Air Canada has revealed Palma de Mallorca as the inaugural new destination for its Airbus A321XLR fleet, with flights from Montréal–Trudeau (YUL) set to begin on June 17, 2026. This marks the airline’s first use of the highly anticipated extra-long-range narrowbody and the first time a Canadian carrier will serve the Spanish island directly.
British Airways faced an in-flight emergency when one of its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners operating a service from Sydney (SYD) to Singapore (SIN) was forced to return shortly after departure. The flight crew reported detecting a fuel odor in the cockpit, prompting them to declare a “mayday” call as a precaution.
KLM ground staff at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport will stage a two-hour strike on September 10, 2025, in protest against what unions describe as an inadequate labor agreement. The strike is scheduled to take place between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m., with potential impacts on airport operations.
Turkish Airlines has released its August 2025 traffic results, highlighting strong growth across both passenger and cargo operations. The airline carried over 9 million passengers during the month, representing a 12.8% year-on-year increase, while the passenger load factor rose to 86.2%, up from 85.2% in August 2024.
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…
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.
Finnair is exploring the possibility of placing an order for up to 30 Airbus narrowbody aircraft, signaling a major step in its ongoing fleet renewal and efforts to strengthen competitiveness in the European market. The airline, led by Chief Executive Officer Turkka Kuusisto, has confirmed that discussions with Airbus remain in the early stages, with a final decision…
TAP Air Portugal is preparing to expand its fleet with the imminent delivery of a brand-new Airbus A320neo, highlighting its commitment to modern, fuel-efficient operations. The incoming aircraft, identified as MSN 12635, is powered by a pair of CFM LEAP-1A26 engines and will feature a single-class cabin configuration with 174Y seats.
