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Etihad Guest launches frequent flyer partnership with Bangkok Airways

Berjaya Air takes delivery of world's first aircraft in ATR HighLine configuration

World first ATR 72-600 featuring the ATR HighLine “All-Business Class” configuration touched down in Kuala Lumpur today, marking a major milestone for regional aviation. ATR’s new cabin concept received certification from both EASA and the Malaysian authorities earlier this mo...

Future of safe regional air travel in Torres Strait touches down with Horizon Airways & Australia's first P2012 STOL

A historic milestone for Australian aviation - Queensland-based Horizon Airways introduces country’s first Tecnam P2012 STOL aircraft to its fleet. Operating since 1994, Horizon Airways has been a lifeline for communities across Central, Western, and Northern Queenslan...

EVA Air wins SKYTRAX 5-Star Airline certification 11th year in a row

EVA Air has earned the SKYTRAX 5-Star Airline certification for the 11th consecutive year, reaffirming its position among the world's top airline rankings. The latest evaluation highlights EVA Air's outstanding performance across multiple areas, including flight safety, cabin crew professionalism, aircraft cleanliness, business class amenities, and onboard beverage quality. The a...

Qatar Airways and Philippine Airlines strengthen partnership, expand markets and benefits for loyalty members

Qatar Airways and Philippine Airlines are expanding their strategic partnership by enhancing the connectivity between both airlines’ networks. Starting 1 June 2026, Philippine Airlines will place its (PR) code on Qatar Airways flights from Manila, Cebu, Clark, and Davao to Doha, and connect to over 20 major European cities, including Paris, Rome, and Frankfurt v...

Lufthansa exercises option to acquire a majority stake in ITA Airways

The Deutsche Lufthansa AG will exercise its option to acquire a majority stake in ITA Airways in June of this year. This will increase its stake from 41 to 90 percent. The Supervisory Board approved this decision by the Lufthansa Executive Board at its meeting yesterday. The acquisition of the additional 49 percent stake will take place at a previously agreed purchase price of 325 million euros. T...

Returning to the runway: JetBlue debuts ‘Blueprint II’ on an Airbus A220

JetBlue began scheduled flying on ‘Blueprint II,’ a reimagined take on one of the airline’s most beloved special liveries, now featured on a brand-new Airbus A220. First introduced in 2017 on an Embraer E190, the original Blueprint livery became an instant standout across JetBlue’s fleet for its imaginative “see-through” design, which blended illustrations of ev...

European focus as flyadeal unveils summer routes

flyadeal announced its summer 2026 programme with a European focus. Milan (Bergamo Airport) in Italy and Prague in the Czech Republic will be served for the first time, together with the return of three popular seasonal destinations, effective 1 July 2026. The Black Sea coastal city of Trabzon in northeastern Turkey will again join flyadeal&rsquo...

Emirates taps GE Aerospace for expertise to advance piece part repair capabilities for engine maintenance

Emirates has signed an agreement with GE Aerospace for technical and training consultancy to develop comprehensive piece part component repair capabilities for GE90 and GP 7200 engines. The agreement will support the expansion of the Emirates Engine Maintenance Centre, a US$ 300 million investment to scale up infrastructure and capabilities to maintain, repair and overhaul engines in Emirates&rsqu...

SWISS teams up with Metafuels to further promote SAF

In a further confirmation of its commitment to using sustainable aviation fuels, SWISS has concluded a new collaboration with the Swiss-based Metafuels SAF technology company. The partners aim to jointly promote the development and scaling-up of viable SAF solutions. The collaboration should help SWISS secure long-term access to synthetic fuels and make further progress towards lower-emissions avi...

Lufthansa Group orders ten Airbus and ten Boeing long-haul aircraft

The Supervisory Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG approved the order for a total of 20 new long-haul aircraft at its meeting today. The Executive Board had previously decided to order ten Airbus A350-900s and ten Boeing 787-9s. Delivery is scheduled to take place between 2032 and 2034. The Airbus A350-900 and the Boeing 787-9 will replace older and therefore less efficient models starting in 203...

Alaska Airlines signs for Boeing Virtual Airplane Training Platform

Alaska Airlines has signed a formal license agreement for Boeing's Virtual Airplane during the World Aviation Training Summit held in Orlando, Florida. Alaska Airlines has been a key development partner throughout the creation and development of Virtual Airplane, providing valuable feedback that helped shape the innovative training platform. Virtual Airplane is a device-agnostic, modular train...

AirAsia places landmark order for 150 A220s

Malaysia AirAsia has placed an order for 150 latest generation A220-300 aircraft. The purchase agreement is the largest single firm order placed for the A220 and propels the programme beyond the 1,000 firm order milestone, underscoring the aircraft's global market appeal. The purchase agreement makes AirAsia a new customer for the A220. The airline also becomes the lau...

ITA Airways to save fuel and reduce emissions in 2026 thanks to AI-powered tool

AI-based climb profile optimization will help ITA Airways to reduce fuel consumption. The airline has already achieved substantial reductions and is on track to deliver more than 7,100 tons of fuel savings and over 22,100 tons of CO₂ across 2025 and 2026. The airline’s innovative, data-driven approach, supported by SITA OptiFlight®, will enhance performance while delivering benefits and...

Euroairlines expands in Asia through interline partnership with Greater Bay Airlines

Euroairlines, the Spanish company specialized in air distribution, is reinforcing its presence in Asia through a new interline agreement with Greater Bay Airlines, at Hong Kong-based carrier. This partnership expands the flight networks of both companies and offers passengers a wider range of travel options. The agreement supports Euroairlines’ continued growth in the Asian market b...

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Korean Air places landmark order for 103 Boeing aircraft

Boeing and Korean Air announced that the carrier has finalized a purchase agreement for 103 aircraft spanning Boeing’s widebody and single‑aisle families. The deal includes 20 777‑9, 25 787...