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Qanot Sharq becomes Central Asia launch operator with first Airbus A321XLR delivery

Privately owned Uzbek carrier Qanot Sharq received its first Airbus A321XLR on 19 December, becoming the launch operator for the type in Central Asia. The jet was delivered on a long-term lease from Air Lease as part of the airline's A321neo fleet expansion to open new routes.

2025-12-19T04:56:02.916330-08:00

The Points Guy

US carriers expand Summer 2026 networks: Alaska adds seven nonstops from ANC/PDX; American unveils 15 new domestic routes

2025-12-18T08:13:13.275283-08:00

Ryanair

Ryanair to open two-aircraft base at Rabat in Apr 2026 — $200m investment, 20 routes planned

2025-12-17T08:29:51.145951-08:00

Airline Economics

Southwest and Turkish Airlines sign interline pact to offer single‑ticket US–Istanbul travel from early 2026

2025-12-17T08:51:39.912788-08:00

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Avelo to be inaugural carrier at McKinney, Texas commercial airport Avelo Airlines has signed a use-and-lease agreement with Dallas McKinney to become the inaugural commercial carrier at the new McKinney, Texas airport, committing to operate scheduled passenger service when the facility completes construction and marking the first airline commitment to the site.

2025-12-19T05:51:44.633053-08:00

Avelo to be inaugural carrier at McKinney, Texas commercial airport

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Qanot Sharq becomes Central Asia launch operator with first Airbus A321XLR delivery Privately owned Uzbek carrier Qanot Sharq received its first Airbus A321XLR on 19 December, becoming the launch operator for the type in Central Asia. The jet was delivered on a long-term lease from Air Lease as part of the airline's A321neo fleet expansion to open new routes.

2025-12-19T04:56:02.916330-08:00

Qanot Sharq becomes Central Asia launch operator with first Airbus A321XLR delivery

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Air Transat to launch seasonal Toronto–Tirana nonstop in Summer 2026 — only North America–Albania link Air Transat will launch a seasonal, once-weekly nonstop linking Toronto Pearson and Tirana from June 18, 2026, creating the only direct transatlantic connection between North America and Albania. The route is part of the carrier's Summer 2026 programme as it extends point-to-point leisure reach into the Balkans.

2025-12-19T02:36:40.141661-08:00

Air Transat to launch seasonal Toronto–Tirana nonstop in Summer 2026 — only North America–Albania link

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Fastjet Mozambique cleared to launch scheduled domestic services Solenta Aviation Mozambique received a scheduled‑services licence on Dec. 17, clearing the way to relaunch operations under the Fastjet Mozambique brand as a regular domestic passenger airline. The regulatory approval ends months of uncertainty and allows the carrier to begin rolling out scheduled domestic routes from Maputo.

2025-12-18T22:31:40.444817-08:00

Fastjet Mozambique cleared to launch scheduled domestic services

AeroTime

LATAM CEO Roberto Alvo outlines plan to boost intra‑regional connectivity across South America LATAM CEO Roberto Alvo says "The opportunity is gigantic" as he lays out a plan to lead South America's skies by boosting intra‑regional connectivity through expanded routes and strategic network development, aiming to capture rising regional travel demand and strengthen the carrier's position across the continent.

2025-12-18T20:05:29.709586-08:00

LATAM CEO Roberto Alvo outlines plan to boost intra‑regional connectivity across South America

Everett Herald

Frontier to end Paine Field service in January, less than seven months after launch Frontier Airlines will end scheduled service to Paine Field in January, the carrier said, just months after initiating flights there — less than seven months since the airport’s first Frontier departure. The move removes a short-lived low-cost option for travelers in the Snohomish County market.

2025-12-18T15:44:06.650324-08:00

Frontier to end Paine Field service in January, less than seven months after launch

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Garuda Indonesia signs three-year Hajj pilgrimage agreement Garuda Indonesia has signed a three-year agreement to operate Hajj pilgrimage services for Indonesian pilgrims, securing its role in upcoming seasonal pilgrimage operations. The pact commits the airline to provide multiyear transport capacity and coordinated pilgrimage services across successive Hajj seasons.

2025-12-18T15:07:48.042059-08:00

Garuda Indonesia signs three-year Hajj pilgrimage agreement

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Alaska adds daily Bellingham–Portland nonstop from March 2026 Alaska Airlines will begin daily nonstop flights between Bellingham, Washington and Portland, Oregon starting in March 2026. The route will operate once daily, adding a scheduled connection between the two cities and increasing Alaska's regional frequency on the Pacific Northwest corridor.

2025-12-18T09:44:05.969135-08:00

Alaska adds daily Bellingham–Portland nonstop from March 2026

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