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Star Alliance member Thai Airways has had quite the roller-coaster ride through the pandemic. Pre-pandemic, the airline operated the Boeing 747-400 and Airbus A380. Not related to the pandemic, but the airline had also operated the Airbus A340-500 AND -600 throughout the 2010s. Yes, the airline today is very different from what it was 10 years ago! source

Magma Aviation, an industry-leading air cargo specialist, announced its membership with The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) during the Air Cargo Forum 2025 held in Abu Dhabi last November, 2025. Magma Aviation’s growing influence and steady expansion over the past years achieves a new milestone by officially joining more than 500 industry leaders across all segments of the air freight supply chain, with the shared goal of developing a more efficient, modern, and unified global air cargo industry. TIACA connects the global air cargo community and provides a platform for its members for collaboration, powerful networking and training opportunities for…

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday he wants to order 25 Patriot air defense systems from the United States, as Ukraine desperately tries to fend off relentless Russian aerial attacks that have brought rolling blackouts across Ukraine on the brink of winter.Zelenskyy acknowledged that the Patriot systems are expensive and that such a large batch could take years to manufacture. But he said European countries could give their Patriots to Ukraine and await replacements, stressing that “we would not like to wait.”Combined missile and drone strikes on the power grid have coincided with Ukraine’s frantic efforts to…

As one of the largest airlines in the US, American Airlines provides services that connect every corner of the country. As a result, the airline has a large number of hubs to help achieve this, ten to be exact. When compared to their ferocious competitors, this number is far greater than the rest, allowing American to fly the flag at the top of the list not just in the US, but also in the world. While Delta may have the largest hub in terms of size, the scale of American’s hub-and-spoke operations remains unmatched. Other airlines across the world are…

UK niche regional operator Skybus is to undergo a major expansion plan by taking over a vital UK air route. From late November 2025, the airline will introduce an ATR72 onto the London-Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Newquay (NQY) route under a Public Service Obligation (PSO) agreement with Cornwall County Council.   With the collapse of Eastern Airlines in late October 2025, the route between Newquay and London, which links the southwest of England with the country’s capital city, was unserved with a risk that the region’s economy would suffer as a result. Now, with Skybus picking up the route, passengers…

Marriott Bonvoy has just revealed its status soft landing policy for the next membership year, and it’s good news (well, at least for those who don’t requalify for their current status tier). Thanks to LoyaltyLobby for flagging this. Marriott Bonvoy’s 2026 status soft landing policy Marriott Bonvoy has announced its status soft landing policy for 2026, for situations where someone doesn’t qualify for a particular elite tier based on their activity in 2025. Specifically, elite members who don’t achieve the published criteria to maintain their status will only drop down at most one elite tier. In other words, Ambassador Elites…

Jetstar announced it is launching its largest expansion at Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV), adding its first international flights out of the airport to Bali, resuming service to Adelaide, and increasing frequencies to Brisbane. The low-cost carrier said that the expansion will add more than 330,000 low-fare seats annually at AVV Airport, which is Melbourne’s second airport. The move will also provide more travel options for local passengers while bringing additional tourists to Victoria. The Bali route marks Jetstar’s first international service from Melbourne Avalon, a milestone for the airport’s largest carrier. Starting March 23, 2026, Jetstar will operate five weekly…

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Wizz Air, the European low-cost airline, announced on November 7, 2025, that it had agreed with Airbus to reconfigure its commitment for new aircraft in the coming years. The agreement will see the adjustment of the carrier’s fleet through the deferral of deliveries for 88 new aircraft and a significant reduction in its future commitment to the A321XLR. Although the company’s outstanding orderbook of 273 Airbus aircraft remains the same in terms of size, the shift highlights a wider realignment in the airline’s focus as the carrier attempts to keep up with European low-cost rivals Ryanair and easyJet. According to a…