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Airblue receives its first A321neo

Airblue Limited, the private Islamabad-based airline, has taken delivery of its first A321neo aircraft. It marks an important step in Pakistan’s aviation journey, making Airblue the first operator of an Airbus neo aircraft in the country.

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Airblue’s A321neo, on lease from GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) is equipped with CFM International’s LEAP-1A engines. Currently Airblue operates domestic flights to Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar and Multan and to international destinations in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. The A321neo will enable the airline to further expand its network.

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The highly-fuel-efficient A321neo will help reduce Airblue’s operating costs and will offer exceptional technical, economic and environmental performance by incorporating the latest engines, aerodynamic advances and cabin innovations.

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Airblue’s A321neo is configured with 235 seats in an all economy class cabin. Passengers on-board the aircraft will benefit from the widest cabin of any single-aisle aircraft, stand-alone Off Seat Power Supply system and Wireless Content Distribution (WCD).

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Air Charter Scotland ups Aberdeen-Wick PSO route capacity with Jetstream J32

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Air Charter Scotland ups Aberdeen-Wick PSO route capacity with Jetstream J32

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Air Charter Scotland has added 10 more seats daily (Monday to Friday and Sunday) on the Wick-Aberdeen-Wick Public Service Obligation route, with the start of Jetstream J32 services this week.

Smith Myers expands ARTEMIS capability

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Smith Myers expands ARTEMIS capability

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SSWS 2026 confirms speaker line-up

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SSWS 2026 confirms speaker line-up

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Metamorphic AM launches Rapid Geometry Review

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Metamorphic AM launches Rapid Geometry Review

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UK-based design and engineering consultancy, Metamorphic AM, which provides advanced computational Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) programmes, has launched Rapid Geometry Review, a new service aimed at making high-level DfAM expertise more commercially accessible.

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Aerospace Tech Week confirms partnership with ADS Group

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Aerospace Tech Week confirms partnership with ADS Group

4 March 2026

Aerospace Tech Week has today announced a partnership with UK trade association ADS Group, as the event prepares to launch its inaugural UK edition at Excel London, 11th-12th November.

Cambridge Pixel set to introduce HPx-700

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Cambridge Pixel set to introduce HPx-700

4 March 2026

Cambridge Pixel has revealed that it will be introducing its new HPx-700, an ARM-based embedded Radar Input & Signal Processor, with the advanced radar system solution becoming available from next month.

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