Emirates names Hanan Jawad and Bakhita Al Mheiri as its first Emirati female captains, both flying the Boeing 777 fleet.
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Air India and Riyadh Air sign MoU for codeshare and interline links across India, Saudi Arabia, and global routes.
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Air India Express launches direct Bengaluru-Phuket flights from June 2026, expanding its Thailand network and leisure routes.
KLM and VNV reach a new labor deal: pilots get a 4.75% pay rise over two years plus expanded ticket discounts.
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Emirates unveils a special A380 livery for Arsenal FC’s Premier League title win, flying as EK001 from Dubai to London.
Etihad Airways delays Abu Dhabi to Bucharest route launch until December 2026 and cancels planned Tbilisi service.