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Emirates SkyCargo has transported Altair-1, the UAE’s first commercial AI-enabled Earth observation satellite, from Dubai to Los Angeles

South African airline Airlink will add Doha to its network from August 31, marking its first long-haul destination under a Qatar Airways codeshare

Etihad Airways will launch a four-weekly seasonal route between Gothenburg and Abu Dhabi in December 2026, creating a new link to the Middle East

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

Etihad Airways has launched daily nonstop flights between Abu Dhabi and Tashkent, opening its first route to Uzbekistan and expanding Central Asia links

Air France will dedicate an Airbus A321 to Pope Leo XIV for his first France visit, with special flights connecting Paris, Lourdes, Metz and Rome

Layam and Jetex have launched the first of two new luxury lounges in Terminal 3, featuring a chef menu, desserts, work and rest areas, and an entrance fee of $100 per passenger

Thailand promoted its culture, cuisine and hospitality to Tomorrowland fans in Belgium at the end of July ahead of the festival’s first Asian edition in December

Ahead of National Waffle Day: Hampton by Hilton is rolling out its first guest-created Peach Cobbler Waffle at nearly 2,500 hotels across the U.S. and Canada this month

ITA Airways becomes the first Italian airline to manage its own jet fuel procurement, boosting efficiency, flexibility, and supply resilience at Rome Fiumicino