Etihad Airways reported its strongest ever half-year performance, with record profitability and passenger numbers, as it continued its rapid expansion.
An anti-corruption unit in Madagascar says it has detained 22 people in connection with the smuggling of five Boeing 777-200s that were flown into Iran in July.
Etihad Cargo has partnered with Atlas Air, which will provide a Boeing 777 freighter capacity to support the growth of Etihad Airways’ freight and logistics arm
Air Peace has continued its widebody fleet expansion, taking delivery of a fourth Boeing 777-200ER which will be used for long-haul services to the UK.
Wet lease operator BBN Airlines Türkiye is anticipating its first Boeing 777-300 freighter conversion from Mammoth Freighters in the first quarter of 2026.
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.
Swiss’ new A350-900s will be delivered with the new Swiss Senses cabin installed; the cabin concept will be gradually extended to its A330-300s and 777-300ERs.
The trend of LCCs adding widebody aircraft to their fleet mix continues to strengthen in the Asia-Pacific region, but the concept has stalled elsewhere.
The airline, Safran and UK design agency Acumen Design Associates said the new design will be the world’s largest seat in its class on a mid-sized aircraft.
