Amid a surge in inbound tourism and worsening labor shortages: Japan has launched its first airport trial of humanoid robots to support baggage handling and operations, tackling workforce shortages in aviation
Air India plans global routes from Varanasi under India’s hub-and-spoke model, offering a "tremendous boost to international travelers from India’s Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities by cutting down travel time, while making travel seamless and convenient”
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"
Qatar: Airlines have resumed flights at Hamad International Airport as of April 21, 2026. Passengers are advised to check schedules for updates and bookings
Ethiopian Airlines has confirmed a new order for six Boeing 787-9 jets, boosting long-haul expansion and cargo capacity from Addis Ababa. On April 8, 2026, the airline celebrated 80 years of service
China Eastern Airlines launches new Vienna–Xi’an route with 3 weekly flights using A330-200. Service begins April 20, boosting Europe–China links
Aegean Airlines resumes flights to Israel early
Waiting times of hours, delayed takeoffs and passengers who missed their flights: European aviation organizations are demanding immediate flexibility in the operation of the new EES system, which has entered full operation on the continent
The German aviation group is accelerating efficiency measures, including reducing the aircraft fleet as well as cutting capacity on short and long routes
The airline, recognized as the world's largest airline by fleet size, passengers, and revenue, is celebrating its 100th anniversary with special events at U.S. airports, celebratory flights, limited-edition products, and a historic tribute to the 1926 Chicago-St. Louis route
