History in the Air: United Airlines’ First Passenger Flight with Starlink Internet
United Airlines is marking a milestone in the American airline industry today (October 15), when flight 2940 from New York (Newark) to Houston takes off at 8 a.m. Eastern Time (3 p.m. GMT+3) with the Starlink satellite internet system aboard. This is the first time...
From War and Survival to the Big League: Ukrainian SkyUp Joins IATA
SkyUp Airlines Thrives Amid War Challenges. The Ukrainian carrier is charting a bold new course, redefining its future and making a strong mark on the European aviation scene. The airline has met all the tough parameters and has now officially joined the ranks of the...
Wizz Air Expands New Routes Across Europe
The airline Wizz Air continues to expand its operations in Europe with the launch of new destinations from several major cities. Among the new destinations operating from the Montenegrin capital, Podgorica, are Barcelona, Rome, Paris, Basel, Malmö, Cologne, Hamburg,...
Etihad Ups Tel Aviv–Abu Dhabi Frequency by 25% With Fifth Daily Flight
Exclusive: Etihad Airways to increase its flight frequency between Tel Aviv and Abu Dhabi by 25%. Starting December 1, Etihad Airways, the Emirati airline that barely halted its flights to Israel during the conflict, will increase the Tel Aviv-Abu Dhabi route from 4...
Virgin Atlantic CEO Steps Down After 7 Years, New Successor Announced
The board of Virgin Atlantic announced today (October 13, 2025) a change in the company's leadership. Shai Weiss, who has served as CEO since 2019, will leave the company on December 31, 2025. He will be succeeded by Corneel Koster, who will take over as CEO on...
Etihad Starts Joint Venture with Ethiopian Airlines via Abu Dhabi-Addis Ababa Launch
On October 9, Etihad Airways launched a new daily route between Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Addis Ababa (ADD) in Ethiopia. The inaugural flights were fully booked in both directions, reflecting strong demand for travel between the two capitals. The new route will operate...
SWISS A350 Touches Down in Zurich, Launching Luxury ‘Senses’ Era
The First Airbus A350 Lands in Zurich with 'SWISS Senses' Experience SWISS' first Airbus A350 landed at its new home in Zurich Airport on October 9, receiving a warm welcome from aviation enthusiasts who gathered to witness history. The new aircraft, registered as...
Riyadh Air Unveils Its First Luxury Lounge
Riyadh Air Launches Premium Lounge. As it prepares for its commercial activities, Saudi Arabia's new airline, Riyadh Air, is inaugurating its first luxury lounge at Riyadh's international airport. The lounge, known as the "Hafawa Lounge", is located between Terminal 1...
Wizz Air Gives Gdansk “Complete Vote of Confidence”, Adding 9th Plane and 5 New Routes
Wizz Air continues its expansion in Eastern Europe. The low-cost giant announced the expansion of its operations in Gdansk (Poland) with the placement of a ninth aircraft at the local base. The new aircraft will enable the launch of five new routes to the following...
IndiGo Launches Daily Mumbai-London Flights, Reaching 45th Global Destination
IndiGo, India’s leading airline that operates over 2,200 flights a day and connects 90+ domestic and 40+ international destinations, has announced an expansion of its global network with direct daily flights from Mumbai to London Heathrow, starting October 26, 2025. ...

