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.
