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The World's Top 5 Longest Flights to Australia and New Zealand 03/26/2024 - (George Mwangi) Multiple airlines offer ultra-long-haul flights to Australia and New Zealand to accommodate high demand among international travelers. Eight of the world's 20 longest nonstop routes by distance involve four destinations: Auckland (AKL), Melbourne (MEL), Perth (PER), and Sydney (SYD). These are the world's longest flights serving Australia and New Zealand.

Air France Announces Paris-Phoenix Route to Accommodate High Demand Ahead of 2024 Summer Olympics 01/23/2024 - (George Mwangi) Air France has announced plans to launch nonstop flights between Phoenix (PHX) and Paris (CDG) on May 23. The route aims to serve the increased demand for tourism to France ahead of Paris hosting the 2024 Summer Olympics from July 26 to August 11. Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego announced the city's third direct connection to Europe at an event on January 22.

Flying Between New York and India Just Got Easier with United 07/10/2023 - (Adnan Shaheed) Due to the ongoing invasion of Ukraine, United has been forced to close down many of its routes. In order to try and remedy the problem, the carrier has chosen to add a second aircraft to its Delhi-Newark Flight.

American Airlines Announces Three New Destinations From Dallas/Fort Worth, Including Brisbane 02/02/2024 - (George Mwangi) American Airlines has announced three new international routes from its largest hub: Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). The airline will now serve destinations in Australia, Brazil, and Mexico that are especially popular during peak travel periods. The new nonstop routes will connect passengers in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex to Brisbane (BNE), Rio de Janeiro (GIG), and Veracruz (VER). American will also reinstate a previously existing service between DFW and Kona, Hawaii (KOA).

In Pictures: Riyadh Air Unveils Unique and Striking Livery 06/05/2023 - (Winston Shek) Riyadh Air unveiled its unique and bold livery on its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, which will be showcased at the Paris Air Show. The livery is the first of two for the airline.

British Airways Pilot Kidnapped and Tortured Outside Supermarket During Stopover in Johannesburg 01/11/2024 - (George Mwangi) A British Airways pilot was kidnapped and tortured by a large group of criminals during a stopover in Johannesburg on January 10. The pilot was "shaken" by the attack after being forced to give up "thousands and thousands" of pounds to the attackers in exchange for his release. This is not the first time in recent months that a British Airways employee was attacked during a stopover in Johannesburg.

Hawaiian Airlines Welcomes First Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to Fleet 02/25/2024 - (Öyküm Gelen) Hawaiian Airlines officially welcomed its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on February 23. With registration N781HA, the aircraft arrived at Honolulu's Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) from Charleston International Airport (CHS) in South Carolina on February 14. Boeing has a facility in North Charleston, South Carolina, that serves as the final assembly and delivery point for the 787 Dreamliner family.

Attempted Hijacking of Israeli Passenger Plane Sparks Worldwide Security Alerts 02/21/2024 - (Öyküm Gelen) External actors attempted to seize control over the communication network of an El Al flight from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) on February 17. During the flight, external actors on the rogue radio gave the crew a guide on the normal course of their set route. The abnormality of the situation led to questioning whether this changed guide was not an official instruction.

Thai Airways Orders 45 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners at Singapore Airshow 02/20/2024 - (Hadi Ahmad) Despite Boeing's commercial aircraft division having a significant absence from the 2024 Singapore Airshow, the manufacturer has still managed to garner some orders. On February 20, Thai Airways placed a landmark order for the Boeing 787, showing the carrier's aspirations for massive growth in the coming decade.

Royal Jordanian Orders Four Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, CEO Discusses Airline's Future 11/13/2023 - (George Mwangi) Royal Jordanian ordered four additional Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft on the first day of the Dubai Airshow on November 13. This order adds to another purchase for two Dreamliners made earlier this year.

16-Hour Delivery Flight: Qantas Welcomes its Final Dreamliner Home 07/31/2023 - (George Mwangi) Qantas has added another Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft to its fleet. This is the eighth new aircraft Qantas has added to its fleet this year, alongside the reinstatement of two Airbus A380s from long-term storage.

FlyDubai Orders First Widebody Aircraft at Dubai Air Show 11/13/2023 - (Hadi Ahmad) The 2023 Dubai Air Show has kicked off on a very high note. Amid all the notable attendees, there are many exciting news topics that have arisen. FlyDubai turned heads when the airline announced its first-ever widebody aircraft order in its history.

Turkish Airlines Announces Detroit Flights 06/13/2023 - (Luca Joe Azim ) Turkish Airlines, Turkey's flag carrier, has yet again expanded its route network. As of November 15, 2023, the airline will be adding Detroit to its network with three to four weekly flights. Initially, the service will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, with a Saturday flight being added in early 2024.

Royal Brunei Airlines Orders Four Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners at Singapore Airshow 02/20/2024 - (George Mwangi) Royal Brunei Airlines announced the purchase of four Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners at the Singapore Airshow on February 20. Brunei's flag carrier views this order as part of its long-term growth strategy and increased focus on sustainability and passenger comfort.

50 Injured on LATAM Flight From Sydney to Auckland After Technical Issue 03/12/2024 - (Öyküm Gelen) At least 50 people were injured onboard a flight from Sydney (SYD) to Auckland (AKL) operated by Chilean airline LATAM. The incident was caused by a technical issue that resulted in the aircraft suddenly losing altitude.

United Airlines Set to Launch Premium- Heavy Boeing 787-9 Flights from San Francisco Next Month 03/19/2026 - (Kalum Shashi Ishara) San Francisco International Airport (SFO) will serve as the exclusive launchpad for a new era of luxury aviation next month as United Airlines prepares to debut its first "premium-heavy" Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.

787 Deliveries Set to Resume Before Q2 of 2021 01/28/2021 - (Vikas Anand) Boeing to proceed with deliveries of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner before Q2 of 2021. Thus after halting deliveries of this aircraft in October of 2020.

Air India Pulls Boeing 787-9 From Service After Serious Fuel Switch Discrepancy Report 02/02/2026 - (Kalum Shashi Ishara) Air India has taken the preemptive step of grounding one of its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners following a technical report involving a critical fuel control switch malfunction. The decision, confirmed today, February 2, 2026, underscores the carrier’s heightened focus on safety and operational integrity as it continues its massive fleet transformation under the Tata Group.

Kazakhstan's National Carrier Is Seeking State Funds to Launch Its First US Flights 05/22/2026 - (Kalum Shashi Ishara) Air Astana, the flag carrier of Kazakhstan, has formally sought financial support from the Kazakh state to help fund the launch of direct flights to the United States.

Riyadh Air Takes Delivery of First Boeing 787 Dreamliners Ahead of Passenger Launch 06/05/2026 - (Collin Smits) Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Air received its first two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners from its Boeing aircraft order book, setting the stage for the airline's long-anticipated commercial debut.