The worldโs first ATR 72-600 featuring the ATR HighLine โAll-Business Classโ configuration touched down in Kuala Lumpur, marking a major milestone for regional aviation. ATRโs new cabin concept received certification from both EASA and the Malaysian authorities earlier this month, confirming its readiness for commercial operations worldwide.
The delivery represents a dual first for Berjaya Air; the airlineโs inaugural ATR 72-600 and the launch platform for ATRโs new premium cabin collection. It also heralds a new era in regional travel, combining semi-private flying comfort with the proven efficiency of turboprop operations.
The aircraft features a fully bespoke, allโbusiness class cabin, accommodating 26 seats in a spacious and unique 1-by-1 layout, ensuring every guest benefits from direct aisle access and direct view to multiple windows. The handcrafted ETEREA seats by Geven โ the widest ever installed on the ATR platform โ offer generous living space and a refined personal side console with integrated stowage.
One of the cabinโs most distinctive elements is the executiveโstyle ceiling, where overhead bins have been replaced by sleek valence panels. This design opens up the cabin, floods the interior with natural light, and creates a volume comparable to that of the worldโs largest private aircraft โ all on board the most fuel-efficient regional aircraft.
Berjaya Air will begin operating the aircraft in the coming days, launching its first flight on a new route between Subang and Koh Samui. It will then roll out its โaffordable luxuryโ experience on its newly expanded regional network, with direct connections throughout Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia, and a focus on serving Berjaya Groupโs portfolio of hotels and resorts. Travellers will benefit from a seamless experience that offer a high touch of hospitality to island destinations such as Redang and Langkawi. The new aircraft in ATR HighLine All-Business Class configuration will also be available for charter operations across the Asia-Pacific region.
Berjaya Air is Malaysiaโs first premium boutique airline redefining regional travel through comfort, care, and simplicity. Operating from Subang Airport, we offer a refined flying experience that blends the exclusivity of private travel with elegant luxury.
American Airlines and the Miami HEAT today announced a multiyear sponsorship extension, with American continuing as the Official Airline of the Miami HEAT. As Miamiโs hometown airline and the countryโs largest gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean, American is continuing its long-term investment in the city through the renewed partnership, which includes experiences for fans, as well as in-arena promotion at basketball games throughout the season at the Kaseya Center.
Through this partnership, American is bringing fans and members of its award-winning AAdvantageยฎย loyalty program closer to the action with unique game day experiences. AAdvantageยฎย members will have opportunities to participate in theย HEAT Perks sweepstakes program, with chances to win exclusive prizes, giveaways, travel to select away games and VIP experiences with the Miami HEAT throughout the year. Members can also redeem AAdvantageยฎย miles for access to games and experiences, turning loyalty into memorable moments on and off the court.
Building on more than 25 years of partnership
This sponsorship extension builds on a partnership that spans more than 25 years. Earlier this year American celebrated its centennial, while the Miami HEAT marked the 20th anniversary of the 2006 Miami HEAT Championship team.
As part of the celebration, American served as the Presenting Partner of a commemorative game, receiving in-game and social media recognition and hosting a postgame concert featuring Dwyane Wade. The event included exclusive benefits for 100 AAdvantageยฎ members, such as priority viewing access, photo opportunities with the 2006 NBA Finals Championship trophy and signed merchandise giveaways.
Commitment to community
American Airlines and the Miami HEAT share a commitment to supporting the South Florida community. Most recently, the organizations have partnered on initiatives, including HEAT Day of Service presented by American, providing fresh groceries to underserved communities and enhancing the gardens and interior of the Overtown Youth Center with Alonzo Mourning, helping inspire, empower and enrich the lives of youth, families and adults in the Overtown community.
Deepening Americanโs investment in Miami
This sponsorship renewal underscores Americanโs nearly four-decade commitment to Miami. Earlier this year, the airline announced expansion plans for a brand-new, reimagined Concourse D at Miami International Airport (MIA) in partnership with Miami-Dade County. The new Gate D60 project will deliver gates built for modern aircraft, transform the customer experience and make travel more seamless at the countryโs largest gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean.
In 1989, American operated 19 flights a day to six cities from MIA. Today, the airline operates more than 400 peak daily flights to 170 destinations across 46 countries and territories, serving more than 32 million customers annually to and from MIA.
American has also announced plans to open a new, state-of-the-art Flagshipยฎ lounge, along with a major expansion of its Admirals Clubยฎ facilities, at MIA. Over the past year, the airline has installed new self-service kiosks that make check-in faster than ever and implemented technology that has saved thousands of customer connections systemwide.
The airline has made significant progress with its federal partners at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), in programs like TSA PreCheckยฎ Touchless ID and Enhanced Passenger Processing (EPP) that make security screening easier and quicker, while upholding the highest levels of security.
SAS names its latest Airbus A350-900 (SE-RSH) โFrederik Vikingโ in honor of His Majesty King Frederik X, the King of Denmark, during a ceremony at Copenhagen Airport, as the airline celebrates its 80th anniversary year.
His Majesty King Frederik X attended the naming ceremony on May 18, 2026. The aircraft operated flight SK987 from Copenhagen to Seoul Incheon later that evening.
SAS aircraft traditionally carry Viking-inspired names, reflecting the airlineโs Scandinavian heritage.
The Airbus A350 is the flagship of SASโ long-haul fleet and serves intercontinental routes from Copenhagen to destinations across North America and Asia. From its Copenhagen hub, SAS continues to expand its global network, linking Denmark with the wider Scandinavian region and key international markets.
SAS
The aircraft forms part of SASโ fleet renewal program and represents the most modern and fuel-efficient aircraft in its category, contributing to lower fuel consumption and reduced carbon emissions compared with previous generations.
Designed to enhance the travel experience, the A350 features a quiet cabin environment, improved air quality and advanced onboard comfort, offering customers an enhanced and more enjoyable long-haul experience.
Zinc, the new Australian ultraโlowโcost carrier concept backed by former Qantas executive Peter Kelly, is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious airline launches in Australia in years. Kelly and his partners are positioning Zinc as a Ryanairโstyle disruptor โ a carrier built around extreme cost discipline, very high aircraft utilisation, and a strippedโback product designed to offer the cheapest fares in the country.
Zincโs initial network will focus on Australiaโs โGolden Triangleโ โ Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane โ the busiest and most commercially important air corridor in the country. These routes are dominated by Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Rex, all of which operate with higher cost bases and more traditional service models. Zincโs strategy is to undercut them with aggressively low fares, fast turnarounds, and a noโfrills approach that mirrors Ryanairโs formula in Europe. Once established, the airline plans to expand to Adelaide and the Gold Coast, two markets with strong leisure demand and high price sensitivity.
Peter Kellyโs involvement gives the project credibility. As a former Qantas executive with deep operational experience, he understands both the structural inefficiencies of Australiaโs duopoly and the opportunities created by a true ultraโlowโcost model โ something Australia has never had at scale. Zincโs backers believe that the combination of high domestic fares, strong population growth, and limited competition creates a gap in the market that a Ryanairโstyle carrier can exploit.
The airline is still finalizing its fleet plan, but the model points toward a singleโtype narrowbody fleet, highโdensity seating, and a heavy reliance on ancillary revenue โ seat selection, baggage, priority boarding, and other optional addโons. Zincโs pitch is simple: get Australians flying for less, even if that means paying for everything beyond the seat itself.
Landline on May 18, 2026 announced a partnership with Massport to power and operate the Logan Airport Remote Terminal at Framingham, North America’s first off-airport security checkpoint, marking a new chapter in how major hub airports can grow capacity without pouring more concrete.
The Logan Airport Remote Terminal at Framingham, a Massport facility powered by Landline, where Delta and JetBlue passengers check in, drop bags, and clear TSA security before traveling directly to their gate at Boston Logan.
The new Logan Airport Remote Terminal in Framingham, Massachusetts โ introduced by Massport as part of its long-term strategy to expand access to Boston Logan Airport โ allows passengers flying on Delta Air Lines or JetBlue Airways to check in for their flight, drop their bags, and clear TSA security closer to home before traveling directly to the airside gate area at Logan. The facility effectively becomes another secure front door to Logan, shifting traffic away from roadways, terminals, and security lines while making travel more seamless for passengers across the region.
As top airports across the country manage growing passenger demand โ U.S. airports welcomed one billion passengers in 2025, with annual throughput expected to reach 1.5 billion by 2040 โ Landline offers a new model: more front doors to the airport, not just a bigger one. By integrating passenger check-in, baggage handling, and TSA-screened transport into a seamless extension of the airport, Landline’s operating model makes it possible to expand airport capacity in ways that are faster, more cost-effective, and directly connected to the communities airports serve. Every passenger who starts their journey in Framingham is one less car at the Logan curb, one less person in the terminal security line, and one less pressure point inside the airport.
Travco Groupโs plan to launch a new Egyptian airline is a big strategic shift in the countryโs tourism and charterโflight market โ and the story looks very different depending on whether you view it from the perspective of Egyptโs tourism industry, European tour operators, or Travco itself.
Travco is one of Egyptโs largest tourism conglomerates, with deep roots in hotels, resorts, and inbound travel. Whatโs changing now is that the company wants to control the airlift as well as the destination.
Travco is preparing to launch aย new charter airlineย designed specifically to connect Europe with Egyptโs three major leisure hubs:ย Sharm El Sheikh, Marsa Alam, and Marsa Matrouh.
The move comes at a moment when European travel demand to Egypt is rising sharply, but airlines โ especially EU carriers โ have been slow to restore capacity to preโpandemic levels. Travco sees a gap: European tour operators want guaranteed seats, Egyptian resorts want reliable arrivals, and existing carriers arenโt providing enough lift. By creating its own airline, Travco can lock in capacity, stabilize pricing, and reduce dependence on foreign carriers that often shift aircraft to higherโyield markets.
For Egyptโs tourism sector, this is a major structural change. Charter airlines have historically been foreignโowned, with Egypt relying heavily on European carriers to bring in packageโholiday travelers. A Travcoโowned airline flips that model: Egypt would be exporting its own capacity into Europe, capturing more of the value chain and insulating itself from seasonal cuts by EU airlines.
For European tour operators, the development is both an opportunity and a warning. On one hand, guaranteed charter capacity into Egyptโs Red Sea resorts is attractive โ especially for markets like Germany, Poland, Italy, and the UK, where demand is strong. On the other hand, a vertically integrated Egyptian operator could shift bargaining power away from European intermediaries.
The new carrier is expected to operateย charter flights only, not scheduled service, which keeps costs lower and aligns with the needs of the packageโholiday market. The company has not yet announced the fleet type, but the market segment suggests narrowโbody aircraft such as theย Airbus A320 familyย orย Boeing 737 series, which dominate charter operations in the region.
The Cessna SkyCourier has reached a new milestone with the recent delivery of the first aircraft into the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI). The 19โpassenger variant delivered to AIR Marshall Islands Inc. (AMI) is equipped with the optional passengerโtoโfreighter conversion kit, enabling the aircraft to transition between full passenger and full cargo configurations. The delivery marks a significant milestone in strengthening essential air service across the country.
With communities comprised of widely dispersed islands, regional air service plays an important role in supporting commerce, travel and vital freight transport in the region. The SkyCourier’s flexible cabin configurations and strong runway performance will help AMI streamline inter-island services.
Based in the capital, Majuro, AIR Marshall Islands is a commercially operated airline owned by the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands. With an additional SkyCourier expected to deliver this year, AMI selected the aircraft to enhance connectivity and expand services throughout the nationโs atolls and outer islands.
JetBlue Airways on May 15, 2026 began scheduled flying on โBlueprint II,โ a reimagined take on one of the airlineโs most beloved special liveries, now featured on a brand-new Airbus A220-300.
The pictured N3308J is JetBlueโs eighth A220โ300 delivered from Airbusโs Mirabel facility in Quรฉbec.
First introduced in 2017 on an Embraer E190, the original Blueprint livery became an instant standout across JetBlueโs fleet for its imaginative โsee-throughโ design, which blended illustrations of everyday travel items with the aircraftโs mechanical structure. Inspired by stories from crewmembers and customers alike, the design featured everything from slices of pizza to potted plants, capturing the joy, personality and memorable moments that define travel in a distinctly JetBlue way. Retired in 2024 as part of JetBlueโs broader fleet transition, the livery remained a favorite among customers, crewmembers and aviation enthusiasts.
Now reimagined for the Airbus A220, Blueprint II builds on the original concept with bolder visuals, greater detail and new hidden touches throughout the aircraft. The updated design includes a collection of icons that celebrate JetBlueโs network, heritage and spirit of exploration, including:
The fan-favorite oversized teddy bear, now seated in its own passenger seat
A crown honoring JetBlueโs first European destination, London
A sextant in the flight deck recognizing the history of navigation
Fins, a mask and snorkel, and a swimming pool float nodding to the warm-weather vacation destinations at the heart of JetBlueโs network.
Blueprint II also includes dozens of additional โEaster eggsโ hidden throughout the livery, giving customers and plane spotters new details to discover with every glance.
With the retirement of its Embraer E190 fleet on September 9, 2025, JetBlue completed its transition to an all-Airbus fleet, anchored by next-generation A220 and A320 aircraft. Blueprint II continues JetBlueโs award-winning tradition of using aircraft design as an extension of the brand, creating liveries that spark curiosity, invite discovery and connect with customers in unexpected ways.
The matchups are set and American is ready for the season with a full slate of routes for fans to get straight to the end zone. This year, the airline will add a record-breaking 23,000 additional seats for fans, building on its already robust fall schedule offering more seats than any other airline in the U.S.
For fans who never miss a kickoff, Americanโs flight schedules will be available for booking early next week on aa.com or through Americanโs mobile app.
By the numbers: Americanโs fall football schedule
American is adding more than 23,000 seats, thatโs enough to fill the rosters of more thanย 430 professional football teams.
This season, American is offering fan flights spanning more than 293 million yards, the equivalent of more thanย 3 million football fields.
Americanโs fall schedule includes more thanย 4,500 peak daily flightsย from hometown airports of professional football teams.
Getting fans in position
The roar of the stadium awaits fans, and Americanโs convenient flights are designed to give travelers the perfect weekend trip connecting hometowns to stadium towns. Joining Americanโs already expansive schedule, nearly 10,000 additional seats will be available on 28 routes for fans across the upcoming season.
2026 fall matchups
Flight information
Detroit at Buffalo
DTW to BUF on Sept. 17 BUF to DTW on Sept. 18
Philadelphia at Tennessee
Additional seats from PHL to Nashville, Tennessee (BNA), on Sept. 19 and BNA to PHL on Sept. 21
Tennessee at New York
Additional seats from BNA to LGA on Sept. 26 and LGA to BNA on Sept. 28
Philadelphia at Chicago
Additional seats from PHL to ORD on Sept. 28 and ORD to PHL on Sept. 29
Tennessee at Baltimore
BNA to BWI on Oct. 3 BWI to BNA on Oct. 5
Seattle at Denver
SEA to DEN on Oct. 15 DEN to SEA on Oct. 16
Buffalo at Las Vegas
BUF to LAS on Oct. 16 LAS to BUF on Oct. 19
Dallas at Green Bay
DFW to GRB on Oct. 17 GRB to DFW on Oct. 19 Additional seats from DFW to Appleton, Wisconsin (ATW), on Oct. 17 and ATW to DFW on Oct. 19
Pittsburgh at Tampa Bay
PIT to TPA on Oct. 17 TPA to PIT on Oct. 19
New England at Chicago
Additional seats from Boston (BOS) to ORD on Oct. 22 and ORD to BOS on Oct. 23
Carolina at Green Bay
Charlotte, North Carolina (CLT), to GRB on Oct. 29 GRB to CLT on Oct. 30 Additional seats from CLT to ATW on Oct. 29 and ATW to CLT on Oct. 30
Kansas City at Denver
MCI to DEN on Oct. 31 DEN to MCI on Nov. 2
Green Bay at New England
Milwaukee, Wisconsin (MKE), to BOS on Nov. 7 BOS to MKE on Nov. 9
Seattle at Las Vegas
SEA to LAS on Nov. 14 LAS to SEA on Nov. 16
New Orleans at Chicago
Additional seats from MSY to ORD on Nov. 21 and ORD to MSY on Nov. 23
Tennessee at Dallas
Additional seats from BNA to DFW on Nov. 21 and DFW to BNA on Nov. 23
Buffalo at Green Bay
BUF to GRB on Dec. 12 GRB to BUF on Dec. 14
Indianapolis at Philadelphia
Additional seats from IND to PHL on Dec. 12 and PHL to IND on Dec. 14
Chicago at Buffalo
Additional seats from ORD to BUF on Dec. 18 and BUF to ORD on Dec. 20
New England at Kansas City
BOS to MCI on Dec. 21 MCI to BOS on Dec. 22
Houston at Philadelphia
Additional seats from IAH to PHL on Dec. 24 and PHL to IAH on Dec. 25
San Francisco at Kansas City
SFO to MCI on Dec. 26 MCI to SFO on Dec. 28
Tennessee at Las Vegas
BNA to LAS on Dec. 26 LAS to BNA on Dec. 28
Buffalo at Miami
BUF to MIA on Dec. 31 MIA to BUF on Jan. 4
Houston at Green Bay
IAH to GRB on Jan. 4 GRB to IAH on Jan. 5
The end zone goes global
As football goes international, American and its partners offer fans the ability to travel near and far to catch every play live from the stadium. Special for fans in September, American will offer nonstop service between its hub in Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) and Rio de Janeiro (GIG).
Moreover, when traveling with partners including Qantas, British Airways, Iberia, and GOL, AAdvantageยฎ members can not only earn and redeem miles when traveling with our partner airlines, but AAdvantageยฎ status members can also enjoy enhanced benefits such as advanced seat selection and priority boarding with our partner carriers.
Location
Month
Americanโs international presence
Melbourne, Australia (MEL)
September
Americanโs joint business partner Qantas offers six weekly flights between MEL and Los Angeles (LAX) and three weekly flights to DFW.
Rio de Janeiro (GIG)
September
American will offer special flights from DFW to GIG on Sept. 25 and GIG to DFW on Sept. 28, joining existing round-trip daily service between GIG and Miami (MIA). In addition, fans can seamlessly connect to Rio with our partner GOL through Sao Paulo (GRU).
London (LHR)
October
American is the largest U.S. airline serving London and, together with our joint business partner British Airways, customers can book travel on up to 70 peak daily flights from 27 destinations nationwide.
Paris (CDG)
October
American will offer up to five daily nonstop flights to CDG in late October, including flights from CLT, DFW, New York (JFK), Chicago (ORD) and Philadelphia (PHL).
Madrid (MAD)
November
American offers more flights than any other U.S. airline to MAD. Together with our joint business partner Iberia, travelers can book up to 18 peak daily flights from 11 destinations in the U.S. to MAD.
Munich (MUC)
November
American offers daily service to MUC from its hub at CLT. Together with our European partners, travelers can also enjoy one-stop connections to MUC.
Mexico City (MEX)
November
American offers nonstop flights to MEX from seven U.S. destinations: CLT, DFW, JFK, LAX, MIA, ORD and Phoenix (PHX).
AAdvantage members can score their own touchdowns
Scoring big isnโt just for the players. Starting Monday, May 18, AAdvantageยฎ members can enter to score their own touchdowns with this seasonโs AAdvantage Perksโ sweepstakes program. From Fan Flyaways, training camp experiences and more throughout the year, fans can look for options with some of their favorite teams to make this season more rewarding, even before booking the perfect itinerary.
In addition to redeeming AAdvantageยฎ miles for travel, upgrades and new inflight offerings, the AAdvantageยฎ program gives members more ways to elevate their football experience. Fans can sign up to be an AAdvantageยฎ member for free today and begin planning an unforgettable fall season of football, travel and more.
Flying fans closer to the field
College football planning is in full swing and Americanโs largest-ever schedule for fans is ready for booking. With the seasonโs matchups set, more than 13,000 seats with special flights on more than 50 routes are designed to give fans the perfect weekend at the stadium.
This season, the airline is adding more flights and seats to and from Austin, Texas (AUS); South Bend, Indiana (SBN); Oklahoma City (OKC); Columbia, Missouri (COU); College Station, Texas (CLL); Birmingham, Alabama (BHM); Lincoln, Nebraska (LNK) and more.
The California Science Center has reached another major milestone in the future Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center with the installation of the first artifacts in the Korean Air Aviation Gallery. Thanks to the generous support of Korean Air, these include one of the signature attractions of the gallery, The 747 Experience, a 70-foot forward section of a Korean Air Boeing 747-400 aircraft fuselage, alongside four dramatically suspended aircraft from the Science Centerโs collection, which will eventually include approximately 20 aircraft on display. Building construction on the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center was completed in April and artifact and exhibit installation are well underway and will continue for several months. An opening date has not been set.
The upcoming Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center is part of the California Science Centerโs 200,000 square-foot Phase III addition, spanning four floors and including 100,000 square feet of exhibit space. The new Air and Space Center will showcase a diverse collection of 100 artifacts, including rare and historic aerospace objects, integrated with 100 new exhibits, featuring hands-on, interactive experiences across three main galleries: the Samuel Oschin Shuttle Gallery, the Korean Air Aviation Gallery, and the Kent Kresa Space Gallery.
The Korean Air Aviation Gallery explores how the pursuit to master the sky involves tradeoffs among four forces of flight โ lift, thrust, drag, and weight โ that affect every aircraft ever flown, whether it flies high, low, fast, or slow. The gallery will have three primary thematic areas: Learning to Fly, Everyday Flight, and Advanced Aviation.
Highlights will include The 747 Experience which comprises the 70-foot front section of the upper and main decks alongside the cockpit of a Korean Air Boeing 747-400 aircraft, and includes a simulated flight from Los Angeles to Seoul, Korea, in The 747 Experience Theater; the Wind Tunnels exhibit where guests will experiment in a wind tunnel lab, investigating the connections between the forces of flight through experiments with both weight and lift and thrust and lift; and the Design a Plane exhibit where guests will learn how planes can be engineered to meet the requirements of different flight missions.
The aircraft already installed and suspended from the ceiling of the Korean Air Aviation Gallery include a Grumman F11F-1 Tiger (U.S. Navyโs first supersonic fighter jet); a Convair F-106A Delta Dart (the fastest single-engine turbojet-powered airplane); a Pitts Special S-1C (aerobatic kit biplane); and a Hawker Siddeley Harrier T.4 (first jet with operational vertical/short takeoff and landing capabilities) โ the first artifact installed in the gallery.
To recognize this milestone, California Science Center President and CEO Jeffrey N. Rudolph was joined by major donor Walter Cho, Chairman and CEO of Korean Air and Hanjin Group, in making commemorative remarks. Following the program, guests were invited to tour the new gallery, experiencing the first glimpse of the future Korean Air Aviation Gallery.
