Fleet Expansion

With 27.2 million passengers and $7 billion in revenue, Turkish Airlines remains optimistic as it expands its fleet and invests in global partnerships

The Abu Dhabi-based airline opens the winter of 2025/26 with an expanding network to approximately 90 destinations, a fleet that has grown to 115 aircraft, and record demand figures

Finnair’s eight A321 aircraft, grounded due to unverified fire-resistant upholstery, are expected to resume flights by month-end, with temporary aircraft added to ease disruptions

The airline from Abu Dhabi registered a growth of over 20% in daily flights compared to last year, now operating a fleet of 115 aircraft to 90 destinations worldwide

Virgin Atlantic’s 787 Dreamliners are getting a major upgrade via a new partnership with Boeing and Starlink; the airline will offer high-speed, streaming-quality Wi-Fi on board

Lufthansa is shaking up its operations, planning 4,000 job cuts and a major fleet renewal with 230 new planes, while embracing AI and digital tools to boost efficiency and profits

Air France equips its new Airbus A350 aircraft with unlimited free Wi-Fi, marking a first for long-haul flights. By the end of 2025, around 30% of the fleet will feature the new technology, with full fleet coverage by the end of 2026. Additionally, the regional fleet will also get Wi-Fi for the first time, alongside redesigned passenger cabins

**Air Canada's new route to Palma de Mallorca signals a revolution in the airline's international network: Introducing A321XLR aircraft with extended range and innovative services, unlocking new direct Mediterranean destinations**

American Airlines marks a major milestone by adding the 1,000th aircraft to its fleet, a new Boeing 787-9 featuring the luxurious Flagship Suite® class, ahead of its 100th anniversary celebrations

By next summer, all Embraer 190 cabins will be refurbished in the same format. Meanwhile, the airline is gradually equipping its fleet with ultra-fast Wi-Fi