Emirates Adds A New Boeing 777 Variant
Emirates is moving forward with a significant fleet update, announcing the addition of a new variant of the Boeing 777, reinforcing its position as a world leader in long-haul, widebody operations.
The Algeria has formally initiated the legal process to terminate its air services agreement with the United Arab Emirates, originally signed on May 13, 2013. Authorities have not provided an official explanation for the decision.
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Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has reinforced its dominance in the widebody aircraft segment with a landmark order for 65 additional Boeing 777X jets, valued at US$ 38 billion at list prices. The announcement was made during the Dubai Airshow 2025, marking one of the most significant commercial aviation deals of the year.
Emirates Group has reported a new record-breaking half-year financial performance for the first half of the 2025–26 fiscal year, reaffirming its position as the world’s most profitable airline group. The Group posted a profit before tax of AED 12.2 billion (US$3.3 billion), representing a 17% year-on-year increase and the fourth consecutive half-year record. Group revenue climbed 4% to AED 75.4 billion (US$20.6 billion), reflecting…
Emirates has announced that it will deploy its Airbus A350 on the daily Dubai–Hangzhou service beginning October 26, 2025, only three months after launching flights to the Chinese city. The move underscores the airline’s commitment to strengthening its footprint in mainland China while delivering an elevated travel experience with its latest fleet addition.
Korean Air has taken a major step in reshaping its cargo operations by signing an agreement with Boeing for the purchase of eight new 777-8F freighters. The deal underscores the carrier’s strategy to balance both fleet renewal and growth, ensuring that it remains competitive in the global cargo market as demand patterns evolve.
British Airways has announced the discontinuation of its direct flights from London Gatwick to Las Vegas, effective October 25, 2025. This route adjustment is part of the airline’s broader strategic realignment of long-haul operations for the summer 2026 schedule. The move signals a consolidation of its Las Vegas services through London Heathrow, which will remain the sole British Airways hub…
One Air, the UK-based cargo airline, is preparing to take delivery of a new Boeing 777 Freighter, marking a significant step in the carrier’s fleet expansion strategy. The aircraft, with manufacturer serial number (MSN) 68454, will carry the registration G-ONEG and is expected to enter active service shortly following final delivery procedures.
Emirates has officially inaugurated its daily service between Dubai and Hangzhou, marking the airline’s fifth destination in mainland China and continuing a strategic expansion across East Asia. The new route, launched just weeks after the addition of Shenzhen, increases Emirates’ Chinese mainland services to 49 weekly flights, reinforcing its commitment to one of the world’s most dynamic aviation markets.