Qantas Airways (QF) will begin retiring its 10 Airbus A380s from 2028, bringing the airline closer to the end of its long association with the world’s largest passenger aircraft.
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Algeria has closed its airspace to civilian and military aircraft registered in the United Arab Emirates, escalating a diplomatic dispute that has now reached the aviation sector.
Two male passengers were restrained during Virgin Australia (VA) flight VA7 from Melbourne (MEL) to Doha (DOH) after they allegedly threatened people onboard and became involved in a physical altercation.
Ryanair Holdings shareholders have approved a new remuneration package that could allow Chief Executive Michael O’Leary to earn more than €150 million, despite significant investor opposition to the plan.
Korean Air (KE) and Asiana Airlines (OZ) are introducing free Starlink Wi-Fi on board their aircraft, giving passengers faster internet access without an additional connectivity charge.
Wizz Air (W6) will return to Dubai and Abu Dhabi from October 25, 2026, restoring direct links between the United Arab Emirates and several European cities for the 2026–27 winter season.
EasyJet (U2) is facing a legal claim worth at least $72 million after an aircraft leasing company accused the British low-cost carrier of abandoning 6 Airbus A320-family aircraft during a dispute linked to Western sanctions against Russia.
Lockheed Martin’s first F-35A Lightning II built for Germany has completed its maiden flight, marking a major step toward the Luftwaffe’s introduction of the fifth-generation fighter.
Cathay Pacific (CX) is expanding trials of an artificial intelligence system developed with Google that could help aircraft avoid creating climate-warming contrails.
Etihad Airways (EY) is set to expand its Saudi Arabian network with a new year-round service to Red Sea International Airport (RSI), connecting Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) with Saudi Arabia’s emerging Red Sea tourism destination from October 4, 2026.