Dnata Confirms CEO Transition
dnata announced that Nabil Sultan will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer on June 15, 2026, succeeding Steve Allen after a five‑year tenure. Sultan brings more than 35 years of aviation experience from the Emirates Group, where he held senior positions in passenger sales and SkyCargo. As CEO, he will oversee dnata’s ground handling, cargo, travel, catering and retail operations across 162 cities in 37 countries. The transition underscores dnata’s focus on leveraging Emirates‑Group expertise to drive growth in global aviation services.
SWISS Launches Digital Inflight Menus with Pre-Order Option
Swiss International Air Lines has introduced a digital inflight menu platform accessible through its mobile app and website. Passengers can view the full range of food and beverage options up to six weeks before departure and, by entering booking details,...
FORMIA Launches Special-Edition Aeromexico Amenity Kits Celebrating Summer of Sports
FORMIA has partnered with Aeroméxico and Mexican beauty brand Nopalera to launch a limited‑edition Premier One amenity kit collection. The kits feature a white crossbody bag and a green pouch inspired by Mexican colors and city motifs, and include Nopalera...
Emirates Brings FIFA World Cup 26™ Live Onboard with Sport 24
Emirates will broadcast every FIFA World Cup 26™ match live onboard via its dedicated Sport 24 channel on *ice*. The airline’s press release says the service will be available on most flights, with variations by aircraft type and route, and the full...
Iberia to Launch Toronto–Madrid Service on June 13
Iberia will launch a direct Toronto‑Madrid service on June 13, operating five flights per week and adding more than 37,000 seats for the summer season. The route targets the roughly 70,000 passengers who travel annually between the two cities and...
Jeremy's World: The Long-Haul Cruise
Qantas’ Project Sunrise, targeting non‑stop Sydney‑London and Sydney‑New York flights, has been delayed until April 2027. The airline’s custom A350‑1000 URL, with an extra 20,000 liters of fuel, aims to keep passengers airborne for over 22 hours. The piece likens these ultra‑long‑haul trips to cruise...
Panasonic Avionics' Arc™ Surpasses 40 Airline Customer Milestone
Panasonic Avionics announced that its Arc™ interactive 3D moving‑map platform has been selected by more than 40 airlines, representing over 1,300 installed or committed aircraft. The milestone underscores rapid adoption of immersive inflight maps as carriers seek new ways to...
SWISS Brings Flavors of Nidwalden Summer Onboard
Swiss International Air Lines has introduced the latest edition of its “SWISS Taste of Switzerland” program, spotlighting the Canton of Nidwalden for the next three months. Michelin‑starred chef Fabian Inderbitzin will design First, Business and Premium Economy menus featuring regional fish,...
Porter Airlines Joins International Air Transport Association
Porter Airlines announced its full membership in the International Air Transport Association after completing the IATA Operational Safety Audit for its Embraer E195‑E2 fleet. The move gives the Canadian carrier a formal voice in global aviation standards and a platform...
Gategroup Acquires LSG Assets in Latvia and Estonia
gategroup announced it has acquired 100% of LSG’s inflight catering and retail activities in Latvia and Estonia from Aurelius. The deal brings the Riga and Tallinn airport operations, employing roughly 250 staff, into gategroup’s European network. This move expands the...
Panasonic Avionics' Astrova and Modular Interactive Take Off with AZAL
Panasonic Avionics announced that its Astrova inflight engagement solution and Modular Interactive (MI) platform have entered commercial service with Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) across 22 Airbus A320neo family aircraft. The rollout covers six A321neo and five A320neo jets, combining line‑fit and...
PPG Unveils Air India’s Maharaja Lounge at SFO
Plaza Premium Group (PPG) has opened The Maharaja Lounge for Air India in San Francisco International Airport’s International Terminal. The 80‑seat lounge, near Gate A1, serves First‑ and Business‑Class passengers as well as Maharaja Club Platinum and Gold members. It features a...
Saudia Debuts Panasonic Avionics' Astrova, MI and Arc™ on A321XLR
Panasonic Avionics' Astrova inflight entertainment solution, its Modular Interactive (MI) platform, and Arc 3D moving‑map application have been launched on Saudia's new Airbus A321XLR fleet. Saudia will outfit 15 A321XLR aircraft, adding to a prior retrofit program covering 46 single‑...
Air Tahiti Nui Renews Content Partnership with Spafax
Air Tahiti Nui has renewed its in‑flight entertainment (IFE) agreement with content provider Spafax through 2028, extending a partnership that began in 2013. The deal ensures continued access to a curated mix of French cinema, Hollywood blockbusters, world films, and...
Plaza Premium Group Unveils Bites Plates at Helsinki Airport
Plaza Premium Group has launched Bites & Plates, a new food‑and‑beverage concept on the ground floor of Helsinki Airport’s two‑story complex. The brand blends global small plates (“Bites”) with larger, nutritionally balanced mains (“Plates”) and features a Japandi‑inspired design aimed at...