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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

Transport Minister Miri Regev and Wizz Air president Jozsef Varadi laid out plans for the low-cost giant to open an operational base in Israel as early as April 2026; Regev backed competition but stressed support for domestic airlines and employees

The UAE aviation giant Emirates will operate the next-generation aircraft on the Montreal-Dubai route starting in February, with a premium economy class for the first time in Canada

After more than three decades, Latvian airline SmartLynx is closing its commercial operations and thanks the crews, partners, and passengers who have accompanied it along the way

"Timetables are stabilizing, airlines are returning": the ITMF business aviation summit is taking place at the Sheraton Grand in Tel Aviv, under the guidance of Yaal Altman and Tami Elshtain; the conference features talks on moving forward post-crisis

Starting December 15, Qantas will prohibit using or charging power banks on flights as safety rules tighten due to rising lithium battery incidents; passengers may carry only two marked power banks

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 UAE-based airline giant has announced eight more Airbus A350-900 aircraft will join its fleet, following a new $3.4 billion investment; the aircraft feature Rolls-Royce Trent XWB 84 engines

Emirates has won three major awards at the ULTRAs 2025 ceremony held during the Dubai Airshow, including "Best Airline in the World" for the eighth consecutive year. Company chairman president won the Lifetime Achievement Award

Advancing the "future of flight together": Emirates orders 65 Boeing 777-9 aircraft and 130 GE9X engines at the Dubai Airshow 2025, expanding its fleet and supporting long-term deliveries through 2038

Royal Jordanian expands Berlin–Amman service to four weekly flights, offering premium comfort and easy access to Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea

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

Starting December 1, Etihad adds a fifth daily flight between Tel Aviv and Abu Dhabi, boosting weekly service to 35 and expanding access to Asian routes. Bangkok fares start at $972

Etihad debuted its first route to Ethiopia with two daily flights, amid the activation of a groundbreaking joint venture with Ethiopian Airlines meant to enhance connectivity between Africa, the Middle East, and Asia

Wizz Air has opened its 34th base in Yerevan, Armenia, boosting global connectivity and reinforcing its leading position in the aviation market

Copenhagen Airport handled a record-breaking 3.1 million passengers in September, the most in its 100-year history, despite delays and cancellations from drone incursions

Relief for air travelers in Greece as the scheduled strike on October 1 will not include the aviation sector; the decision comes after a Greek court rejected the labor union's requirement to include air traffic controllers

Martin Gauss Takes Helm at Gulf Air

On September 23, for the first time ever, ITA Airways will allow large dogs to fly in the cabin without a carrier on a historic experimental flight from Milan, marking a potential global revolution for traveling families with pets

Global Aviation Bodies Criticize Latest Dutch Tax Hike