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Norwegian Signs New Four-Year Agreement with Swedish Government for International Travel
Norwegian Air Shuttle has today announced the signing of a new four-year contract with the Swedish Government's Legal, Financial and Administrative Services Agency for international air travel.
4 hours ago2 min read


Boeing Announces Delivery of First Two 787-9 Dreamliners to Riyadh Air
Boeing has today announced that they have delivered the first two of up to 72 787-9 Dreamliners on order by Riyadh Air, which will be deployed on regional and long-haul routes.
4 hours ago2 min read


Emirates Recycles Over 88,000 Kilograms of Plastic Service Items Used in Economy Class
Emirates has today announced that in celebration of World Environment Day on June 5th, they are showcasing their closed-loop recycling program launched in 2023. Over the past year, the carrier has repurposed 88,000 kg. of plastic from Economy Class service items.
1 day ago3 min read


BARIG Welcomes Freebird Airlines as Newest Member
The Board of Airlines Representatives in German has today announced that Türkiye-based Freebird Airlines has become the association’s newest commercial airline member.
2 days ago2 min read


British Airways Launches Avios Only Flights to Reykjavik and Tenerife
British Airways has today announced the launch of Avios-Only flights to Reykjavik and Tenerife for the October half-term. Avios-Only flights from London Heathrow depart for Tenerife and Reykjavik on October 24th and 25, 2026, respectively.
2 days ago2 min read


Alaska Air Group Announces the Appointment of Mike Sievert to Board of Directors
Alaska Air Group has announced the appointment of Mike Sievert, the telecom executive behind T-Mobile’s disruptive growth and innovation, will to their Board of Directors. Alaska Air Group's Newest Board Member, Mike Sievert - Courtesy Alaska Air Group On Wednesday (June 3, 2026), Alaska Air Group announced the appointment of Mike Sievert to the company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Sievert is the former CEO of T-Mobile, where he currently serves as Vice Chairman of the Board.
3 days ago2 min read


Geneva Airport Partners with Smartvel to Enhance Digital Passenger Experience with Explore&Go
Geneva Airport has today announced a new partnership with Smartvel to enhance the digital passenger experience through their Explore&Go customer engagement platform. Geneva Airport Partners with Smartvel and Their Explore&Go Passenger Engagement Platform to Enhance the Traveler Experience - Courtesy Reality PR On Tuesday (June 2, 2026), Geneva Airport (GVA) announced a new partnership with travel technology specialist Smartvel to implement Explore&Go, a new digital travel ins
3 days ago2 min read


Alaska Airlines Debuts New Lounge at Portland International Airport
Alaska Airlines has today announced the opening of their newest lounge at Portland International Airport in Oregon. The new lounge features twice the square space and seating of the current space.
3 days ago3 min read


Cathay Pacific to Launch New Direct Service Between Hong Kong and Almaty, Kazakhstan
Cathay Pacific has today announced plans to launch new nonstop service between Hong Kong and Almaty in Kazakhstan. The route will be operated three times weekly with an Airbus A330-300 from the first quarter of 2027.
3 days ago2 min read


The Airbus A350-1000ULR, the World’s Longest Range Commercial Aircraft, Takes Flight
Airbus has today announced the first flight of the Airbus A350-1000ULR, the world’s longest range commercial aircraft. This is the first of 12 of the type ordered by Qantas, and flew for three hours and 43 minutes, reaching an altitude of over 41,000 feet.
3 days ago2 min read


Ethiopian Airlines to Launch New Direct Service Between Addis Ababa and Port Louis, Mauritius
Ethiopian Airlines has announced the start of new nonstop service between Addis Ababa and Port Louis in Mauritius. Starting July 12, 2026, the route will operate three times weekly on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Ethiopian Airlines Launches Direct Service Between Addis Ababa and Mauritius - Courtesy Ethiopian Airlines On Monday (June 1, 2026), Ethiopian Airlines Group announced the launch of new three-times-weekly direct passenger service from Addis Ababa to Port Louis,
3 days ago2 min read


Norse Atlantic Airways Announces Redelivery of One Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on Lease to IndiGo
Norse Atlantic Airways has announced that due to the closure of a UK route, Indigo will redeliver one of six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners on ACMI charter. Norse will redeploy the aircraft with direct service between Europe and Thailand for winter 2026/27. Norse Atlantic Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner - Courtesy Norse Atlantic Airways On Tuesday (June 2, 2026), Norse Atlantic Airways announced that IndiGo will redeliver one of six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners operated on ACMI charte
4 days ago2 min read


LOT Polish Airlines Partners with ElevenLabs for AI Driven Guest Service Improvements
LOT Polish Airlines has today announced a new partnership with ElevenLabs, a Polish company offering enhanced AI technologies to improve the guest experience.
4 days ago2 min read


Iberia Announces Appointment of Joana de Epalza as Chief Financial Officer
Iberia has today announced the appointment of Joana de Epalza as the airline’s new Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Gabriel Perdiguero, who has joined IAG sister company, British Airways.
4 days ago1 min read


LOT Polish Airlines Launches Inaugural Flight Between Warsaw and Almaty
LOT Polish Airlines has today announced the launch of new direct service between Warsaw and Almaty, Kazakhstan. The route will now operate four times weekly in summer and three times weekly in winter.
4 days ago2 min read


Alaska Airlines’ Horizon Air Unveils New ‘Toy Story 5’ Livery on Embraer E175 Jet
Alaska Airlines has announced the debut of a new Disney and Pixar’s ‘Toy Story 5’ themed livery on a Horizon Air Embraer E175 aircraft.
6 days ago2 min read


LOT Polish Airlines Launches New Seasonal Summer Service to Heraklion and Palma de Mallorca
LOT Polish Airlines has today announced the launch of their inaugural summer seasonal flights from Warsaw to Heraklion, Crete and Palma de Mallorca. Bothe routes will operate three times weekly for the summer 2026 season. LOT Polish Airlines Celebrates the Launch of Inaugural Flights from Warsaw to Heraklion and Palma de Mallorca on Saturday, May 30, 2026 - Courtesy LOT Polish Airlines On Saturday (May 30, 2026), LOT Polish Airlines announced the launch of their inaugural fl
6 days ago2 min read


JetBlue Announces Plans to Launch New Service Between Fort Lauderdale and Caracas
JetBlue has today announced their intention to launch new service between Fort Lauderdale and Caracas, Venezuela. The new route will further strengthen JetBlue’s leading position in Fort Lauderdale and support travel between the U.S. and Venezuela. JetBlue Airbus A320 - Courtesy JetBlue On Thursday (May 28, 2026), JetBlue announced plans to launch nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS) in Ma
May 282 min read


JetBlue Shows Dominican Pride with the Debut of ‘Quisqueya la Bluebella’ Aircraft Livery
JetBlue has today unveiled ‘Quisqueya la Bluebella,’ a new Airbus A320 livery celebrating Dominican pride. JetBlue is currently the largest airline serving the Dominican Republic.
May 283 min read


Atlas Air Worldwide Acquires 49 percent stake in Iceland Based Air Atlanta
Atlas Air Worldwide has today announced that they have taken a 49 percent strategic stake in Icelandic ACMI and aircraft management company, Air Atlanta, which has operating platforms in Iceland and Malta.
May 282 min read


Iberia Unveils Special Airbus A350 Livery Aircraft That Will Take National Team to the 2026 World Cup
Iberia has today unveiled a special livery on an Airbus A350 aircraft, which will transport the Spanish National Football Team to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.
May 272 min read


SAS Launches Business Credit Card Program
SAS has today announced the launch of a new in-house loyalty credit card for small and mid-sized enterprises, as a new product under the SAS EuroBonus umbrella.
May 273 min read


Cathay Cargo Orders Two Additional Airbus A350F Freighters
Airbus has today announced that Cathay Group has placed an incremental order for two additional A350F freighters, expanding their orderbook for the type to a total of eight aircraft. Cathay Cargo Airbus A350F Freighter Rendering - Courtesy Airbus On Wednesday (May 27, 2026), Airbus announced that Cathay Group has placed a firm order with Airbus for two additional Airbus A350F freighters, bring the carrier’s total orderbook to eight of the new-generation cargo aircraft. The A
May 272 min read


Qantas’ Newest Airbus A321XLR Rolls Out of Paint with Great Barrier Reef Inspired Livery
Qantas has announced that their newest Airbus A321XLR has rolled out of the Airbus paint shop in Hamburg sporting a livery inspired by the Great Barrier Reef. The aircraft, named Coral Sea, is the seventh of 48 of the aircraft type Qantas has on order. Qantas Airbus A321XLR 'Coral Sea' Featuring a Great Barrier Reef Foundation Livery - Courtesy Qantas On Wednesday (May 27, 2026), Qantas announced that their newest Airbus A321XLR has rolled out of Airbus’ paint shop in Hambur
May 272 min read
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