The UK Foreign Office summoned Ali Matinfar, Iran’s top diplomat in London, to condemn Tehran’s supply of ballistic missiles to Russia by putting sanctions like banning Iran Air (IR).
International Aviation News
UAE’s flag carrier Emirates Airlines (EK) has canceled two flights from Dubai (DXB) to Nairobi (NBO) on Wednesday, September 11, due to industrial action at Kenya’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).
Korean Air inaugurated its direct service from Seoul to Lisbon, Portugal on September 11, marking expansion of its European network.
easyJet Europe (EC) announced the closure of its base at Toulouse-Blagnac airport (TLS) after ten years of operation.
Air France (AF) announces the expansion of its Asian network with a new direct route connecting Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Manila (MNL), Philippines.
Wizz Air (W9) announces the introduction of its first Airbus A321XLR (Extra Long Range) aircraft to Wizz Air UK’s fleet at London Gatwick (LGW).
Australian flag carrier, Qantas (QF) has launched its first-ever direct flight from Brisbane (BNE) to Port Vila (VLI), capital of Vanuatu.
Nationals Leader David Littleproud has distanced himself from a proposal to threaten Qantas (QF) and Jetstar (JQ) with break-up powers in response to anti-competitive behavior.
AirAsia (AK) intensifies flight operations to accommodate increasing passenger demand. The airline plans to expand its fleet from 79 to 92 aircraft in Malaysia by December 2024.
Emirates (EK), the Dubai-based carrier, is ending its long-standing Singapore-Melbourne flight service.