Air Caraïbes will start a very short widebody service this winter, operating an Airbus A350-900 on a 40-minute flight between Samana and Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. This service provides the only European link to Samana and will operate weekly, increasing to twice weekly by 2026. The article also highlights other small block-time widebody operations worldwide and details Air Tanzania’s short 787-8 service in East Africa.
Air India will introduce non-stop flights between Delhi and Jaisalmer starting October 2025 until March 2026, coinciding with the peak tourist season. The airline will use Airbus A320s to provide twice-daily service, enhancing access to Rajasthan’s notable attractions. In doing so, Air India offers a full-service alternative with convenient connections to international arrivals.
BCT Aviation Maintenance has obtained contracts to provide line maintenance services for Boeing 777F cargo aircraft at East Midlands Airport. The company will support Central Airlines and Ethiopian Cargo, which are looking to increase their operational frequency at the airport. The expansion underscores East Midlands Airport’s growing role in the UK’s air freight sector.
