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
Starting January 2026: Hilton's new Diamond Reserve tier will offer instant Confirmable Upgrades upon booking, guaranteed 4pm checkout, 24/7 dedicated support, and 120% points bonuses. Gold will be achieved in 25 nights (instead of 40) and Diamond in 50 (instead of 60)
Quarterly Air Transport Chartbook: IATA reports modest passenger gains, stronger cargo demand, and widening regional differences, with Asia Pacific and Africa leading the quarter
United praised employees for keeping passengers informed and satisfied as the FAA cut flights during the U.S. government shutdown; CEO: "Never been prouder to be on this team."
Chodorov takes the helm of Diesenhaus, succeeding Chani Sobol as of January 2026: "Excited to lead Diesenhaus into its 100th year with our dedicated team, driving innovation and growth"
Ryanair’s October traffic rose 5% to 19.2 million passengers compared to the same month last year. The airline operated over 107,000 flights, keeping demand and load factors consistent
With more than 10,000 passengers since it launched the Tel Aviv–Vilnius route in June, Israir was honored with Lithuania’s 2025 Team Lita Award at a formal embassy ceremony
Emirates' new luxury training center in Dubai will teach the 'Art of Service' to 25,000 flight attendants, from four-course gourmet meals in a mock airplane kitchen to communication skills
According to EUROCONTROL data, air traffic in Europe remains steady compared to 2019, with sharp increases in Ryanair, Turkish, and Wizz Air, and significant improvements in punctuality and reductions in delays
Congressman Ryan Zinke's team arrives to assist locals in managing the situation
