Virgin Australia will return to the Australian sharemarket after 4 years, with bankers offering shares at $2.90 each for ASX re-listing.
International Aviation News
Alaska Airlines (AS) has announced its first nonstop service to Europe with direct flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino International Airport (FCO).
Emirates Airline (EK), has made Bahrain International Airport (BAH) the first destination in its global network to be exclusively served by the Airbus A350.
The US State Department approved a $5.6 billion sale of 20 F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines in April, but the Philippine Defence Secretary cast doubt on the purchase during a summit in Singapore.
Industrial action by the Finnish Aviation Union is set to disrupt operations at Finnair (AY), leading to the cancellation of approximately 110 flights on 4 June 2025.
Etihad Airways (EY) will introduce the Airbus A350-1000 on its Sydney (SYD) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) route starting 1 October 2025, offering advanced Business Class suites and improved passenger comfort.
Emirates has deployed 4 ice cream carts across Dubai Airport to enhance customer experience during Eid Al Adha departures.
Air Canada (AC) is offering free flight changes for passengers scheduled to travel through Vancouver International Airport (YVR) on Friday, May 30, 2025, due to operational disruptions.
Emirates Flight Catering executed a fleet modernization agreement on May 29, 2025, securing 53 new aircraft catering trucks through a partnership with Mallaghan, Al-Futtaim Auto and Machinery Company, and Volvo.
QantasLink announced 2 new interstate routes from Perth, establishing direct connections to Newcastle and Hobart, beginning September 2025.