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Air France expands its U.S. footprint with new Nashville and San Diego services for summer 2027

Emirates SkyCargo fuels South America's export growth through expanded global connectivity

Emirates SkyCargo is deepening its commitment to South America, reinforcing the region's access to global markets through expanded freighter capacity. Since March 2026, the carrier has added seven weekly freighter services, including three flights to Buenos Aires, one to Bogotá, two addit...

Keeping Europe’s automotive production lines moving: key airfreight pressure points revealed

When a vehicle assembly line is at risk of running out of critical components, every minute of downtime carries a significant cost. In many cases, an emergency air charter is not the expensive option, but the most economical one. Consider a scenario in which a major automotive manufacturing fac...

LATAM Airlines Brazil and Embraer celebrate a new chapter with the airline’s first E195-E2

LATAM Airlines Brazil and Embraer have marked a major milestone with the commencement of deliveries of the carrier’s first-ever E195-E2. Scheduled to enter commercial service in the coming days, the new-generation aircraft will support LATAM’s continued network expansion across Brazil, where the airline has grown its domestic footprint from 44 airports six years ago to 63 destinations...

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

British Airways has unveiled the next phase of its Heathrow lounge transformation programme, marking the beginning of a significant investment aimed at modernising every lounge across the airport in the coming years. One of the airline’s most extensive lounge investment initiatives to date, the programme includes the introduction of a new lounge in Heathrow Terminal 5’s C Gates ar...

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 Mumbai. The new route marks Mumbai as the airline's second destination in India, following the successful introduction of services to Hyderabad earlier this year. The inaugural Riyadh-Mumbai fl...

Corsair takes to the skies in pink this October

For the fourth consecutive year, Corsair is reaffirming its commitment to the fight against breast cancer by partnering with the association "Les Hôtesses de l’Air contre le Cancer" as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Throughout October, passengers will encounter a series of dedicated initiatives, from onboard fundraising activities and female-led cr...

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 ticket. The partnership will take effect when Etihad launches its own services to both cities in March 2027. Under the agreement, passengers arriving on Etihad flights in Lagos or Accra will be ab...

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 maintaining control over their personal data, privacy and fundamental rights. ACI EUROPE, Amadeus, IATA, IDEMIA Public Security and SITA have launched the Responsible Biometrics Travel Industr...

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-round, non-stop air link between the two countries, creating new opportunities for leisure travel, business exchange and trade. Flight EK167 touched down at Helsinki Airport at 13:30 local time, whe...

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 of the next-generation widebody reinforces KLM’s commitment to operating a more efficient and passenger-focused fleet. Alongside its existing Airbus fleet of ten A330 Family aircraft and sevente...

Azerbaijan Airlines continues fleet modernisation with delivery of another Airbus A321neo

Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL), part of AZCON Holding, has taken delivery of another Airbus A321neo, increasing its fleet to 31 aircraft as the carrier continues its long-term modernisation strategy. The new-generation aircraft will support capacity growth across high-demand routes while enhancing operational efficiency. Its addition provides the airline with greater flexibility to optimise flight sch...

Ethiopian Airlines grows cargo ambitions with Boeing 777 and 777-8 freighters

Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines have announced a new cargo fleet expansion agreement, with the African carrier ordering eight 777-8 Freighters and two additional 777 Freighters. The investment will enable Ethiopian Airlines to combine the proven reliability and operational efficiency of the current-generation 777 Freighter with the advanced capabilities of Boeing’s next-generation 777-8 Freigh...

FLYONE Armenia orders two Airbus A321neo

FLYONE Armenia, the country’s leading airline, has finalised an order with Airbus for two A321neo aircraft, marking a significant milestone in its fleet modernisation strategy. The agreement was initially announced as a Memorandum of Understanding during French President Emmanuel Macron’s official visit to Yerevan on 5 May 2026. The aircraft, which represent FLYONE Armenia’s f...

CAA Malaysia advances air traffic controller recruitment strategy with Airways International’s SureSelect

Airways International has entered into a new five-year partnership with the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM), extending the use of its SureSelect air traffic control (ATC) candidate assessment and selection platform. Under the agreement, CAAM will continue to leverage Airways International’s suite of ATC-specific assessment tools to support the recruitment and selection of fu...

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