Canada has awarded defense contracts worth approximately C$1.5 billion to L3Harris Technologies (LHX) and Airbus SE to support its next-generation military aircraft fleet.
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iGA Istanbul Airport (IST) has expanded its Northern European connectivity as Scandinavian Airlines (SK) or SAS launched direct flights from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) on March 27, 2026.
Emirates (EK), one of the world’s largest long-haul carriers, has temporarily removed its Airbus A380 from 15 international routes operating out of Dubai International Airport (DXB).
Lufthansa Cargo (LH) has rolled out its summer 2026 flight schedule, reinforcing its position in global air freight through expanded freighter operations and enhanced belly cargo capacity.
China Southern Airlines (CZ) has launched its first nonstop route connecting Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) with Helsinki Airport (HEL).
Air France launches twice-daily London Gatwick to Paris CDG flights on Airbus A220, boosting global connectivity for South East England travellers.
Cathay Pacific launches nonstop Hong Kong–Seattle service 5x weekly on A350-900, expanding its North American network to nine destinations.
Cathay Pacific has added four extra round-trip flights between Hong Kong and London Heathrow for April 2026, boosting weekly service from 32 to 35 flights and operating seven daily departures on three peak dates.
AirJapan, ANA Group’s hybrid low-cost long-haul carrier, concluded operations on March 28, 2026, after two years of service connecting Tokyo Narita with Bangkok, Seoul, and Singapore.
Kuwait Airways (KU) will resume scheduled flights between Kuwait City (KWI) and Istanbul Airport (IST) via Dammam (DMM) starting April 1, marking a strategic return to a key international route.