August 2026
China’s Biggest Airlines Suffer $1.22 Billion First-Half Losses
China’s three largest state-owned airlines are facing another difficult year, with Air China, China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines…
UAE FLIGHTS STILL FACING DISRUPTIONS AS MIDDLE EAST AIRSPACE REMAINS UNCERTAIN
Dubai, UAE — August 28, 2026 Travellers flying through the United Arab Emirates are being urged to check their flight…
Qantas Accelerates Airbus A380 Retirement as Fleet Strategy Shifts
Qantas is bringing forward the retirement of its iconic Airbus A380 fleet, with all remaining superjumbos expected to leave service…
Sasol Refinery Shutdown Puts Pressure on Johannesburg Jet-Fuel Supply
Johannesburg’s aviation fuel supply is facing renewed pressure following a disruption at South Africa’s Natref refinery. The disruption comes after…
Barcelona Airport Ground Staff Strike Disrupts Summer Travel
Barcelona, Spain — Summer travel at Barcelona-El Prat Airport is facing significant disruption as Groundforce workers continue an open-ended strike,…
Delta A330-300 Diverts to St. John’s After Mechanical Issue on Rome-Bound Flight
A Delta Air Lines Airbus A330-300 was forced to divert to St. John’s International Airport in Newfoundland, Canada, after a…
United Airlines Faces Unusual Dilemma Over Hundreds of Lie-Flat Seats Waiting for Delayed 737 MAX 10
United Airlines is facing an unusual problem created by years of delays to Boeing’s 737 MAX 10: hundreds of premium…
Etihad Flights Disrupted as Ben Gurion Airport Strike Causes Major Travel Chaos
TEL AVIV, August 21, 2026 — Etihad Airways was forced to cancel and restrict flights between Tel Aviv and Abu…
American Airlines to Bring Seat-Back Screens to More Than 800 Aircraft
American Airlines is making a major change to its in-flight entertainment strategy, announcing plans to equip more than 800 aircraft…
Airlink Expands Global Reach with Doha Codeshare Launch
South African regional airline Airlink is set to take a major step into the long-haul market from 31 August 2026,…
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