Lufthansa picked over Air France-KLM for TAP stake
Lufthansa has been selected over Air France-KLM to acquire up to a 49.9% stake in TAP Air Portugal, with the deal awaiting regulatory approval.
October 15, 2026 • Parijat Sourabh
JAL selects E190-E2 for J-AIR’s fleet renewal
Japan Airlines orders 26 Embraer E190-E2 aircraft for regional subsidiary J-AIR, with deliveries set to begin in fiscal year 2029.
October 14, 2026 • Parijat Sourabh
Emirates marks 30 years in Australia with 70 weekly flights
Emirates marks 30 years in Australia, operating 70 weekly services while expanding connectivity, investing locally and supporting trade and tourism.
October 14, 2026 • Parijat Sourabh
DGCA bans MOBIKINS MK-PB-04 power bank on aircraft
India’s DGCA has banned the MOBIKINS MK-PB-04 power bank on all passenger and cargo flights following a fire incident on an IndiGo flight.
October 14, 2026 • Parijat Sourabh
Vietnam Airlines adds direct Hanoi–Ahmedabad connection
Vietnam Airlines will launch four weekly Hanoi–Ahmedabad flights on 3 November, adding Ahmedabad as its fifth destination in India.
October 14, 2026 • Parijat Sourabh
IndiGo signs $328 million aircraft financing deal with Citi
IndiGo has secured $328 million in Citi financing, backed by Credendo, to acquire eight Airbus aircraft through GIFT IFSC.
October 13, 2026 • Parijat Sourabh
Vietjet launches flights linking Hanoi, Almaty and Prague
Vietjet has launched new routes linking Hanoi, Almaty and Prague, expanding its international network and strengthening connectivity between Asia and Europe.
October 13, 2026 • Parijat Sourabh
Lufthansa Cargo adds Navi Mumbai to winter schedule
Lufthansa Cargo unveils its winter schedule with 88 freighter routes to 40 destinations, including expanded Asia-Pacific services and Navi Mumbai operations.
October 12, 2026 • Parijat Sourabh
Air Astana adds Salalah, Bangkok and Tokyo routes
Air Astana is expanding its International network with new flights from Almaty and Astana to Salalah, Bangkok and Tokyo Narita.
October 12, 2026 • Parijat Sourabh
Malaysia Airlines looks to expand India network
Malaysia Airlines is exploring partnerships in India and seeking more flight frequencies and slots as passenger demand continues to grow.
October 12, 2026 • Parijat Sourabh
