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SUM Air orders up to eight ATR 72-600s

SUM Air, Korea newest regional airline, has placed an order for four brand‑new ATR 72‑600 aircraft, along with four additional purchase rights, with deliveries scheduled from 2028. The agreement was signed on the occasion of the France–Korea bilateral&nb...

Delta, Amazon Leo sign agreement to deliver next era of connected travel and digital experiences

Delta Air Lines and Amazon are launching a long-term collaboration to unlock the next generation of tech-enabled travel experiences. The new agreement will bring high-speed, low-latency internet from Amazon Leo to Delta aircraft, building on the airline’s use of Amazon Web Services (AWS) acros...


Qantas launches the world’s first nonstop flight from Sydney to Las Vegas

Australian airline Qantas announced on February 26 the launch of seasonal nonstop flights between Sydney (SYD Airport) and Las Vegas (LAS Airport). The flights will begin on December 29, 2026 and run through March 12, 2027. A Boeing 787-9 will operate the service three times a week, and Las Vegas will become the carrier’s 101st international destination and the eighth city in the Americas in...

SAS marks 80 years with anniversary aircraft

SAS marks the start of its 80th year of operations with a specially painted Airbus A330-300, celebrating eight decades of connecting Scandinavia with the world. Throughout 2026, the airline will highlight its heritage and continued role in linking people, businesses and societies. The anniversary comes 80 years after SAS’s first intercontinental flight on September 17, 1946, when a rout...

flyadeal unveils new cabin crew uniform reflecting brand identity and modern Saudi spirit

flyadeal has unveiled a newly designed cabin crew uniform which debuted across its four operational bases during Eid Al Fitr. Representing flyadeal’s continued evolution as a modern Saudi airline, combining style, inclusivity and practicality, the new-look reflects the airline’s youthful and vibrant identity – from flyadeal’s signature ‘equal sign’ logo sub...

Alaska Airlines unveils its first-ever International Business Class Suites experience, setting a new standard for long-haul travel

Alaska Airlines announced the debut of its all-new International Business Class, a premium long-haul experience launching this spring as the airline expands to Europe and Asia. The unveiling marks a significant milestone in Alaska's transformation into the West Coast's global carrier and Seattle's new leader in international travel -- one that now connects guests to over 900 worldwide...

Bonjour Paris! London Gatwick welcomes first Air France flights with a stylish new twice-daily service

London Gatwick passengers now have even more choice for trips to the French capital and beyond, as Air France has officially touched down at the airport with a twice daily service to Paris–Charles de Gaulle. The route, operated on the airline’s modern Airbus A220, provides more opportunities for family getaways, foodie weekends, romantic escapes and connecting to Air France’...

TAP Air Portugal selects new JFK Terminal 6 for future operations

JFK Millennium Partners, the company selected by the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey to build and operate John F. Kennedy International Airport's new world-class Terminal 6 and TAP Air Portugal, the national carrier of Portugal, today announced that TAP will make T6 its future home at JFK airport, joining codeshare partner JetBlue and Star Alliance airlines such as Air Ca...

Aviator signs multi-year ground handling agreement with China Southern Airlines at Helsinki Airport

Aviator Airport Alliance signed a new multi-year service agreement with China Southern Airlines at Helsinki Airport (HEL). The contract marks the beginning of a significant new partnership as the carrier launches its inaugural service between Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Helsinki. China Southern operated its inaugural flight to Helsinki on 29 March. Aviator is providing comprehen...

Work, stream or game: Aer Lingus takes off with Starlink, the fastest Wi-Fi in the sky

Aer Lingus has equipped the first aircraft in its fleet with Starlink, delivering ultrafast, reliable Wi-Fi to customers and marking a major step forward for customer experience. Customers travelling from Dublin to New York JFK on flight EI105 today are the first to experience the innovative technology, which enables customers in every cabin to seamlessly access free, fast, reliable internet for s...

Cathay Pacific connects Hong Kong and Seattle with a five-times-weekly direct service

Cathay Pacific officially launched its non-stop passenger flights between Hong Kong and Seattle, providing customers with the only direct connection between the airline’s home city and Washington State’s vibrant cultural and tech capital. Operating five times per week, the new service extends the airline’s passenger network in North America to a total of nine destinations. A...

Are Europe’s low-cost carriers setting a new standard? airlines shift to APS MCC for first officer recruitment

The Airline Pilot Standards Multi-Crew Cooperation was introduced by EASA in 2017 and began gaining visibility around 2018 – the shift towards it was a gradual one. But with more European carriers, such as Wizz Air, Ryanair, and easyJet, making it a requirement for their pilot recruitment, the landscape for new pilots gunning for First Office...

Air Premia expands Americas-Southeast Asia connectivity through interline partnership with Thai Airways

Air Premia, Korea's only hybrid service carrier, announced that it has entered an interline partnership with Thailand's national flag carrier, Thai Airways, with joint transportation services set to commence on March 30. Through this collaboration, Air Premia aims to capture transit demand from Southeast Asia and India traveling to the Americas via Incheon, while Thai Airway...

easyJet to introduce new ultra-lightweight next generation seats to further boost operational efficiency and increase legroom

easyJet is announcing an order of brand new lighter weight seats that are expected to be over 20% lighter than those used currently today while also offering up to two inches additional legroom for customers. The next-generation Kestrel economy seats from British manufacturer Mirus Aircraft Seating will feature across easyJet’s future Airbus A320neo and A321neo fleet. The deal, which covers...

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Air France earns global recognition with World’s Best First Class Award from Skytrax

Air France was among the leading winners at the Skytrax World Airline Awards, held in London on September 18, 2026, earning multiple distinctions that highlight the excellence of its products and cust...

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RECARO Aircraft Seating marks SAS’ 80th anniversary with exclusive RECARO Gaming NXT chairs

RECARO Aircraft Seating is celebrating the 80th anniversary of Scandinavian Airlines with a unique collection of 80 customized RECARO Gaming Nxt chairs created exclusively for the carrier. Repres...

flydubai expands pilot training capacity through partnerships with Egnatia Aviation and Skyborne

flydubai has strengthened its pilot development strategy through new partnerships with Egnatia Aviation and Skyborne Airline Academy, aimed at expanding the airline's training capacity and support...

KlasJet receives key FAA approval to launch ACMI and charter services in the US market

KlasJet has achieved a significant milestone by obtaining Part 129 Operations Specifications (OpSpecs) approval from the FAA, paving the way for the company's expansion into the U.S. market. As pa...

Embraer adds BermudAir as its second E‑Freighter operator

Embraer and Regional One announced that BermudAir has become the world’s second operator of the Embraer E‑Freighter, marking the aircraft’s debut in the Americas with the airline&rsqu...

easyJet switches to reusable crew meal trays throughout its UK and EU network

easyJet has introduced reusable crew meal trays, developed in partnership with Ecoffee Cup, across its UK and European fleet—cutting onboard waste and strengthening the airline’s wider sus...