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Kuwait Airways and stc Sign Cooperation Protocol to Advance Aviation and Telecommunications in Kuwait

Kuwait Airways has signed a joint cooperation protocol with Kuwait Telecommunications Company (stc), aiming to strengthen collaboration between the aviation and telecommunications sectors while enhancing customer experience and supporting Kuwait’s digital transformation strategy.

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Air China Preparing for Delivery of Boeing 737-8 MAX

Air China is preparing to expand its fleet with the upcoming delivery of a Boeing 737-8 MAX, manufactured by Boeingand identified under serial number 60922. This latest narrowbody jet will support the airline’s domestic and regional network expansion, enhancing efficiency and passenger comfort.

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Turkish Airlines Invests €300M in Air Europa

Air Europa has formally agreed to a €300 million (approximately $349 million) investment offer from Turkish Airlines in exchange for a minority stake in the Spanish carrier. The strategic move is designed to bolster Turkish Airlines’ reach into the Latin American market, a region where it seeks deeper connectivity despite the two carriers belonging to different global alliances—SkyTeam for Air Europa and Star…

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Southwest and China Airlines Launch Interline Partnership

Southwest Airlines has entered into a new interline partnership with China Airlines, marking a strategic expansion of its international connectivity. Announced in June 2025, the agreement will allow passengers to book combined tickets that begin with Southwest’s domestic U.S. flights and continue seamlessly on China Airlines’ transpacific services. The operational rollout is set for early 2026.

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Qantas to Replace A380 Fleet with A350s by 2032

Qantas, Australia’s national carrier, has announced a major long-haul fleet modernization plan that will see the gradual retirement of its Airbus A380 aircraft and the phased introduction of the Airbus A350-1000. The shift is part of the airline’s broader strategy to improve fuel efficiency, expand ultra-long-haul capabilities, and modernize its intercontinental service offerings.

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British Airways Ends Gatwick–Las Vegas Flights

British Airways has announced the discontinuation of its direct flights from London Gatwick to Las Vegas, effective October 25, 2025. This route adjustment is part of the airline’s broader strategic realignment of long-haul operations for the summer 2026 schedule. The move signals a consolidation of its Las Vegas services through London Heathrow, which will remain the sole British Airways hub…

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Air Côte d’Ivoire Unveils A330-900neo for Paris Route

Air Côte d’Ivoire has officially revealed its first Airbus A330-900neo, which will be used to launch direct long-haul flights between Abidjan and Paris, a significant first for the airline and for the country’s aviation sector. The aircraft was unveiled on August 6, 2025, just ahead of Côte d’Ivoire’s 65th independence anniversary, symbolizing a new era in Ivorian civil aviation.