A viral video showing rows of wheelchairs at an Air India gate in Chicago has sparked debate about passenger mobility needs, legal obligations, and the rising operational strain this service places on airlines.
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Ethiopian Airlines and Air Senegal have committed to a combined 20 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, reinforcing their fleet plans and expanding connectivity across Africa, Europe and the Middle East.
Qatar Airways (QR) has selected Collins Aerospace, part of RTX Corporation, to equip its 52 Boeing 787 Dreamliners with the Ascentia analytics platform
Emirates (EK) announced a $38 billion order for 65 additional Boeing 777-9 aircraft at Dubai Airshow 2025, reinforcing its status as the world’s largest operator of the Boeing 777 family.
Emirates Airline (EK) will launch free Starlink Wi-Fi on its in-service Boeing 777 fleet in November 2025, with a full rollout across 232 aircraft completed by mid-2027.
Singapore Airlines (SQ) plans to introduce its next-generation long-haul cabin products in 2026 as part of a S$1.1 billion retrofit program for 41 Airbus A350 900 aircraft.
Air New Zealand will launch a new seasonal non stop service between Queenstown and Brisbane in June 2026, expanding trans Tasman travel options.
Qatar Airways has passed 100 Starlink-equipped widebody aircraft, accelerating its rollout to deliver high-speed inflight connectivity across major global routes.
Turkish Airlines upgrades all Singapore flights to a consistent 1-2-1 Business Class layout on A350 and 787 aircraft from 2026.
At the Dubai Airshow, Lufthansa Technik plans to introduce a new approach to cabin-technology integration with the unveiling of the Nice Intellitable, a fold-up tray table featuring a built-in high-definition touchscreen.