Tewolde Gebremariam Takes Helm at Air India Amid Safety Push
New Air India CEO Tewolde Gebremariam pledges a safety-first culture to address losses of ₹26,000 crore and recent operational incidents.
Sep 8, 20264 min
Airlines
Starlink Receives 10-Year UAE License for Aviation Connectivity
The UAE's TDRA granted Starlink a 10-year license to operate satellite services, bolstering inflight connectivity for carriers like Emirates.
Sep 6, 20263 min
Airlines
American Airlines Debuts New 777-300ER Flagship Suites
American Airlines launched its retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER featuring 70 new Flagship Suites on its inaugural flight from New York to Buenos Aires.
Sep 5, 20263 min
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Ibom Air Expands Fleet to 10, Targets Regional Growth
Ibom Air has expanded its fleet to 10 aircraft with a new A220-300, supporting planned regional route expansion into Central Africa by 2027.
Sep 5, 20263 min
Airlines
SpiceJet Leases 20 Aircraft to Expand Winter Schedule
SpiceJet will lease 15 Boeing and 5 Airbus aircraft to restore capacity to 200 daily flights for the high-demand 2026 winter season.
Sep 5, 20263 min
Airlines
Afcom Holdings Plans Acquisition of Four Boeing 777-8F
Afcom Holdings signed a Letter of Intent for four Boeing 777-8F freighters to bolster its long-haul cargo operations across India, Africa, and the Far...
Sep 5, 20263 min
Airlines
ANA Holdings Orders 8 More Embraer E190-E2 Jets
ANA Holdings finalized a contract for eight additional Embraer E190-E2 regional jets, bringing its total firm order backlog to 23 aircraft.
Sep 4, 20263 min
Airlines
Jetstar Lands First Test Flight at Western Sydney Airport
A Jetstar A320 completed the first test flight at Western Sydney International Airport on September 1, ahead of the October 25, 2026, commercial launch.
Sep 4, 20265 min
Airlines
Philippine Airlines Adds Fourth A350-1000 to Fleet
Philippine Airlines received its fourth A350-1000 at NAIA to support its long-haul fleet modernization program.
Sep 4, 20263 min
Airlines
Air Canada Expands Global Routes as U.S. Travel Demand Sags
Air Canada is launching seven international routes as Canadian travel to the U.S. drops 27 percent amid geopolitical and tariff tensions.
Sep 4, 20264 min
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PIA Expands to Daily London Flights Starting October 27
Pakistan International Airlines will increase its weekly flights to London from four to seven beginning October 27, 2026, to meet high passenger demand.
Sep 3, 20263 min
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Air Canada Expands Global Network With 7 New Routes in 2027
Air Canada will launch seven new routes to five destinations in 2027, featuring the only direct North American service to Guangzhou, China.
Sep 3, 20263 min
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American Airlines Retrofits 777-300ERs, Ends First Class
American Airlines is retrofitting 20 Boeing 777-300ERs with Flagship Suite business class and expanded premium economy, eliminating its first-class cabin.
Sep 3, 20264 min
Airlines
Fly91 Orders 40 ATR-72s in $1B Fleet Expansion Push
Fly91 is placing a $1 billion order for 40 ATR-72 turboprops to scale its Indian regional network under the government’s UDAN connectivity scheme.
Sep 3, 20264 min
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Riyadh Air Launches Bangkok Route With 787-9 Dreamliners
Riyadh Air commenced three-times-weekly flights between Riyadh and Bangkok, marking its 14th destination as part of a major Southeast Asian expansion.
Sep 2, 20264 min
Airlines
Luxair Invests $1.2B in Fleet Renewal with 737 MAX Jets
Luxair is executing a $1.2 billion fleet modernization program, integrating fuel-efficient Boeing 737 MAX 8 and 10 models to replace older narrowbodies.
Sep 2, 20263 min
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Ethiopian Airlines Nears 10-Plane Boeing Freighter Order
Ethiopian Airlines is nearing a deal for 10 additional Boeing freighters to expand its hub capacity as Boeing navigates production transitions.
Sep 2, 20263 min
Airlines
Lufthansa Technik Renews Emirates A380 Maintenance Deal
Lufthansa Technik and Emirates have extended their A380 heavy maintenance agreement, securing service at the Manila facility through 2030.
Sep 2, 20264 min
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Airbus A321XLR: Where to Book Long-Haul Narrowbody Flights
The Airbus A321XLR enables long-haul narrowbody travel to 37 global destinations, with major carriers like Air Canada now operating the aircraft.
Sep 2, 20264 min
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Qantas to Launch 22-Hour Sydney-London Nonstop in 2027
Qantas will debut the world's first 22-hour nonstop flight between Sydney and London in October 2027 using the Airbus A350-1000ULR.
Sep 2, 20264 min
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