"The first child ever born on board an ITA Airways aircraft": A passenger on ITA Airways flight AZ855 gave birth mid-flight from Dakar to Rome Fiumicino, assisted by crew and onboard medical professionals
New BA policy bans filming crew without permission, with consequences ranging from flight removal to covering diversion costs and legal action
The pioneering experiment proved that a modern aircraft engine can operate on 100% hydrogen under full flight conditions, including takeoff and landing. Surprisingly, the airline that carried out the experiment, which was conducted at a NASA facility, is actually a low-cost carrier
The low-cost airline's new route, operated three times a week using Airbus A321neo aircraft, has significant potential, with 10,000 connecting passengers annually, 30% of whom are business travelers. The move strengthens economic and tourist ties between Hungary and Turkey
“Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness": Southwest Airlines has expanded its themed fleet with Independence One, a new aircraft honoring 250 years of U.S. history, set to debut on a Dallas to Philadelphia route. The airline has also partnered with America250 as the official airline of "America Gives", "joining nationwide efforts to make 2026 the largest year of volunteerism in our country's history"
The company has completed a full refresh of the first of 26 aircraft, as part of an investment program worth approximately $400 million
Ryanair has decided to close its Berlin Airport aircraft base because of high costs and the airport's latest 10% fee-increase notice. "German aviation policy has failed its citizens"
The company has finished installing the Starlink system on the first A380 aircraft, with free connection for all passengers and unprecedented speeds that allow video calls, gaming, and live broadcasts at 40,000 feet
The German airline is upgrading its fleet of giant aircraft, the A380, with a new business class launched on a debut flight from Munich to Los Angeles. The move is part of a broader plan to improve the luxury experience
"Fandom doesn’t end at the boundary": Malaysia Airlines has launched a special Mumbai Indians-themed aircraft livery, celebrating cricket fandom while offering discounts on Mumbai flights for a limited time. Starting in January, the airline is the Mumbai Indians' Associate Partner as well as the Official Global Airline Partner
For the first time: The company will purchase 787-10 and 737 MAX aircraft as part of its plans to expand the fleet and upgrade its operational capabilities
Copa Airlines' deal with Boeing is expected to lead to a significant fleet expansion, to more than 100 737 MAX aircraft and an expansion of its route network throughout the Americas and the Caribbean
Air Cambodia has become Boeing’s newest 737 MAX customer. The new order is the airline’s largest single-aisle purchase, with deliveries supporting jobs, training, and network growth. Boeing: "We are proud to welcome Air Cambodia as our newest 737 MAX customer"
Korean Air plans to acquire 103 next-generation Boeing aircraft with advanced engines, along with a maintenance contract for 20 years. Deliveries expected by 2030
