Emirates has reached a landmark 100 aircraft refurbished under its retrofit programme. Since work began in November 2022, 47 Airbus A380s and 53 Boeing 777s have been given a complete makeover at the Emirates Engineering hangars in Dubai. By the end of December 2026, around 20 additional aircraft will be upgraded, moving the airline significantly past the halfway point in its USD 5 billion...

Emirates will introduce its flagship A380 to Delhi from October 25, making the Indian capital the third gateway in the country to be served by the iconic double-decker. The A380 will operate on flights EK512/513 in a four-class configuration, complementing the deployment of Emirates’ retrofitted B777 aircraft, also in a four-class layout featuring Premium Economy, across its three other...

The aviation industry is bracing for a generational surge, with passenger volumes projected to double without a corresponding expansion in physical infrastructure. SITA’s Impact Report 2025 outlines how the sector is leveraging software to bridge this operational gap, prioritising digital scalability over traditional brick-and-mortar development...

Air India Express has restored connectivity to all destinations across its West Asia network with the resumption of services to Salalah in Oman and Kuwait. Flights on the Kozhikode–Salalah route resume from July 2. Services between Kozhikode and Kuwait resume from July 3, while flights between Bengaluru and Kuwait begin from July 4, with frequencies increasing in phases over the coming days...

Air India began deploying its newest Boeing 787-9 aircraft between Mumbai and London Heathrow, bringing its latest-generation onboard product to one of its flagship international routes. Effective July 1, 2026, Air India flights AI131/AI130 between Mumbai and London Heathrow will be operated by the airline's new Boeing 787-9 aircraft featuring all-new cabin interiors designed exclusively...

LOT Polish Airlines ended 2025 with very strong financial results, confirming the company’s stable position and the consistent implementation of its 2024–2028 strategy. With revenue of PLN 10.22 billion, the carrier generated PLN 422 million in operating profit (EBIT) and PLN 350 million in net profit. The results achieved rank among the highest financial results in the company’s history...

Akasa Air announced the addition of Udaipur to its expanding domestic network. Effective October 15, 2026, the airline will commence daily direct flights connecting Udaipur with Mumbai and Bengaluru. Commenting on the launch, Anand Srinivasan, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer, Akasa Air, said, “We are delighted to launch services to Udaipur, a city that...

Adani Mundra Airport has commenced scheduled commercial operations in partnership with Star Air, effective June 23, 2026. This expansion establishes direct air connectivity between Mundra and eight critical destinations, facilitating efficient transit for business and trade professionals. The other cities that airline will connect Mundra include Hindon, Surat, Belagavi, Bengaluru, Kolhapur...

Akasa Air announced strong financial and operational performance for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, reflecting the continued strength of its business model, disciplined execution, and growing customer preference. During FY2025–26, the airline delivered strong growth across key business metrics. Operating revenue increased 37%, supported by a 30% growth in capacity measured through...

Riyadh is strengthening its connectivity with key markets across Europe and the Middle East, with six new routes set to come online in seven weeks, providing travellers with greater access to the Saudi capital amid growing demand for business and leisure travel. The expansion comes as Riyadh Air continues to develop its route network alongside established carriers, adding services to...