airline news

Qantas' Project Sunrise Airbus A350-1000ULR landed in Melbourne after a 19-hour non-stop certification flight from Toulouse, France.

Egypt's Pyramids Airlines has initiated direct charter flights from Moscow and St. Petersburg to Monastir, Tunisia, bypassing European airspace to drive Russian tourism growth in 2026.

New Zealand travelers risk missing out on up to €600 in flight compensation under EU261 rules due to unfamiliarity with European passenger rights.

Escalating drone threats trigger temporary airspace closures across western Russia, forcing carriers like Turkish Airlines and Air Serbia to adjust schedules.

The U.S. State Department issues an urgent security notice for the Middle East, warning of sudden commercial flight cancellations and airspace restrictions.

Major international carriers, including Air France, British Airways, and Singapore Airlines, suspend or reduce flights to Middle East hubs.

Over 1,130 flight delays and 180 cancellations disrupt Middle East air travel across major hubs including Dubai, Doha, Riyadh, and Jeddah.

Major Middle East aviation hubs face severe operational strain with 811 delays and 196 cancellations as geopolitical tensions involving Iran, the US, and Israel disrupt Gulf airspace.

Miami International Airport acquires surrounding industrial properties to combat land constraints and support multi-billion-dollar cargo and passenger growth.

Melbourne Airport and Qantas sign a landmark commercial agreement to support a $4.5 billion terminal expansion, new Airbus A350 operations, and a third runway.

Machjet International has secured a prestigious invitation to the World Fuel Air Elite network, enhancing Sunshine Coast Airport's status as a premier private aviation hub for Australia and the South Pacific.

Lufthansa will open its Hangar One visitor and conference center at Frankfurt Airport on August 1, 2026, showcasing 100 years of aviation history.