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Controller discovers 2 AA flights with the same flight number: Two American Airlines Boeing 737-800 aircraft operating under identical flight numbers and call signs converged in the airspace ...
Nepal Airlines Corporation continues to experience financial strain despite top-line revenue growth, as heavy debt servicing obligations and escalating operational expenses keep the national ...
Frontier Airlines is expanding its international footprint with the launch of new seasonal nonstop service between Los Angeles International Airport and La Aurora International Airport in Gu ...
Philippine Airlines delivered revenue growth of 5.9 percent to $1.746 billion in the first half of 2026, up from $1.648 billion in the first half of 2025, driven by higher passenger yields, ...
Turning to the East: Iranian carrier Mahan Air is preparing a notable expansion of its long-haul East Asian route network with the introduction of new scheduled passenger services connecting ...

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 ...

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

Air Gaspé was originally founded in 1951 by pioneering aviator Michel Pouliot under the name Trans-Gaspesian Air Lines (Lignes Aériennes Trans-Gaspésiennes) to provide vital aerial connectio ...
AIRES (Aerovías de Integración Regional S.A.) was established on February 23, 1981, by a consortium of regional business leaders and investors from the Colombian departments of Tolima and Hu ...
Air Incheon was founded on February 24, 2012, and began operations on March 2, 2013, with a focus on urgent, small-volume cargo shipments across Asia. Headquartered at Incheon International ...
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 Gaspé was originally founded in 1951 by pioneering aviator Michel Pouliot under the name Trans-Gaspesian Air Lines (Lignes Aériennes Trans-Gaspésiennes) to provide vital aerial connectio ...
AIRES (Aerovías de Integración Regional S.A.) was established on February 23, 1981, by a consortium of regional business leaders and investors from the Colombian departments of Tolima and Hu ...
Air Incheon was founded on February 24, 2012, and began operations on March 2, 2013, with a focus on urgent, small-volume cargo shipments across Asia. Headquartered at Incheon International ...
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 ...

"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 ...

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On July 23, 2026, the pictured 66-year-old de Havilland Canada DHC-3T Vazar Turbine Otter floatplane, registered as N709KA and operated by Kenmore Air, was destroyed after executing an emerg ...
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 23, 2026, the pictured 66-year-old de Havilland Canada DHC-3T Vazar Turbine Otter floatplane, registered as N709KA and operated by Kenmore Air, was destroyed after executing an emerg ...
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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JSX operates this special patriotic livery on this Embraer ERJ 145LR registered as N940JX, named "Freedom 250", to commemorate the 250th anniversary (semiquincentennial) of the United States ... August 16, 2026
Bruce Drum (AirlinersGallery.com)JSX operates this special patriotic livery on this Embraer ERJ 145LR registered as N940JX, named "Freedom 250", to commemorate the 250th anniversary (semiquincentennial) of the United States.
On August 11, 2026, the Memphis community and FedEx team members worldwide came together to honor the legacy of the late FedEx founder Frederick W. Smith. In a dual tribute, the Memphis-Shel ... August 13, 2026
Bruce Drum (AirlinersGallery.com)On August 11, 2026, the Memphis community and FedEx team members worldwide came together to honor the legacy of the late FedEx founder Frederick W. Smith. In a dual tribute, the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority celebrated the renaming of the Memphis International Airport in his honor, coinciding with the inaugural FedEx FWS Day […]
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 […]