, bringing the total to 24 weekly services. However, after postponing the launch to July 23, the airline has further adjusted its schedule. It will now operate 23 weekly flights between Istanbul and the Croatian capital from July 28, decreasing to 21 weekly from September 1, and 20 weekly from September 8.

In Ljubljana, Turkish Airlines increased its frequencies from fourteen to eighteen weekly flights in mid-June. However, services will be temporarily reduced to sixteen weekly for the week starting August 4, before increasing to seventeen weekly until October. The schedule is then set to return to eighteen weekly flights, although the airline has yet to finalise its October timetable. In Sarajevo, one weekly rotation will be cut in August, reducing operations from 24 to 23 weekly flights, and from a planned 21 to 20 weekly in September. Similarly, in Pristina, frequencies will be reduced from fourteen to thirteen weekly flights in both August and September.

This week, Turkish Airlines cancelled more than 100 flights for both August and September, cutting over 22.000 seats in each month. The airline has not provided an official explanation for the cancellations. Turkish Airlines continues to be affected by the Pratt & Whitney PW1000G GTF engine issues on its Airbus A320neos, though the ratio of grounded aircraft has improved as more spares have become available on the market. It is unclear whether these cancellations are in relation to engine inspections, although almost all the cancelled flights are on short and medium-haul services. The carrier’s Chairman, Ahmet Bolat, said recently, “I expect that [engine] issue will be solved completely in three to four years”. Around thirty A320neo aircraft will remain grounded by the end of 2025, a noticeable drop from a previous peak of 45 grounded aircraft.

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Regulatory fog clouds Indonesia Airlines’ launch timeline – Companies

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1 hour ago

July 20, 2025

The Jakarta Post

ew carrier Indonesia Airlines’ operational launch remains uncertain due to an incomplete verification process, as the airline has yet to submit its business plan, the Transportation Ministry said.

The ministry’s civil aviation director general Lukman F. Laisa said the verification process was a crucial part of the licensing system.

“Unverified status means the process has not been completed. There is no operational certainty until all stages are completed in accordance with the regulations,” he said in a press release on Friday.

Lukman emphasized that the ministry had yet to receive applications of the necessary permits related to the establishment of Indonesia Airlines.

However, he expressed readiness to support new carrier establishments and initiatives, as long as all processes were transparent and comply with the regulations.

In response, Indonesia Airlines said the licensing process would proceed gradually and that the company was committed to following all procedures.

“So, it is still in progress until the final [verification] later,” Indonesia Airlines deputy chief corporate officer Hadi Surya told The Jakarta Post on Friday.

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Delta Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Engine Fire, 294 Passengers’ Lives at Risk | Latest News

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2 hours ago

July 20, 2025

Patrika Desk

According to a report by Aviation a2z, Delta Airlines flight DL446 was carrying 282 passengers, 10 flight attendants, and two pilots. Shortly after takeoff, the pilots confirmed an engine fire and declared an emergency landing. All passengers and crew were safely evacuated. The Delta Airlines aircraft (a Boeing 767-400), approximately 25 years old, is equipped with two General Electric CF6 engines.

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