From private shower suites and beds over 2 meters long to $650 champagne, airlines are investing heavily in luxury premium cabins, a trend now spreading across wide- and narrow-body and even low-cost flights
A new long-haul push takes off. Alaska Airlines has added daily year-round service from Seattle to London Heathrow just weeks after launching its first-ever European flight to Rome, as it accelerates plans to turn Seattle into a major global hub. Read more inside
The US Federal Aviation Administration is launching a new public platform that reveals the behind-the-scenes of the largest aviation project in the US, with more than 10,000 upgrade jobs and a $12.5 billion investment
A Malaysian airline will be the first ever to operate a unique ATR 72-600 aircraft with only 26 business-class seats. The aircraft is designed to operate on regional routes in Southeast Asia
The Dutch tourism and aviation industry is protesting against the increase in flight taxes, which are expected to become the highest in the European Union by 2027. A new survey reveals that most passengers fear a sharp increase in flight prices and that many families will no longer be able to afford to fly
As part of the move, Israel is proposing to significantly increase flydubai's operations at Ben Gurion Airport using slots vacated by foreign companies, with the aim of making Dubai the central connection hub for Israelis to the East and other destinations around the world, and further strengthening relations with the United Arab Emirates
Istanbul continues to solidify its position as one of the world's most important aviation hubs, while other airports in Europe are recording sharp and surprising increases in the number of passengers. Which one jumped over 4,000%?
A small aircraft has crashed into a house in Akron, Ohio, on Thursday afternoon, May 14, 2026. The FAA and the NTSB have opened an investigation
The Italian airline has announced that it aims to resume flights to Tel Aviv as early as July, while the suspension of the route to Dubai will continue until at least mid-September due to the situation in the region
SWISS partners with Metafuels to develop SAF from green methanol, aiming to scale sustainable aviation fuel for existing aircraft and reduce emissions. "Together, we aim to accelerate innovative SAF technologies for a more sustainable future in aviation"
An F-16 plane crashed during a training exercise in the deserts of the western United States. The pilot ejected seconds before the crash and is in good condition; the US military has launched an investigation into the incident
Aviation giant Emirates has introduced the new Asia Pass card, which will allow you to plan and combine flights between popular destinations in East Asia on one ticket; passengers can choose up to 10 domestic flights, in partnership with local airlines
LOT has announced a new seasonal route to Palma de Mallorca that will operate three times a week from May 2026, strengthening its presence in Spain; the first flights will take off on May 30, 2026
Following Friday's emergency call for an immediate repair of the Airbus A320, the manufacturer announced that most of the planes have already undergone the adjustments; less than 100 are still waiting for the process to be completed, causing delays
Wizz Air marks its 250th plane with a special livery from a global design contest, reaching the halfway point toward its goal of a 500-aircraft fleet
Norse Atlantic Airlines saw rising passenger numbers and strong load factors above 90%, yet still reported a Q3 net loss while continuing its strategic ACMI expansion
In a significant announcement during the Wizz Air President's visit to Israel, Israel's Transport Minister and Wizz Air's President, Joseph Váradi, revealed that teams will reconvene in January to finalize agreements aimed at reducing flight costs, increasing seat availability, and strengthening Ramon Airport while supporting Israeli airlines
The Seventh Annual ITMF Business Aviation Conference held at Sheraton Grand Tel Aviv highlights resilience and future growth. Founders Tami Elshtain and Yael Altman emphasize looking forward. IATA's CEO in Israel: "Fingers crossed for sustained ceasefire."
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
The U.S. aviation network begins recovery after a 43-day shutdown that halted tens of thousands of flights and caused $6 billion in losses. Some delays are still expected
