Welcome to today’s (September 19, 2024) Daily Airline News Roundup, where we bring you the key headlines and industry developments from the world of commercial aviation.
All the headlines we’ve gathered are from the past 24 hours, offering you a comprehensive summary of the latest news in one place.
Please note that some of the links provided will direct you to third-party websites. These sites are not under our control and are not part of Airline Facts. That being said, let’s get into the news.
General Airline News
Cathay Airbus fault could have caused major damage. (BBC News)
Qatar Airways becomes official airline partner of the UEFA Champions League. (UEFA)
Royal Brunei Airlines selects Airnguru for pricing capabilities. (Travolution)
Africa
Lamola lays out re-building plan for South Africa Airways. (Times Aerospace)
Air Arabia launches new Casablanca-Madrid direct flight. (Morocco World News)
Ethiopian Airlines recognized with prestigious awards for its Outstanding Partnership and Exceptional Commitment at Zambia Airports event. (Travel and Tour World)
Asia
Vietnam Airlines to link Hanoi and Milan with Italy’s first non-stop service. (Aviation Business News)
Administrator of Thai Airways wants to amend rehab plan. (ch-aviation)
AirAsia, Airbus in pact to explore sustainability in Southeast Asia. (Flight Global)
Emirates bringing Premium Economy to more U.S. destinations. (Airline Geeks)
China Southern Airlines launches maiden commercial flight with C919 aircraft. (Travel Daily News)
Europe
Belfast and Manchester added to Kirkwall’s Loganair flight schedule. (The Orcadian)
Air Belgium files for bankruptcy protection, axes pax ops. (ch-aviation)
EasyJet deploys electric maintenance and engineering vehicles at major European bases. (Aviation Business News)
KM Malta Airlines adds two extra weekly flights to Brussels Airport. (Aviation 24)
Iberia moves forward A321neo(XLR) debut. (ch-aviation)
Air Serbia plans one-off Tokyo charters. (EXYU Aviation)
Air France and Madagascar Airlines elevate air travel experiences with innovative flight routes between France and Madagascar. (Travel and Tour World)
North America
JetBlue, Cape Air expand airline codeshare with loyalty benefits. (Travel Mole)
Delta to resume domestic widebody route. (Airline Geeks)
Hawaiian Airlines to Join Oneworld Alliance in 2026. (One Mile at a Time)
Oceania
Fiji Airways announces purchase interest for Odys Aviation’s hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft as part of plans to increase regional connectivity and drive sustainability. (Business Wire)
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