Aviation

The "Berlin" Dreamliner has arrived in Frankfurt, celebrating 100 years of Lufthansa with a bold crane design and commemorative markings. The airline will celebrate its centennial next year with a fleet of six aircraft

Air France is bringing back six classic 1967 posters by Georges Mathieu, available now online and at a Paris pop-up store for collectors and travelers

Rome's Fiumicino Airport (Fiumicino-Da Vinci) has reached 50 million passengers a year for the first time in its history. "A moment we are proud of, and one we want to celebrate today with everyone who made it possible."

First report: TAP Air Portugal is renewing flights on the Lisbon-Tel Aviv route, for the first time since October 7, 2023. All details about frequencies, prices, and onward flight options worldwide

Ethiopian Airlines has inaugurated a new 5,500-square-meter lounge at its home port in Addis Ababa, showing "unwavering commitment to deliver an end-to-end, world-class hospitality". The company is also running a year-end sale to a variety of global destinations

Salam Air has announced its first route to Austria, set to open in June 2026. All the details about the company, the aircraft that will operate the flights, and their far-reaching vision

After a particularly successful year at London's Heathrow Airport, all eyes are on the upcoming upgrades scheduled for 2026, at a total cost of $1.7 billion. The aviation hub with the most accurate flight times in Europe will significantly increase passenger experience

Air France has introduced a limited-time offer for Tel Aviv departures, applying a $93 discount to base fares on eligible global routes

TAROM has partnered with Ubigi to offer passengers a free 1 GB eSIM after booking, providing instant internet access on arrival abroad; the offer also includes a 30% discount on data plans

UAE-based airline Emirates is introducing a series of innovations for first-class passengers to improve sleep, along with new luxury toiletries and an upgraded audio system

Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air continues to expand its operations, announcing 10 new routes in Europe; most will open for the 2026 summer season

The world's largest airline continues to expand with 15 new domestic routes, strengthening operations at home ports and connecting small cities to the network. In total, the company has reached nearly 250 destinations within the US

Statesville Regional Airport confirmed that seven people were killed in a Cessna plane that crashed while landing; according to US reports, some of the passengers were family members. One of the victims is Greg Biffle, a retired NASCAR racing driver

The US Department of Justice has admitted state liability for the collision between a U.S. military Blackhawk helicopter and a civilian American Eagle airliner that killed 67 people near Washington last January. Legal documents paint a disturbing picture of air coordination in the capital region

Glen Hauenstein, a key figure in shaping Delta Air Line's global network, will step down as president at the end of February 2026 and will continue to serve as an advisor until the end of the year. The commercial responsibilities he led will be taken over by Delta veteran Joe Esposito

The Japanese airline is reporting delays of up to 16 hours affecting more than 3,000 passengers in the coming days after temporarily grounding the aircraft involved in a recent accident. Widespread impact on routes to London, New York, Dallas, Los Angeles, and Singapore

The Northern European airline continues its expansion with the launch of a daily flight to the southern continent via Bangkok; Airbus A350 aircraft will fly to Australia for the first time in October 2026

Emirates Airline Foundation and Emirates Auction have launched an international auction for unique Platinum memberships with benefits lasting up to 20 years; all proceeds will go toward supporting youth work around the world

From January 2026, Emirates will introduce refurbished Boeing 777s on flights to Beirut and Beijing, offering upgraded cabins and better connections. The airline has recently revealed free amenity kits for premium economy and economy class passengers on long-haul flights

The American airline is launching a series of innovations to save time, improve the airport and flight experience, and provide personalized information. The upgrades rely on intelligence-based navigation tools meant to identify relevant features for each passenger

American Airlines plans to fly over 12 million customers this winter across 119,000 flights, boosting capacity, winter readiness, and customer-focused upgrades

A test flight of a Boeing 787 (Dreamliner) landed successfully yesterday at the heart of Vietnam's ambitious aviation project, Long Thanh Airport, on its way to turning the area into an international tourist hub

From January 1, 2026, Athens International Airport will be powered by clean, renewable electricity generated on site, for an investment of €70 million, with an expected annual production equivalent to that of 22,000 households

Today, Air France's La Première luxury class will land in Israel for the first time with private suites, personalized service, and premium upgrades that are unmatched by European airlines flying to Middle Eastern country

A Japan Airlines plane and an Arkia charter aircraft made contact during ground operations at JFK Airport. Both planes were empty at the time of the incident. Arkia is working to place passengers on alternative flights

flydubai launches direct route to Riga with three weekly flights, connecting the Gulf to the Baltic nation for the first time. This move is part of the airline's European expansion, now covering 35 destinations in 20 countries

Etihad's passenger numbers reached an all-time high in November, marking a 28% rise from last year. The figures were boosted by new destinations and a growing fleet. "These results demonstrate the hard work of our teams"

Qantas has adopted stricter safety procedures: passengers may bring up to two portable chargers on board, but they may not use or charge them during the flight. The ban will also apply to Jetstar and QantasLink

Europe's largest aviation group has launched a new logo, color palette and font aimed at unifying all companies under the group while further strengthening its presence as a global aviation group

Polish airline LOT is adding direct routes from Gdansk to Brussels, Oslo, and Bergen, strengthening its position in northern Poland, with additional plans to open a route to Istanbul at the beginning of the year