HANGZHOU— Emirates Airline has recently inaugurated a daily route to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH), marking a significant expansion in its Asia-focused growth strategy. This new route makes Hangzhou the fifth destination for Emirates in mainland China.
Flight EK310 departed
Air New Zealand has officially announced the appointment of Nikhil Ravishankar as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on July 30, 2025.
Ravishankar will take over from Greg Foran on October 20, 2025, concluding Foran’s five-year leadership of the airline.
ABU DHABI- Etihad Airways (EY) is making significant strides in its recruitment efforts, specifically targeting former employees of Wizz Air. This move comes as Wizz Air plans to suspend its operations in Abu Dhabi (AUH) starting September 2025.
The UAE’s
United Airlines and JetBlue have received approval from the Department of Transportation (DOT) to move ahead with their Blue Sky partnership.
On July 29, 2025, the airlines announced that a review by the Trump Administration had been finalized.
Both United
The European Union has begun to ease its long-standing carry-on liquids restriction at selected airports. This notable shift is primarily attributed to new security scanning technology, implemented at places like Frankfurt (FRA), Amsterdam (AMS), and Milan Linate (LIN).
Travelers on
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in India has identified 51 “recurrent training gaps” at Air India during its audit conducted in July 2025. Key issues include inadequate pilot training, the usage of unapproved simulators, and a problematic rostering
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in India has identified 51 significant “recurrent training gaps” at Air India during their audit conducted in July 2025. Concerns include inadequate pilot training, usage of unauthorized simulators, and an ineffective rostering system.
CHICAGO- A United Airlines (UA) flight en route to San Francisco (SFO) was compelled to make an emergency landing at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) after smoke was reported in the cabin.
The Boeing 777-200, identified as Flight UA949, initiated an
In June 2025, Airbus and Boeing both showcased impressive aircraft delivery figures. Airbus edged out its American competitor by delivering 63 aircraft, slightly ahead of Boeing’s 60. These deliveries spanned several major airlines worldwide, including JetSMART in Santiago, JetBlue Airways
SmartLynx Australia: A New Chapter for the Airline
Australian airline Skytrans has undergone a rebranding, now known as SmartLynx Australia. This change aligns its identity with other carriers under the Avia Solutions Group umbrella, including SmartLynx Airlines in Europe and
