ReutersJulie Zhu

Oman Air launches Muscat–Singapore flights and plans North Asia expansion

Oman Air will launch flights from Muscat to Singapore, aiming to leverage Oman’s largely untapped tourism appeal in the Gulf. The carrier’s CEO said the airline is also considering an expansion into North Asia within the next year, building on the new route’s demand outlook.

2026-06-30T21:29:28.798872-07:00
ReutersChristine Chen, Julie Zhu

Asian airlines' Europe windfall fades as Gulf rivals rebound

By Reuters: Asian airlines that gained passengers and charged higher fares ​on European routes after the start of the Iran conflict are seeing those advantages erode as Gulf carriers restore flights and offer lower ‌ticket prices, industry data shows.

Also: CAPA
2026-06-30T20:24:47.585016-07:00
BreitflyteJoe Breitfeller

Delta Announces Opening of Phase 1 of Second Delta One Lounge at LAX

By Breitflyte: Delta Air Lines has today announced the opening pf Phase 1 of the second Delta One Lounge at LAX. When Phase 2 is complete in 2028, the airline’s lounge footprint at LAX will total 60,000 square feet, and will offer over 1,000 seats to guests.

2026-06-30T15:18:29.337478-07:00
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ch-aviationDirk Andrei Salcedo

Australia's FlyOnE firms purchase of E5 electric aircraft

By ch-aviation: FlyOnE (Australia) (Perth Jandakot) has signed a conditional aircraft purchase agreement with Electron Aerospace for the E5 electric aircraft, replacing a 2021 memorandum of understanding for 28 aircraft with a larger, undisclosed commitment.

2026-06-30T18:17:10.919927-07:00
The Air CurrentJulie Johnsson

Boeing commercial jet deliveries and production disrupted by widespread IT outage

By The Air Current: Data-driven reporting and analysis on the strategy and technology of flying., Data-driven reporting and analysis on the strategy and technology of flying.

Also: Simple Flying, Reuters and CNA
2026-06-30T14:18:56.029702-07:00