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Nok Air plans to resume international passenger operations starting in mid-October 2026 with the scheduled return of its route connecting Bangkok Don Mueang Airport and Hyderabad. Inaugural ...
Italian leisure carrier Neos plans to resume its seasonal route between Rome Fiumicino Airport and Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport for the Northern winter 2026/27 season. The resumpti ...
Moov, a Lugano-incorporated aviation firm based in Switzerland, presented a multi-phase, long-term strategy to the government of Cabo Verde aimed at stabilizing national carrier Transportes ...
The consolidation process between South Korea's two largest carriers, which originally began in November 2020, reached its final corporate milestone on August 12, 2026. During an extraordina ...
End of the runway for AF A318s is in sight: Air France has extended the scheduled operations of its remaining four Airbus A318 aircraft through November 8, 2026, granting the world's last sc ...

Kuwait Airways is slated for a monumental corporate restructuring that will transform the national carrier into a fully state-owned shareholding company. This strategic transition is being e ...
Hawaiian Airlines has finalized a strategic network decision to permanently suspend its long-haul scheduled service between Honolulu's Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and Auckland Air ...
Cargolux Chief Executive Officer Richard Forson has confirmed that the cargo carrier has finalized an agreement to purchase four pre-owned Boeing 747-400 freighter aircraft from China Airlin ...
JetBlue Airways and point-of-sale credit provider ClarityPay have launched a first-of-its-kind buy now, pay later financing program that integrates flexible installment credit directly into ...
Frontier Airlines has announced the expansion of its domestic and Caribbean network with the launch of four new routes scheduled for late 2026. Designed to enhance affordable travel options ...

China Southern Air Cargo is set to expand its long-haul freighter fleet with an order for five Boeing 777-8 Freighters and two Boeing 777 Freighters. The agreement also includes options for ...
Delta is significantly expanding service to Las Vegas for CES 2027, adding new nonstop flights from Asia and boosting domestic connectivity during the peak travel window. The centerpiece of ...
VietJet Air’s move into Australia has shifted from exploratory ambition to a concrete, multi‑stage expansion plan, and the latest development — seeking regulatory clearance to establish a ne ...
Parata Air has entered a full emergency management regime after its financial situation deteriorated to the point where normal operations could no longer be sustained. The airline has implem ...
Pulling back due to high fuel costs: Frontier Airlines is undergoing one of its most significant network contractions in years, pulling out of six permanent cities and shutting down 20 route ...

"Footnotes of Airline Histories" Part 1 (A - I) - Interesting events and stories

The first version of Air Holland was founded in 1984 by John Nicolaas Block. The airline was headquartered in Oude Meer, Haarlemmermeer, near Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Operations commence ...
Air 2000 was founded in July 1986 by former Air Europe Managing Director Errol Cossey as the charter airline subsidiary of the Owners Abroad Group, a major UK tour operator. The carrier was ...
Air LA was founded in September 1979 by former health management executive Wayne Schoenfeld alongside Kenneth Dickey, following their purchase of the non-scheduled charter operator Pacific A ...
Air Club International was established in May 1993 as a Canadian charter airline dedicated to long-haul passenger and inclusive-tour charter services. Headquartered at Montreal Internationa ...
Air Charter Systems (ACS), headquartered in Farnham, Quebec, was established as a Canadian cargo airline in July 1986. The carrier set up its main operational base at Montreal Mirabel Inter ...

The first version of Air Holland was founded in 1984 by John Nicolaas Block. The airline was headquartered in Oude Meer, Haarlemmermeer, near Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Operations commence ...
Air 2000 was founded in July 1986 by former Air Europe Managing Director Errol Cossey as the charter airline subsidiary of the Owners Abroad Group, a major UK tour operator. The carrier was ...
Air LA was founded in September 1979 by former health management executive Wayne Schoenfeld alongside Kenneth Dickey, following their purchase of the non-scheduled charter operator Pacific A ...
Air Club International was established in May 1993 as a Canadian charter airline dedicated to long-haul passenger and inclusive-tour charter services. Headquartered at Montreal Internationa ...
Air Charter Systems (ACS), headquartered in Farnham, Quebec, was established as a Canadian cargo airline in July 1986. The carrier set up its main operational base at Montreal Mirabel Inter ...

"Footnotes of Airline Histories" Part 2 (J - Z) - Interesting events and stories

Merpati Nusantara Airlines was established in September 1962 by the Indonesian government as a state-owned regional carrier to maintain vital communication links across the vast Indonesian a ...
In 1986, Swedish domestic carrier Linjeflyg decorated one of its Fokker F.28 Fellowship jets with this vibrant, eye-catching promotional paint scheme. The aircraft chosen for the makeover wa ...
Pacific Airlines was originally established in June 1991 as Vietnam's first joint-venture airline, backed by state-owned enterprises under the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam. Head ...
The roots of Yugoslavia's national carrier trace back to June 17, 1927, with the founding of Aeroput, the first civil airline in the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, which launched its first internati ...
Nationair Canada Inc. was established as the operating brand for Nolisair International, founded by airline executive Robert Obadia. The charter airline officially commenced flight operatio ...

This Day in Airline History:

On July 31, 1972, Delta Air Lines flight DL841 was operating a scheduled domestic flight from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Miami International Airport, with an intermediate stop at Clevel ...
On July 30, 1998, Proteus Airlines flight YS706 was operating a scheduled domestic passenger service from Lyon-Satolas Airport to Lorient South Brittany Airport in France using a Beechcraft ...
On July 30, 2011, Caribbean Airlines flight BW523 was operating a scheduled international passenger service from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York to Cheddi Jagan Internation ...
On July 27, 1955, El Al flight LY402 was operating a scheduled international flight from London Heathrow to Tel Aviv, with scheduled intermediate stops in Paris and Vienna. The flight was op ...
Lufthansa Cargo flight LH8460 was a scheduled international cargo flight from Frankfurt, Germany, to Hong Kong, with scheduled stopovers in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and Sharjah, United Arab Emi ...

On July 31, 1972, Delta Air Lines flight DL841 was operating a scheduled domestic flight from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Miami International Airport, with an intermediate stop at Clevel ...
On July 30, 1998, Proteus Airlines flight YS706 was operating a scheduled domestic passenger service from Lyon-Satolas Airport to Lorient South Brittany Airport in France using a Beechcraft ...
On July 30, 2011, Caribbean Airlines flight BW523 was operating a scheduled international passenger service from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York to Cheddi Jagan Internation ...
On July 27, 1955, El Al flight LY402 was operating a scheduled international flight from London Heathrow to Tel Aviv, with scheduled intermediate stops in Paris and Vienna. The flight was op ...
Lufthansa Cargo flight LH8460 was a scheduled international cargo flight from Frankfurt, Germany, to Hong Kong, with scheduled stopovers in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and Sharjah, United Arab Emi ...

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Hawaiian Airlines unveiled this commemorative partnership with Disney to celebrate the theatrical release of the live-action "Moana." The collaboration includes three special aircraft liveri ... August 9, 2026
Bruce Drum (AirlinersGallery.com)Hawaiian Airlines unveiled this commemorative partnership with Disney to celebrate the theatrical release of the live-action "Moana." The collaboration includes three special aircraft liveries across different fleet types to honor the film's theme of celestial navigation, wayfinding, and Polynesian exploration. The initial reveal occurred on June 11, 2026, featuring a custom design applied […]
The pictured Airbus A321-251NX registered under test code D-AYAO with manufacturer serial number 13180 is slated to enter service for Cathay Pacific under the Hong Kong registration B-HQD. B ... August 3, 2026
Bruce Drum (AirlinersGallery.com)The pictured Airbus A321-251NX registered under test code D-AYAO with manufacturer serial number 13180 is slated to enter service for Cathay Pacific under the Hong Kong registration B-HQD. Built at the Airbus manufacturing facility in Hamburg Finkenwerder, the aircraft represents part of Cathay Pacific's expanding fleet of narrowbody A321neo airliners powered by CFM […]
"Dora & Parla". Ex MGA Airlines. Leased from MGA on May 22, 2026. August 1, 2026
Bruce Drum (AirlinersGallery.com)"Dora & Parla". Ex MGA Airlines. Leased from MGA on May 22, 2026.
On June 15, 2026, United Airlines officially unveiled this custom patriotic "Stars and Stripes" special livery commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Indepe ... July 23, 2026
Bruce Drum (AirlinersGallery.com)On June 15, 2026, United Airlines officially unveiled this custom patriotic "Stars and Stripes" special livery commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The unveiling ceremony took place at Washington Dulles International Airport, hosted by United Airlines Chief Executive Officer Scott Kirby and United States Secretary of Transportation […]
First Boeing 737-8 MAX 8: Somon Air, the private flag carrier of Tajikistan based at Dushanbe International Airport, initiated a comprehensive fleet modernization program to replace its lega ... July 23, 2026
Bruce Drum (AirlinersGallery.com)First Boeing 737-8 MAX 8: Somon Air, the private flag carrier of Tajikistan based at Dushanbe International Airport, initiated a comprehensive fleet modernization program to replace its legacy Next-Generation Boeing 737-800 and 737-900ER aircraft. The airline took its first step toward acquiring the Boeing 737-8 MAX in January 2025 by concluding a lease […]
The Freedom Plane National Tour: Documents That Forged a Nation is a high-profile traveling exhibition organized by the National Archives and Records Administration in partnership with the N ... July 22, 2026
Bruce Drum (AirlinersGallery.com)The Freedom Plane National Tour: Documents That Forged a Nation is a high-profile traveling exhibition organized by the National Archives and Records Administration in partnership with the National Archives Foundation to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States. Taking inspiration from the historic 1976 Bicentennial Freedom Train, the modern project utilizes a […]
Batik Air, the premium subsidiary of Indonesia's prominent Lion Air Group, introduced this highly publicized promotional special livery on the pictured Airbus A320-214 registered as PK-LUF. ... July 19, 2026
Bruce Drum (AirlinersGallery.com)Batik Air, the premium subsidiary of Indonesia's prominent Lion Air Group, introduced this highly publicized promotional special livery on the pictured Airbus A320-214 registered as PK-LUF. This specific airplane, originally manufactured in 2016, serves as a high-visibility, flying advertisement for BookCabin, the group's proprietary mobile travel application. The special livery is part of […]
Citilink in association with AQUA (bottled drinking water supplier in Indonesia), has launched this Airbus A320-214 featuring a special livery design named “Semangat Gerak” (Spirit of Moveme ... July 18, 2026
Bruce Drum (AirlinersGallery.com)Citilink in association with AQUA (bottled drinking water supplier in Indonesia), has launched this Airbus A320-214 featuring a special livery design named “Semangat Gerak” (Spirit of Movement) in 2026.
SriLankan Airlines introduced this culturally themed promotional livery on one of its Airbus A321neo aircraft, registered as 4R-ANC, to celebrate the Colombo Nawam Maha Perahera, which is on ... July 18, 2026
Bruce Drum (AirlinersGallery.com)SriLankan Airlines introduced this culturally themed promotional livery on one of its Airbus A321neo aircraft, registered as 4R-ANC, to celebrate the Colombo Nawam Maha Perahera, which is one of the most prominent annual Buddhist religious and cultural pageants in Sri Lanka. Unveiled in 2026 as part of a global tourism and cultural promotion […]
First 737-10 MAX 10 for WestJet, will become C-GFON once the new type is certified. WestJet maintains a firm order for 96 Boeing 737-10 MAX 10 aircraft. This total is derived from its direct ... July 16, 2026
Bruce Drum (AirlinersGallery.com)First 737-10 MAX 10 for WestJet, will become C-GFON once the new type is certified. WestJet maintains a firm order for 96 Boeing 737-10 MAX 10 aircraft. This total is derived from its direct purchase agreements with Boeing, accounting for the conversion of six of those positions into two wide-body Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners […]
First A350-1000: Lufthansa unveiled its very first Airbus A350-1000 on July 14, 2026, marking a historic manufacturing milestone for the German flag carrier. The long-haul widebody jet, cons ... July 14, 2026
Bruce Drum (AirlinersGallery.com)First A350-1000: Lufthansa unveiled its very first Airbus A350-1000 on July 14, 2026, marking a historic manufacturing milestone for the German flag carrier. The long-haul widebody jet, constructed under manufacturer serial number 799, holds immense historical significance as the 700th aircraft officially delivered by Airbus to the Lufthansa Group. Powered by advanced Rolls-Royce […]
China Cargo Airlines’ pictured 2026 Shanghai Museum promotional livery on Boeing 777F B‑221S is a minimalist cultural‑themed design that first appeared in May 2026, when the aircraft was see ... June 26, 2026
Bruce Drum (AirlinersGallery.com)China Cargo Airlines’ pictured 2026 Shanghai Museum promotional livery on Boeing 777F B‑221S is a minimalist cultural‑themed design that first appeared in May 2026, when the aircraft was seen at Shanghai Pudong after repainting. Instead of a full‑body special scheme, the aircraft remains mostly white, with the artwork concentrated on the rear fuselage, giving […]
2026 Toronto Blue Jays logo jet: WestJet on June 23, 2026 celebrated the renewal of its long-standing partnership with the Toronto Blue Jays by taking it to new heights – 35,000 feet to be e ... June 26, 2026
Bruce Drum (AirlinersGallery.com)2026 Toronto Blue Jays logo jet: WestJet on June 23, 2026 celebrated the renewal of its long-standing partnership with the Toronto Blue Jays by taking it to new heights – 35,000 feet to be exact. The airline unveiled a specially designed co-branded Toronto Blue Jays Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, connecting fans in communities across […]
"100 Years" logo. The saga of United Airlines returning its brand-new flagship widebody to the manufacturer has become one of the most talked-about stories in commercial aviation this month. ... June 22, 2026
Bruce Drum (AirlinersGallery.com)"100 Years" logo. The saga of United Airlines returning its brand-new flagship widebody to the manufacturer has become one of the most talked-about stories in commercial aviation this month. The aircraft involved is the pictured Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, registration N61101. Delivered new from Boeing’s Charleston facility on February 27, 2026, this specific airframe […]
Alaska Airlines on June 10, 2026 unveiled this special Seattle FIFA World Cup 2026™ host‑city livery on the pictured Boeing 737‑9 MAX N985AK, created in partnership with the Seattle Local Or ... June 22, 2026
Bruce Drum (AirlinersGallery.com)Alaska Airlines on June 10, 2026 unveiled this special Seattle FIFA World Cup 2026™ host‑city livery on the pictured Boeing 737‑9 MAX N985AK, created in partnership with the Seattle Local Organizing Committee. The design incorporates the Seattle Host City logo, a stylized soccer ball in motion, and Alaska’s whale‑tail imagery, with a bold […]
Updated 2026 "Freedom One" with "America 250" sticker June 22, 2026
Bruce Drum (AirlinersGallery.com)Updated 2026 "Freedom One" with "America 250" sticker
The new pictured STARLUX Airlines Airbus A350‑1041 F‑WZNI, to be delivered as B‑58553, carries the striking “AIRSORAYAMA SILVER” special livery—a collaboration between STARLUX and Japanese a ... June 20, 2026
Bruce Drum (AirlinersGallery.com)The new pictured STARLUX Airlines Airbus A350‑1041 F‑WZNI, to be delivered as B‑58553, carries the striking “AIRSORAYAMA SILVER” special livery—a collaboration between STARLUX and Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama, renowned for his futuristic metallic aesthetic. This aircraft represents the second major art‑themed livery in STARLUX’s fleet, following the earlier “Carbon Fiber” design on B‑58551. […]
"Malazgirt" - Turkish Airlines introduced the pictured “Nexus of the World” special livery on Airbus A330‑303 TC‑JOD in April 2015, unveiling it as a visual centerpiece for the airline’s cam ... June 19, 2026
Bruce Drum (AirlinersGallery.com)"Malazgirt" - Turkish Airlines introduced the pictured “Nexus of the World” special livery on Airbus A330‑303 TC‑JOD in April 2015, unveiling it as a visual centerpiece for the airline’s campaign promoting Istanbul as the natural global crossroads for international travel. The rollout coincided with Turkish Airlines’ rapid long‑haul expansion and its marketing push […]
To celebrate America's 250th anniversary, United's new specialty livery takes to the skies this summer on a U.S.-built Boeing 787-10 (the pictured N91007) and Boeing 737-800 (N78285). Painte ... June 16, 2026
Bruce Drum (AirlinersGallery.com)To celebrate America's 250th anniversary, United's new specialty livery takes to the skies this summer on a U.S.-built Boeing 787-10 (the pictured N91007) and Boeing 737-800 (N78285). Painted in Amarillo, Texas, the bold red, white and blue design features 50 stars representing states across the country, while diagonal red and white stripes reflect the […]
The pictured YR-HAA was wet leased from Hello Jets of Romania on May 27, 2026. The A320 displays the 2026 revised livery for TAROM. June 13, 2026
Bruce Drum (AirlinersGallery.com)The pictured YR-HAA was wet leased from Hello Jets of Romania on May 27, 2026. The A320 displays the 2026 revised livery for TAROM.