Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
FedEx has opened a dedicated non-stop freighter service between its Asia-Pacific hub in Guangzhou and Sydney, operating five times weekly with Boeing 777 freighters and
Tajikistan’s national carrier has received its first Boeing 737-8, the first 737 MAX to enter service in the country, leased from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise as
Air France has introduced a new cocktail offer across all long-haul flights and all travel cabins, developed with chef mixologist Matthias Giroud. Quintessence, a cognac-based
Basra Airlines, Iraq’s newest private carrier, which commenced commercial operations in April 2026, has selected Maureva’s EDGAR Managed Services platform to manage its revenue accounting
Regional aircraft lessor TrueNoord is celebrating its tenth anniversary having exceeded every major objective set at its founding, with a fleet of more than 100
United Airlines has announced a new Economy Plus configuration exclusive to its 50-aircraft A321XLR order, featuring a row with an open middle seat repurposed as
Ethiopian Airlines has launched a new three-weekly passenger service to Mauritius, adding the Indian Ocean island nation to its network of more than 160 destinations
WestJet Mainline flight attendants represented by CUPE 8125 have opened a strike vote that runs until 15 July 2026, as federally conciliated negotiations on wages,
Air Zimbabwe is set to restart direct scheduled services between Harare and London Gatwick by the end of July 2026 — reconnecting Zimbabwe and the
LIFT has become one of the first airlines to implement GO7’s Orchestrated Virtual Interlining solution, a model that returns pricing, settlement and customer relationship control
Emirates is offering complimentary hotel stays, access to hundreds of discounts through My Emirates Pass and tailored stopover itineraries as part of a summer travel
Ethiopian Airlines has taken delivery of the first of two De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter Classic 300-G aircraft, strengthening its ability to serve remote
Airlink has inaugurated its new twice-weekly Johannesburg–Zanzibar service, marking the first international deployment of the airline’s Embraer E195-E2 fleet. Airlink has launched a new year-round
Air Niugini has relaunched its Higher Altitude Program as part of a broader operational and leadership overhaul while continuing its fleet modernisation strategy. Papua New
Qatar Airways will expand its African network from June 2026 with increased frequencies, resumed services, and a new Port Sudan route launching in July. Airline
Surrey Sensors Limited and Certification Center Canada are developing next-generation airflow sensing technology aimed at improving aircraft icing detection and flight safety. Joint UK-Canadian project
Universidad de San Martin de Porres in Peru has added two Tecnam P2008JC MkII aircraft to expand pilot training capacity and modernise its fleet. Universidad
Honeywell says advanced airspace optimisation and SESAR-driven ATM modernisation could significantly reduce aviation emissions while improving operational efficiency across European airspace. Honeywell says greater airspace
Chinese airlines are set to raise domestic passenger fuel surcharges from 16 May 2026, with higher fees on both short- and long-haul domestic routes amid
AirlinePros International has been appointed as General Sales Agent for LIFT across Australia, Canada, Germany, Spain, and France, expanding the airline’s international sales reach and
Kenya Airways has partnered with TRACE as Official Airline Partner for Africa Forward — Le Concert, supporting international travel logistics for the flagship Africa-France Summit
Uganda Airlines has unveiled a 10-year strategic plan focused on infrastructure expansion, fleet growth and operational self-reliance as it targets broader international expansion. Uganda Airlines
Israel Aerospace Industries has advanced its Airbus A330-300 passenger-to-freighter conversion programme into the testing phase, with certification targeted by year-end. Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has
LIFT and Build-A-Bear South Africa partnered to conduct the world’s first inflight Build-A-Bear heart ceremony during flights between Cape Town and Johannesburg. South African airline
Embraer’s Praetor 600E secures triple certification from ANAC, FAA, and EASA, clearing the aircraft for global operations. Aircraft cleared for global operations following approvals from
IATA calls on African governments to prioritise aviation as economic infrastructure, highlighting safety, cost, and sustainability challenges. Focus Africa conference highlights safety, cost, and sustainability
SCAT Airlines orders five additional Boeing 737-9 aircraft to expand capacity and support long-range international route development. Kazakhstan carrier increases capacity and range to support
Phu Quoc International Airport is being transformed into a fully automated aviation hub with biometric passenger processing and scalable infrastructure ahead of APEC 2027. Biometric-enabled
Textron Aviation has introduced a Gogo 5G connectivity upgrade for multiple Cessna Citation business jets, following FAA certification of the system. 5G CONNECTIVITY UPGRADE APPROVED
FlySafair has relaunched its annual School Booster competition, offering South African schools the opportunity to win a total of 100 return domestic flights to support
