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Recorded on-stage at our recent Skift Aviation Forum, Gordon sits down with aviation legend David Neeleman. In this fast-paced discussion, few topics are left on the table, as we hear Neeleman's views on everything from the health of the U.S. airline industry to sustainable aviation fuels. For details of upcoming Skift events, visit live.skift.com Listen […]
Finnair has announced the launch of its first regular route to Australia, marking its first-ever entry into Oceania, a market currently served by only two European airlines. Flights will begin on October 26th, 2026, and will operate daily with Airbus A350-900 aircraft configured for 278 passengers, flying the Helsinki-Bangkok-Melbourne route and vice versa. In addition […] The post December routes roundup: Finnair adds Australia to its route map appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.
As of January 2026, Brussels Airlines will offer meals inspired by its sub-Saharan African network on long-haul flights from Africa to Brussels. Brussels Airlines is the Africa expert within the Lufthansa Group, serving no fewer than 18 destinations in the region. By offering regional cuisine, Brussels Airlines aims to make even more passengers feel at... The post Press Release: Brussels Airlines offers regional cuisine on Africa flights appeared first on Runway Girl.
Bristol Airport sits at Lulsgate in the hills south of the city, serving the wider…
Happy New Yearto all readers of 3rd Level New Zealand May 2026 be a good year for you and all those you loveFor the last time I sit in my non-airline industry armchair I once again turn my mind to the crystal ball and gaze into what might happen to our regional airlines in the year ahead. The domestic airline industry continues to struggle... Overall, I think
The past 12 months have marked a decisive period for the UK’s aviation and aerospace sectors. What began as cautious optimism has evolved into renewed confidence, record demand and long-term strategic investment. Airlines have rebuilt networks, manufacturers have increased output, and sustainability has moved from aspiration to action. Below is [read more] The post A Year in Review: 12 Months That Shaped UK Aviation and Aerospace appeared first on UK Aviation News.
Ryanair has adopted a notably restrained approach to growth across the former Yugoslav markets in 2026, marking a clear departure from the aggressive expansion strategies it pursued in previous years. Unlike earlier periods, when the Irish low cost carrier rapidly scaled operations by capitalising on Wizz Air’s challenges and capacity restraints, Ryanair’s plans for the coming year point to consolidation, although the carrier may yet schedule new routes and capacity growth. At this point, the ai
Sometimes, airlines make laudable passenger experience improvements with very little fanfare. And so it is with British Airways, which recently partnered with Hearlo to remove communication barriers in the air and on the ground for anyone facing hearing disabilities or speech challenges. Under a partnership revealed on 3 December — the International Day of Persons... The post British Airways offers Hearlo app to remove communication barriers appeared first on Runway Girl.
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (CALC) has signed a firm order with Airbus for 30 A320neo Family aircraft to satisfy strong demand for the aircraft from its customer base. The agreement is the fifth order with Airbus, bringing the total number of Airbus aircraft ordered by CALC to 282, of which 203 are A320neo... The post Press Release: CALC orders 30 additional A320neo Family aircraft appeared first on Runway Girl.
Air Serbia handled over 4.531.000 passengers within a single calendar year on Sunday, December 28, overtaking the annual passenger record set by its predecessor JAT Yugoslav Airlines in 1987. “This result is particularly significant considering that JAT at the time operated in a much larger market. After nearly four decades, Air Serbia, as the successor of this company, proudly writes a new chapter in the history of Serbian aviation, based on long-term vision and sustainable development", the co
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On the 1st of January I made some predictions of what might be this year... you can read them here... https://3rdlevelnz.blogspot.com/2025/01/crystal-ball-gazing-for-2025.html2025 proved to be a year out of the bag with a number of changes as the smaller operators continue to struggle in the turbulent regional skies and the major players start to heated up the competition. Here's what
What were the biggest aviation milestones of 2025, and what do they signal for the year ahead? From the busiest day for global air capacity to routes operating more than 100 flights a day, plus the fastest-growing airlines and the airports expanding their networks, our data provides the answers.
Airports at the end of the year are a special place. Everyone is tired, slightly overpacked, and emotionally invested in being somewhere else. It’s no wonder filmmakers keep returning to aviation as the perfect setting for drama and heartfelt reunions. The Flightradar24 Cinephile Division brings you a smorgasbord of airport adjacent movies to binge watch […] The post Flightradar24 Picks Year-End Aviation Movies appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.
Scottish regional airline Loganair (LM/LOG) has launched its Tartan sale today offering discounts of 17% on flights across its network making 2026 the perfect year for a staycation in the UK. The sale runs from today, 29th of December 2025 through to the 8th January 2026 and gives passengers the [read more] The post Loganair launches Tartan sale offering discounts across its network appeared first on UK Aviation News.
Recorded on-stage at our recent Skift Aviation Forum, Gordon is in conversation with JetBlue CEO, Joanna Geraghty. We hear why the deck is stacked against smaller carriers in the U.S., and why she believes 2026 will be a better year for the New York-based airline. For details of upcoming Skift events, visit live.skift.com Listen to […]
Brazilian OEM Embraer has delivered the 50th Embraer E195-E2 aircraft to Canadian carrier Porter Airlines marking a milestone for the carrier. Porter Airlines took delivery of the first of 75 E195-E2s in December 2022 and a steady stream of the type has joined the airliner up this milestone aircraft this [read more] The post Embraer delivers milestone 50th E192-E2 to Porter Airlines appeared first on UK Aviation News.
Airline branding has shifted towards digital optimization, sacrificing uniqueness for simplicity. Many airlines now appear interchangeable, losing emotional resonance. Brands like Emirates illustrate the importance of physical experiences in building identity. Future airline brands must prioritize human connections and distinctive storytelling, using digital tools to enhance, not define, their essence.
I did not see this one coming. Mexico’s two biggest airlines have proposed a merger of sorts. This seems like a pretty wild proposal considering they are, again, Mexico’s two largest airlines. Is there some merit here? Probably. Is this anticompetitive? That is a question probably best left to the regulators. This is not a...
Last month I was at the International Airport Summit in Berlin, where one theme cut through almost every discussion, panel and product demo: predictability, not performance is now what airports care most about. The post Why predictability is the new performance for the world’s airports appeared first on NATS Blog.
UK airports are preparing for one of their busiest festive seasons on record, with millions of passengers expected to take to the skies over the Christmas and New Year period as demand for air travel continues to grow. According to data from Cirium, the aviation analytics firm, between 19 December and 4 [read more] The post UK Airports Prepare for Busy Christmas Period appeared first on UK Aviation News.