Riyadh Air has formally entered the air cargo market with the launch of Riyadh Cargo, activating belly-hold freight operations across its widebody fleet. The announcement, made on January 21, marks a key milestone in the Saudi Arabian start-up carrier’s phased commercial rollout and highlights cargo as a strategic pillar alongside passenger operations.
Singapore Airlines has grounded one of its widebody aircraft following a suspected tail strike incident involving an Airbus A350-941 during a go-around at Singapore Changi Airport. The event occurred on January 24, 2026, during Flight SQ917, which was operating from Manila to Singapore. The aircraft involved, registered as 9V-SHW, executed a go-around on final approach into Changi Airport before…
airBaltic Expands ACMI and Charter Operations in 2025 as the Latvian carrier reports a substantial increase in wet-lease and charter activity, reinforcing its position as one of Europe’s leading ACMI capacity providers. During the year, the airline operated approximately 30,000 ACMI flights, representing a 14.5% year-on-year increase, while wet-lease activities contributed 20% of total revenue, highlighting their growing importance…
Somon Air continued to record steady traffic growth in 2025, reflecting a sustained recovery in demand and positioning the carrier for further fleet and network expansion in 2026.
Uzbekistan Airways reported moderate passenger growth in 2025, reflecting continued recovery in demand alongside operational and fleet developments across its network.
Etihad Airways Records Highest Passenger Numbers in Its History in 2025, as the Abu Dhabi-based carrier reported strong year-on-year growth across passengers, capacity, and network reach. The airline carried 22.4 million passengers during the year, representing a 21% increase compared with 2024 and marking the highest annual total since its inception.
Air India has announced a significant expansion of services to three high-demand Southeast Asian destinations—Bali, Kuala Lumpur, and Manila—in response to strong winter travel trends. These enhancements provide more flexibility for leisure and business travelers alike and reflect the airline’s broader strategy to strengthen international connectivity through its Delhi hub.
Lufthansa has announced a significant adjustment to its domestic network, confirming plans to cancel approximately 100 flights per week across Germany in response to increasing operational expenses and government-imposed taxes. The reduction, which affects multiple domestic routes, is expected to continue through the summer 2026 season as part of the airline’s broader cost-management and restructuring strategy.
airBaltic has reported a record-breaking performance for the first nine months of 2025, carrying 3.9 million passengers across its network — the highest number in the airline’s history for the January–September period. This represents a 1.6% increase compared to the same period in 2024, reflecting the airline’s continued operational strength and strategic growth across Europe and beyond.
Namangan Airport, Uzbekistan’s third-largest air gateway, is undergoing a major transformation with the construction of new passenger and cargo terminals set to open in 2026. The announcement was made by the press service of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev after his inspection of the construction works, underscoring the government’s focus on expanding national aviation infrastructure.
