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Singapore Airshow 2026 Marks 10th Edition with New Frontiers in Aviation and Space

Singapore Airshow 2026 Marks 10th Edition with New Frontiers in Aviation and Space

Singapore Airshow, one of the most influential international aerospace and defence exhibition, will return from 3 - 8 February 2026 at the Changi Exhibition Centre. Marking two decades of defining the future of flight, the biennial event will once again bring together global industry leaders, government and military delegations, innovators and investors to exchange ideas, forge partnerships and chart the next era of aerospace and defence.

Spirit Airlines Takes Holiday Cheer to the Skies with New Special-Edition Livery

Spirit Airlines Takes Holiday Cheer to the Skies with New Special-Edition Livery

20 December 2025 Press Release Airline News Organisations & Operators

Spirit Airlines Guests will unwrap a great value on travel this holiday season as the carrier prepares to connect family and friends across more than 8,900 flights during the peak holiday travel period. Travelers looking to fly in style can treat themselves or a loved one to a decked-out experience with Spirit offering more premium seats this holiday season than ever before. Beyond offering unmatched value on travel, the airline is spreading the magic of the holidays across the communities it serves with its first-ever holiday livery, festive concerts, activations and more.

TAP LAUNCHES NEW ROUTE BETWEEN PORTO AND TERCEIRA

TAP LAUNCHES NEW ROUTE BETWEEN PORTO AND TERCEIRA

20 December 2025 Press Release Airline News

TAP Air Portugal will inaugurate a new route between Porto and Terceira on 29 March 2026, with four weekly flights. On the same date, it will also launch additional connections between Porto and Funchal, increasing from 14 to 18 flights per week. The new route between Porto and Terceira, operated with an A320neo aircraft with a capacity for 168 passengers, will run on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, departing from Porto at 15:20 and arriving in Terceira at 17:00. On the return, the flight leaves the Azorean island at 17:50 and arrives in Invicta at 21:15. (local times). Connections between Porto and Funchal will also be reinforced from 29 March, with four more flights per week between the two cities, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, departing from Porto at 12:10 and arriving in Funchal at 14:15. On the return journey, the flight departs from Cristiano Ronaldo Airport at 15:05 and arrives at Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport at 17:05. TAP is therefore strengthening its fundamental role in mobility between Porto and the northern region and the autonomous regions of the Azores and Madeira, once again highlighting its contribution to national cohesion. Tickets for the new flights are already on sale at www.flytap.com and through travel agents.

Finnair launches flights to Australia in 2026

Finnair launches flights to Australia in 2026

18 December 2025 Press Release Airline News Organisations & Operators

Finland’s national flag carrier, Finnair, has just announced an expansion to its long-haul network, starting flights to Melbourne, Australia from next autumn. The route will be operated daily via Bangkok with an Airbus A350 aircraft.  The new route marks a completely new destination for Finnair, connecting Australia directly to Finnair’s extensive network via Finnair’s Helsinki hub.

Historic Ju 52 and Super Star aircraft completed in Lufthansa Group Hangar One

Historic Ju 52 and Super Star aircraft completed in Lufthansa Group Hangar One

Just in time for the start of the anniversary year, the historic aircraft have been completed! The Junkers Ju 52 and Lockheed L-1649A Super Star have now been finally accepted at “Lufthansa Group Hangar One.” This means that the two central exhibits, which will soon be on display in the new conference and visitor center, are now complete. Over the past few months, the aircraft were delivered in individual parts by heavy transporters and have since been reassembled with great attention to detail in their new home near Frankfurt Airport.

British Airways January sale takes off with savings on flights and holidays

British Airways January sale takes off with savings on flights and holidays

British Airways and British Airways Holidays have today launched their January sale, running until 27 January 2026. Customers can kick off the year in style with great discounts on flights and holiday packages to destinations worldwide, perfect for banishing the winter blues. The sale features savings on getaways to some of the most-searched holiday destinations this year and those featured in British Airways Holidays’ recent Travel Trends Report, including New York, Orlando, Dubai, the Maldives and Barbados.

Lufthansa Group upgrades Airbus A320 fleet

Lufthansa Group upgrades Airbus A320 fleet

18 December 2025 Press Release Airline News Organisations & Operators

For greater efficiency and lower CO₂ emissions: Lufthansa Group is retrofitting its existing Airbus A320 fleet to optimize flight routes. Starting in 2026, 134 Airbus A320s will be equipped with the FANS-C digital communication system. The ADS-C EPP (Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Contract Extended Projected Profile) technology automatically transmits 4D flight path information – i.e., data on position, altitude, direction, and time – to air traffic control in real time. This allows flight routes to be better adapted to actual conditions in the air. The result: more fuel-efficient flight routes, lower CO₂ emissions, and greater punctuality.

Riyadh Air and Huawei Sign an MoU to Advance Digital Capabilities for a New Future of Air Travel

Riyadh Air and Huawei Sign an MoU to Advance Digital Capabilities for a New Future of Air Travel

Riyadh Air and Huawei have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which brings together the former’s global growth vision and the latter’s technological expertise to elevate how guests discover, book and experience travel with the Kingdom’s new national carrier. The partners have already explored new opportunities in smart aviation and digital innovation, and this MoU marks the next significant step in the airline’s ambition to become one of the world’s most digitally advanced carriers.

British Airways Holidays unveils the travel trends set to shape 2026

British Airways Holidays unveils the travel trends set to shape 2026

18 December 2025 Press Release Airline News Tourism News Organisations & Operators

Wellness culture continues to impact in 2026, with three trends leaning into this overarching movement. Time loses all meaning, with almost 1 in 5 UK travellers ignoring the clock entirely on holiday, choosing to eat, sleep and explore whenever they choose. Meanwhile body-positivity goes global, with 31% of UK adults reporting that body-positive experiences are more socially acceptable now than a decade ago.¹

Rare and limited Emirates Skywards Platinum memberships to be auctioned

Rare and limited Emirates Skywards Platinum memberships to be auctioned

18 December 2025 Press Release Airline News Organisations & Operators

The Emirates Airline Foundation and Emirates Auction are partnering for an exclusive online auction to offer special Emirates Skywards membership numbers that come with Platinum tier status benefits valid for up to 20 years. Running from 17 December 2025 until 17 January 2026, bids can be made for special membership numbers with Platinum tier status benefits. The auction will be open to bidders worldwide.

Emirates rolls out retrofitted Boeing 777s with Premium Economy to Beirut and Beijing

Emirates rolls out retrofitted Boeing 777s with Premium Economy to Beirut and Beijing

18 December 2025 Press Release Airline News Organisations & Operators

Emirates has announced that retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft featuring Premium Economy will serve flights EK953/954 between Dubai and Beirut from 6 January 2026 and flights EK306/307 between Dubai and Beijing, starting from 1 February 2026. * Beijing becomes the fourth city in the Chinese mainland to receive Emirates’ latest aircraft and next-gen products, while travellers to and from Beirut will experience the airline’s award-winning Premium Economy and new Business Class cabin in 1-2-1 layout for the first time.

VIRGIN ATLANTIC UNVEILS MAJOR INCENTIVE TO REWARD TRAVEL TRADE PARTNERS

VIRGIN ATLANTIC UNVEILS MAJOR INCENTIVE TO REWARD TRAVEL TRADE PARTNERS

18 December 2025 Press Release Airline News Organisations & Operators

Virgin Atlantic is taking its commitment to the travel trade to new heights, giving one lucky travel agent the chance to win unlimited flights across the airline’s global network for an entire year. Unveiled at the inaugural AIRmazing awards on 10th December, the incentive will run from 6th January to 2nd March 2026. Timed to reward and energise agents during a key trading period, the prize recognises the dedication and expertise of Virgin Atlantic’s invaluable travel trade partners.