All Nippon Airways (ANA) has reported a record-setting performance for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, reflecting strong travel demand and strategic route expansion. The Japanese carrier posted total revenue of ¥548.7 billion, marking the highest-ever Q1 revenue figure in the airline’s history.
Skytrans, the Australian airline and a subsidiary of Avia Solutions Group, has officially rebranded as SmartLynx Australia, marking a pivotal step in the airline’s evolution and deeper integration into the global aviation network. The move reinforces the Group’s branding consistency across its global subsidiaries and expands its footprint in the Asia-Pacific region.
Kazakhstan is preparing to establish a national cargo airline in early 2026, according to an official announcement by Nurlan Zhakupov, Chairman of the Management Board of Samruk-Kazyna National Welfare Fund. The initiative is part of a government directive aimed at strengthening Kazakhstan’s strategic position as a major air cargo hub in Central Asia.
Spirit Airlines has announced plans to furlough 270 pilots and demote 140 captains to first officers due to continued aircraft delivery delays that have forced the airline to reduce its flight schedule through 2025. The budget carrier cited a combination of Pratt & Whitney engine issues and broader supply chain disruptions as key drivers of the operational cutbacks.
Singapore Airlines has reported a sharp 59% decline in net profit for its first fiscal quarter, citing heavy losses from its equity stake in Air India, which has recently faced multiple challenges, including a fatal crash and broader operational turbulence. Net profit dropped to $404 million from $986 million during the same period last year.
Air New Zealand has officially received the second of its two Airbus A321neo aircraft, further enhancing its narrowbody fleet with the latest generation fuel-efficient jet. The newly delivered aircraft bears the manufacturer serial number 12593 and is registered as ZK-NNI.
Emirates has unveiled a fresh wave of strategic commercial appointments, elevating UAE National leaders to key country management roles across West Asia, the Indian Ocean, and Africa. These appointments, effective 1 August 2025, are aimed at reinforcing the airline’s international commercial presence while contributing to the UAE’s Emiratisation strategy by developing national talent in global roles.
Air Canada delivered robust results for the second quarter of 2025, achieving operating revenues of $5.632 billion, a 2% increase year over year. The carrier posted operating income of $418 million and adjusted EBITDA of $909 million, translating to a 16.1% EBITDA margin.
Air Arabia, the leading low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa, has officially commenced daily nonstop flights connecting Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). This launch makes Bangkok the airline’s third destination in Thailand, reinforcing its expanding footprint in Southeast Asia.
Turkish Airlines, the world’s leading carrier by number of countries served, has successfully executed a new Islamic finance transaction for the acquisition of an Airbus A350. The deal, denominated in Swiss Francs (CHF), was signed with Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB)—the world’s first Islamic bank and the UAE’s largest Shariah-compliant financial institution.
