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Velocity Frequent Flyer CEO and VARA group executive Nick Rohrlach, and chief strategy and transformation officer Alistair Hartley, will depart Virgin Australia as of 30 April. Rohrlach will be replaced by hotel executive and former Qantas senior manager Andrew Cleary.
Published at 1500PST / 2300GMT 12FEB26Air India from August 2026 schedules aircraft changes on Delhi – Toronto route, as AI187/188 service to be operated by 278-seater 787-9, instead of 777-300ER. The airline overall operates this route 10 weekly, with Westbound flight operating via Vienna.AI187 DEL0135 – 0640VIE0800 – 1050YYZ 789 DAI189 DEL1200 – 1715VIE1835 – 2145YYZ 789 357AI190 YYZ0020 – 0150+1DEL 77W 146AI188 YYZ1150 – 1320+1DEL 789 D
The carrier certainly exceeded expectations last year.
CFM is quietly developing an alternative in case open-fan engines don't hit the mark.
The decision is not just a policy change, but the result of a broader strategic shift that was already well underway.
The carrier has big plans for its next generation of widebody jets.
Published at 1400PST / 2200GMT 12FEB26Greater Bay Airlines in the second quarter of 2026 schedules limited time service on Hong Kong – Phuket route. From 29MAR26 to 13APR26, Boeing 737-800 aircraft to serve this route 5 times weekly.HB270 HKG1930 – 2210HKT 738 x25HB271 HKT2310 – 0400+1HKG 738 x25
One bold move by the US Air Force has sent shockwaves through the Middle East, raising questions about regional tensions and US strategy.
Border agents reportedly used the weapon to target suspected foreign UAVs.
airBaltic announces its air traffic figures for Jan. 2026, reporting a 3% passenger increase compared to last year’s results. airBaltic Announces Traffic Figure Results with Passenger Increase The Latvian airline announced that it carried over 338,000 passengers across all of its bases in Jan. 2026, reporting a 3% increase in passenger load compared to the […] The post airBaltic Announce January 2026 Air Traffic Figures appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
Published at 1300PST / 2100GMT 12FEB26Emirates this week filed Airbus A380 service changes to East Asia, scheduled from October 2026. Planned Service changes include the following.Dubai – Guangzhou eff 01OCT26 3-class A380 (with First Class) replaces 777-300ER, 1 dailyDubai – Hong Kong eff 01OCT26 EK382/383 A380 replaces 777-300ER (4-class A380 from 01DEC26; All nonstop service plus 1-stop via Bangkok once again scheduled with all-A380 aircraft)
A few new airlines will have premium economy offerings in 2026, while most are continuing to roll out expanded and/or refreshed seats.
The APFA issued a vote of no confidence in CEO Robert Isom earlier this week.
Aircraft supported certification, engine validation, and technology testing for the Dreamliner program.
Published at 1200PST / 2000GMT 12FEB26Emirates in the last few days filed additional aircraft changes on Dubai – Entebbe route, scheduled from 29MAR26. The airline now plans to operate this route with 298-seater Airbus A350-900 aircraft, replacing 777-300ER on daily basis.Previously the airline filed 777-200LR aircraft from 29MAR26 as placeholder.EK729 DXB0955 – 1425EBB 359 DEK730 EBB1635 – 2300DXB 359 D
The US's international aviation landscape is riddled with underperforming routes, although reasons exist for some of them...
The carrier is expanding service at certain hub locations.
Executive cites reduced defects and fewer hours spent addressing issues.
EgyptAir, the flag carrier for Egypt, is forming a partnership with Equatorial Guinea, offering support in maintenance, training, and aviation infrastructure. This collaboration aims to revitalise the country’s civil aviation infrastructure, hoping to revive the country’s flagship airline, Ceiba Intercontinental. Discussion A high-level delegation from EgyptAir Maintenance and Engineering recently visited Malabo, having been invited […] The post Egypt and Equatorial Guinea explore aviation partn
With a winter block time of over 17 hours, EVA Air's new Taipei to Dulles route is set to become one of the longest non-stop flight from IAD.