Today In Aviation
Last Updated: Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, 9:39 AM PST
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Qatar Airways Group Appoints Mr. Hamad Ali Al-Khater as Group Chief Executive Officer
By qatarairways.com: DOHA, Qatar – Qatar Airways Group today announced the appointment of Mr. Hamad Ali Al‑Khater as Group Chief Executive Officer, effective Sunday, 7 December 2025.
Breitflyte
• Joe Breitfeller
Iberia and China Southern Sign Codeshare to Expand Iberia’s Asia Network
By Breitflyte: Iberia has announced an expansion of their network in Asia with the signing of a new codeshare agreement with China Southern Airlines.
Breitflyte
• Joe Breitfeller
BOC Aviation Signs Lease Agreements with Philippine Airlines for Two Airbus A350-1000s
By Breitflyte: BOC Aviation has announced an agreement for the purchase and leaseback of two Airbus A35-1000 aircraft to Philippine Airlines on long-term operating leases.
Economic Times
• ET Online
IndiGo hit with DGCA show‑cause after 1,000+ cancellations; CEO given 24 hours to respond to India’s regulator
By Economic Times: IndiGo faced a show-cause notice from the DGCA for over 1,000 flight cancellations and a 3.7% on-time performance. This disruption stemmed from new pilot duty norms.
Runway Girl
• Becca Alkema
Cathay Pacific launches Aria Suites on retrofitted 777-300ER for SFO–HKG service
By Runway Girl: Cathay Pacific is excited to introduce its retrofitted 777-300ER with Aria Suites to select flights between San Francisco and Hong Kong.
Breitflyte
• Joe Breitfeller
Porter Airlines Celebrates Inaugural Flight Between Toronto Pearson and Liberia, Costa Rica
By Breitflyte: Porter Airlines is celebrating the launch of their inaugural flight between Toronto Pearson and Liberia, Costa Rica, their first route to Central America.
Breitflyte
• Joe Breitfeller
Emirates Activates Interline Partnership with Bahamasair
By Breitflyte: Emirates has officially activated an interline partnership with Bahamasair, which will provide enhanced connectivity from the carrier’s Florida gateways for guests traveling to the Bahamas.On Wednesday (December 3, 2025), Emirates announced that they have officially activated an interline partnership with Bahamasair, the national flag carrier of the Bahamas.
