Virgin Australia is on course to make major progress on its fleet renewal, with the carrier and its regional subsidiary set to receive nine more aircraft through June.

International Airlines Group has reported a rise in full-year profit in 2025 and pointed to positive trends for 2026, including on North Atlantic routes.

The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.

Flight Friday highlights the engines that power the vast majority of narrowbody flights: the CFM56 and Leap, the IAE V2500, and the Pratt & Whitney PW1000G.

Avelo Airlines delays its Embraer E195-E2 deliveries to 2028, restructures its network and focuses on efficient Boeing 737-800s while expanding crew bases.

BEA stresses strict radio phraseology to prevent near-miss incidents, after a Hop E190 aircraft separation incident near Marseille Provence Airport.

Air Arabia launches daily Sharjah, UAE-Rome flights in July, expanding its European network with direct connectivity.

FlyDubai plans to drive growth with fleet expansion, new destinations and sustainability initiatives, after achieving strong revenue and passenger growth in 2025