Aviation History

Emirates celebrates a milestone as two Emirati women earn captain rank and take command of the airline's Boeing 777 fleet

From the A321XLR to the Dreamliner: Air Canada introduces bed seats, luxury suites, and advanced technology as part of a broad strategic move

American Airlines launches limited-edition amenity kits, pajamas, and slippers celebrating 100 years of aviation across premium cabins

New drinking experience on international flights: From champagne in first class to gin and beer in economy and tequila served for the first time in the history of Indian aviation, this airline is introducing a new drinking experience on international flights

22.4 million passengers in one year, an average load factor of 88.3% and the largest fleet expansion in the company's history: Etihad Airways concludes 2025 as a historic record year and consolidates its position as the growth engine of aviation in the UAE

On the path to establishing Cyprus as a year-round tourist destination: Larnaca and Paphos ports conclude 2025 with a historic record in passenger traffic, double-digit growth, strengthening of the winter season and deepening of air connectivity

IndiGo has reported that 137 of its 138 destinations are already operational, and more than 1,650 flights will take off today; the on-time rate jumped to 75%, with the company waiving all cancellation and change fees for flights booked by December 15

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

Bird Aviation unveils a new hangar at Larnaca Airport, with more expansion underway to meet rising global aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul demand

On October 25, 1985, Emirates' inaugural flight took off from Dubai to Karachi. Four decades later, the airline, which started with just two leased planes, flies across six continents