Air Defense

Air Canada will sell a 25% Aeroplan stake for $2.5 billion, valuing the loyalty program at $10 billion while retaining 75% ownership and full control

Wizz Air will station a new A321neo aircraft at the Brasov base that will open in December. The airline will also launch four new routes and extend the Nuremberg service

Air India advises passengers flying August 10-20 to arrive early as enhanced security measures could mean longer airport checks

Air France will dedicate an Airbus A321 to Pope Leo XIV for his first France visit, with special flights connecting Paris, Lourdes, Metz and Rome

Bulgaria’s Tourism Minister Dr. Ilin Dimitrov is advancing a new strategy to strengthen air connectivity and tourism growth, with Israel among the key international markets targeted for expanded activity

The low-cost carrier concluded a quarter of growth with 15% boost in capacity, on-time performance improvement to 82.7% and a 99.9% flight completion rate

Air Canada plans to launch scheduled flights to Lagos in 2027 after Canada and Nigeria expanded their bilateral air transport agreement

The FAA and Utah completed a hybrid-electric cargo flight demonstration, advancing efforts to integrate next-generation aircraft into U.S. airspace

Air France will fly three weekly services between Paris and Punta Cana from November 2026 through May 2027, boosting Caribbean travel options

Thailand has welcomed the inaugural TransNusa Airlines flight from Jakarta to Bangkok. The new twice-daily service is expected to add more than 130,000 annual seats

The Israel Pilots' Association criticizes foreign flight suspensions, citing Israel's top-tier air defense and calling for an updated national aviation strategy — last reviewed in 2008