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Loong Air marks milestone with first CAE A320 simulator ready-for-training at new Hangzhou training centre

CAE announced that Loong Air’s first CAE-built A320 full-flight simulator is now ready-for-training at the airline’s newly constructed training facility in Hangzhou, China. This milestone marks a significant step in Loong Air’s strategy to expand and enhance its pilot training...

flydubai inaugurates flights to Riga in Latvia

flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, inaugurated its first direct service to Riga, the capital of Latvia, marking the start of its three-weekly service between Dubai International (DXB) and Riga Airport (RIX). The inaugural flight landed in Riga to a warm reception by airport officials, underscoring t...

Boeing and United Airlines test advanced digital communications for the future of flight

Boeing and United Airlines conducted flight tests to evaluate a modernized data communication system designed to improve information flow between the flight deck, air traffic control and airline operation centers. With a United 737-8 jet serving as Boeing's 2025 ecoDemonstrator Explorer, the airline's pilots conducted test flights to assess Internet Protocol Suite standards. The internet-b...

Riyadh Air and IBM partner to launch world's first AI-native airline

IBM and Riyadh Air announced a major milestone in their collaboration, unveiling Riyadh Air as the world's first AI-native airline. Designed from the ground up without legacy patch work, these AI-driven operations provide the foundation to transform guest and employee experiences and set a new benchmark for innovation in the aviation industry. With initial flights underway and i...

Aviator signs new agreement with Wizz Air for 8 airports at Norway

Aviator Aiport Alliance has signed a new contract with Wizz Air. The 3-year agreement with Europe’s 3rd largest low-cost carrier covers ground handling and de-icing services at 8 different airports in Norway, and will begin on January 13th, 2026. New agreement between Aviator and Wizz Air, who have also previously partnered in Norway, is for ground support services at Ålesund Airp...

Emirates activates interline partnership with Bahamasair, benefitting customers travelling to The Bahamas

Emirates has officially activated an interline partnership with Bahamasair to provide connectivity to customers travelling to The Bahamas. The unilateral partnership between both carriers enables Emirates to expand its reach in the Caribbean, allowing its customers to connect on The Bahamas’ national flag carrier from two gateways in Florida to two destinations within The Bahamas - Nassau/Pa...

Pegasus Airlines signs agreement to acquire Czech Airlines and its subsidiary Smartwings

Pegasus Airlines has taken a major step toward its international growth goals with the agreement to acquire Czech Airlines, one of the world’s oldest airline brands and its subsidiary Smartwings, the leading leisure carrier based in the Czech Republic. The strategic investment aims to strengthen the company’s presence in Europe and support its continued global expansion. The total tran...

CarTrawler powers Ryanair’s car rental offering, delivering unmatched value for millions of customers

CarTrawler announces a new car rental partnership with Ryanair.Ryanair operates one of the most extensive short-haul networks in the world, carrying 207 million passengers per year. Its relentless focus on low fares and high efficiency has made it the most commercially important airline in European aviation. Ryanair customers can enjoy exclusive rates, top-tier car rental options, market-leading c...

Hi Fly achieves another first: Airbus A330 lands in Antarctica

Hi Fly’s Airbus A330-302, registered 9H-HFI and equipped with General Electric engines, touched down safely on the blue-ice runway at Wolf’s Fang Runway, Antarctica, on December 1st at 11:59 p.m. local time. Commanded by Captain Carlos Mirpuri, Vice-Chairman of Hi Fly, the aircraft connected Cape Town, South Africa, to the remote airfield, continuing Hi Fly’s ongoing partnership...

Qatar Airways unveils new Formula 1 livery

Qatar Airways concluded an unforgettable Qatar Grand Prix weekend, delivering a vibrant showcase of sport, innovation, and culture both on and off the track. The airline and Title Partner of Formula 1 extends its congratulations to Max Verstappen as the winner of the Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix. Ahead of Saturday’s Sprint race, thousands witnessed the Qatar Airways celebratory f...

BBN Airlines Thailand secures Vietjet Thailand as first ACMI partner

BBN Airlines Thailand names Vietjet Thailand as its first partner airline. BBN Airlines Thailand is supporting Vietjet Thailand through an ACMI partnership that begins on 1 December 2025, supplying one Airbus A320 for domestic services between Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) and Chiang Mai and Phuket. BBN Airlines Thailand received its AOC in October, becoming Thailand’s first dedicated ACM...

Air France expands network with a new non-stop service between Phuket and Paris

Air France has officially inaugurated a new 3 weekly non-stop flight between Phuket and Paris on 28 November 2025. Air France will operate the 3 flights every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday from Phuket, with return flights from Paris on Monday, Thursday and Saturday. Flight will operate with a Boeing B777-200 aircraft equipped with 328 seats (28 in Business, 32 in Premium and 268 in Economy) Fem...

Viettel develops hazardous weather alert software in cooperation with Vietnam Airlines

Viettel Software Investment and Technology Co. recently signed an agreement with Vietnam Airlines to develop a hazardous weather alert and operational support system for aviation operations. The project is jointly implemented with the goal of strengthening weather monitoring capabilities, enhancing operational efficiency, and reinforcing aviation service safety amid increasingly volatile and extre...

airBaltic continues recruitment, offering up to 200 cabin crew positions

As the company continues to grow and expand its operations, the Latvian national airline airBaltic is actively recruiting, now offering up to 200 Junior Cabin Crew positions across its bases in all three Baltic States – Riga (Latvia), Tallinn (Estonia), and Vilnius (Lithuania). These positions are planned to be filled by the summer season of 2026. airBaltic welcomes applica...

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dnata wins multi-year Silk Way Group cargo handling contract in Singapore

dnata has secured a new multi-year contract with Silk Way Group to provide cargo and freighter handling services at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), further strengthening a longstanding global par...

BGS expands fueling partnership with Freebird Airlines ahead of summer 2026 season

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Cathay Pacific announces plans to launch direct flights to Almaty

Affirming Cathay’ ongoing commitment to growing Hong Kong’s connectivity with Belt and Road countries, Cathay Pacific is pleased to announce plans to launch direct flights to Almaty,...

Kuala Lumpur, Houston, Singapore: Starting in October, Lufthansa will begin flying to new destinations with Allegris

Lufthansa is focusing more than ever on premium service: Following the introduction of the new in-flight service on all long-haul flights in early May, the number of destinations where passengers can...

Air passenger rights reform: as European negotiations nearing conclusion, up to 60% of travelers could lose their right to compensation

Air passenger rights in Europe are at a critical crossroads. On June 2, the European Union’s Conciliation Committee will meet for a final round of negotiations on the revision of the European re...

Liebherr and Loong Air sign service agreement for heat transfer equipment

Liebherr-Aerospace and Loong Air launched a long-term collaboration, with Liebherr-Aerospace providing major repair and re-coring services for the heat transfer equipment on Loong Air’s A320ceo/...