• Air New Zealand Reports First Half Loss

    Air New Zealand Reports First Half Loss after the carrier disclosed a challenging financial performance for the first half of its 2026 financial year, highlighting the operational and financial consequences of ongoing global engine reliability issues affecting multiple aircraft types.

  • Starlux Launches Taipei Taichung Busan Flights

    Starlux Launches Taipei Taichung Busan Flights as Starlux Airlines announces the introduction of new direct services connecting Taiwan with Busan, strengthening air links between Taiwan and South Korea and expanding the carrier’s regional Northeast Asia network.

  • Qantas Launches Sydney Las Vegas Nonstop Flights

    Qantas Launches Sydney Las Vegas Nonstop Flights as Qantas Airways confirms the introduction of the first-ever direct air link between Sydney and Las Vegas, marking a significant expansion of the airline’s North American network and creating a new long-haul connection between Australia and Nevada.

  • Etihad A380 Debuts On Bangkok Route

    Etihad A380 Debuts On Bangkok Route as Etihad Airways confirms the deployment of its flagship Airbus A380aircraft on daily services between Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport and Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airportstarting in October 2026. The move introduces the airline’s most premium onboard product to Thailand for the first time while significantly increasing capacity on one of Etihad’s strongest leisure markets.

  • DAE Acquires Macquarie AirFinance Leasing Platform

    DAE Acquires Macquarie AirFinance Leasing Platform, marking a major consolidation move within the global aircraft leasing industry as Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd. agreed to purchase Macquarie AirFinance (MAF)from Macquarie Asset Management (MAM). The transaction represents one of the most significant portfolio acquisitions in recent years and reinforces DAE’s strategic expansion in aviation asset ownership and leasing services.

  • Air Europa Adds Bologna And Tangier Summer Routes

    Air Europa Adds Bologna And Tangier Summer Routes as the Spanish carrier strengthens its seasonal network for Summer 2026, introducing new destinations while restoring several popular leisure routes from its hub at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport. The expansion reflects strong seasonal travel demand across Europe and North Africa and forms part of the airline’s broader strategy to…

  • Airbus Helicopters Reveals NGRC Rotorcraft Concepts

    Airbus Helicopters Reveals NGRC Rotorcraft Concepts as the manufacturer unveiled two next-generation military rotorcraft designs developed to meet requirements under NATO’s Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC)program. The announcement highlights Europe’s push to define future military aviation platforms capable of replacing current medium multi-role helicopter fleets.

  • Air Arabia Launches Sharjah Rome Flights

    Air Arabia Launches Sharjah Rome Flights, marking another step in the airline’s European network expansion as the Middle East low-cost carrier introduces daily non-stop services between Sharjah International Airport and Rome Fiumicino Airport beginning July 1, 2026. The new route strengthens connectivity between the United Arab Emiratesand Italy, reinforcing growing travel demand across tourism, business, and trade markets.

  • ACG Reports Record Financial Results For 2025

    ACG Reports Record Financial Results For 2025, as Aviation Capital Group delivered its strongest financial performance to date, driven by portfolio expansion, strong leasing demand, and insurance recoveries linked to prior Russia-related exposures. The California-based aircraft lessor reported significant growth across earnings, assets, and fleet investment during the year ended December 31, 2025.

  • ANA Appoints Juichi Hirasawa As President And CEO

    ANA Appoints Juichi Hirasawa As President And CEO, marking a significant leadership transition at All Nippon Airways, Japan’s largest airline and long-standing SKYTRAX 5-Star carrier. The change will take effect on April 1, 2026, when Hirasawa succeeds Shinichi Inoue, who will move into a Senior Advisor role at ANA HOLDINGS INC.