International
This section is dedicated to bringing you the most current and significant updates from the aviation sector across the globe. Frequent flyers, industry experts, and aviation enthusiasts alike will find a trove of information, including: airline industry movements, airport expansions, regulatory updates, innovative technologies, global challenges, and more.
Capital A divests airline business to AirAsia Group in landmark deal
Capital A Berhad (Capital A) and the newly formed AirAsia Group Sdn Bhd have signed a conditional sale and purchase agreement for Capital...
Shanghai Airlines to launch direct Shanghai-Marseille flight
China Eastern Airlines, through its subsidiary Shanghai Airlines, announced plans to inaugurate a new direct flight service between Shanghai and Marseille, France, starting...
IndiGo orders 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft in major widebody expansion
India’s largest airline IndiGo has agreed to purchase 30 firm Airbus A350-900 widebody aircraft, marking a major expansion into long-haul international routes. The...
Condor receives its first A320neo
German leisure airline Condor has taken an important step in modernizing its fleet by receiving its first Airbus A320neo aircraft. The newly delivered...
Lufthansa City Airlines to launch operations in June 2024
Lufthansa Group’s newest airline, Lufthansa City Airlines, is preparing to launch its flight operations on June 26, 2024. The inaugural flight will depart...
Air New Zealand revamps short-haul booking options with enhanced flexibility
Travelers venturing across the Tasman Sea or to the Pacific Islands can expect a more personalized and flexible booking experience with Air New...
Korean Air-WestJet codeshare expands to 36 transpacific routes
Korean Air and WestJet have significantly expanded their codeshare partnership to provide more transpacific travel options starting May 17, 2024. The enhanced agreement...
UK orders more Airbus H145 helicopters
The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence has ordered six additional Airbus H145 helicopters as part of efforts to renew its rotorcraft inventory and...
Hamad International Airport bags “World’s Best Airport” title for the second year
Hamad International Airport (DOH) has once again claimed the prestigious title of “World’s Best Airport” at the 2024 Skytrax World Airport Awards. This...
Boeing whistleblower raises safety concerns over 787 Dreamliner production
A former Boeing engineer has come forward as a whistleblower, raising serious safety concerns about the manufacturing of the company’s 787 Dreamliner aircraft....
