flydubai has taken a historic step in its fleet strategy by signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Airbus for up to 150 A321neo family aircraft, marking the first time the Dubai-based carrier has placed an order with the European manufacturer. Announced on the second day of the Dubai Airshow, the agreement represents a major fleet diversification move for an airline…
Etihad Airways has expanded its presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the launch of direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Medina, reinforcing its growing regional network and commitment to serving religious, business, and leisure travelers. The first flight, operated earlier this week, departed fully booked, underlining strong market demand for the new route.
Pegasus Airlines, Türkiye’s largest low-cost carrier, is set to make a major leap in its international expansion strategy with plans to begin services to Mexico, Colombia, Miami, and New York. This move marks the airline’s entry into the Americas, representing one of the most significant expansions in its history as it seeks to strengthen its position among…
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.
JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ: JBLU) has announced a major expansion of its Florida network with the introduction of nonstop flights to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS), connecting the Emerald Coast directly with Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). The new routes are set to begin on March 5, 2026, operating five times per week on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays,…
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…
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…
airBaltic, the national carrier of Latvia and one of Europe’s fastest-growing airlines, has inaugurated a new direct flight connecting Gran Canaria (Spain) with Molde (Norway). The new route was launched on November 5, 2025, as part of the airline’s winter schedule, marking another expansion from its seasonal base in Gran Canaria. The weekly service operates every Wednesday until early April 2026, with a flight time…
Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s largest low-cost carrier, has officially launched non-stop flights connecting Ras Al Khaimah (UAE) and Kazan (Russia). The inaugural service marks another milestone in Air Arabia’s growing operations from its Ras Al Khaimah hub, expanding connectivity between the UAE and key Russian cities.
airBaltic, the Latvian national airline, has officially launched a new direct route between Tallinn and Madeira, Portugal. The new connection will operate once weekly on Sundays through March 28, 2026, offering Estonian travelers direct access to one of Europe’s most scenic island destinations for the first time.
