Aeronews

28/09/2025

On Sunday, September 28th, the crew of an aircraft about to land on runway 08R at OTP airport, Bucharest reported to air traffic controllers the presence of a small civilian drone in the airspace near the runway. The aircraft landed safely.

As an immediate preventive measure, landings were temporarily suspended, and aircraft in the area were directed to holding points. After assessing the situation, landing operations were resumed on the other runway of the airport, without incident.

An investigation is on-going to identify the drone operator.

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28/09/2025

Etihad Airways has launched its game-changing new aircraft on all flights to and from Kolkata, India.

All of Etihad’s 8 return flights per week between Abu Dhabi and Kolkata will now be operated by the A321LR.

Schedule: https://aeronewsglobal.com/etihads-airbus-a321lr-makes-india-debut/

28/09/2025

COMEBACK / Cathay Pacific will restart non-stop flights to Seattle from 30 March 2026.

Seattle marks the airline’s 9th passenger destination in North America, further enhancing the global connectivity of its Hong Kong hub.

Schedule: https://aeronewsglobal.com/cathay-pacific-returns-to-seattle-with-5-flights-per-week/

28/09/2025

YouTube and YouYube Premium are now on-board as the newest partner to join Delta’s industry-leading in-flight entertainment experience.

The partnership brings ad-free access to a selection of YouTube videos, podcasts and music playlists on-board.

Read more: https://aeronewsglobal.com/delta-welcomes-youtube-and-youtube-premium-on-board/

27/09/2025

Emirates Skywards turns 25. The award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai is celebrating its Silver Jubilee by giving back to its members with 25 days of prestigious prizes from 25 September – 20 October.

Details: https://aeronewsglobal.com/emirates-skywards-turns-25/

27/09/2025

FAA has certified United’s first mainline Starlink-equipped aircraft, and the first commercial flight is planned for October 15.

Read more: https://aeronewsglobal.com/united-receives-faa-certification-for-first-starlink-equipped-mainline-aircraft/

27/09/2025

Norwegian orders 30 more Boeing 737 MAX 8s. The agreement represents Norwegian Group’s first direct Boeing order since 2017 and increases their order book to 80 airplanes.

Details: https://aeronewsglobal.com/norwegian-orders-30-more-boeing-737-max-8s/

26/09/2025

YAY or NAY? Lufthansa unveils special 100 years livery on a Boeing 787-9 (D-ABPU), celebrating 100 years since the founding and first flight of the first (Luft Hansa) in 1926. Video: LH.

26/09/2025

Turkish Airlines orders up to 75 Boeing 787 Dreamliners (787-9 and 787-10) and up to 150 737 MAX jets.

Read more: https://aeronewsglobal.com/turkish-airlines-orders-up-to-75-boeing-787-dreamliners-and-more-737-max-jets/

26/09/2025

Two new photos show for the first time the Chinese J-XDS stealth jet during taxi on the ground, in what might be our best look yet at the aircraft.

The aircraft is indeed tailless and manned, with the cockpit apparently hosting a single pilot.

Two new photos, captured off the camera’s screen, show for the first time the Chinese J-XDS stealth jet during taxi on the ground, in what might be our best look yet at the aircraft. Chinese military aviation researchers agree that the image appears to be real and not a computer-generated image (CGI).

Furthermore, Chinese military aviation researcher Andreas Rupprecht mentioned rumors that the photographer was caught climbing the fences at Shenyang Aircraft Corporation’s (SAC) airfield to take the photos. It is unclear, however, if this is the same airframe which has been spotted in recent months or a second one, as it is missing the air data probe which was installed on the nose.

The new images, both from the front and rear sectors, confirm some earlier observation. Starting from the confirmations of the earliest observations, the aircraft is indeed tailless and manned, with the cockpit apparently hosting a single pilot.

This isn’t the full story — read the complete article at TheAviationist.com here: https://theaviationist.com/2025/09/25/best-look-yet-chinese-j-xds-stealth-jet/

26/09/2025

NEW ROUTE / Etihad Airways is bringing Mediterranean flair to its network next summer with the launch of A321LR seasonal flights to Palma de Mallorca, one of Europe’s most iconic island escapes and gateway to Ibiza and Balearic Islands.

Schedule: https://aeronewsglobal.com/new-route-abu-dhabi-palma-de-mallorca-with-etihad-airways/

26/09/2025

SAS - Scandinavian Airlines: 9 new routes and 6 new destinations in summer 2026.

Summer 2026 marks a strategic leap for SAS, with a 20 percent increase in seat capacity from Copenhagen, driving 50 percent more connecting opportunities.

Details: https://aeronewsglobal.com/sas-9-new-routes-and-6-new-destinations-in-summer-2026/