Hawaii is set to see a major aviation and tourism upgrade as Hawaiian Airlines (HA), part of Alaska Airlines (AS), announced a long-term investment exceeding $600 million aimed at transforming infrastructure, technology, and onboard products across the islands.
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Manchester Airport (MAN) prepares to add seven new routes in 2026. The expansion comes as the airport nears completion of its £1.3 billion Terminal 2 transformation, a decade-long project designed to increase capacity, improve passenger flow, and enhance the overall travel experience.
Air China (CA) completed a partial divestment of its holding in Cathay Pacific Airways (CX), a move described by the Hong Kong carrier’s leadership as tactical rather than strategic.
Saudi Arabia welcomed a new chapter in regional aviation connectivity as Qatar Airways (QR) landed its inaugural scheduled flight at Hail International Airport (HAS), formally launching a new non-stop route from Hamad International Airport, Doha (DOH).
The Bombardier Global 8000 disrupts that assumption—not by reviving supersonic travel, but by redefining how close a modern, in-production aircraft can operate to it.
Italy witnessed a serious in-flight safety incident after an easyJet (U2) aircraft experienced an engine fire while carrying passengers during a domestic service.
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) has finalized a two-year collective labor agreement with its cabin crew unions following months of negotiations and labor unrest.
Tata Sons has initiated high-level discussions to recast leadership at Air India (AI), signaling a possible early transition at the top of the national carrier.
An Alaska Airlines (AS) pilot filed a high-profile lawsuit against Boeing. The case stems from a midair fuselage failure on a Boeing 737 MAX 9 shortly after departure from Portland International Airport (PDX), raising fresh questions about accountability in aircraft manufacturing.
Pakistan International Airlines (PK) is facing a fresh legal challenge after a constitutional petition was filed in the Islamabad High Court questioning the legality of its ongoing privatisation process.