Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, have severely disrupted air travel across the region. Airspace closures over Israel, Iraq, and Jordan have forced airlines like Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Lufthansa, Air France-KLM, and Wizz Air to cancel or reroute thousands of...
The construction of the world's largest airport is underway and is expected to open its doors in 2030. This is the King Salman International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which will feature six runways.The project covers an area of approximately 57 square kilometers and includes the existing terminals of King Khalid International Airport. It...
China Eastern Airlines will launch three new European routes this summer, connecting Shanghai with Geneva, Milan, and Copenhagen, enhancing ties with the UK, Germany, and France. Starting June 16, 2025, the Shanghai-Geneva route, a first for a Chinese airline, will operate four weekly flights using eco-friendly Airbus A350 and A330 aircraft,...
Qatar Airways has been named the World's Best Airline at the 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards for the ninth time, a record-breaking achievement that cements its status as a global aviation leader. The Skytrax Awards, based on millions of traveler surveys, are a trusted measure of airline quality and passenger satisfaction. This consistent...
SkyWest Airlines, a major U.S. regional carrier, has ordered 60 Embraer E175 aircraft, with deliveries starting in 2027, as announced at the Paris Air Show. The deal includes purchase rights for 50 additional E175s, providing SkyWest with fleet flexibility over the next decade. Of the 60 aircraft, 16 will operate for Delta Air Lines'...
Iberia, the Spanish flag carrier and a subsidiary of the International Airlines Group (IAG), is pursuing an ambitious expansion in the transatlantic market with its €6 billion 2030 Flight Plan. Operating a fleet of 92 jets and serving 130 global destinations, Iberia focuses on business and premium leisure travel. The airline aims to grow its...
EGYPTAIR has disclosed a firm order for an additional six A350-900s as part of its expansion strategy to meet growing demand for air travel. The agreement takes the airline's total order for the type to 16 A350-900.
STARLUX Airlines of Taiwan has signed a firm order with Airbus for the purchase of ten additional A350-1000 aircraft. The agreement was signed at the Paris Airshow by STARLUX Airlines CEO Glenn Chai and Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business.
Paris, France, 17 June 2025 – Vietjet, Vietnam's largest private airline, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for the purchase of 100 A321neo aircraft, with an option for an additional 50 in the future. The MoU was signed at the Paris Air Show by Vietjet CEO Dinh Viet Phuong and Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, EVP Sales for...
LOT Polish Airlines has confirmed a purchase agreement with Airbus for 20 A220-100 and 20 A220-300 aircraft to enhance its regional operations, marking the airline's first selection of Airbus for fleet upgrades.
In early May 2025, American Airlines (AA) sent a Boeing 777-300ER from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Hong Kong (HKG) for a major cabin overhaul under its "Project Olympus" program. The retrofit aimed to replace the aging Flagship First Class with modern, fully enclosed luxury business class suites, aligning the 777-300ER fleet with the premium...
On June 13, 2025, escalating tensions in the Middle East, marked by missile exchanges between Iran and Israel, led to significant disruptions, including the stranding of an Emirates Boeing 777-300ER in Tehran. Emirates flight EK977, a routine 744-mile service from Dubai (DXB) to Tehran (IKA), departed Dubai at 2:27 AM and landed at 3:44...
Air India has announced potential delays on some long-haul flights due to mandatory safety inspections on its Boeing 787 aircraft, as directed by India's aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The inspections, prompted by heightened safety concerns following a recent air crash near Ahmedabad airport, are being...
Over the past few months, the global commercial aviation industry has had to address the challenges related to economic uncertainty and trade barriers that have been created as a result of global geopolitical tension and Donald Trump's trade war. One of the largest impacts that this has had on airlines is that they have had to reevaluate how to...