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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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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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airBaltic Launches Direct Flights Between Gran Canaria And Molde

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…

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Air Arabia Launches Flights Between Ras Al Khaimah And Kazan

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.

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airBaltic Launches Direct Flights from Tallinn to Madeira

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.

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Delta Air Lines to Launch Atlanta–Riyadh Flights in October 2026

Delta Air Lines has announced the launch of a landmark new route between its primary hub in Atlanta (ATL) and Riyadh (RUH), set to begin in October 2026. The move marks Delta’s entry into the Middle East market, furthering the airline’s long-term global expansion strategy and aligning with the growing commercial and economic partnership between the United States and Saudi Arabia.

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Alaska Airlines Expands With 13 New Routes and Two New Destinations

Alaska Airlines has announced an extensive route expansion for Spring 2026, introducing 13 new nonstop flights and adding two new destinations—Tulsa, Oklahoma (TUL) and Arcata-Eureka, California (ACV). The carrier continues to grow its network from major hubs in San Diego and Portland, further strengthening its position as the leading airline on the U.S. West Coast.

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Air France Expands Network and Premium Services for Winter 2025–26

Air France has announced a major expansion of its global operations for the Winter 2025–26 season, running from November 2025 through March 2026, marking another milestone in the airline’s ambitious global growth strategy. The French flag carrier will operate nearly 800 daily flights, reaching close to 170 destinations across 73 countries, while advancing its premium-service initiatives and digital transformation across…