Routes   Europe   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airlines  
Airways Magazine • Simone Chellini

Finnair leans on "Sisu" to rebuild Asia–Europe hub and pivot to Asia‑Pacific four years after Russian airspace closure

Four years after the closure of Russian airspace, Finnair says it has rebuilt its Asia–Europe network and restored profitability, leaning on a “Sisu” resilience strategy under CEO Turkka Kuusisto. The airline is reprioritizing growth toward Asia‑Pacific for 2026 as the US falls from pole position.

Also: Simple Flying
2026-02-24T07:11:28.855880-08:00
PaxEx   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airlines   Boeing   Lufthansa  
newsroom.lufthansagroup.com

Allegris opens Business Class bookings on 787-9 from March 29, including Austin, Cape Town and Shanghai

By newsroom.lufthansagroup.com: Until now blocked seats will be released for the summer flight scheduleOpening even earlier and in time for the Easter travel seasonWith Allegris to Austin, Cape Town, and Shanghai, among other destinations.

2026-02-24T05:46:10.989566-08:00
SAF   Europe   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Policy & Regulation   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives   Airlines  
ch-aviation

Air France‑KLM hit with €7.5m penalty after missing 2025 jet-fuel GHG targets on €1bn green bond

By ch-aviation: Air France-KLM expects a EUR7.5 million euro (USD8.8 million) cost impact after failing to meet 2025 jet fuel greenhouse gas emissions targets tied to EUR1 billion (USD1.1 billion)...

2026-02-24T07:11:32.943743-08:00
Europe   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Workforce & Skills Development   Airlines  
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Breitflyte • Joe Breitfeller

Iberia launches sixth cadet pilot program with FTEJerez, opens applications

By Breitflyte: In collaboration with FTEJerez airline pilot school, Iberia has opened a new call for candidates for their sixth edition of their pilot cadet program.On Monday (February 23, 2026), Iberia announced the opening of a new edition of their pilot cadet program in partnership with the FTEJerez (Flight Training Europe) airline pilot school.

2026-02-24T07:36:11.065075-08:00
Routes   Middle East   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airlines  
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Breitflyte • Joe Breitfeller

Oman Air to Launch New Direct Service Between Muscat and Tashkent

By Breitflyte: Starting June 1, 2026, Oman Air will launch new, nonstop twice-weekly between Muscat and Tashkent, Uzbekistan. On Monday (February 23, 2026), Oman Air announced an expansion of their international network with the launch of direct flights between Muscat and Tashkent, starting June 1, 2026.

2026-02-24T08:05:36.812917-08:00