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Etihad Airways reached landmark milestone with 300 daily passenger flights

Etihad Airways reached a new milestone in its growth story, now operating 300 scheduled passenger flights per day. This achievement is underpinned by strong growth in 2025, highlighted by an over 20% year-on-year increase in daily flights, positioning Etihad among the fastest-growing full-service ai...

From regional reliability to global flexibility: SmartLynx Australia’s growth path

When SmartLynx Australia started providing services between Sydney and Lord Howe Island on behalf of Qantas in April 2025, it marked more than just a new operation for SmartLynx Australia. It represents a commitment to regional connectivity that defines its mission – providing capacity to regi...


Neste extends partnership with United Airlines to bring sustainable aviation fuel to three major US airports

Neste and United Airlines have expanded their existing partnership to supply sustainable aviation fuel to three new major airports in the United States. The new agreement makes United the first commercial airline to purchase SAF for use on flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in New Jersey, and Dulles International Airport (...

airBaltic Pilot Academy celebrates 33 graduates

33 students graduated from the Pilot Academy of the Latvian national airline airBaltic, receiving a commercial pilot license upon completion of the full-time airline transport pilot program. This marks the largest graduation ceremony in the academy’s history. The graduates represent countries such as Austria, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, th...

SalamAir and Mach Aerospace International partner to provide aircraft wheels and brakes maintenance services

SalamAir has signed a 10-year MOU with Mach Aerospace International to provide aircraft wheels and  brakes maintenance services in the Sultanate of Oman.Under the terms of the agreement, SalamAir will provide MAI with a complete set of specialized Wheels & Brakes Shop Tools for the duration of the partnership, while MAI will oversee the establishment and operation of the facility at...

Aviation safety threats on the rise amidst geopolitical tension

Virgin Atlantic has renewed its partnership with Osprey Flight Solution extending its five-year relationship for a further three years to support safe, efficient and effective global operations. As airlines face evolving operational pressures, from regulatory complexity to shifting geopolitical tensions, intelligence has become an essential tool for maintaining business continuity and mitigat...

Avia Solutions Group plans European AOC consolidation into 3 brands

Avia Solutions Group announced plans to consolidate its European Air Operators Certificates as the Group continues to complete its expansion into counter-cyclical markets to Europe in Asia Pacific and Latin America. As part of these plans, the Group has sold SmartLynx Latvia to the current management and a Dutch fund and plans to merge the SmartLynx Estonia and SmartLynx Malta AOCs and rebran...

Cathay and Airbus form co-investment partnership for scaling sustainable aviation fuel adoption

The Cathay Group and Airbus have announced a joint investment agreement of up to US$70 million (HK$545 million) to accelerate the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel production in Asia and globally. Under the terms of the partnership, the two companies will work to identify, evaluate and invest in projects that support the scaling of SAF production towards 2030 and beyond. Projects will...

easyJet becomes first airline to partner with Women in Data to drive the next generation of data and technology leaders in aviation

easyJet launched a new partnership with Women in Data as part of the airline’s ongoing commitment on driving diversity and inclusion across the industry, and it’s focus on data-driven innovation to make travel easy and affordable. The partnership will include a range of joint initiatives, including recruitment campaigns, events at easyJet bases and mentoring schemes. ...

Korean Air selects Archer as its exclusive partner to introduce eVTOL aircraft in Korea

Korean Air and Archer Aviation announced the signing of an agreement to commercialize Archer Midnight eVTOL aircraft in Korea, across multiple applications and use cases, starting with government applications. As part of the relationship, the parties plan for Korean Air to purchase up to 100 Midnight aircraft. This collaboration positions Korea to be a leader in adopting advanc...

flydubai customers to enjoy an elevated onboard experience in Economy Class from November 2025

flydubai continues to invest in enhancing its customer journey. From November 2025, all Economy Class fares will now include meals and inflight entertainment, elevating passengers’ travel experience on every flight. Over the past several years, flydubai has made substantial investments across every stage of the customer journey. These include the introduction of a dedicated Busines...

Emirates introduces Airbus A350 and Premium Economy service in Oslo

Emirates marked a significant milestone with the launch of its iconic Airbus A350 to Oslo bringing its award-winning Premium Economy offering to Scandinavia for the first time. The airline hosted an exclusive celebration at the airport, welcoming invited guests and media for an afternoon that underscored its commitment to delivering exceptional service in the region. The introduction of the A35...

Aviator extends partnership with Finnair to 2028 for de-icing and winter services at Helsinki Airport

Aviator Airport Alliance has renewed its partnership agreement with Finnair. The agreement, which will see Aviator’s subsidiary Aviator Airport Services Finland provide de-icing and winter operations at Helsinki Airport (HEL), covers the upcoming 2025-2028 seasons. Under the agreement, Aviator Airport Services Finland team will continue providing Finnair, Finland’s flag carri...

IndiGo places firm order for 30 additional Airbus A350-900 aircraft

IndiGo has finalised a commitment for 30 Airbus A350 aircraft, converting a MoU signed in June into a firm order. This brings the airline's total A350 orders to 60 aircraft. The expanded order marks a strategic shift for IndiGo as it prepares to enter the long-haul international market, leveraging the A350’s long range and efficiency to support its global ambitions. Pieter E...

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flyadeal arrives in Mumbai, strengthening air connectivity between India and Saudi Arabia

flyadeal, the fast-growing low-cost carrier of Saudia Group and one of the GCC's largest budget airlines, has expanded its presence in India with the launch of non-stop flights between Riyadh and...

British Airways unveils new Terminal 5 lounge, marking the next phase of Heathrow transformation

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Travel leaders unite behind EU Digital Omnibus to advance the future of secure biometric travel

A new travel industry coalition is urging EU policymakers to adopt a balanced and proportionate approach to biometric travel, ensuring passengers can benefit from secure and seamless journeys while ma...

Etihad Airways and Ibom Air launch interline partnership linking Nigeria to Etihad’s global network

Etihad Airways has signed an interline agreement with Nigerian airline Ibom Air, enabling travellers to connect seamlessly beyond Lagos and Accra to five destinations across Nigeria on a single t...

Emirates arrives in Helsinki for the first time

  Emirates has officially inaugurated services to Helsinki, marking a significant milestone in connectivity between Finland and the United Arab Emirates. The new daily route is the only year-r...

KLM marks fleet milestone with delivery of its first Airbus A350-900

Dutch flag carrier KLM, part of the Air France-KLM Group, has welcomed its first Airbus A350-900, marking a significant step in the airline’s long-haul fleet modernization strategy. The arrival...