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NEWS Jan 09, 2026 Air Canada Doubles Down on Regional Strength with Major PAL Airlines Expansion In a strategic move to fortify its presence in Eastern Canada, Air Canada has officially announced its intent to significantly expand and extend its commercial partnership with PAL Airlines. As of January 8, 2026, the two carriers have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) that not only secures regional connectivity for the next decade but also introduces a substantial fleet expansion to meet rising demand in Québec and the Maritimes. Read More →

ROUTES Jan 08, 2026 Emirates Expands Premium Economy to 84 Routes In an industry often defined by the binary choice between the utilitarian and the unreachable, Emirates has today, January 8, 2026, fundamentally redrawn the map of middle-market aviation. Read More →

NEWS Jan 08, 2026 Avelo’s Fleet Downsizing, Base Closures, and Exit from ICE Charter Sector Signal a New Era of Efficiency In a sweeping series of manoeuvres aimed at fortifying its long-term financial stability, Avelo Airlines has announced a fundamental restructuring of its network and fleet. As of January 8, 2026, the Houston-based carrier is moving to retire nearly its entire Boeing 737-700 sub-fleet, shutter three operational bases, and terminate ICE flights. Read More →

ROUTES Jan 08, 2026 Pivot Airlines Rebrands to Great North Airlines to Spearhead Canada’s Regional Revival In a move that signals a definitive "pivot" away from its storied and at times turbulent past, Pivot Airlines has officially rebranded as Great North Airlines as of January 8, 2026. The Mississauga-based carrier, which has operated primarily as a specialised charter and ACMI provider, is now positioning itself to fill the widening gap in Canada’s regional aviation sector. Read More →

ROUTES Jan 07, 2026 First Airbus A321XLR Arrives in Delhi to Launch Landmark Athens Route In a transformative moment for Indian aviation, IndiGo officially inducted its first Airbus A321XLR (Extra Long Range) aircraft today, January 7, 2026. The aircraft, bearing tail number VT-NLA, touched down at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) following a delivery flight from Hamburg via Abu Dhabi. Read More →

ROUTES Jan 06, 2026 Starlux Takes Delivery of First A350-1000 for US East Coast Push Starlux Airlines has officially entered a new era of ultra-long-haul travel. On January 6, 2026, the Taipei-based carrier took delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000, marking a pivotal milestone in its aggressive strategy to conquer the North American market, specifically targeting the lucrative U.S. East Coast. Read More →

ROUTES Jan 05, 2026 LOT Polish Airlines Debuts New Boeing 737 MAX 8 Cabin In a milestone for Central and Eastern European aviation, LOT Polish Airlines officially placed its first Boeing 737 MAX 8 featuring a fully revamped cabin into commercial service on January 2, 2026. Read More →

NEWS Jan 02, 2026 Thai Airways Welcomes First Airbus A321neo Thai Airways International (THAI) has officially ushered in a new chapter for its regional operations with the delivery of its first Airbus A321neo. The aircraft, registered as HS-TOA and christened with the royal name "Bowonrangsi," touched down at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) following a delivery flight from Hamburg via Dubai in late December 2025. Read More →

ROUTES Jan 01, 2026 Jazeera Airways to Become First Commercial Carrier at Amman Marka Airport In a historic milestone for Jordanian aviation, Jazeera Airways has officially signed a strategic agreement to become the first airline to operate scheduled passenger services from Amman Marka Airport (ADJ), also known as Amman City Airport. Read More →

ROUTES Dec 31, 2025 interCaribbean Airways Expands Barbados Hub with Five New Non-Stop Routes In a significant move to solidify its position as the premier regional connector, interCaribbean Airways has officially announced a major network expansion from its Southern Caribbean hub at Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI). Starting March 8, 2026, the airline will launch five new non-stop routes, bringing its total number of direct destinations from Barbados to 12. Read More →