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AirlinesAir France inaugurates the new cabin on its Embraer 190 aircraft
Operated by its regional subsidiary HOP from CDG to Hambourg
On September 1st, Air France inaugurated the very first flight operated by an Embraer 190 equipped with a new travel cabin. Flight AF1602, operated by its regional subsidiary HOP!, flew from Paris-"Charles... more
AirlinesIAI to convert B-777 aircraft into freighter
Following rigorous efforts over the past year
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), a global reference in aircraft passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions, announced today following rigorous efforts over the past year, a landmark achievement in aviation... more
AirlinesSriLankan Airlines celebrates its 46th anniversary
With a series of initiatives and special programs
SriLankan Airlines celebrates today its 46th anniversary, a milestone that underscores the history and ongoing growth of Sri Lanka's flag carrier.Born as a pioneer in the region, SriLankan Airlines is... more
AirlinesFirst Dreamliner aircraft with Lufthansa Allegris landed in Frankfurt
Fleet modernization at this hub continues; service to Toronto in October
Lufthansa welcomed the first Dreamliner with the Allegris cabin in Frankfurt: The B-787/9 with the new interior in all classes landed last Saturday at Frankfurt Airport from Seattle, WA. Initially, the... more
AirlinesClass action. Delta capitulates: $ 79 mln for the aircraft fuel spill of 2020
Flight 89 had dumped tonnes of kerosene over Los Angeles following an onboard emergency
The air company, while denying any liability, accepts the compensation to close the class action and avoid lengthy litigation more
AirlinesMalaysia Airlines: increase in fuel surcharge on flights
Starting from mid-September
Malaysia Airlines announces that, effective 18 September 2025, it will apply a systemwide increase of the fuel surcharge (YQ) on certain selected routes.This change will apply to all itineraries that include... more
AirlinesFrance prepares for the air traffic controllers' strike: there will be chaos in the skies
In September: disruptions and delays expected for thousands of air transport passengers
The unions are once again going on strike to protest the management of the sector and the failure to implement wage adjustments. Carriers are preparing for another wave of cancellations and delays, after the Summer shutdown that affected more than 5,000 flights more
AirlinesAircraft and employment. Emirates: recruitment campaign in Italy
Six open days in September to search flight attendants
Emirates continues the search for cabin crew in Italy and in September new recruiting open days will be held in six major cities. These events are part of the airline’s plan to continue investing in st... more
AirlinesAtlas Air and Etihad Cargo announce strategic partnership for goods transport
Atlas's new B-777 Freighter will support the expansion of EC's cargo routes
Atlas Air (AA), active globally in air logistics services, and Etihad Cargo (EC), the division of Etihad Airways, have signed a new long-term partnership. The agreement announced today provides that Atlas... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport in Italy. The strikes fixed for next week
There are 11 protests scheduled for Saturday, September 6
The MIT (Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport) has published the schedule of protests in the air transport sector.The protests in detail:06/09/2025 UGL-TA, staff of the company Aviation Services... more
AirlinesTrump's anti-immigration policy revives charter airlines
GlobalX driven by contracts with Ice, while the federal agency increases spending on air transfers
The policy to counter irregular immigration promoted by the Trump administration is generating a lucrative business for private carriers. An analysis by the Financial Times reveals that the federal agency... more
AirlinesAgreement between Riyadh Air and Red Sea Global to promote Saudi tourism
Signed today, it expands the visibility and recognition of both the air carrier and the luxury resorts in the Red Sea
Riyadh Air, the new strategic national carrier of Saudi Arabia, and Red Sea Global (RSG), developer of luxury tourism destinations, signed a strategic partnership today to promote tourism in the Kingdom.... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Delta Air Lines resumes flights to Tel Aviv
The US carrier resumes routes between "JFK" of New York and the airport "Ben Gurion" from September 1st
Delta Air Lines will resume its air connections with Israel starting next September 1st, operating seven weekly flights that will link Tel Aviv's "Ben Gurion" Airport with New York "JFK". The decision... more
AirlinesEl Al, profits collapse by 55% in 2Q: cause, the conflict with Iran
The near-total closure of Israeli airspace cost the airline $ 100 million
It's confirmed: Chief Executive Officer Dina Ben Tal Ganancia will step down at the end of the year more
AirlinesTAP Air Portugal: results in the 2Q2025
Analysis of the those ones for the 1H
TAP Air Portugal achieved a net income of EUR 37.5 million in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q25).The carrier has thus reaffirmed its commitment to the path of recovery, financial sustainability and structural... more
AirlinesQantas orders 20 new A-321XLR aircraft
Its first two airplanes will start flights in September
Qantas has today announced an order for an additional 20 A-321XLR aircraft, including the introduction of lie-flat Business seats on its narrowbody aircraft for the first time.The expansion of the Group’s l... more
AirlinesEthiopian MRO successfully completes the Prsv1 capability for the Leap-1B engine
Exclusive engine of the B-737 MAX aircraft
Ethiopian MRO Services, the largest MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) service provider in Africa, has announced that it has successfully completed the Leap-1B Performance Restoration Shop Visit (Prsv1)... more
AirlinesFinnair: new air connections from Catania and Florence to Helsinki
In the Summer 2026 schedule; expanded presence in Italy
Finnair, the Finnish carrier, confirms its interest in Italy by announcing the launch of new flights from Florence and Catania to its Helsinki hub, as part of the Summer 2026 schedule (29 March-31 October).The... more
AirlinesKorean Air (2) purchases GE engines and not only Boeing aircraft
Units, components and a maintenance program
Korean Air announced its intent to purchase 103 next-generation aircraft from Boeing, 19 spare engines from GE Aerospace and CFM International, and a comprehensive engine maintenance program with GE Aerospace... more
AirlinesLufthansa Cargo optimizes digital services
With various innovation projects
Lufthansa Cargo has elevated its digital offering, which is now more intuitive, clearer and requires fewer clicks.Thanks to the optimized “eBooking” user interface, including a shortened booking process for... more
AirlinesKorean Air commits to purchase over 100 Boeing jet aircraft to modernize fleet
The carrier intends to buy B-777/9s, B-787/10s, B-737/10s and B-777/8F
Boeing and Korean Air announced yesterday the carrier's intent to purchase 103 of Boeing's fuel-efficient family of airplanes to modernize its fleet and support the airline's growth as it fully integrates... more
AirlinesFrom East Asia to everywhere: Emirates SkyCargo strengthens cargo corridors
With 44 freighters, 13 charters and 311 passenger flights, capacity of 21,000 t into 25 gateways
With the launch of passenger services to Hangzhou, China, Emirates SkyCargo now offers over 21,000 tonnes of weekly tonnage in and out of East and Southeast Asia every week, across the largest and most... more
AirlinesMalaysia Airlines increases frequencies to Trivandrum, in India
Starting from September following strong demand
Following encouraging load factors and sustained demand on the Kuala Lumpur–Trivandrum route, the carrier Malaysia Airlines is further strengthening its connectivity with southern India by increasing f... more
AirlinesSyria, a large-scale investment of 4 billion dollars for Damascus airport
The agreement includes a financing of 250 million for 10 Airbus A-320 aircraft destined for Syrian Airlines
An international consortium led by Qatar's UCC Holding has secured the redevelopment and expansion of the airport, a project aimed at revitalizing the economy and global connectivity. 90,000 jobs are expected to be created more
AirlinesEmirates on usage of power banks on airplanes
And it makes changes to safety rules for customers
Using any kind of power bank is prohibited onboard Emirates’ flights, effective from 1 October 2025. A power bank is a portable, rechargeable device primarily designed to provide power to other electronic de... more
AirlinesSafety: ANA adopts artificial intelligence to predict turbulence
First carrier to implement advanced technology with a prediction accuracy of 86%
The Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways (ANA) announced today, August 7, 2025, that it has become the first global airline to adopt an innovative turbulence forecasting service based on artificial intelligence.... more
AirlinesCathay Pacific: 14 more B-777/9 passenger jet aircraft
Bringing its order book to 35 of the twin-engine airplane
Boeing and Cathay Pacific today announced the Hong Kong-based carrier is ordering 14 more B-777/9 passenger jets, bringing its order book to 35 of the twin-engine airplane.Designed to reduce fuel use and... more
AirlinesITA Airways expands code-share agreement with Lufthansa Group
On new intercontinental routes from next September
ITA Airways broadens codeshare flights offer on long-haul routes with Lufthansa Group Airlines. Tickets to new destinations in Africa and Asia are on sale starting today, with travel date from September... more
AirlinesLufthansa withdraws from the race for Air Europa; Turkish Airlines the sole remaining contender
The decision comes after the withdrawals of Air France-Klm and the rejection of the IAG offer
The pool of investors for Air Europa narrows further. Lufthansa has officially announced that it does not intend to continue negotiations for the acquisition of an equity stake in the Spanish carrier.... more
AirlinesNetwork expansion: Wizz Air looks East
Three new strategic connections will link northern and southern Italy with Bulgaria and Romania
Wizz Air today announces a significant expansion of its network in Italy with the launch of three new international routes connecting the north and south of the country with Eastern Europe. Specifically:... more
AirlinesAir connections: Seoul-Jeju the busiest Route in the World in 2024
The annual IATA data highlight the strength of domestic markets
New York-Los Angeles and Barcelona-Palma de Mallorca follow among the most frequented regional routes. B-737, A-320, and A-321 are the most utilized aircraft more
AirlinesCebu Pacific entrusts Lufthansa Technik with the supply of components for its aircraft
The agreement concerns the management of spare parts and consumable materials for the entire fleet of 100 planes
Cebu Pacific, one of the leading airlines in the Philippines, has signed a new agreement with Lufthansa Technik for the management of the supply of consumables and spare parts (Consumables & Expendables,... more
AirlinesQantas appoints new Regional Managing Director
For UK, Europe, Middle East and Africa
Qantas announced today the appointment of Darsh Chapman as the new Regional General Manager for the United Kingdom, Europe, Middle East, and Africa, with the position set to begin in August 2025. She... more
AirlinesANA launches onboard internet service on international routes and in all classes
On its B-767/300ER aircraft
All Nippon Airways (ANA) is introducing free high-speed internet service onboard, capable of streaming video, across all international classes on its B-767/300ER aircraft. Thanks to the next-generation... more
AirlinesLufthansa Cargo to market freighter capacities of ITA Airways
On routes from Asia to Rome from next September 1, 2025
On 1 September 2025, the cooperation between Lufthansa Cargo and ITA Airways will reach another important milestone. The routes from Delhi, Tokyo-Haneda and Bangkok to Rome-Fiumicino will then also be... more
AirlinesLufthansa Airlines: change in top management from September
Two Hub Managers one for Frankfurt and other for Munich
On September 1, 2025, Francesco Sciortino will join the Executive Board of Lufthansa Airlines and take over responsibility as Hub Manager for Frankfurt. He will also become Accountable Manager for the... more
AirlinesLufthansa Group: results of the 2Q2025
And it confirms full-year forecast
Lufthansa Group unveiled results in the second quarter and confirms full-year forecast.The hightlights are:Adjusted EBIT improves to EUR 871 million, net profit more than doubles to over 1 billion eurosLow... more
AirlinesITA Airways BoD approves 2026-2030 business plan
Focus on long-haul expansion, aircraft fleet renewal, and synergies with Lufthansa Group
ITA Airways’ Board of Directors has approved today the Company’s 2026-2030 Business Plan. The Plan is structured around three fundamental strategic pillars: • Strengthening the competitive position: ITA Air... more
AirlinesANA Holdings soars high: record revenues in the Quarter, but shadows loom over annual earnings
Q1 2025-26 revenue hits a new record thanks to international boom, but the year will close with lower profits
ANA Holdings announced today a record start to the financial year, with revenue reaching 548.7 billion yen (approximately 3.3 billion euros) in the first quarter (April 1 - June 30, 2025). This figure,... more
AirlinesDiscover Airlines (Lufthansa) activates air connection from Salento to Germany
Starting next June, the biweekly Brindisi-Frankfurt route will take off
Aeroporti di Puglia announces that Discover Airlines, part of the Lufthansa Group, will operate a twice-weekly connection between Brindisi and Frankfurt starting from June 2026. This is a seasonal route... more
AirlinesEmirates introduces modernized B-777 aircraft
On the route to Madrid from mid-September
Emirates has announced that starting from September 16, it will deploy its recently refurbished four-class B-777 aircraft on flights to and from Madrid, the carrier’s first destination in Spain to operate w... more
AirlinesVietjet escapes global asset freeze
English court rejects FW Aviation's appeal: unpaid aircraft totaling nearly $217 million on the table
The Vietnamese low-cost airline Vietjet has secured a crucial legal victory in the United Kingdom: a British court has indeed dismissed the request to freeze its worldwide assets, filed by the leasing... more
AirlinesPanic on easyJet flight: passenger stops plane with bomb threat and threats against Trump
Emergency landing in Glasgow for the A-319. Passengers intervene to restrain the man/VIDEO
Moments of terror were experienced yesterday morning, Sunday, July 27, on board EasyJet flight EZY609 departing from London-Luton Airport and bound for Glasgow. A 41-year-old passenger triggered panic... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways takes delivery of its A-321LR airplane
First of 30 aircraft joining carrier's fleet
Etihad Airways has taken delivery of its first A-321LR (Long Range) following yesterday’s ceremony at the Airbus Finkenwerder site, marking a transformational milestone in the carrier's fleet expansion s... more
AirlinesThe Emirates Airbus A-350 airplane lands in Bologna
The first Italian city, and among the top 10 worldwide, to welcome it
Emirates celebrates the arrival of its next-generation A-350 aircraft at Bologna's "Guglielmo Marconi" Airport. The inaugural flight was already held on June 21st with the traditional Water Cannon Salute... more
AirlinesAir France confirms Verona-Paris air connection
During the Winter season 2025-2026
Brief news. Air France announces a new development for its Italian network: the extension of the flight between Verona and Paris-"Charles De Gaulle" during the upcoming Winter season. The connection,... more
AirlinesFurther expansion of transatlantic alliance effective from August
Swiss WorldCargo strengthens agreement between Lufthansa Cargo and United Cargo
Swiss WorldCargo’s entry into Lufthansa Cargo’s and United Cargo’s joint business agreement has been announced today. It will provide cargo customers with more flexibility and transportation options, thank... more
AirlinesEmirates strengthens air connections to Dublin
With a third daily flight from the end of October
Emirates will launch a third daily service to Dublin, significantly enhancing its operations in Ireland, starting from October 26, 2025. The additional flight will provide Irish travellers with an early... more
AirlinesEmbraer aircraft: results of 2Q25
The E-175 celebrated an important milestone
Embraer registered a USD 29.7 billion backlog in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q25) – the highest level ever recorded by the company. The highlights of the other results:Commercial Aviation reported an... more
AirlinesRyanair: 5.5 million passengers in Genoa
Summer operation includes 11 routes
Brief. Ryanair celebrated today 5.5 million passengers at Genoa Airport, a journey that began in 1999. Since then, the low-cost carrier has grown significantly, adding both domestic and international routes,... more