To meet strong travel demand, the Dubai-based carrier introduces a second daily flight to Bangkok from 18 July The increased frequency follows the recent launch of flydubai’s daily service to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), further strengthening the carrier’s presence in Thailand AVIATION NEWS – Following strong demand for its recently launched Bangkok service, Dubai-based…

Aviation News-Emirates has reached a landmark 100 aircraft refurbished under its retrofit programme, the largest known undertaken by any airline globally. Since work began in November 2022, 47 Airbus A380s and 53 Boeing 777s have been given a complete nose-to-tail refresh at the Emirates Engineering hangars in Dubai. By the end of December 2026, around…

AVIATION NEWS-Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) announced that Heike Birlenbach, the airline’s Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), will leave the company at the end of September 2026, concluding a distinguished 36-year career within the Lufthansa Group. Birlenbach, who has served as SWISS Chief Commercial Officer since the beginning of 2024, will pursue new professional opportunities outside…

AVIATION NEWS-Latvian national airline airBaltic reported continued growth in passenger traffic during June 2026, carrying 509,700 passengers across its route network, representing a 2% increase compared with the same month last year. During the month, the airline operated 4,535 flights, up 6.2% year-on-year, reflecting continued network expansion and increased operational capacity. The airline recorded a…