WestJet experienced a landing incident involving one of its Boeing 737-800 aircraft operating flight WS2276 from Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) in Sint Maarten. The aircraft landed at 13:31 local time and sustained damage during contact with the runway.
Frontier Airlines has announced the launch of 22 new routes beginning in November and December 2025, expanding its reach across the United States, Caribbean, and Latin America. This expansion strengthens Frontier’s focus on leisure destinations while reinforcing its strategy to become the leading low-fare carrier in major U.S. markets.
Air Canada and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) are moving to mediation after union members voted against a tentative agreement covering the airline’s 10,000 flight attendants. The proposed deal, reached on August 19, 2025, was achieved without concessions from the union and included improvements to wages, pensions, and benefits, as well as modernization of compensation for ground duties.
airBaltic, Latvia’s national carrier, has launched a new direct service connecting Riga (RIX) with Faro (FAO) in southern Portugal, expanding its footprint in one of Europe’s most popular leisure regions. The route, operated once weekly on Saturdays, marks airBaltic’s fourth Portuguese destination after Lisbon, Porto, and Madeira, which will be added later in 2025. The inaugural flight has a scheduled block time…
United Airlines will debut its new Airbus A321XLR fleet in summer 2026, marking a significant step in the carrier’s long-haul and premium service strategy. The aircraft will feature a 150-seat, three-class configuration with 20 Polaris business class seats, 12 premium economy seats, and 118 economy seats, including 36 Economy Plus seats with extra legroom.
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of Malaysia Airlines, reported a 39% year-on-year increase in net income after tax (NIAT) for the first half of 2025. The improvement was attributed to favorable fuel prices, the stronger ringgit, and operational efficiency gains achieved through ongoing fleet renewal.
Amedeo, the Dublin-based aircraft leasing specialist, has finalized the sale of two Airbus A380-861 aircraft to Emirates, marking an important milestone in fleet management and aviation leasing. The deal represents the first phase of a planned four-aircraft transaction, reflecting a broader strategic collaboration between lessor and airline.
Turkish Airlines (THY) has announced plans to increase frequencies on its Istanbul–Moscow route in response to growing demand during the upcoming winter season. Beginning October 26, the carrier will expand its schedule from six daily flights to seven daily flights, enhancing connectivity between the two cities.
Icelandair, the flag carrier of Iceland, has officially launched scheduled services between Reykjavik/Keflavik (KEF)and Istanbul Airport (İGA). The first inbound flight landed in Istanbul yesterday, and today the airline is set to operate its inaugural outbound service on the route under flight number FI901, connecting Istanbul with Reykjavik. The operation is being flown with a Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft registered as TF-ICJ.
SCAT Airlines, Kazakhstan’s second-largest carrier, is exploring expansion of its spare parts warehouse network into Southeast Asia as part of its long-term maintenance and logistics strategy. The airline’s Engineering and Aviation Service confirmed that potential sites under consideration include Cam Ranh, Vietnam, and Sanya, China, in addition to a new warehouse in Turkistan, Kazakhstan.
