Airbus is preparing to assess the market potential for a new stretched version of the A220, with lessors and airlines being consulted. According to Reuters, an announcement on the launch of the Airbus A220-500 could be made this year, with an expected announcement at Farnborough International Airshow in July.
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 France will suspend direct flights between Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) from May 4 to Oct 12, 2026. The airline recently resumed the route in 2024 after a two-decade absence.
Air France is expanding its ultra-luxury La Première first-class service to four additional cities, including Atlanta, Boston, Houston, and Tel Aviv, with operations beginning in December 2025 and continuing through July 2026. The announcement coincides with significant fleet modernization milestones: the airline received its 50th Airbus A220 and 40th Airbus A350.
Aeroméxico has announced the launch of two new transatlantic routes, linking its home country to Barcelona and Paris. Starting March 28, 2026, the airline will operate six times a week from Mexico City International Airport Benito Juárez (MEX) to Barcelona-El Prat (BCN), and thrice-weekly nonstop service between Monterrey (MTY) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG).