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.
Air Arabia has been awarded the Low-Cost Carrier of the Year title at the 19th Aviation Business Middle East Awards, reaffirming its position as the leading budget airline in the Middle East and North Africa. Held in Dubai, the annual ceremony recognizes airlines that demonstrate exceptional operational performance, strong customer satisfaction, and innovative approaches to low-cost travel.
Air Canada Launches Major Fleet Upgrade Across North AmericaAir Canada has unveiled its most extensive fleet and cabin modernization program to date, introducing a unified onboard experience across Air Canada, Rouge, and Air Canada Express. The multi-year initiative focuses on upgraded interiors, next-generation technology, and enhanced comfort, forming a key part of the airline’s strategy to…
Air Astana has taken a major step toward long-term fleet expansion with its announcement of a Memorandum of Understanding to acquire up to 50 Airbus A320neo family aircraft. The agreement, revealed as Kazakhstan’s largest airline group continues modernizing its operations, includes 25 firm aircraft and 25 purchase options, positioning the order as the largest in the carrier’s history once finalized.
Centrum Air is set to expand its narrowbody fleet as the carrier finalizes an agreement to lease five additional Airbus A320neo family aircraft from Avolon. The announcement was made during the Dubai Airshow 2025 and marks another significant milestone in the airline’s rapid fleet and network growth strategy. The transaction builds on the delivery of an A320ceo last month, which represented Avolon’s first…
Air Astana is contending with a significant escalation in PW1100G engine failures affecting its Airbus A320neo family fleet. Both the mainline airline and its low-cost subsidiary FlyArystan rely heavily on the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-JM geared turbofan engine, which has experienced recurring technical issues linked to design defects and contaminated powder metal components.
Air Arabia has announced record-breaking financial and operational results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2025, reaffirming its leadership as the Middle East and North Africa’s largest low-cost carrier. The airline achieved an exceptional net profit of AED 656 million in Q3, a 16% year-on-year increase, alongside revenues of AED 2.04 billion, up 14%. These results highlight strong passenger demand,…
Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s largest low-cost carrier, has officially launched weekly nonstop flights between Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) and Yekaterinburg (SVX), marking a new milestone in the airline’s network expansion from the northernmost emirate of the UAE.
Airbus has officially announced the opening of a second final assembly line (FAL) for its A320neo Family aircraft in Tianjin, China, further strengthening its industrial presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets. The new facility underscores Airbus’s commitment to expanding global production capacity as demand for the A320neo series continues to soar.
Etihad Airways has celebrated a historic milestone with the successful completion of four new route launches within a single week, culminating in a sold-out inaugural flight to Krabi, Thailand. The launches—Sumatra (Medan) on 2 October, Phnom Penh on 3 October, Addis Ababa on 8 October, and Krabi on 9 October—mark a bold step in the airline’s expansion strategy and reflect growing global demand for travel through Abu Dhabi.
