The EU has imposed an operating ban on all airlines certified in Suriname and Tanzania, due to serious safety oversight deficiencies.
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Cathay Pacific launched its direct flight service between Hong Kong and Rome today, marking the airline’s return to Italy’s capital.
British Airways (BA) has implemented strict new social media restrictions preventing cabin crew from photographing layover hotels across popular destinations, including the Maldives, Cape Town (CPT), and Singapore (SIN).
Emirates expanded its East Asia footprint to 23 points with the launch of two new routes via Bangkok to Da Nang and Siem Reap.
Virgin Australia will return to the Australian sharemarket after 4 years, with bankers offering shares at $2.90 each for ASX re-listing.
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.