Air Turbulence

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

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

Europe's largest airline group aims to acquire a minority stake in TAP Air Portugal, forging a long-term partnership to bolster Lisbon’s status as a major Atlantic hub and enhance Portugal’s global connectivity

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

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

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

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

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

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