Pan Am Selects IBS Software to Power Loyalty Program for Its Return to the Skies Pan American World Airways ® one of aviation’s most iconic brands, has partnered with IBS Software, a leading AI-native product company in the travel technology sector, selecting its iLoyal platform to power the company’s loyalty program as it prepares to re-enter commercial aviation. #Pan #Selects #IBS #Software #Power

Pilot who hit Beijing's tallest tower wrote about 'ending his life', officials say The pilot who flew a small plane into Beijing's tallest building wrote in his diary about “ending his life”, Chinese authorities said Thursday, aiming to end speculation swirling around an incident that raised concerns about aviation security in China's capital. #Pilot #who #hit #Beijings #tallest

Flexjet signs on for second-year Laver Cup sponsorship The private aviation firm is returning as an official supporter of the tennis tournament, which heads back to The O2 in London from Sept. 25–27, 2026. #Flexjet #signs #for #second #year

Crash d'un avion près de Nancy : "L'enquête ne sera pas facile, car il n'y a pas de boîte noire", explique un spécialiste de l'aviation Onze personnes ont perdu la vie dans le crash d'un avion de tourisme le 28 juin à Tomblaine, à côté de l'aérodrome de Nancy. Deux enquêtes ont été ouvertes pour déterminer les causes de l'accident. #Crash #dun #avion #près #Nancy

AIR INDIA LAUNCHES ‘EASY CONNECT’ FLIGHTS – BRINGING THE WORLD CLOSER TO EVERY INDIAN Air India has marked a defining milestone in the Indian aviation industry with the inauguration of its first ‘Easy Connect’ flight under the Government of India’s new hub-and-spoke framework, launching the transformative model aimed at linking the length and breadth of India seamlessly with the world, and vice versa. The inaugural Easy Connect service, flight AI1111, departed Varanasi at 09:23 AM Friday, with international passengers on the flight connecting onward from Delhi to 9 destinations outside of India, such as Dubai, Colombo, Jeddah, Riyadh, Kathmandu, Phuket. #AIR #INDIA #LAUNCHES #EASY #CONNECT

It’s raining recognition for Etihad this award season Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, collected awards for the Airline with the Best Economy Class and Airline with the Best Cabin Crew for the sixth year in a row, at the 2026 Business Traveller Middle East Awards in Dubai on 18 June 2026. The accolades follow a string of wins for the airline this award season, with recognition also coming from the MENA Stevie Awards, the Business Traveller Cellars in the Sky Awards, the Aviation Achievement Awards, and the APEX Best Awards, bringing the airline’s tally to over 30 individual awards from international and regional industry bodies over the past 12 months. #Its #raining #recognition #for #Etihad

Kérosène : la géopolitique force l'aviation à repenser ses routes Les crises géopolitiques ne se contentent plus de faire grimper les prix : elles redessinent durablement l'organisation du transport aérien mondial. Au point de remettre en cause certains principes qui assuraient jusqu'ici la performance des chaînes logistiques. #Kérosène #géopolitique #force #laviation #repenser

AVIAREPS to represent Jazeera Airways across Europe AVIAREPS, the global leader in aviation, tourism and hospitality representation with 77 offices in 71 countries around the world, has been appointed as General Sales Agent (GSA) for Jazeera Airways in the UK, Germany, Italy, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland. The appointment marks a significant step in strengthening the airline’s commercial footprint across Europe and supporting the continued growth of its international network. #AVIAREPS #represent #Jazeera #Airways #across

EASA APPROVES TAAG’S BOEING 787 OPERATIONS TO EUROPE The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has authorised the operation of TAAG – Angola Airlines’ new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on commercial services to the European airspace, as part of the standard certification and technical oversight process applicable to airlines operating flights to destinations within the European Union. #EASA #APPROVES #TAAGS #BOEING #787

Saudia Ranked First Globally for On-Time Performance in May 2026 Saudia, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has achieved a new global milestone in operational excellence. The airline ranked first among airlines worldwide for on-time performance in both departure and arrival rates in May 2026, according to the latest report by Cirium, the leading global aviation analytics provider. #Saudia #Ranked #First #Globally #for

TAAG ANGOLA AIRLINES STRENGTHENS SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENT BY JOINING THE IATA CO2 CONNECT PLATFORM TAAG Angola Airlines has taken a strategic step in strengthening its sustainability footprint while aligning with international aviation best practices by joining the IATA CO2 Connect initiative, a global platform developed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for the accurate calculation and transparent reporting of CO₂ emissions across the aviation industry. #TAAG #ANGOLA #AIRLINES #STRENGTHENS #SUSTAINABILITY

Jazeera Airways appoints AVIAREPS as GSA in Europe to Strengthen Connectivity and Support Network AVIAREPS, the global leader in aviation, tourism and hospitality representation with 77 offices in 71 countries around the world, has been appointed as General Sales Agent (GSA) for Jazeera Airways in the UK, Germany, Italy, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland. The appointment marks a significant step in strengthening the airline’s commercial footprint across Europe and supporting the continued growth of its international network. #Jazeera #Airways #appoints #AVIAREPS #GSA

Riyadh Air Achieves Landmark IATA Membership Following the successful completion of its inaugural flights to London and Jeddah, Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, has now also officially joined the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Celebrated at the 82nd IATA World Air Transport Summit in Rio de Janeiro, the historic milestone integrates the airline into the global aviation ecosystem and accelerates Riyadh Air’s operational readiness and cements its commitment to world-class safety, efficiency, and industry collaboration. #Riyadh #Air #Achieves #Landmark #IATA

Record efficiency in tests converting CO₂ into sustainable aviation fuel components Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), in collaboration with researchers from Aramco, have achieved the highest reported efficiency in converting carbon dioxide into jet fuel-range hydrocarbons, advancing the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). #Record #efficiency #tests #converting #CO₂

Amadeus unveils new report exploring impact of AI in aviation Agentic AI is changing how airlines operate, poised to radically transform many functions, from e-commerce to operations and distribution #Amadeus #unveils #new #report #exploring

We've teamed up with American Airlines to reduce nearly 300,000 tons of CO2. Google and American Airlines signed a multi-year sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) agreement. #Weve #teamed #with #American #Airlines

Merlin CTO: autonomy can rebuild the foundation of aviation — and national security Autonomous systems aren't replacing pilots—they're the next crew member, one that never gets tired and never has a bad day. #Merlin #CTO #autonomy #can #rebuild

Blow to EU defence cooperation as France, Germany abandon joint fighter jet programme France and Germany on Monday announced they were abandoning a joint fighter jet programme due to disagreements between France's Dassault Aviation and Airbus, which represents Germany and Spain. The decision came as a blow to European efforts to boost defence cooperation in the face of increasing Russian hostilities and souring ties with the United States. #Blow #defence #cooperation #France #Germany

Norwegian named Europe’s most punctual airline as it heads into the busy summer season Norwegian has been named Europe’s most punctual airline in May 2026, according to the latest On-Time Performance (OTP) rankings from Cirium, the leading aviation analytics company. With an On-time performance score of 88. #Norwegian #named #Europes #most #punctual

oneworld Secures One of Asia’s Last Major Independent Flag Carriers as Philippine Airlines Joins In a move that could reshape the competitive balance of aviation across Asia-Pacific, Philippine Airlines (PAL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to join the oneworld alliance, bringing one of the region’s last major independent flag carriers into the global airline partnership network. Announced during the 82nd IATA Annual General Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, the agreement will see Philippine Airlines become oneworld’s 16th member airline, strengthening the alliance’s position in one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets. #oneworld #Secures #One #Asias #Last

The Americas’ Aviation World Cup Moment As football’s governing bodies prepare for the largest FIFA World Cup in history, aviation executives gathering in Rio de Janeiro for the IATA Annual General Meeting find themselves confronting a similar question. The Americas have been handed home advantage. #The #Americas #Aviation #World #Cup

IATA AGM 2026: Europe’s Aviation Industry Faces a Summer of Contradictions The mood around European aviation at the IATA Annual General Meeting in Rio de Janeiro is one of cautious optimism tempered by growing frustration. Airlines are preparing for another busy summer. #IATA #AGM #2026 #Europes #Aviation

IATA AGM 2026:  Asia-Pacific’s Aviation Boom Faces a Trillion-Dollar Test For decades, aviation executives have spoken about the “Asian Century.” At this year’s IATA Annual General Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, the numbers suggest that century has arrived. #IATA #AGM #2026nbsp #Asia #Pacifics

IATA AGM 2026: Why China’s Aviation Story Is Becoming One of the Most Important in the World For years, the aviation industry’s centre of gravity has been slowly moving east. At this year’s IATA Annual General Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, that shift felt less like a prediction and more like a reality. #IATA #AGM #2026 #Why #Chinas

Raven launches the Customer Growth Index at the IATA AGM Raven, the aviation growth specialists, today launched the Customer Growth Index (CGI) at the 82nd IATA Annual General Meeting in Rio de Janeiro: a single, comparable rating of the digital experience that wins or loses airline bookings. The CGI scores carriers on four measures of airlines’ digital estates - speed, accessibility, booking flow and AI findability - and ranks each one against a bespoke competitive set matched by both business model and geography. #Raven #launches #the #Customer #Growth

Aviation Leaders Gather in Rio de Janeiro for IATA’s 82nd AGM The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that leaders of the global aviation industry are gathering in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for the 82nd IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS) on 6-8 June 2026. The last AGM to be held in South America was in 1999, also in Rio de Janeiro. #Aviation #Leaders #Gather #Rio #Janeiro

The Origins of the Airline Alliance: How Three Rival Networks Redefined Global Aviation Most airline passengers interact with an alliance before they realise one exists. The lounge access waiting at the other end of a long-haul flight. #The #Origins #the #Airline #Alliance

Emirates promotes its first Emirati female captains, inspiring the next generation of women Emirates has promoted two accomplished Emirati female pilots to captains, marking a pivotal step forward in its commitment to empowering Emirati women in aviation. Hanan Mohammed Jawad and Bakhita Al Mheiri both rose through the Emirates Group’s National Cadet Pilot Programme, an initiative that has graduated numerous Emirati pilots. #Emirates #promotes #its #first #Emirati

EVA Air Receives International Recognition for Flight Safety EVA Air, Taiwan’s leading independent airline, has been awarded a Seven Star PLUS Safety Rating, the highest safety distinction, by AirlineRatings.com, a globally recognised aviation safety and product rating agency. #EVA #Air #Receives #International #Recognition

IATA AGM countdown begins as global aviation leaders prepare to gather in Rio Rio de Janeiro is preparing to welcome the global aviation industry as the countdown begins to the 82nd IATA Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit, taking place from 6 to 8 June 2026. Hosted by LATAM Airlines Group, the event will bring airline chiefs, aviation policymakers, manufacturers, airports, technology leaders, investors and media to Brazil at a decisive moment for global air transport. #IATA #AGM #countdown #begins #global

From Havana to Rio: How IATA Helped Build the Modern Aviation Industry As aviation leaders gather in Rio de Janeiro for the 82nd IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS), they return to a city that occupies a unique place in the history of global aviation. Rio was where, in 1999, IATA formally introduced the World Air Transport Summit, recognising that its annual gathering had evolved into something much larger than a trade association meeting. #From #Havana #Rio #How #IATA

PEARL HARBOR AVIATION MUSEUM SALUTES BOB HOPE ON HIS 123rd BIRTHDAY Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum proudly salutes Bob Hope on his 123rd birthday and the 85th anniversary month of a historic moment in entertainment and military history—Hope’s first broadcast for the military from March Field in Riverside, CA. Hope was born on May 29, 1903 in Eltham, England. #PEARL #HARBOR #AVIATION #MUSEUM #SALUTES

Northern Jet Expands Heavy Jet Fleet with Two Bombardier Challenger 604 Aircraft Northern Jet has expanded its heavy jet fleet with the addition of two Bombardier Challenger 604 aircraft, further strengthening the company’s ability to serve clients seeking spacious, long-range private aviation solutions across North America and select international routes. #Northern #Jet #Expands #Heavy #Jet

Malaysia Airlines Brings Malaysia’s Largest Airline Trade Summit to Sabah Malaysia Airlines, in strategic collaboration with Sabah Tourism Board, successfully hosted the third edition of its flagship Trade Elevation Summit (TES) from 12 to 15 May 2026 in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. As Malaysia’s largest airline trade event, TES 2026 brought together key industry stakeholders from across the global travel and aviation ecosystem, reinforcing Malaysia’s position as a preferred tourism and connectivity hub during Visit Malaysia 2026. #Malaysia #Airlines #Brings #Malaysias #Largest

French court finds Air France and Airbus guilty of involuntary manslaughter over 2009 crash A Paris appeals court on Thursday found Air France and Airbus guilty of involuntary manslaughter over the 2009 crash of a Rio-Paris flight that killed 228 people, the worst disaster in France's aviation history. #French #court #finds #Air #France

John Travolta makes directing debut at Cannes Film Festival FRANCE 24's Culture Editor Eve Jackson is live at Cannes, where Day 4 is shaping up to be one of the most star-studded yet. The biggest arrival of the day is John Travolta – star of "Grease", "Saturday Night Fever" and "Pulp Fiction" – presenting his directorial debut "Propeller One-Way Night Coach", based on a children's novel he wrote for his son about the golden age of aviation. #John #Travolta #makes #directing #debut

Cannes 2026: New films from Deneuve and Cotillard, Travolta's directorial debut French legend and Cannes regular Catherine Deneuve returns to the Croisette with not one but two films. Meanwhile Hollywood icon and licensed pilot John Travolta makes his directorial debut with an adaptation of his own children's novel about the golden age of aviation. #Cannes #2026 #New #films #from

BTN Interviews : Danielle Curtis, Regional Portfolio Director, UAE, RX WTM Spotlight Riyadh has been launched to connect the global travel industry with one of the world’s fastest-evolving tourism markets, as Saudi Arabia accelerates its Vision 2030 ambitions across destination development, aviation, hospitality and infrastructure. According to Danielle Curtis, Regional Portfolio Director, UAE, RX, the new event is designed as a focused, curated platform that reflects both sides of the Kingdom’s tourism opportunity: its rapid rise as an inbound destination and its growing influence as a high-value outbound market. #BTN #Interviews #Danielle #Curtis #Regional

Trump Announces Boeing Jet Order From China. Beijing Stays Silent. The deal, if it materializes, would be a major win for Boeing, which has lost ground to Airbus in one of the world’s largest aviation markets. #Trump #Announces #Boeing #Jet #Order

Vietnamese Ministries Back Vietnam’s First International Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Summit Vietnam demonstrated its clear commitment to become a serious SAF leader on Wednesday, as several key government ministries gathered in Da Nang for the country’s first international SAF summit and Asia SAF Association (ASAFA) signed two institutional agreements with state bodies. #Vietnamese #Ministries #Back #Vietnams #First

Excellent Net Promoter Score (NPS) reflects customer confidence in the UAE and flydubai flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has reaffirmed the strength of customer confidence in the United Arab Emirates and Dubai’s position as a global aviation hub, following the multiple airspace disruptions that took place since the beginning of the regional conflict. During this challenging period, the UAE’s decisive leadership ensured that all measures taken prioritised the wellbeing of passengers and crew, while maintaining operational integrity. #Excellent #Net #Promoter #Score #NPS

Korean Air and Asiana Airlines host joint aviation career program Korean Air and Asiana Airlines celebrated Children’s Day by hosting a joint aviation education program at the National Aviation Museum of Korea in Seoul, inspiring youth to explore careers in aviation. Approximately 200 students attended the event, where volunteer pilots and cabin crew from both airlines shared firsthand experiences and insights into careers in aviation. #Korean #Air #and #Asiana #Airlines

F.A.A. Proposes Rule for Drone-Free Zones The Federal Aviation Administration proposed a system for designating certain “critical infrastructure” sites off limits to unmanned aircraft. #FAA #Proposes #Rule #for #Drone

EgyptAir Takes Delivery of First Boeing 737 MAX Jet Boeing and EgyptAir announced today the Egyptian national airline took delivery of its first 737 MAX. The 737-8 is the first of 18 airplanes leased from SMBC Aviation Capital to be delivered and represents the first 737 MAX in Egypt. #EgyptAir #Takes #Delivery #First #Boeing

Spirit Airlines Begins Orderly Wind-Down of Operations Spirit Aviation Holdings, Inc., parent company of Spirit Airlines, LLC (“Spirit” or the “Company”), today regretfully announced that the Company has started an orderly wind-down of operations, effective immediately. #Spirit #Airlines #Begins #Orderly #Wind

Summer holidays up in the air as Europe braces for jet fuel shortage Low-cost airline Transavia this week announced its first flight cancellations in May and June, citing skyrocketing prices for kerosene, a widely used aviation fuel. As the war in the Middle East continues, European carriers are braced for more cancellations but hope to avoid a fuel shortage that will ground their fleets this summer. #Summer #holidays #the #air #Europe

Emirates’ iconic A380 returns to Dubai with world-first Starlink Wi-Fi onboard Emirates’ flagship A380, long celebrated as one of aviation’s most iconic aircraft, is set to reach new heights as the first installation of next-generation Starlink Wi-Fi onboard has just been completed. The Emirates A380 was one of the first commercial aircraft in the world to offer internet to its customers, with first generation systems offering a total aircraft bandwidth of less than 1 Mbps. #Emirates #iconic #A380 #returns #Dubai

As Spirit Airlines looks for a lifeline, Frontier and Avelo are asking the Trump administration for $2.5 billion to cover jet fuel costs In a meeting with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Federal Aviation Administration chief Bryan Bedford, the airlines discussed a plan to stay afloat.  #Spirit #Airlines #looks #for #lifeline

Kérosène : le transport aérien dans le brouillard de la guerre La crise du détroit d’Ormuz plonge les compagnies françaises dans l'inconnu et met en lumière la vulnérabilité énergétique de l'aviation européenne #Kérosène #transport #aérien #dans #brouillard

RYANAIR TO CLOSE 7 AIRCRAFT BERLIN BASE FROM OCT 2026 Ryanair, Europe’s largest airline, announced that it intends to close its 7 a/c Berlin base on 24 Oct ’26, reducing the number of flights it operates to/from Berlin by 50% in its winter schedule. All 7 Berlin based aircraft will in this case be reallocated to lower cost airports in other EU states that have abolished aviation taxes like Sweden, Slovakia, Albania & Italy. #RYANAIR #CLOSE #AIRCRAFT #BERLIN #BASE

Air Canada Receives its First Airbus A321XLR Air Canada has taken delivery in Hamburg of its first Airbus A321XLR, a next-generation single-aisle aircraft designed to fly longer routes efficiently and with greater passenger comfort. The arrival of this aircraft, leased from SMBC Aviation Capital, marks an important milestone in Air Canada’s fleet renewal and growth strategy, with a total of 30 A321XLR aircraft (15 will be leased, 15 are being acquired directly from Airbus S. #Air #Canada #Receives #its #First

Pour Macron, le SCAF, projet d’avion de combat franco-allemand, n’est « pas du tout » mort Le projet a du mal à voir le jour, en raison de désaccords persistants entre les industriels (Airbus et Dassault Aviation). Les médiateurs chargés de sauver le programme ont demandé des jours supplémentaires pour rendre leurs conclusions #Pour #Macron #SCAF #projet #davion