Starting in 2026, Gatwick will become the only UK airport with direct flights to Sharjah, the UAE, adding two daily Air Arabia services on A321LR aircraft; the new service will offer "affordable and reliable air travel options"
The surprising eruption of the Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia, which has been asleep for thousands of years, has forced Air India to cancel its flights in the country. Ground crews at various airports are updating passengers in real time
Etihad will deploy its A380 on daily Abu Dhabi–Tokyo flights from June 2026, adding capacity and bringing The Residence and full premium service to Japan; daily flights will be available via A380's only three-room suite in the world
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
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
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
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
