JetBlue Celebrates United States’ 250th Anniversary with Updated Livery on N775JB, Inflight Programming, and Community Initiatives
JetBlue Airways on July 1, 2026 announced that its “Vets in Blue” Airbus A320-232 N775JB now features a commemorative “250” design honoring the 250th anniversary of the Unit…
Eurowings adds three capital cities from Cologne/Bonn base
Eurowings is expanding its summer network exclusively from its base at Cologne Bonn Airport, adding direct services to three European capital cities: Pristina, Tbilisi, and Belgrade. Flights from Cologne/Bonn to Pristina and Tbilisi have already commenced this week, while the inaugural service to Belgrade is scheduled for 17 July. Pristina will be served twice weekly
Air Congo’s first Brussels flight marks new chapter for DR Congo’s flag carrier
Air Congo's inaugural scheduled service from Kinshasa touched down at Brussels Airport on 1 July, marking the airline's first-ever flight to Europe and ending the long-standing monopoly on the route previously held by Brussels Airlines. The new service will operate five times per week between the Belgian and Congolese capitals. The flight was operated by
Azerbaijan Airlines to launch Brussels route in May 2027
Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) will launch a new non-stop service between Baku and Brussels on 8 May 2027, further expanding its European network. The route will operate four times a week—on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays—providing direct links between the capitals of Azerbaijan and Belgium. AZAL said the new service is intended to strengthen business, tourism
gategroup completes acquisition of majority stake in KLM Catering Services
gategroup and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines have completed the acquisition of KLM Catering Services (KCS), with gategroup taking a 75% stake while KLM retains the remaining 25%. As part of the agreement, KLM Catering Services will continue to provide onboard catering for the Dutch carrier under a 20-year contract, ensuring continuity of service for KLM
‘Aloha all around the world:’ Hawaiian Airlines unveils oneworld alliance livery on Airbus A330-200 (N375HA) featuring ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi
Hawaiian Airlines on June 30, 2026 unveiled a special aircraft livery celebrating its membership in the oneworld® alliance with a design that honors ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, the Hawaiian language, with the …
BOC Aviation leases eight Airbus A321neos to STARLUX Airlines
BOC Aviation has signed a lease agreement with Taiwan-based STARLUX Airlines for eight new Airbus A321neo aircraft from its order book, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2028. The aircraft will be powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines and are expected to support STARLUX's continued expansion across its regional network. BOC Aviation Chief Commercial Officer Paul
Norse Atlantic launches special World Cup flight to New York
Norse Atlantic Airways will operate a one-off direct flight from Oslo to New York to allow Norwegian fans to attend their country's FIFA World Cup round-of-16 match against Brazil on 5 July, following Norway's dramatic 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast. The airline said it immediately redeployed aircraft and crew after Norway secured qualification, with the
Emirates becomes first airline cargo operator of Boeing 777-300ERSF conversion freighter
Emirates SkyCargo has become the first airline cargo division to deploy the Boeing 777-300ERSF, a passenger-to-freighter converted aircraft, marking a key milestone in its fleet expansion strategy. The first aircraft, registered A6-EBK, entered commercial service with a debut flight from Hong Kong to Dubai, carrying more than 100 tonnes of cargo. The converted freighter offers
Eurowings puts Germany’s Next Top Model winner, a flight attendant, on WINGS cover
Eurowings is celebrating newly crowned Germany's Next Top Model winner Aurélie Carina, who also works as a flight attendant for the airline, by featuring her on the cover of the summer edition of its in-flight magazine WINGS. Breaking with the magazine's tradition of showcasing nature photography, Eurowings dedicated the cover to its employee following her
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