Strategic Expansion

The UK government and engine giant Rolls-Royce have announced a £2.5 billion strategic plan to develop the next generation of aircraft engines

Wizz Air has signed a strategic agreement with travel technology giant Amadeus, allowing travel agencies, tour operators and booking sites to sell flights on the international booking platform

After the big announcement, Lufthansa Group has welcomed TAP Air Portugal, saying it expects its workforce in Portugal to grow from more than 500 to over 1,000 employees by 2030

Malaysia Aviation Group is set to acquire Sepang Aircraft Engineering from Airbus by 2027. Earlier this week, Malaysia Airlines added five China routes through expanded codeshare

IATA says 17% of travelers fail to buy airline extras after payment issues, urging carriers to modernize payment strategies as the industry moves toward Modern Airline Retailing

New cooperation between Etihad and Africa World Airlines will connect West Africa to Etihad's global network of 118 destinations

Etihad Airways and Abra Group will expand connectivity between Latin America, Abu Dhabi, and Asia through Avianca, GOL, and Wamos Air

Marriott Bonvoy and Japan Airlines unveil a new partnership offering travelers faster access to elite status and expanded loyalty benefits

Saudi Arabia launches easy-to-use electronic visa. The initiative, which is now entering the pilot phase, will allow travelers to obtain a tourist visa as part of their vacation package

A strategic collaboration between Marriott International and a Saudi real estate company is expected to lead to tremendous development and a jump in the number of rooms within 4 years

Africa's largest airline launches a new route to Vietnam with four weekly flights, connecting Africa and East Asia and expanding options for Israeli travelers