Riyadh Air has formally entered the air cargo market with the launch of Riyadh Cargo, activating belly-hold freight operations across its widebody fleet. The announcement, made on January 21, marks a key milestone in the Saudi Arabian start-up carrier’s phased commercial rollout and highlights cargo as a strategic pillar alongside passenger operations.
Air Niugini To Launch Airbus A220-300 On Australia Routes as the Papua New Guinea flag carrier prepares to deploy its newly inducted narrowbody aircraft on international services for the first time.
Argentum Airways Launches Part 121 Operations For Aleutian Airways, marking a key milestone as the carrier officially commenced commercial flying under its own U.S. Part 121 air carrier certificate.
Air Lease Delivers First Boeing 737-8 To Air Canada, marking the initial delivery in a five-aircraft lease agreement that supports the airline’s ongoing narrowbody fleet restructuring and modernization strategy.
Air India Faces Heavy Losses After 787 Crash, marking a major setback in the flag carrier’s turnaround efforts following a turbulent year shaped by a fatal accident, regulatory scrutiny, and mounting operational challenges.
Air Zimbabwe Plans Six Aircraft Acquisition Strategy as part of a broader effort to restore operational stability and reposition the airline across domestic, regional, and international markets.
Air China Launches Beijing–Abu Dhabi Nonstop Flights, establishing a new direct air connection between the capitals of China and the United Arab Emirates and expanding the airline’s long-haul international network.
AJet Joins International Air Transport Association, marking an important milestone in the rapid development of Turkey’s newest airline as it strengthens its position within the global aviation ecosystem.
United Airlines Converts 56 Boeing 787-9 Orders To 787-10, marking a significant adjustment to the carrier’s widebody fleet renewal strategy as it prepares to phase out aging long-haul aircraft and align capacity more closely with future network demand.
Japan Airlines A350-1000 MSN 756 Completes First Flight, marking a significant milestone in the carrier’s long-haul fleet renewal program and Airbus’ ongoing A350-1000 production schedule. The aircraft conducted its maiden flight on 23 January 2026, operating under Airbus test registration F-WZGO, as part of the standard pre-delivery flight test process required for all newly built widebody…
