RX-660: Riyadh Air Lands Inaugural Islamabad Flight
Riyadh Air launched its inaugural flight to Islamabad on August 14, 2026, beginning a schedule of 7 weekly flights.
Aug 16, 20264 min
Airlines
Vietnam Airlines 787 Overruns Munich Runway in Tail Strike
A Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 overran a Munich Airport runway by 120 meters during a severe tail-strike incident before returning safely.
Aug 16, 20266 min
Safety
Riyadh Air 787-9 Launches South Asia Routes to Mumbai, Dhaka
Riyadh Air launched daily Boeing 787-9 flights to Mumbai and Dhaka, marking its South Asia expansion supported by a firm order of 67 Dreamliners.
Aug 4, 20265 min
Airlines
QF27 Diverts to Melbourne After Mechanical Issue
QF27 diverted to Melbourne after a mechanical issue 4.5 hours into its journey, delaying almost 200 passengers.
Aug 3, 20264 min
Airlines
TAAG Angola Cleared by EASA to Operate 787-9 to Lisbon
TAAG Angola Airlines secured EASA approval to deploy its Boeing 787-9 fleet on European routes, starting with services between Luanda and Lisbon.
Jul 10, 20263 min
Airlines
Air India Deploys New 787-9 on Mumbai to London Route
Air India introduced factory-direct Boeing 787-9 aircraft on the Mumbai to London Heathrow route, debuting a new three-class cabin configuration.
Jul 6, 20263 min
Airlines
United Airlines 787-9 Grounded Again After TCAS Failures
United Airlines grounded its new Boeing 787-9, N61101, following repeated Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System failures in early July 2026.
Jul 4, 20264 min
Safety
Riyadh Air Cabin Design: A Closer Look at the 787-9
Riyadh Air has introduced its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner cabin featuring a custom three-class layout and free Viasat in-flight Wi-Fi for all passengers.
Jul 3, 20263 min
Airlines
Riyadh Air Adds Málaga, Dhaka, and Kuala Lumpur Routes
Saudi carrier Riyadh Air is expanding its network to eight destinations with new flights to Málaga, Dhaka, and Kuala Lumpur.
Jul 1, 20264 min
Airlines
EVA Air Launches Direct Taipei to Washington D.C. Service
EVA Air has inaugurated its first direct service between Taipei and Washington D.C., marking its 10th passenger destination in North America.
Jun 26, 20263 min
Airlines
Norse Atlantic Expands Manchester to Bangkok to 4x Weekly
Norse Atlantic Airways will increase its Manchester to Bangkok direct service to four flights weekly starting December 5, 2026.
Jun 22, 20263 min
Airlines
Riyadh Air Launches First Flights to London and Jeddah
Riyadh Air has commenced commercial operations using its Boeing 787-9 fleet, marking the start of its ambitious Saudi Arabia aviation expansion.
Jun 18, 20264 min
Airlines
Riyadh Air Clears DOT Approval for US-Saudi 787-9 Flights
Riyadh Air secured US DOT approval for flights to the United States, utilizing a fleet of Boeing 787-9 aircraft to serve 22 global destinations by 2027.
Jun 17, 20264 min
Airlines
Neos 787-9 Diverts to Bermuda for Medical Emergency
Neos flight NO630, a Boeing 787-9, diverted to Bermuda early June 14 for a medical emergency, resuming its journey after a 94-minute ground stop.
Jun 15, 20264 min
Safety
Riyadh Air Launches 1st Commercial Flight on 787-9 to London
Riyadh Air inaugurated its first commercial service, flight RX401, from Riyadh to London Heathrow using a new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
Jun 11, 20264 min
Airlines
LATAM Launches Direct Cape Town to São Paulo Flights
LATAM Airlines will launch direct flights between Cape Town and São Paulo on July 2, 2026, offering 3 weekly services to meet strong travel demand.
Jun 6, 20264 min
Airlines
IndiGo Suspends 6 Routes Amid Rising Fuel Costs
IndiGo will suspend six international routes through September 2026, citing soaring aviation fuel prices and ongoing Middle East airspace restrictions.
Jun 5, 20264 min
Airlines
United Airlines Receives First iMTOW Boeing 787-9
United Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 with an Increased Maximum Takeoff Weight, boosting payload and range for long-haul routes.
Jun 3, 20264 min
Manufacturing
United Airlines Polaris Updates and A321XLR Fleet Plans
United Airlines is upgrading its long-haul experience with new Polaris Studio suites and preparing for delayed Airbus A321XLR deliveries in summer 2026.
May 27, 20264 min
Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines Opens Negele Borena Geda Airport
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inaugurated Negele Borena Geda Airport, the 24th domestic destination for Ethiopian Airlines.
May 27, 20264 min
Airlines