beOnd, the world’s first premium leisure airline, is expanding its network with the addition of 18 new destinations from its hub in the Maldives. The new routes, launching through 2025 and into 2026, will connect the Maldives to cities across Europe, Asia, India, and the Middle East. This expansion is a response to increasing demandRead More

Emirates has signed eight Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) on the first day of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) with the Tourism Boards of Sharjah, The Philippines, Maldives, Visit Britain, Thailand, Japan National Tourist Organization (JNTO), Uganda and Hungary. These agreements demonstrate the airline’s commitment to attract more travelers across its extensive network of more than 140Read More

Changi Airport Group (CAG) awarded IndiGo the *Partner of the Year* title at the 18th Changi Airline Awards, held at the Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore. The annual event recognizes airlines and aviation partners that play a key role in advancing the Changi air hub. The award recognizes IndiGo’s impressive growth at Changi Airport since launching servicesRead More

Saudia Group has disclosed an order with Airbus for 10 A330-900 aircraft for its subsidiary flyadeal. It marks the first widebody order for the subsidiary and paves the way for new long-haul services and enhanced passenger experience, whilst advancing the airline’s goal of operating the youngest fleet among the Middle East’s low-cost airlines. The agreementRead More

The British government has awarded a £165 million contract extension to Italian defense firm Leonardo for maintaining the Royal Navy’s fleet of 54 Merlin helicopters. This move reflects the UK’s commitment to increasing defense spending. Under Keir Starmer’s administration, the UK plans to raise military spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027. The deal withRead More

Bombardier Defense is pleased to announce that Principle Finance, a renowned provider of customized operating lease for aircraft in Australia, has acquired two Bombardier Challenger 650 aircraft destined for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions in Australia. The delivery of both aircraft is planned for 2026. “This purchase represents a major milestone for Bombardier Defense, increasing our presenceRead More

AAR CORP., a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, and the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation’s Supply Center in Richmond, Virginia, signed a Supply Chain Alliance charter to formalize their commitment to strengthening joint support for the nation’s warfighter. AAR is the first Supply Chain Alliance partnerRead More

The first Airbus A330 MRTT (Multi-Role Tanker Transport) for the Spanish Air and Space Force has entered service with the 45th Wing. This is the first of three multi-mission tanker and transport aircraft acquired by the Spanish Ministry of Defence in November 2021. The aircraft, which will operate from Torrejón de Ardoz Air Base, MadridRead More