Air New Zealand is preparing to launch a charter flight with live orchestral performances, called 'SYNTHONY in the Sky,' from Auckland Airport to Christchurch Airport on May 15, 2026. The experience will feature SYNTHONY's music while passengers travel at cruising altitude.
Air Tahiti Nui and Air Tahiti have signed a codeshare agreement that will simplify travel to popular destinations in French Polynesia, starting June 2, 2026. The arrangement enables international passengers to book single tickets to Bora Bora Airport (BOB) and Rarotonga International Airport (RAR).
Air Tahiti Nui has appointed Lionel Guérin as its new CEO, effective February 11, 2026. The appointment comes amid mounting financial losses and a push for foreign investment.
Air Transat has undergone a remarkable reinvention following an unsuccessful acquisition bid by Air Canada in 2019. Under COO Marc-Philippe Lumpé, the carrier has reoriented its business model to focus on a classical network carrier.
Air Transat faces potential operational disruption following a 72-hour strike notice issued by its pilot union on December 7, 2025. The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) is demanding a modern contract with industry-standard compensation and working conditions to replace their 2015 agreement.
The global aviation sector is entering a renewed phase of expansion, driven by passenger demand, technological innovation, and continued investment. Industry data shows that aviation companies face dual pressures: hiring at scale while contending with a persistent shortage of skilled personnel.
AIR unveiled its first production unit of the cargo eVTOL aircraft, featuring optimized battery integration and a larger cargo bay. The aircraft has also been enhanced with foldable wings for more compact storage.
AirAsia X has successfully completed the acquisition of AirAsia Berhad and AirAsia Aviation Group Limited from Capital A, ending a six-year consolidation process. The transaction consolidates all AirAsia-branded airlines under a single platform, while Capital A pivots to grow its non-aviation portfolio.
AirAsia X announced plans to establish Bahrain as its first hub outside Asia, connecting Southeast Asia with the Middle East and Europe through a new route to London. The Malaysian low-cost carrier has emerged from one of aviation's most challenging periods with renewed focus and financial discipline, backed by an order book of 374 aircraft.
AirAsia X has announced the resumption of direct flights between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Busan's Gimhae International Airport (PUS), starting June 17, 2026. The airline will operate four times weekly, making Busan its 21st destination in North Asia.
airBaltic has taken delivery of its 51st Airbus A220-300 aircraft, marking continued expansion of its single-aircraft-type fleet strategy. The jet, registered as YL-BTA, arrived in Riga on December 1, 2025, following a seven-hour delivery flight from Mirabel, Canada.
AirBorneo has ordered eight new ATR aircraft, comprising five ATR 72-600s and three ATR 42-600s. The order was announced at the Singapore Airshow 2026 and confirmed by Malaysia's Sarawak Ministry of Transport.
Most of the world's A320 aircraft have returned to service following urgent software fixes ordered by European aviation regulators. The EASA Emergency Airworthiness Directive, issued November 28, required operators to replace or update flight-control computers vulnerable to solar flare-induced data corruption.
Airbus has achieved world-first certification of its Automatic Air-to-Air Refueling (A3R) system on the A330 MRTT, in collaboration with the Republic of Singapore Air Force and the Defense Science and Technology Agency. The certification was granted by the Spanish National Institute for Aerospace Technology (INTA), following a qualification and flight-test campaign conducted with the RSAF and DSTA.
Airbus is targeting pre-pandemic delivery levels in 2026, with around 870 aircraft expected to be delivered. This aims to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on production, which saw only 566 deliveries in 2020.
Airbus' last active BelugaST will make its final flight on January 29, 2026, after more than three decades of service. The aircraft has been replaced by the BelugaXL, which offers improved space and range.
Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury has expressed confidence in the European Future Combat Air System (FCAS) despite ongoing tensions with Dassault Aviation. The program, launched in 2017, aims to deliver a 'system of systems' centered on a next-generation fighter, supported by collaborative drones and a networked combat cloud.
Airbus has confirmed an order from the Spanish Ministry of Defense for 18 Airbus C295 transport aircraft that will replace the country's CN235 and C212 fleets. The agreement includes comprehensive support for the C295 fleet at the Military Transport School, which will cover aircraft maintenance, material management, and training center operations until December 2032.
Airbus has reduced its 2025 delivery target from 825 to 790 aircraft due to a fuselage panel thickness defect affecting its A320 Family. The supplier quality issue, originating from Sofitec Aero manufacturing processes, requires inspections on 628 aircraft—including 168 already in service and over 240 in assembly.
Airbus delivered 793 commercial aircraft to 91 customers in 2025, exceeding revised guidance after a late-year disruption. The A320 family led production with 607 deliveries, while the A220 program posted strongest growth.