flynas, Saudi Arabia’s leading low-cost carrier, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for 75 A320neo family aircraft and 15 A330-900. This strategic agreement will expand the airline’s capacity, range and enhance its overall fleet capabilities.

Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. have announced that it has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus for an additional 20 Airbus A350-900 aircraft and 11 Airbus A321neo aircraft. JAL had previously announced the introduction of these aircraft on March 21, 2024. The newly acquired A350-900 aircraft, currently operating on domestic routes, will be introduced to international routes starting in FY2027 to expand and enhance JAL’s international network. Additionally, the A321neo aircraft, which will be introduced for the first time by JAL, will replace the Boeing 767 aircraft currently operating on domestic routes, with the introduction starting in 2028. These aircrafts will primarily be deployed on routes to and from Haneda Airport.

American Airlines is the first U.S. airline to launch an automated tag for mobility devices, part of an ongoing commitment to improve wheelchair and mobility device handling across its network. Developed in-house by American’s Technology team, the tags are currently used in the airports where American and its regional partners operate.

The seven new A330-900s will be delivered from 2027 and are being purchased directly from Airbus by Virgin Atlantic as the airline increases the number of owned aircraft in its fleet. This new order builds upon the initial A330neo order made in 2019, when Virgin Atlantic became the first UK airline to order the aircraft type. It takes the airline’s total A330neo fleet to 19, cementing its strategic partnership with Airbus. Virgin Atlantic currently operates five A330-900’s flying to destinations including New York, Boston and Miami, with a further three to be delivered later this year and four more by the end of 2026.

Barclays US Consumer Bank, a leading credit card issuer and financial services partner, announced today the renewal of its decade-long co-branded credit card program with Hawai’i's largest and longest-serving airline, Hawaiian Airlines. Under the newly signed agreement, Barclays will continue to issue the Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard® for consumers; and the Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Business Mastercard®, for small businesses

Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett has welcomed Avelo Airlines’ announcement that it will be introducing new direct flights between Hartford, Connecticut and Montego Bay, Jamaica, starting November 16, 2024. These non-stop flights will operate twice weekly, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, providing an accessible and affordable travel option for passengers.