Gulfstream completes G700 delivery order to Qatar Executive
Gulfstream Aerospace has delivered its 10th G700 business jet to Qatar Executive, completing an order first announced in 2019. The delivery marks a milestone in the long-standing partnership between the two companies, bringing the total number of Gulfstream aircraft delivered to Qatar Executive to 25 since 2015. The Gulfstream G700 is positioned at the top
American Airlines rules out merger with United, cites competition concerns
American Airlines has firmly rejected any possibility of a merger with United Airlines, stating it is neither engaged in nor interested in such discussions. In a statement released April 17, the carrier said a combination between the two airlines would be harmful to competition and consumers, and would not align with U.S. antitrust principles. The
A tequila brand to expand into the UK airline market, will it work with high fuel prices?
Billion‑dollar brand strategists Rob Fitzpatrick and Marco Robinson have announced the launch of Naked Diablo Airlines, a new lifestyle‑driven carrier set to begin operations in January 2027. Posit…
JetBlue launches Boston–Barcelona route, expanding transatlantic network
JetBlue has launched a new seasonal daily service between Boston and Barcelona, marking a further expansion of its transatlantic network and strengthening its position in the European market. The route connects Boston Logan International Airport with Barcelona-El Prat Airport and will operate through 25 October 2026. It represents JetBlue’s first service to Catalonia and its
Etihad Airways targets Africa with six new routes (including two to the RDCongo) to boost Asia corridor
Etihad Airways has unveiled a major expansion into Africa, announcing six new destinations as part of a broader strategy to capture growing demand for connectivity between Africa, the Middle East and Asia. The Abu Dhabi-based carrier will launch routes linking Zayed International Airport with Accra, Asmara, Lagos, Kinshasa, Lubumbashi and Harare between November 2026 and
Air Canada cuts routes as fuel crisis hits airline economics
Air Canada has suspended six routes and reduced capacity as surging jet fuel prices—linked to conflict in the Middle East—render some services “no longer economically feasible.” The airline said fuel prices have more than doubled since the start of the Iran conflict, forcing adjustments across its network. The cuts affect both domestic and international routes,
Ostend-Bruges Airport environmental permit annulled, uncertainty ahead
The Council for Permit Disputes ("Raad voor Vergunningsbetwistingen") has annulled the environmental permit for Ostend-Bruges International Airport, intensifying an already long-running conflict over noise and environmental impact. The ruling targets a key legal flaw: the permit allowed operator LEM Ostend-Bruges to judge for itself whether additional environmental impacts from increased flights were acceptable. The Council
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