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    Uzbekistan Airways Finalizes Order for Eight More Boeing 787 Dreamliners

    Pictured: Paul Righi, Boeing vice president of Sales and Marketing for Eurasia and India; Howard Lutnick, U.S. Secretary of Commerce; Laziz Kudratov, Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan; Paolo Zampolli, U.S. Special Envoy for Global Partnerships; and Shukhrat Khudaykulov, Chairman of Uzbekistan Airways. Boeing and Uzbekistan Airways announced today the […] More

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    Emirates Group hits new half-year profit record for 2025-26

    The Emirates Group today announced a new record half-year financial performance, posting a profit before tax of AED 12.2 billion (US$ 3.3 billion) for the first six months of 2025-26, making this the fourth consecutive year of record profitability for the half-year reporting period. After accounting for income tax charges, the Group’s profit after tax […] More

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    TAP AIR PORTUGAL LAUNCHES NEW ROUTE TO CURITIBA

    TAP Air Portugal announces the launch of a new route that will connect Lisbon to Curitiba, capital of Paraná, Brazil, from July 2, 2026. The airline will operate three weekly flights between the Portuguese capital and Curitiba – Afonso Pena International Airport, further reinforcing its leadership in connections between Europe and Brazil. The flights will […] More

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    Qatar Airways and Air Algérie Expand Network Access and Deepen Cooperation

    Qatar Airways and Air Algérie announced a codeshare partnership that will increase access to seamless connectivity between Algeria and key markets in Asia and the Middle East through the multiple award-winning Hamad International Airport. Starting today, travellers can book codeshare flights for travel starting on 15 November 2025. Building on an existing interline partnership between […] More

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    Virgin Atlantic launches non-stop flights from London Heathrow to Phuket

    Virgin Atlantic is delighted to be launching new services between London Heathrow and Phuket for Winter 2026, connecting sunshine seekers with Thailand’s breathtaking beaches and vibrant nightlife. The three times a week service will operate seasonally from 18th October 2026, capturing the growing demand for luxury winter escapes. As the only direct route from London […] More

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    3.6% Air Passenger Growth in September

    The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for September 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 3.6% compared to September 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 3.7% year-on-year. The September load factor was 83.4% (-0.1 ppt compared to […] More

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    Etihad And Ethiopian Launch Frequent Flyer Partnership Strengthening Joint Venture

    As part of the landmark Joint Venture agreement between Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Guest and ShebaMiles have launched a frequent flyer partnership, allowing members of either carrier to earn and redeem miles across the networks in their respective loyalty programme. The partnership has launched following Etihad’s inaugural flight to Addis Ababa on 8 […] More

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    SAL and Emirates SkyCargo Renew Partnership

    SAL Logistics Services announced the renewal of its partnership through the signing of a strategic agreement with Emirates SkyCargo to provide integrated solutions covering ground handling, air cargo, and logistics operations for the UAE carrier’s flights across airports in the Kingdom. Under this agreement, SAL will deliver comprehensive operational services ensuring the smooth flow of […] More