Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the UAE capital’s first low-cost carrier, has commenced direct nonstop flights between Abu Dhabi and Damascus, further expanding its regional footprint and reaffirming its commitment to affordable and accessible air travel across the Middle East.
Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s largest low-cost carrier, has officially launched weekly nonstop flights between Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) and Yekaterinburg (SVX), marking a new milestone in the airline’s network expansion from the northernmost emirate of the UAE.
Fiji Airways has announced the appointment of Paul Scurrah as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 November 2025, marking the beginning of a new era for the Fijian flag carrier.
Delta Air Lines has announced the launch of a landmark new route between its primary hub in Atlanta (ATL) and Riyadh (RUH), set to begin in October 2026. The move marks Delta’s entry into the Middle East market, furthering the airline’s long-term global expansion strategy and aligning with the growing commercial and economic partnership between the United States and Saudi Arabia.
Alaska Airlines has announced an extensive route expansion for Spring 2026, introducing 13 new nonstop flights and adding two new destinations—Tulsa, Oklahoma (TUL) and Arcata-Eureka, California (ACV). The carrier continues to grow its network from major hubs in San Diego and Portland, further strengthening its position as the leading airline on the U.S. West Coast.
United Airlines is preparing to take delivery of a new Boeing 737 MAX 9, further strengthening its single-aisle fleet modernization program. The aircraft, identified by manufacturer serial number (MSN) 43455 and registered N37415, is powered by two CFM International LEAP-1B engines and features a two-class cabin layout with 20 first-class and 159 economy seats.
HK Express is preparing to take delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, continuing its expansion as a key low-cost carrier in Asia. The aircraft, identified by manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12858 and registration B-KKO, is an A321-251NX variant powered by CFM International LEAP-1A32 engines. It features a single-class, 236-seat cabin configuration, optimized for high-capacity regional routes.
Aegean Airlines is preparing to take delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, part of its continuous narrowbody fleet expansion program. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12746, is an A321-271NX variant powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1133G-JM engines. It will feature a single-class, 220-seat economy configurationdesigned for high-efficiency short and medium-haul operations.
IndiGo is preparing to take delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, continuing the airline’s steady fleet expansion with one of Airbus’s most efficient narrowbody aircraft. The jet, identified by manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12705, is an A321-251NX variant powered by CFM International LEAP-1A32 engines. It features a two-class cabin configuration with 12 business and 208 economy seats.
Southwest Airlines is finalizing preparations to take delivery of a new Boeing 737-8 MAX, further expanding its all-737 fleet. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 42677 and registration N8982S, is powered by a pair of CFM International LEAP-1B engines and features a single-class, high-density cabin layout with 175 seats.
