Air Canada expands its Europe and Asia networks with new routes, leveraging A321XLRs and widebody aircraft for its largest intercontinental growth yet.

Japan’s major airline groups see LCCs as vital to their long-term strategies, making notable structural changes to better position their stables for the next wave of international growth.

Japan Airlines and Korean Air expand their partnership to include codeshare growth, sustainable fuel procurement, innovation fund and MRO cooperation.

SpiceJet secures leases for 20 jets to expand operations during peak season, aiming to restore capacity amid legal challenges and declining fleet size.

U.S. airlines seek extensions for China and Cuba route waivers, citing lagging demand and regulatory flexibility through winter 2026-27 without dormancy penalties.

Singapore starts SAF levy for passengers in 2027, defers cargo levy to 2028, with proceeds funding sustainable aviation fuel procurement for departing flights.

Air India expands its hub-and-spoke model, adding Ahmedabad Airport to simplify international connections and reduce reliance on foreign hubs.

Ukraine warns Russian airspace is becoming unsafe as drone strikes disrupt aviation and raise concerns for airlines that continue to fly over Russian territory.