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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


Safran Signs Agreement to Sell Safran Passenger Innovations
Safran has announced that they have agreed to sell Safran Passenger Innovations, the company’s inflight entertainment and connectivity solutions division to Kingswood Capital Management.
Dec 10, 20251 min read


Eve Air Mobility Celebrates Listing in Brazil, Secures $40 Million From BNDES for eVTOL Program
Eve Air Mobility, which was listed on the Brazilian Stock Exchange last August, took part in today’s opening bell ceremony. The company has also secured $40 million in funding from Brazil’s National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES).
Dec 9, 20252 min read


AerCap Signs New Lease Agreements with My Freighter for Two Airbus A321neos
AerCap has today announced the signing of lease agreements for two Airbus A321neos with My Freighter, an Uzbekistan-based cargo airline that also operates charter and scheduled passenger services as Centrum Air.
Dec 9, 20252 min read


Alaska Airlines Opens Ticket Sales for new Nonstop Service Between Seattle and London
Alaska Airlines has today announced the opening of ticket sales for their new direct route between Seattle and London. Starting May 21, 2026, the year-round route will operate daily with a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. Tower Bridge, London, England - Courtesy Alaska Airlines On Tuesday (December 9, 2025), Alaska Air Group announced that tickets are now available for purchase for their new nonstop service between Seattle (SEA) and London Heathrow (LHR). The year-round route will
Dec 9, 20252 min read


Safran Inaugurates New Singapore Facility for the Production and Maintenance of Aerospace Electrical Systems
Safran Electrical & Power has unveiled new facility in Singapore for the production and maintenance of aerospace electrical systems.
Dec 9, 20252 min read


Boeing and Airbus Complete Acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems Assets and Sites
In separate press releases today, Boeing and Airbus announced the completion of the acquisition of supplier Spirit AeroSystems, underscoring both manufacturers’ commitment to strengthening commercial production and supply chain stability.
Dec 8, 20253 min read


Qatar Airways Group Announces the Appointment of Mr. Hamad Ali Al-Khater as Group CEO
Qatar Airways Group has announced the appointment of Mr. Hamad Ali Al-Khater as Group Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, succeeding Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer.
Dec 8, 20252 min read


Air Canada’s Inaugural Flight Between Toronto and Rio de Janeiro Touches Down in Brazil
Air Canada has announced that their inaugural flight from Toronto landed in Rio de Janeiro on Friday morning, December 5, 2025. The new seasonal route will operate three times weekly through the end of March 2026. Air Canada Celebrates the Launch of Their Inaugural Flight Between Toronto and Rio de Janeiro - Courtesy Air Canada / Globe Newswire On Friday (December 5, 2025), Air Canada announced the arrival of their inaugural flight from Toronto to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. P
Dec 6, 20252 min read


Condor and Etihad Airways Ink New Codeshare Agreement
Condor has announced the signing of a new codeshare agreement with Etihad Airways that will enhance connectivity between Germany and Abu Dhabi.
Dec 6, 20252 min read


Air India Launches New Interline Partnership with Maldivian
Air India, India’s leading global airline, and Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, have entered a bilateral interline partnership, which will enhance connectivity between the two countries.
Dec 6, 20252 min read


The End of an Era: The First Boeing 737-800 Departs KLM’s Fleet
As part of their ongoing fleet renewal program, KLM’s first Boeing 737-800, registration PH-BXK, has completed its final flight and has been flown to Twente Airport for dismantling and recycling. KLM's First Boeing 737-800 (Registration PH-BXK) Completes its Final Passenger Revenue Flight and Heads to Twente Airport for Dismantling - Courtesy KLM On Friday (December 5, 2025), KLM announced the end of an era as they retired their first Boeing 737-800, registration PH-BXK . A
Dec 6, 20252 min read


Discover Airlines Touches Down in Alta, Norway for the First Time
Discover Airlines launched their inaugural flight between Frankfurt and Alta, Norway on Thursday, December 4th. Between December and April, the route will now operate up to twice weekly.
Dec 6, 20252 min read


Korean Air and Hanjin Group Airlines to Introduce Onboard Wi-Fi powered by Starlink Fleetwide
Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Jin Air, Air Busan and Air Seoul, will introduce Starlink high-speed inflight Wi-Fi to their entire fleet from the third quarter of 2026.
Dec 6, 20252 min read
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