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The CEO of Wizz Air József Váradi appeared unfazed in comments after the Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary suggested…
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Southwest showcases Independence One to mark 250 years since founding of the US
Southwest Airlines has showcased ‘Independence One’, a brand-new Boeing 737 MAX 8 emblazoned with a vibrant livery to…
Cebu Pacific inaugurates modern training facility for aviation professionals
Cebu Pacific (CEB) officially opened a dedicated training facility for pilots and cabin crew on April 27, 2026,…
Embraer sees commercial aircraft backlog rise 50%, buoyed by Finnair order
Brazilian planemaker Embraer has seen a 50% year-over-year rise in its commercial aircraft backlog thanks in part to…
Emirates poised to unleash world’s first Starlink powered Airbus A380
Emirates is poised to introduce the world’s first Starlink Wi-Fi powered Airbus A380 following certification of the aircraft…
Philippine Airlines delivers Q1 profit growth as Middle East tensions loom large
Philippine Airlines (PAL) reported higher earnings and revenue in the first quarter of 2026, though the carrier warned…
United CEO confirms American merger idea is ‘off the table’ after rejection
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby tried to reframe his failed merger approach to American Airlines as a growth…
Japan Airlines begins first humanoid robot experiment at airports
Japan Airlines (JAL) is bringing humanoid robots to the tarmac. Starting May 2026, JAL Grand Service and GMO…
Solomon Airlines strengthens Asia connectivity with new Port Moresby service
Solomon Airlines announced it is adding a new weekly service between Honiara International Airport (HIR) and Jacksons International…
Thai AirAsia X cuts Japan flights, suspends Shanghai and Riyadh routes
Thai AirAsia X announced it is reducing flight frequencies and temporarily suspending some international routes as the airline…
Kuwait Airways, Jazeera Airways restart limited service after 55-day closure
Kuwait’s two national carriers resumed direct operations from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) on April 26, 2026, ending a…
Air Canada takes delivery of first Airbus A321XLR
Air Canada took delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR on April 24, 2026, during a ceremony at the…
Ryanair closes Berlin base, blames high costs and charge increases
On April 24, 2026, Ryanair announced that it is to close its base at Berlin-Brandenburg International Airport (BER),…
Spirit Airways on borrowed time as President Trump suggest government buyout
Spirit Airways is on borrowed time unless an injection of cash can be found, as signaled by the…
American cuts profit outlook as fuel price surge adds $4B to costs
American Airlines cut its full-year profit outlook on April 23, 2026, stating that surging fuel prices are expected…
Lufthansa presents first retrofitted Airbus A380 with business class upgrade
Lufthansa has unveiled the first of eight retrofitted Airbus A380 as the superjumbo departed Munich Airport (MUC) for…
Alaska, American discuss revenue-sharing in talks that broached merger: reports
Alaska Airlines and American Airlines discussed a potential revenue-sharing agreement as part of talks that also broached a…
Trump administration in advanced talks for $500 million Spirit rescue
The Trump administration is in advanced talks to provide Spirit Airlines with up to $500 million in support,…