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Etihad Airways And Hong Kong Airlines Expand Partnership With Codeshare And Loyalty Deal

Etihad Airways and Hong Kong Airlines have announced a strengthened partnership through the launch of a new codeshare programme and a reciprocal loyalty agreement, further deepening ties between the UAE and Greater China while expanding travel options across Asia. The agreement was signed during a ceremonial event in Hong Kong on 4 November 2025, coinciding with Etihad’s inaugural flight from Abu Dhabi to Hong Kong International Airport.

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ITA Airways Launches New Direct Flights Between Rome And Mauritius

ITA Airways, Italy’s national carrier, has officially inaugurated its new direct connection between Rome Fiumicino and Mauritius, marking its first-ever nonstop service to the Indian Ocean island. The inaugural flight landed at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport at 11:20 a.m. local time, operated by the airline’s state-of-the-art Airbus A330-900neo.

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Qantas Unveils First Airbus A350-1000ULR For Project Sunrise

Qantas has officially unveiled its first Airbus A350-1000ULR, marking a major milestone in the airline’s Project Sunrise initiative, which will connect Australia directly to London and New York with non-stop flights of up to 22 hours — the longest commercial routes in the world. The aircraft was assembled at Airbus’s Toulouse facility, where its fuselage, wings, and landing gear have now been successfully joined, signifying the…

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Emirates Group Achieves Record Half-Year Profit Of AED 12.2 Billion

Emirates Group has reported a new record-breaking half-year financial performance for the first half of the 2025–26 fiscal year, reaffirming its position as the world’s most profitable airline group. The Group posted a profit before tax of AED 12.2 billion (US$3.3 billion), representing a 17% year-on-year increase and the fourth consecutive half-year record. Group revenue climbed 4% to AED 75.4 billion (US$20.6 billion), reflecting…

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Korean Air To Take Delivery Of Airbus A321neo

Korean Air is preparing to take delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, further expanding its narrowbody fleet as part of the airline’s modernization strategy. The aircraft, identified by Manufacturer Serial Number (MSN) 12849 and carrying registration HL8712, is an A321-272NX variant designed for medium-haul operations across Asia.

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Turkish Airlines To Take Delivery Of Airbus A321neo

Turkish Airlines is preparing to take delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, strengthening its fleet with another fuel-efficient narrowbody aircraft from Airbus. The aircraft, identified by Manufacturer Serial Number (MSN) 12831, is an A321-271NX variant designed for medium-haul routes within Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa.

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Turkish Airlines To Take Delivery Of Airbus A321neo

Turkish Airlines is preparing to take delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, continuing its fleet modernization and network optimization strategy. The aircraft, identified by Manufacturer Serial Number (MSN) 12866, is an A321-271NX variant that will join the carrier’s growing narrowbody fleet serving short- and medium-haul routes across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

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LOT Airlines To Take Delivery Of Boeing 737-8 MAX

LOT Airlines is preparing to take delivery of a new Boeing 737-8 MAX, continuing the Polish flag carrier’s fleet modernization program. The aircraft, identified by Manufacturer Serial Number (MSN) 68128 and registration SP-LYC, will soon join LOT’s expanding fleet of fuel-efficient narrowbody jets.

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Etihad Airways Launches Four New Routes To Tunis, Hanoi, Chiang Mai, And Hong Kong

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has marked another major milestone in its record year of expansion with the launch of four new international routes — Tunis, Hanoi, Chiang Mai, and Hong Kong— all inaugurated within a span of three days. These new services significantly enhance Abu Dhabi’s role as a leading global aviation hub, connecting…

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Royal Jordanian To Take Delivery Of Airbus A320neo

Royal Jordanian Airlines is preparing to take delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, part of the carrier’s ongoing fleet modernization program. The aircraft, bearing Manufacturer Serial Number (MSN) 12292, is an A320-271N model powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM engines, known for their exceptional fuel efficiency and lower emissions.