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Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways launch codeshare via Doha, adding up to 19 destinations

Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways have launched a codeshare that lets Kenya Airways sell seats on Qatar-operated services through Doha, marking the first major milestone of their strategic partnership signed in July. The tie-up opens access to as many as 19 Qatar destinations and adds 11 new international connections via Hamad International Airport.

2025-10-20T00:20:42.094570-07:00

Reuters

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Skift

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2025-10-14T01:07:37.716342-07:00

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2025-10-14T06:49:14.358563-07:00

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Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways launch codeshare via Doha, adding up to 19 destinations Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways have launched a codeshare that lets Kenya Airways sell seats on Qatar-operated services through Doha, marking the first major milestone of their strategic partnership signed in July. The tie-up opens access to as many as 19 Qatar destinations and adds 11 new international connections via Hamad International Airport.

2025-10-20T00:20:42.094570-07:00

Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways launch codeshare via Doha, adding up to 19 destinations

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Iraqi Airways says it is 78% through IATA safety remediation, adds 13 jets in bid to lift EU ban Iraq's transport minister says Iraqi Airways has completed 78% of an IATA safety remediation plan aimed at lifting a European Union flight ban. The state carrier has also added 13 aircraft as part of a fleet modernisation and formal bid for EU reauthorisation.

2025-10-19T22:52:39.558939-07:00

Iraqi Airways says it is 78% through IATA safety remediation, adds 13 jets in bid to lift EU ban

The National UAE

Etihad to return two Airbus A380 superjumbos to service in June 2026 and January 2027 Etihad Airways will return two Airbus A380 superjumbos to service — one in June 2026 and another in January 2027 — to help plug capacity gaps caused by a global widebody shortage. The reintroductions add immediate high‑density lift for Abu Dhabi as long‑haul demand recovers.

2025-10-19T06:58:43.866066-07:00

Etihad to return two Airbus A380 superjumbos to service in June 2026 and January 2027

Air Data News

Turkey reportedly in talks to acquire used Eurofighter Typhoons from Qatar Turkey is negotiating with Qatar to acquire used Eurofighter Typhoon jets, the Turkish defence ministry confirmed. The discussions concern Qatar-operated Typhoons and come as Ankara pursues options to re-equip its air force with Western multi-role fighters, officials say.

2025-10-19T06:31:07.171619-07:00

Turkey reportedly in talks to acquire used Eurofighter Typhoons from Qatar

Aviation Week

Turkey finalises deal for 12 ex‑RAF C‑130J Super Hercules transports Turkey has finalised a deal to acquire 12 ex‑Royal Air Force Lockheed Martin C‑130J Super Hercules tactical transports as part of a defence agreement with the United Kingdom. The surplus aircraft — drawn from a 15‑aircraft RAF pool — will enter maintenance and modernization before delivery.

2025-10-16T12:59:20.619861-07:00

Turkey finalises deal for 12 ex‑RAF C‑130J Super Hercules transports

Payload

Oman CAA approves fast‑track licensing for Etlaq Spaceport orbital launches Oman's Civil Aviation Authority has approved a fast‑track licensing procedure for launches from the new Etlaq Spaceport, marking a regulatory milestone that authorises orbital spadelaunch operations and removes a key administrative barrier ahead of the site's operational start. The move is billed as pioneering in the Middle East.

2025-10-16T04:07:30.340957-07:00

Oman CAA approves fast‑track licensing for Etlaq Spaceport orbital launches

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Riyadh Air says Saudi spending review won’t derail operations or aircraft orders Riyadh Air said it is unphased by a Saudi government spending review and expects operations and aircraft orders to continue as planned, reaffirming its delivery timetable and network launch schedule as the carrier builds its long‑haul fleet ahead of inaugural services.

2025-10-15T23:20:24.387920-07:00

Riyadh Air says Saudi spending review won’t derail operations or aircraft orders

Airways Magazine

flydubai to add complimentary meals and full in‑flight entertainment to all Economy fares from 1 November 2025 Beginning 1 November 2025, flydubai will include complimentary meals and full access to its in‑flight entertainment system on all Economy fares, extending service previously excluded from its lowest-priced tickets. The change is pitched as a passenger‑experience investment as the carrier prepares to introduce 787 widebodies to its fleet.

2025-10-15T06:41:14.609906-07:00

flydubai to add complimentary meals and full in‑flight entertainment to all Economy fares from 1 November 2025

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