Cathay is seeking to diversify the network of its LCC subsidiary HK Express following a wave of cancellations across Japan-bound flights earlier this year.

German regional air mobility startup flyvbird plans to launch on-demand service on Sept. 1, selling seats on a Cessna Caravan EX operated by German charter company flYellow.

Air Canada flight attendants have voted in favor of a strike, and if a tentative agreement is not reached by mid-August, industrial action could ensue.

Turkish Airlines plans to make a binding bid for Spanish leisure carrier Air Europa “soon."

Cathay Pacific has ordered 14 more Boeing 777-9s, which will eventually allow it to complete the replacement of the carrier’s large fleet of 777-300ERs.

The agreement should allow passengers traveling from Volotea’s European destinations easy connections to long-haul Caribbean and North American flights.

Air Astana has reported strong network and capacity growth for the first half of 2025, overcoming headwinds caused by airspace closures.

While the post-pandemic period has been particularly tough for the small Pacific Island carriers, some continue to make progress on fleet renewal programs.