Aviation

In just a few days, on August 19, Lufthansa Group will launch Starlink-powered inflight Wi-Fi, with plans to equip about 850 aircraft across its airlines by 2029

Almost 756,000 passengers passed through Vilnius, Kaunas and Palanga airports in July, a new monthly record and a 10% increase compared to last year

Flights are resuming at Minneapolis–Saint Paul Airport after an FAA equipment outage caused a ground stop. Delays are expected as airlines recover operations

Ryanair will operate 156 Morocco routes this winter, adding 17 new services and opening a new Rabat base with 5.3 million seats

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

easyJet has agreed to a recommended £5.7 billion takeover by Apollo-backed Bidco, with shareholders set to receive £7.15 per share in cash if the deal is approved

A cryptic post from Chicago O'Hare Airport has travelers guessing as a major international airline prepares to announce a brand-new destination

Air India and aviation authorities are investigating after flight AI2379 from Phuket experienced a sudden altitude drop, injuring 17 onboard

Lufthansa Group revenue rose 8% in the second quarter to €11.1 billion, but the surge in jet fuel prices and strike costs led to a sharp drop in operating profit

After 8 years of testing: The FAA has certified Boeing's 737-7, clearing the longest-range 737 MAX for commercial service ahead of first deliveries to Southwest Airlines

TAP Air Portugal will operate five new weekly flights to the Greek capital starting in July, as part of the expansion of its destination network

BEA has opened an investigation after a fatal accident involving a parachutist and a Cessna 208 Caravan at Frétoy-le-Château on May 24, 2026

Critical modernization for pilot safety: Critical modernization for pilot safety: The FAA has moved the U.S. NOTAM aviation alert system to the cloud as part of a major modernization effort to improve safety and reliability

Qatar Airways will resume flights to Finland and Tokyo's Haneda Airport from July 15, and will subsequently increase the frequency to daily flights as part of its global network expansion for summer 2026

The airline is preparing for a large-scale summer season, with record activity of hundreds of thousands of flights and operational upgrades at its main hubs. Alongside the preparations, improvements in service and operations were reported in preparation for the highest demand season in its history

Rising jet fuel prices, airline route cuts, and growing concerns about fuel supplies are creating fresh uncertainty for Europe’s busy summer travel season just as tourism demand reaches record highs

Amid the escalation in the Middle East and fears of a shortage of jet fuel, the European Union and the European Aviation Safety Authority have issued special guidelines for the aviation industry. Companies have been warned of supply disruptions, received regulatory relief, but are prohibited from imposing retroactive fuel surcharges on passengers

SWISS, Qatar Airways, LATAM, and Korean Air were among the standout winners at the 2026 Onboard Hospitality Awards in Hamburg. From Starlink connectivity to premium dining and luxury amenity kits, airlines showcased top innovations. "This year’s awards were a true testament to the innovation and excellence in our industry"

The SWISS Airbus A350 flying from Seoul to Zurich that made an emergency landing in Kazakhstan after a co-pilot suffered a medical issue onboard has finally returned to Zurich

Vueling, part of the IAG group, has announced that the ticket price at the time of booking will remain final even if fuel prices rise. The company emphasizes that it is operating according to the summer plan, without fear of fuel disruptions, and offers a network of over 100 destinations with flexibility and customer service