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On November 20, Air Transat added another brand-new route to Africa. In June next year, it’ll take off from Toronto to Accra. It will be the sole service between Canada and Ghana, which follows the signing of a bilateral air service agreement between the two nations in early 2025. The link was announced a day too late to feature in my article about the 13 new long-haul routes being announced in two days. The Canadian leisure carrier recently added the first-ever route from Canada to Senegal, with Montreal-Dakar service starting next year. This will mark its debut in sub-Saharan Africa.…

At the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines’ 69th Assembly of Presidents in Bangkok held November 14-16, 2025, leading aircraft manufacturers presented their forecasts for what they’re calling the industry’s biggest growth opportunity in years.Boeing, Airbus, and Embraer each laid out ambitious plans for what’s shaping up to be aviation’s most dramatic growth story over the next two decades. The numbers being discussed speak of staggering growth in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region: tens of thousands of new aircraft needed, trillions in economic value, and growth rates that dwarf every other region.However, the manufacturers presenting these rosy forecasts are the same…

Great news for A380 fans as Emirates has indicated that it will be increasing the number of active A380s over the course of 2026. The carrier’s President, Sir Tim Clark, wants to have about 15 more operational superjumbos by the end of next year.source

The 2025 Dubai Airshow closed with a wave of headline-grabbing aircraft commitments, mainly driven by Gulf and African carriers. Airbus finished the week slightly ahead in total commitments, though Boeing secured the show’s largest single deal with Emirates’ new widebody purchase. Regional manufacturers also posted meaningful gains across Africa and South Asia. While the commercial side delivered one of the most active order cycles in recent years, the defense segment was comparatively light, with only a handful of military announcements and no major fighter or airlift procurements disclosed. Major commercial orders and commitments at a glance ManufacturerCustomerAircraftQuantity / StatusBoeingEmirates777-965 firmEthiopian…

When you think of Emirates, the Airbus A380 may be the first thing that comes to mind. And when you think of the Airbus A380, Emirates might be the first thing that comes to mind. Emirates helped turn Dubai into the global transit hub that it is today, and the A380 is the plane that really enabled Emirates to do that. For the Dubai-based carrier, the A380 is more than just another aircraft. With that in mind, I want to take a look at Emirates’ current retirement plans for the whale jet. Up until now, Emirates’ plan was to retire…

Which Middle Eastern giant comes out on top when we look specifically at ultra-long-haul flying: Emirates or Qatar Airways? It matters because both carriers have built global reputations around stretching the limits of long-range connectivity, competing to carry millions of travelers in luxury between far-flung destinations across six continents. Understanding which airline performs better in the longest sectors, measured by network depth, seat capacity, or aircraft efficiency, reveals a great deal about how each Gulf carrier intends to dominate the future international travel market. Emirates relies heavily on its Airbus A380 and Boeing 777-300ER fleets to operate high-capacity, long-distance routes…

As the deadline approaches, Lufthansa Group and International Airlines Group (IAG) have officially entered the fray potentially to purchase a minority stake in TAP Air Portugal.   On November 21, 2025, both Lufthansa and IAG announced that they had formally expressed their interest in participating as a bidder in the privatization process for TAP Air Portugal.  The rival Air France-KLM Group also formally expressed its intent to bid for a minority stake earlier in the week.   All offers have to be submitted by 16:59 on November 22, 2025, to be considered further in the bidding process.  Portugal’s leader, President Marcelo Rebelo…

In 2024, Marriott Bonvoy quietly added a new perk for its top tier Ambassador members who over qualify for status. While this was initially offered as a trial, it has now seemingly become a permanent part of the program, as the Bonvoy terms & conditions have been updated to reflect this, with no expiration. Let’s go over the details… $40K+ Marriott Ambassadors can gift status Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador status requires earning 100 elite nights plus completing $23,000 of qualifying spending in a calendar year. It’s Marriott’s highest elite tier, and the only one with a revenue requirement. At least on…

This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available.Last updated 6:45 am EST on Friday, November 21st by Jake Hardiman. A plane has crashed on the final day of the Dubai Airshow 2025. Pictures from the scene on Friday afternoon show a cloud of smoke on the far side of the airfield at Al Maktoum International Airport. The aircraft involved is thought to have been a HAL Tejas fighter jet from India, with word going around that its pilot didn’t eject. Details in the early stages…

Air Cambodia has become the first airline to launch ATR’s new premium seat concept on its ATR 72 aircraft. This involves converting two standard economy seats into a single, larger premium seat using the new ‘X-Space Table’ system.  The manufacturer announced the news in a statement on November 21, 2025.  “We are eager to introduce a new business class offering across our fleet of ATRs”, said David Zhan, Vice Chairman and CEO of Air Cambodia. “This solution supports our commitment to providing greater comfort and choice to passengers across Cambodia.”   The ‘X-Space Table’ is included in ATR’s HighLine series of premium cabin interiors, which was introduced in 2023, according to…