Etihad To Withdraw A380 From Six Routes as Etihad Airways confirms plans to phase out its Airbus A380operations on six major long-haul markets by the end of 2026, marking a significant adjustment to the airline’s widebody deployment strategy.
Air New Zealand Reports First Half Loss after the carrier disclosed a challenging financial performance for the first half of its 2026 financial year, highlighting the operational and financial consequences of ongoing global engine reliability issues affecting multiple aircraft types.
Qantas Launches Sydney Las Vegas Nonstop Flights as Qantas Airways confirms the introduction of the first-ever direct air link between Sydney and Las Vegas, marking a significant expansion of the airline’s North American network and creating a new long-haul connection between Australia and Nevada.
ACG Reports Record Financial Results For 2025, as Aviation Capital Group delivered its strongest financial performance to date, driven by portfolio expansion, strong leasing demand, and insurance recoveries linked to prior Russia-related exposures. The California-based aircraft lessor reported significant growth across earnings, assets, and fleet investment during the year ended December 31, 2025.
Air China has officially launched a new nonstop service between Beijing Capital International Airport and Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport, strengthening air connectivity between China and the United Arab Emirates and reinforcing ties between two major political and economic centers.
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 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.
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.
Air Canada Launches Nonstop Vancouver–Sapporo Winter Service, marking a significant expansion of the carrier’s trans-Pacific network and establishing the first-ever direct air link between North America and Sapporo, Japan. The new seasonal route will commence in December 2026, timed to capture peak winter travel demand to Hokkaido, globally renowned for its powder snow, winter festivals, hot springs, and…
Alaska Airlines Places Record Boeing Aircraft Order as the carrier commits to its largest fleet investment to date, marking a significant step in its long-term strategy to expand both domestic and international operations. The landmark agreement with Boeing underscores Alaska Airlines’ ambition to scale its network while modernizing its fleet with next-generation aircraft.
