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El Al introduces new in-flight menu by Michelin-starred chef Assaf Granit on U.S. East Coast routes

El Al Israel Airlines officially launched a new signature menu onboard flights to Tel Aviv from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Developed by head chef Assaf Granit, the new menu offers fresh and authentic Israeli and Mediterraneanflavors and further elevates the experience aboard EL AL. The new menu presents an assortment of unique options prepared […]

World Airline News•Bruce Drum3h ago

TransNusa expands into Australia

TransNusa announced: In just four short years, TransNusa has transformed from a rising regional player into a definitive trendsetter in the Asia-Pacific aviation landscape, boldly carving out significant new market shares by aggressively energizing the travel market with its highly tactical, formula-driven strategies. In its latest signature expansion move, the airline, lead by Datuk Bernard […]

World Airline News•Bruce Drum15 Sept

Hekla Aurora: The Northern Lights live on – own a piece of TF-FIU

Aviationtag announced: Hekla Aurora was a Boeing 757-200 registered as TF-FIU. It made its first flight on April 8, 1994, before being delivered to Iberia on July 29 of the same year. After further chapters in its career, it joined the Icelandair Group in 2004 and subsequently became a familiar part of the airline’s fleet. […]

World Airline News•Bruce Drum14 Sept

Statement from American Airlines on 25th anniversary of 9/11

American Airlines announced: We remember and mourn those who were lost in the tragic events of 9/11, including 23 members of the American Airlines family. Our airline, industry, country and world were forever changed. We will never forget the events of that day. We honor the extraordinary courage, compassion and selflessness demonstrated in the face […]

World Airline News•Bruce Drum11 Sept

Vietravel Airlines signs a LOI for 50 Airbus aircraft

In Vietnam, leisure carrier Vietravel Airlines signed a major Letter of Intent with Airbus on September 10, 2026, outlining its intention to purchase 50 new narrowbody airliners to power a fleet transformation. The preliminary commitment includes 20 Airbus A220 aircraft alongside 30 aircraft from the Airbus A321 family, comprising both A321neo and ultra-long-range A321XLR variants, […]

World Airline News•Bruce Drum11 Sept

Air Sénégal adds a “new” Boeing 737-800

Air Sénégal generated substantial public attention on September 7, 2026, when it staged a high-profile arrival ceremony at Blaise Diagne International Airport in Dakar to showcase a purportedly newly acquired in-house Boeing 737-800. The event was held before state leadership and prominent dignitaries, including Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye, Minister of Land and Air […]

World Airline News•Bruce Drum11 Sept

Kalitta Charters II becomes a new Boeing 757-200F operator

On September 9, 2026, Michigan-based on-demand cargo operator Kalitta Charters II officially expanded its fleet capabilities by taking delivery of its first Boeing 757-200 freighter. The aircraft, registered as N757CK, completed an hour and forty-five minute delivery positioning flight from Dothan Regional Airport in Alabama directly to the carrier’s primary operating base and headquarters at […]

World Airline News•Bruce Drum11 Sept

Avianca unveils the evolution of its premium offering

Avianca announced: For Avianca, an Abra Group airline, delivering a high-quality experience to its customers is a strategic priority that is reflected in its continued investment in its product, service and people. In line with this commitment, the company unveiled a new evolution of INSIGNIA by Avianca, its Business Class experience on flights to and […]

World Airline News•Bruce Drum10 Sept

JOY Airline to start operations in Argentina

JOY Airline, a newly formed Argentine regional carrier founded by aviation entrepreneur Juan Maggio, has officially initiated commercial ticket sales on its official website for its inaugural scheduled domestic passenger routes set to commence on September 30, 2026. The airline was designed around a regional transport concept focused on linking provincial cities and secondary hubs […]

World Airline News•Bruce Drum10 Sept

American Airlines recognizes 25th anniversary of 9/11 through historic donations to 9/11 Memorial & Museum and Pentagon Memorial Fund

American Airlines and the CR Smith Museum are honoring those on board Flight 11 and Flight 77 and the thousands of lives lost in the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks by making the airline and museum’s 9/11 collection available to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum and providing financial support through The Never Forget Fund. American […]

World Airline News•Bruce Drum9 Sept

Air 21 Boeing 767-300F N1399A operating for Prime Air overruns the runway at Miami International Airport

Developing story – more details to follow. Here is what we know: On September 6, 2026, at approximately 2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, a cargo aircraft operated for Amazon Prime Air suffered a runway overrun upon landing at Miami International Airport in Florida. The flight was operated by cargo carrier 21 Air as Flight 7598 […]

World Airline News•Bruce Drum6 Sept

Afcom Cargo signs LOI for four Boeing 777-8 Freighters

Indian all-cargo carrier Afcom Cargo (Afcom Holdings) executed a Letter of Intent with Boeing on September 2, 2026, for the acquisition of up to four next-generation Boeing 777-8 Freighters, as formally disclosed to the Bombay Stock Exchange. If converted into a definitive purchase agreement, the transaction would establish the Chennai-based operator as the launch customer […]

World Airline News•Bruce Drum5 Sept

United Airlines unveils a new “Mountain Ascent” livery on N645SY

United Airlines unveiled a new custom special livery called “Mountain Ascent” to promote and celebrate its position as the United States carrier serving the most ski and mountain destinations. Revealed by United Chief Executive Officer Scott Kirby during a Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce presentation in early September 2026 and showcased across the airline’s official […]

World Airline News•Bruce Drum4 Sept

ANA Holdings expands Embraer E190-E2 fleet with an order for 8 additional aircraft

Embraer and and ANA Holdings Inc. (ANA HD) today announced the signing of an agreement for eight E190-E2 aircraft, formalizing ANA HD’s decision unveiled on July 29, 2026 to expand their fleet. This deal builds on the airline’s original purchase contract for 15 E190-E2 firm aircraft, announced in 2025, and will increase ANA HD’s total firm orders […]

World Airline News•Bruce Drum4 Sept

Powering privacy in Premium Economy – Emirates unveils the world’s first electric Premium Economy seat with full-height privacy screen

Emirates announced: Emirates is elevating the award-winning Premium Economy experience even further with the launch of the world’s first electrically powered Premium Economy seat, featuring a full-height adjustable privacy screen between every seat. Debuting on newly received Airbus A350 aircraft, the new seat combines industry-leading innovation with elevated comfort, giving customers greater control over their personal space. Installed in […]

World Airline News•Bruce Drum3 Sept

45 years of Horizon Air: Eight employees share why Horizon feels like family

Alaska Airlines announced: Since day one, Horizon Air’s story has been defined by growth, resilience and heart. Forty-five years ago, on Sept. 1, 1981, the regional carrier launched its inaugural flight from Seattle to Yakima, Washington, operating two Fokker F-27 Friendship turboprops and employing fewer than 100 people. Today, Horizon plays a vital role in […]

World Airline News•Bruce Drum3 Sept

FLY91 Places Historic Order for 40 ATR 72-600 Aircraft

FLY91 and ATR on September 3, 2026 announced the purchase of 40 ATR 72-600 aircraft for around $1 billion, marking the largest ATR firm order in almost a decade, and the largest ever by a regional airline. Deliveries are scheduled from 2027 to 2032. The landmark agreement lifts ATR’s 2026 order intake to 54 aircraft, already surpassing the company’s total net orders for the whole of […]

World Airline News•Bruce Drum3 Sept

Another First for United: Mobile App Lets Customers Join Standby for Earlier Flights and Automatically Finds Open Seats During Disruptions

United Airlines on September 1, 2026 announced an industry-first mobile app feature that gives customers more flexibility and options when travel plans are disrupted. Now, customers who are rebooked to a later flight after a travel disruption can stand by for up to three earlier flights*. Instead of repeatedly checking the app to see if […]

World Airline News•Bruce Drum1 Sept

Freedom Plane Tour documents return to vaults

Boeing announced: As the National Archives Freedom Plane Tour comes to a close, the team reflects on an extraordinary journey that brought history to life during America’s 250th anniversary. Catch up quick: Inspired by the Bicentennial Freedom Train, the Freedom Plane tour launched on March 2, making original founding-era documents accessible to Americans across the country. This unprecedented tour […]

World Airline News•Bruce Drum1 Sept

LAM introduces its new E190s under the new AirMozambique brand

Mozambique’s national carrier, Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique (LAM), has officially introduced its newly acquired Embraer E190 regional jets into commercial passenger service under its modern rebranding, AirMozambique. The deployment marks a significant operational milestone in the airline’s comprehensive turnaround program, aimed at expanding domestic and regional capacity, restoring schedule reliability, and replacing costly wet-lease contracts. […]

World Airline News•Bruce Drum31 Aug