A new player in the civil aviation sector. Saudi Arabia and Syria signed several agreements on Saturday, February 7, including the launch of Nas Syria, a joint low-cost airline, officials from both countries announced. This agreement includes the construction of a new airport in Aleppo, northern Syria, and upgrades to the existing airport. The two countries also have a project called « SilkLink, » aimed at developing Syria’s telecommunications network, which has been severely damaged by more than ten years of war. It will be made possible by « an investment of approximately $1 billion, » stated Syrian Telecommunications Minister Abdulsalam Haykal at the signing ceremony. Another agreement
Cuba has warned international airlines that jet fuel will no longer be available on the island starting Tuesday, the latest sign of a rapidly deteriorating situation as the United States prepares to cut off oil supplies to the communist country. The shortage is expected to last from February 10 to March 11, according to a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued Sunday evening, and comes just two days after senior officials said air traffic would not be affected by a fuel rationing plan announced Friday. Cuba has historically relied on Venezuela for most of its aviation fuel, but the Caribbean island nation has not received any crude or refined products from its main ally since mid-December, when the United States took steps to block exports from the South American country.
Yesterday, February 9, 2026, flight LG372 from Sal, Cape Verde, to Luxembourg was diverted to Madrid as a precautionary measure due to a crack detected in the cockpit window during the flight. The Luxair Boeing 737-700 landed safely. Passengers were kept informed by the captain and crew, and their safety was ensured throughout the flight. Luxair is assisting the affected passengers at the airport, and a replacement flight has already been arranged.
Delta Air Lines will inaugurate a direct route between New York’s JFK Airport and John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California, on May 7, the airline announced on February 6. Flights will operate six times a week (daily except Saturdays) using a Boeing 757 configured with Delta One, Comfort, and Main cabins. Delta had not served this route since 2019, according to the airline.
Avianca will resume flights between Bogotá, Colombia, and Caracas, Venezuela, on February 12, the airline announced on February 5. Flights will be daily. « This decision follows a comprehensive assessment of operational and flight safety conditions, conducted in coordination with the relevant authorities, » Avianca stated.
American Airlines will launch seasonal service between Philadelphia and Porto, Portugal, during the summer of 2027, the airline announced on February 5. Flights will be operated daily by Airbus A321XLR aircraft.
Airbus delivered 19 commercial aircraft in January, six fewer than in the first month of 2025, to 15 different customers, the aircraft manufacturer announced on Friday. These included three A220-300s, five A320neos, ten A321neos, and one A350-900, which was delivered to Lufthansa. IAG also signed agreements for 49 aircraft, including 48 single-aisle and one A330 twin-aisle. Of these, IAG ordered ten: eight A320neos and two A321neos.
Emirates airline has announced the expansion of its operations at Tokyo Narita Airport with the introduction of a second daily service starting May 1st, operated with the airline’s refurbished Boeing 777-300ER. The additional flight will depart Dubai at 10:30 PM and land at Tokyo Narita Airport at 1:30 PM the following day. The return flight, EK321, will depart Tokyo Narita at 9:30 PM and land in Dubai at 3:50 AM the following day.
Iberojet, part of the Ávoris Group, has begun a leadership transition following the departure of José Ignacio Lugo, who led the company for the past several years. This decision comes at a time of consolidation for Iberojet, having overcome losses incurred during the pandemic.
By 2025, Oman Air will have carried nearly 6 million passengers worldwide, representing 8% growth compared to 2024. Europe is emerging as a key driver of this performance with a remarkable 29% increase in passenger traffic, supported by a 13% capacity increase and improved