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Emirates Flight Training Academy Graduates 77 Next Generation Pilots
Emirates has today announced that Emirates Flight Training Academy’s sixth class has Graduated 77 new pilots. In frame: (center) His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive Emirates Airline & Group, (from left to right) Captain Nabil Al Boom Emirates' Manager National Cadet Pilot Programme, Captain Bader Al Marzooqi Emirates' Senior Vice President Flight Training, Adel Al Redha, Emirates' Deputy President & Chief Operations Officer, Captain Ha
Dec 16, 20252 min read


Lufthansa Reopens Lounge at Stuttgart Airport
Lufthansa has today announced that their completely redesigned lounge at Stuttgart Airport will reopen on Wednesday, December 16, 2025.
Dec 15, 20252 min read


Emirates Unveils New Amenity Kits Highlighting Endangered Species
Emirates has today unveiled a new complimentary range of amenity kits for guests traveling in Premium Economy and Economy Class on long-haul flights. Designed in partnership with United for Wildlife, the collection highlights endangered species.
Dec 15, 20252 min read


Norwegian Announces Continuation of Service Between Stockholm Arlanda and Skellefteå
Norwegian Air Shuttle has today announced that they will continue to provide service between Stockholm Arlanda and Skellefteå in 2026, in support of a growing business community. Norwegian Boeing 737-800NG - Photo Credit: Jørgen Syversen/Norwegian Air Shuttle On Monday (December 15, 2025), Norwegian Air Shuttle announced that they will continue service between Stockholm Arlanda and Skellefteå for 2026. A strong business community in combination with regional investments in
Dec 15, 20252 min read


flydubai Launches New Direct Service Between Dubai and Vilnius
flydubai has celebrated the launch of new nonstop service between Dubai and Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. The route will n ow operate three times weekly with a Boeing 737 airplane. Flydubai Launches Inaugural Flight Between Dubai and Vilnius on Friday, December 12, 2025 - Courtesy flydubai On Friday (December 12, 2025), flydubai announced the launch of their inaugural service between Dubai and Vilnius, Lithuania. The Dubai-based airline is now the first UAE carrier t
Dec 13, 20252 min read


Air France to Open New Lounge at London Heathrow
Air France's exclusive ne London Heathrow lounge will be reserved for the airline’s La Première, Business Class and Flying Blue Elite Plus customers, as well as eligible travelers flying with KLM and SkyTeam partner airlines.
Dec 13, 20251 min read


Austrian Airlines First Embraer E195 Departs Fleet, Heads to Air Dolomiti
Austrian Airlines’ first Embraer E195 has been transferred to Air Dolomiti, as Austrian continues their fleet renewal process. Austrian Airlines Embraer E195 - Courtesy Austrian Airlines On Friday (December 12, 2025), Austrian Airlines announced that their first Embraer E195 has officially departed their fleet and will continue service with Lufthansa Group sister airline Air Dolomiti. Flight EN9910, registration I-ENJA, departed for Verona at 17:04 today. The aircraft prev
Dec 12, 20252 min read


Porter Airlines Launches Inaugural International Flights from Hamilton
Porter Airlines has today announced the launch of their first international flights from Hamilton with new service to Orlando taking off today, followed by service to Fort Lauderdale on Saturday.
Dec 12, 20251 min read


Alaska Air Group Announces the Promotion of Neil Thwaites to Vice President of Global Sales & California Commercial Performance
Alaska Air Group has announced the promotion of Neil Thwaites to Vice President of Global Sales & California Commercial Performance for Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.
Dec 12, 20252 min read


Aer Lingus Partners with Dr. Norah Patten Ahead of Historic Space Mission
Aer Lingus has announced a new partnership with Dr. Norah Patten as she prepares for her groundbreaking mission to become the first Irish person in space.
Dec 12, 20253 min read


SWISS Announces the Appointment of Remo Müller as New Media Spokesman
SWISS has announced the appointment of Remo Müller as new media spokesperson. He will serve in that role from March 1, 2027 through the end of 2027. SWISS’ New Media Spokesman, Remo Müller – Courtesy SWISS On Thursday (December 11, 2025), Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) announced the addition of Remo Müller (39) to their Media Relations team. He will serve as a media spokesperson from March 1, 2026 through 2027. Mr. Müller replaces Michael Stief, who has been appoi
Dec 12, 20251 min read


Lufthansa Group Announces Top Leadership Changes at Eurowings and SunExpress
Lufthansa Group has announced that effective February 1, 2025, Max Kownatzki, currently Chief Executive Officer of SunExpress, will become CEO of Eurowings, while Marcus Schnabel will assume the CEO role at SunExpress.
Dec 12, 20253 min read


JetBlue Launches Inaugural Flights to Vero Beach, Florida from New York-JFK and Boston
JetBlue has today announced the launch of new service to Vero Beach, Florida from New York-JFK and Boston, further expanding their Florida network.
Dec 11, 20252 min read


BARIG Welcomes Value Group as Newest Business Partner
The Board of Airline Representatives in Germany (BARIG) has today welcomed airline passenger services specialist, Value Group, as the organization's newest business partner.
Dec 11, 20252 min read


JetBlue to Open First-Ever Lounge, ‘BlueHouse™,’ at New York-JFK
JetBlue has today announced that they will open their first-ever lounge, ‘BlueHouse™,’ in Terminal 5 at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport at 5:00 AM on December 18, 2025.
Dec 11, 20252 min read


Lufthansa Group Unveils Refreshed Brand Identity
Lufthansa Group has unveiled a new visual brand identity, which includes a new logo, color palette and typeface. The new brand strategy strengthens unity and synergies among all airlines and companies under one umbrella brand.
Dec 11, 20252 min read


Airbus and Partners Complete Pioneering Wake Energy Retrieval Trials
Airbus, along with Air France, Delta Air Lines, French bee, and Virgin Atlantic, and operations partners, AirNav Ireland, DSNA, EUROCONTROL and NATS, has successfully completed a new phase of trials for their fello’fly project.
Dec 11, 20252 min read


Air Bew Zealand Opens New ‘The Lookout Lounge’ in Auckland
Air New Zealand has unveiled their new ‘The Lookout Lounge’ at Auckland International Airport, ahead of the opening of the airline’s new Koru Lounges in 2026.
Dec 11, 20252 min read


Boeing Partners With United Airlines to Test Advanced Communications for the Future of Flight
Boeing has today announced that, in partnership with United Airlines, they have been testing advanced communications. The Boeing ecoDemonstrator Explorer, a United 737-8 MAX, tested advanced digital communications to enhance operational efficiency.
Dec 10, 20252 min read


Delta TechOps Lands First Third-Party LEAP-1B Engine Contract with Korean Air
Delta Air Lines has announced that Delta TechOps has received their first third-party LEAP-1B engine contract with Korean Air to maintain the engines that power the carrier’s 737 MAX fleet.
Dec 10, 20252 min read


LOT Polish Airlines Launches New Service from Gdańsk to Brussels, Oslo and Bergen
LOT Polish Airlines has today announced the continues expansion of their presence at regional airports, with the opening of ticket sales for year-round service from Lech Wałęsa Airport in Gdańsk to Brussels, Oslo and Bergen.
Dec 10, 20253 min read


SAS Signs Codeshare Agreement with WestJet, Expanding Transatlantic Cooperation
SAS has today announced the launch of a new codeshare partnership with WestJet, providing greater flexibility and seamless access across Scandinavia and Canada. SAS and WestJet Announce New Codeshare Partnership On Wednesday (December 10, 2025), SAS announced the signing of a new codeshare agreement with WestJet, which will give travelers greater flexibility and easier access across Scandinavia and Canada, enhancing connectivity between the two airlines’ networks. With the
Dec 10, 20252 min read


SMBC Announces Purchase and Leaseback Agreements with United Airlines for 20 Boeing 737-9s
SMBC Aviation Capital has announced that they have entered purchase and leaseback agreements with United Airlines for 20 Boeing 737-9 MAX airplanes. United Airlines Boeing 737-9 MAX - Courtesy SMBC Aviation Capital/Boeing On Wednesday (December 10, 2025), SMBC Aviation Capital, one of the world’s leading aircraft leasing companies, announced that they have entered into agreements with United Airlines for the purchase and leaseback of 20 Boeing 737-9 MAX jets, which are sched
Dec 10, 20252 min read


Rolls-Royce Inaugurates BAESL, an MRO Joint Venture in Beijing, China
Rolls-Royce is celebrating the official opening of BAESL, the first dedicated Trent Engine MRO on the Chinese Mainland.
Dec 10, 20252 min read
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