Aviation

Huge Black Friday deals underway: Etihad and Azerbaijan Airlines are offering hundreds of thousands of discounted tickets to dozens of global 50 destinations; offers are valid unti November 28 for AZAL and November 30 for Etihad

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has presented a bold €10 billion plan by 2035, including a new terminal, shaft upgrades, a new metro line, advanced working conditions, and a 90% cut of ground activity emissions

Starting December 2, 2025, pending regulatory approval, Air Canada and Air India will renew their agreement for better connectivity between Canada and India

Starting December 15, Qantas will prohibit using or charging power banks on flights as safety rules tighten due to rising lithium battery incidents; passengers may carry only two marked power banks

SWISS’s new A350 began long-haul service to Boston over the weekend, debuting redesigned cabins and a sensory-focused onboard experience across all classes

SkyTeam marked its 25th anniversary in Paris, outlining plans for expanding digital tools, air-rail partnerships, and a new Frankfurt lounge. The 550-square-meter lounge will offer showers, quiet booths, and VIP and relaxation areas

The Lufthansa Group has officially submitted a bid for TAP Air Portugal, seeking a minority stake and long-term collaboration to strengthen Lisbon as an Atlantic hub; the airline aims to support TAP’s growth and offer experience, connectivity, and financial stability

British Airways' 2026 schedule grows with new links to Tivat and Guernsey, including the only direct Heathrow service to the Channel Island; the new routes add more flexibility for summer travelers and year-round visitors

A HAL-Tejas fighter aircraft crashed in front of crowds at the Dubai Air Show, during a flight demonstration. The Indian Air Force mourns the pilot, who lost his life, and an inquest will follow. It is still unclear what caused the crash

Emirates' cargo arm has partnered with autonomous aircraft company LODD to test the use of advanced drones in Emirates' global delivery network; the two companies will study VTOL cargo tech after Hili's successful tests

Air Canada is giving its entire fleet a lift, with new interiors, upgraded entertainment screens, free Wi-Fi, and revamped experiences; updates will cover mainline, Rouge, and Express aircraft over the next two years

Romanian airline AnimaWings expands its network with new direct routes from Timisoara and Cluj-Napoca to Athens and Olbia, now available for online booking; “We continue to develop connections that bring our passengers' favorite destinations closer"

Air India's newly launched menu has already been implemented on most international flights; the menu combines regional dishes from India alongside European and Asian influences, for an upgraded all-class dining experience

The UAE-based airline giant has announced eight more Airbus A350-900 aircraft will join its fleet, following a new $3.4 billion investment; the aircraft feature Rolls-Royce Trent XWB 84 engines

Iberia will launch five weekly flights between Madrid and Toronto this June, adding 37,000 summer seats and expanding its long-haul network; the airline will introduce its A321XLR on another transatlantic route

Rivals Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 are the most popular aircraft for global airlines, and also the exclusive aircraft in service with low-cost carriers; last month, Airbus overtook Boeing in the race for the best-selling passenger plane of all time

Emirates' "little sister," Flydubai, announced that as early as next year, Elon Musk's satellite internet service will be offered on all of its aircraft, free of charge; the service will include streaming, video calls, and games

Flydubai has signed a memorandum of understanding to purchase 150 A321neo aircraft from European Airbus. The company has broken its exclusivity with the US manufacturer to date

Emirates has won three major awards at the ULTRAs 2025 ceremony held during the Dubai Airshow, including "Best Airline in the World" for the eighth consecutive year. Company chairman president won the Lifetime Achievement Award

Flydubai has announced that its Dreamliner aircraft will be powered by GE Aerospace's GEnx engines. The company has signed an initial order for 60 of engines

Air Senegal makes history: the airline purchases nine 737-8 MAX aircraft to grow its regional and international network as Boeing builds momentum at the Dubai Air; it's the airline's largest aircraft purchase to date

Advancing the "future of flight together": Emirates orders 65 Boeing 777-9 aircraft and 130 GE9X engines at the Dubai Airshow 2025, expanding its fleet and supporting long-term deliveries through 2038

Emirates leads airline connectivity with free Starlink WiFi, gradually equipping its fleet of 232 aircraft for seamless browsing and entertainment by 2027

Quarterly Air Transport Chartbook: IATA reports modest passenger gains, stronger cargo demand, and widening regional differences, with Asia Pacific and Africa leading the quarter

Air Transat will add non-stop flights from Montreal to Dakar and Reykjavik in summer 2026, along with increased service to Valencia after strong demand

Premium leisure airline beOnd now offers twice-weekly non-stop service connecting Milan to the Red Sea and AMAALA, with lie-flat seats and luxury onboard service; daa International will operate the flights

The Finnish airline will significantly expand its destination network in summer 2026, with direct flights to Lapland from Paris, Brussels, and Zurich starting this winter

The U.S. aviation network begins recovery after a 43-day shutdown that halted tens of thousands of flights and caused $6 billion in losses. Some delays are still expected

Ryanair successfully introduced digital boarding passes for over 700 flights by 1:00 PM on the first day, with 98% of passengers using digital passes and others receiving printed passes for free

Ryanair passengers on the low-cost carrier are now required to use the company's app for check-in and boarding, and can no longer download and print a paper ticket