Lufthansa is retrofitting its Airbus A380 fleet with new Thompson Business Class seats, adding aisle access, privacy features, and improved comfort through 2027.
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Aer Lingus (EI) has officially confirmed the closure of its Manchester Airport (MAN) long‑haul base, grounding all direct transatlantic flights from April 2026 after a prolonged dispute over pay and working conditions with cabin crew.
North Wales will host a historic aviation farewell as Airbus Transport International prepares to retire one of its most recognisable aircraft.
Bangkok’s top 10 international routes in week 3 of 2026 highlight a network built on frequency, regional proximity, and diversified demand.
Boeing confirmed a fresh financial setback on the KC-46 Pegasus tanker program after reporting a $565 million loss during the fourth quarter of 2025.
The United States Air Force (USAF) operates one of the least visible yet most consequential aircraft in global aviation, the Boeing E-4B Nightwatch, often called the “Doomsday Plane.”
Etihad Airways (EY) has proposed an unconventional approach to India’s traffic rights policy, arguing that foreign carriers can help build demand before Indian airlines scale up.
All 11 lavatories failed on a 15-hour Philippine Airlines Boeing 777 flight over the Pacific, prompting crew intervention.
China has seen a sharp escalation in air connectivity disruptions with Japan after all scheduled flights on 49 bilateral routes were canceled for February.
Air New Zealand (NZ) international flight attendants have voted to take strike action on February 11–13, after union negotiations with the airline failed to produce an acceptable agreement on pay and conditions.