Airlines
Akasa Air Launches Service from Kozhikode, Kerala
Akasa Air begins operations from Kozhikode, expanding its reach with 28 weekly flights to major destinations.
Airlines and Aviation
Flexjet Secures Landmark Order for 300 Phantom 3500 Jets with Otto Aerospace
Flexjet has made history by placing a firm order for 300 Phantom 3500 business jets, marking a significant partnership with Otto Aerospace.
Airlines and Aviation
Greater Bay Airlines to Launch Premium Class This December
The Hong Kong-based airline is set to enhance travel experiences with its new Premium Class, featuring exceptional services and amenities.
Airlines and Aviation
Flexjet Secures Historic Order of 300 Aircraft from Otto Aerospace
Flexjet has made significant strides in private aviation with a landmark order for 300 Phantom 3500 business jets.
Airlines and Aviation
Air India and Airbus Establish Cutting-Edge Pilot Training Center
A new pilot training facility has been inaugurated by Air India and Airbus in Gurugram, which aims to train over 5,000 pilots in the next decade.
Aviation
Global Air Travel Expected to Reach 9.8 Billion Passengers by 2025
Airports Council International (ACI) forecasts significant growth in global air travel, with a focus on varying regional dynamics.
Airlines and Aviation
Etihad Airways Launches New Route from Abu Dhabi to Peshawar
The inaugural flight from Abu Dhabi to Peshawar marks a significant expansion in Etihad Airways' service to Pakistan, demonstrating their commitment to enhancing connections in South Asia.
Aviation
SITA Unveils Revolutionary Cloud-Based Air Traffic Communication Platform
SITA introduces the ATC Bridge, enhancing air traffic management with superior speed, security, and efficiency.
Airlines and Aviation
Air Peace Elevates Regional Leadership with Aviator Revenue Management System
Air Peace enhances flight revenue and service quality by adopting the cutting-edge Aviator Revenue Management System.
Airports
Kuala Lumpur Retains Its Title as Top Low-Cost Carrier Megahub in the World for 2025
Kuala Lumpur International Airport is recognized as the most connected low-cost carrier megahub globally, according to the OAG Megahubs 2025 report.
Airlines and Aviation
Singapore Airlines and Vietnam Airlines Unite for a New Flight Agreement
Singapore Airlines and Vietnam Airlines have signed a codeshare agreement to enhance connectivity between Singapore and Vietnam, effective from October 2025.
Aviation
Riyadh Airports Company Triumphs at the TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2025 - Middle East
Riyadh Airports Company has been recognized as the International Airport of the Year at the TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2025, highlighting its rapid growth as a global aviation hub.
Airlines and Aviation
Air India and Air India Express Merge Their Sales Operations
Air India integrates its sales operations with Air India Express, appointing Manish Puri to lead the unified global sales team.
Airlines
Emirates Introduces its First Retrofitted Boeing 777 in Africa
Emirates has debuted its retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft in Africa, with Johannesburg and Cape Town as the first destinations. This launch underscores Emirates' commitment to enhancing travel for South African passengers.
Weekly Summary
Highlights from the Travel and Aviation Sector This Week
This week saw a flurry of developments in the travel and aviation industry, with new routes, partnerships, and technology integrations coming into focus.
Airlines and Aviation
Air New Zealand Launches New Hangar 4 Facility
A glimpse into Air New Zealand's new aircraft maintenance facility, Hangar 4, highlighting its significant features and strategic importance.
Airlines and Aviation
Air India Express to Launch Direct Flights from Bengaluru to Bangkok on October 18, 2025
Air India Express announces daily direct flights from Bengaluru to Bangkok starting in October 2025, enhancing connectivity for travelers.
Aviation
Anticipations for the Upcoming ICAO Assembly Are High
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expresses strong expectations for the upcoming ICAO Assembly, where 14 papers by IATA will be discussed.
Airlines and Aviation
Cathay Embraces Government Steps to Enhance Hong Kong's Role as a Premier Aviation Hub
Hong Kong's Cathay airlines expresses optimism regarding new governmental initiatives aimed at expanding aviation and sustainability in the region.
Airlines and Aviation
Avianca Expands Business Class Américas to Over 80 Routes
Avianca introduces its upgraded Business Class Américas service across more than 80 destinations in the Americas.
