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Various sources have disclosed that Royal Air Maroc plans to add two US routes in 2026. It anticipates flying from Casablanca to Los Angeles—which will be a brand-new market—while resuming flights to Boston. They’re likely to begin in May in time for the peak season. A three-weekly operation would not be surprising. It comes amid more transatlantic routes to Morocco. For example, Delta Air Lines began the first-ever service from Atlanta to Marrakech in October 2025, while Air Transat will take off from Montreal to Agadir next year. Elsewhere in Africa, it seems that United may end its Dakar operation…

DUBAI — Emirates has started the process of inducting 777-300ERs for freighter conversion ahead of introducing 777-300ERSFs to its fleet next year. Emirates this month sent a 2006-vintage 777-300ER (34481) to Tel Aviv (TLV), where it will undergo conversion with IAI, the carrier confirmed to Cargo Facts at the Dubai Airshow 2025 this week. Unit […] source

flydubai has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Boeing for 75 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, with options for 75 more, during the third day of the Dubai Airshow 2025. The signing ceremony took place at the airshow in the presence of flydubai chairman Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Boeing Commercial Airplanes president and CEO Stephanie Pope and flydubai CEO Ghaith Al Ghaith. The agreement, valued at around $13 billion at list prices, reinforces the airline’s long-standing partnership with the US manufacturer as it accelerates its growth strategy. The MoU covers 75 firm aircraft across the 737 MAX family…

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner has become a favorite among Middle Eastern airlines thanks to its strong mix of efficiency, range, and passenger comfort. The 787’s fuel-efficient engines and lightweight composite structure help to deliver significant cost savings while maintaining high performance in the region’s hot temperatures, which makes the aircraft especially attractive for airlines across the region looking to expand to new destinations without committing to the size of a widebody like the 777. In this article, we will take a closer look at some of the Middle East’s largest operators of the Boeing 787, their fleets, and the routes…

For the first hotel stay of my review trip to Bangkok, I spent a night at the Four Seasons Montreal. This was between two flights, as I was arriving on Porter’s Embraer E195-E2 from Fort Lauderdale, and the next day I was departing on Air France’s Boeing 787-9 to Paris.I’ve heard great things about this hotel, and was curious to check it out for myself. The hotel didn’t disappoint, and really, it perfectly sums up what I love most about the Four Seasons brand, which is how stays are just consistently so frictionless, thanks to the friendly and attentive service.In this…

Lockheed Martin has taken a major step in human-machine teaming, successfully demonstrating control of an uncrewed aerial system (UAS) from the cockpit of an F-22 Raptor during a flight from Nellis Air Force Base near Las Vegas. The company announced the milestone on November 19, 2025, saying the test shows how single-seat fighters can be used to direct autonomous drones through interfaces integrated into aircraft.  According to Lockheed Martin, the F-22 pilot used an open-architecture system in the cockpit to send tasking commands to the other airborne platform. The company did not identify the specific UAS involved, but said the event marked the first time a fifth-generation fighter has issued mission instructions to an…

Emirates and Air Canada are strengthening their strategic alliance by expanding and extending their partnership until 2032. With over half a million customers served since the two carriers joined forces in 2022, the cooperation connects 56 routes linking Canada, the US, Dubai and other destinations worldwide. The renewed agreement promises to open up more routes and improve premium travel perks for customers, while boosting cargo flows between North America and key markets across the Middle East and Asia. Emirates And Air Canada Deepen Strategic Partnership Credit: Emirates The two airlines have announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to extend their partnership…

Franco-Italian turboprop manufacturer ATR has announced that Ethiopian Airlines will lease two brand new ATR 72-600 aircraft to Congo’s national carrier Air Congo, in which Ethiopian holds a 49% stake.  ATR said that the agreement, made during Dubai Airshow 2025, represents a “significant milestone in ATR’s expansion in Africa”.   The manufacturer said that Ethiopian Airlines “relies on the most advanced, fuel-efficient and cost-effective regional aircraft to connect regions across Congo.”  The leasing agreement follows a strategic partnership announced at the Farnborough International Airshow in July 2024, where ATR and Ethiopian Airlines agreed to collaborate on developing ATR maintenance capabilities in Ethiopia.  This initiative will establish Ethiopian Airlines as a regional…

It appears that United Airlines will cease flying from Washington Dulles to Dakar and from Newark to Stockholm Arlanda. All flights to the Senegalese capital have been removed after early March, while no flight to Sweden is now bookable in 2026. Ishrion Aviation first noticed these developments, which are perhaps unsurprising given market changes. The Star Alliance member has been contacted for comment. All carriers have route churn, and United is no exception. Of course, the airline is currently known for introducing service to new and unusual places. For example, United will take off to Bari, Santiago de Compostela, and…

PARIS — Diehl Defence and Lockheed Martin will explore integration of the German company’s IRIS-T missiles into the American company’s Mk41 VLS, the most widely used vertical launch system in Western navies.The two firms will also look at the possibility of integrating IRIS-T in the Aegis Weapon System, Diehl said in a Nov. 18 statement. The integrated naval-weapons system is used by countries including the United States, Spain and Norway.European operators of the Mk41 VLS such as Germany, the Netherlands and Norway currently rely on U.S. missiles such as the SM-2 and Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile for naval air defense.…