Singapore Airlines adjusts network for northern summer season: Singapore Airlines (SIA) will adjust flight frequencies and boost passenger capacity on selected routes across its global network, supporting demand for travel during the 2026 Northern Summer operating season (29 March 2026 to 24 October 2026). From 29 March 2026, SIA will operate an additional daily service between Singapore and Bangkok, bringing the total to seven daily services to Thailand’s capital. Services between Singapore and Yangon, Myanmar, will increase to 10 times weekly from 31 March 2026, up from the current seven-times weekly operations. Flight services between Singapore and Surabaya, Indonesia will increase to 21 times weekly from 29 March 2026, up from the current 19-times weekly operations. SIA will operate 10 weekly services between Singapore and Colombo, Sri Lanka from 29 March to 30 April 2026. From 1 May 2026, this will increase to twice daily (14 weekly services), up from 10-times weekly services. Responding to strong demand for premium cabins on the Singapore-Dubai route, SIA will deploy the Airbus A380 for the first time on this service throughout the 2026 Northern Summer operating season.
Plaza Premium Group opens domestic lounge in Istanbul: Plaza Premium Group (PPG) is expanding its lounge and passenger services at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport. In line with Turkey’s booming tourism sector and rising passenger volumes, PPG will operate four lounges at the airport by the 2026 summer season — three international and one domestic. This includes a newly opened domestic lounge, with the existing domestic lounge set to convert into an international lounge. Recognising the growing demand from experience-driven travellers, PPG is creating a distinct proposition for the affluent travel segment in Turkey. It will soon introduce Plaza Premium First — its elevated lounge brand — at Sabiha Gökçen. Plaza Premium First is designed for discerning travellers and represents an evolution of Plaza Premium Group’s mission to redefine travel through personalised hospitality, bespoke dining and curated cocktails, wines and spirits. Plaza Premium First lounges are currently located in cosmopolitan capitals: Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Macau, Vancouver, Phnom Penh, and most recently Rome — with more locations coming soon, including Dallas, New York, and Riyadh.
Pegasus Airlines adds Slovenia to flight network: Pegasus Airlines is launching direct flights between Istanbul and Ljubljana on 26 January 2026, adding Slovenia as the airline’s 55th country in its growing international network. This new connection between two important European cities will offer affordable and comfortable travel options while enhancing connectivity between Türkiye and Slovenia. Güliz Öztürk, CEO of Pegasus Airlines, commented on the new route: “We are excited to launch new direct flights connecting Istanbul with Ljubljana, as part of our continued expansion across Europe. Ljubljana is a vibrant and increasingly popular destination, and this direct route will make travel between Türkiye and Slovenia more accessible than ever. Pegasus is committed to offering our guests a continually seamless experience onboard our modern fleet. Each new route expands freedom of movement for our passengers while contributing to tourism, trade and social connectivity across the region.”
National Jet Express launches new services in WA: National Jet Express (NJE) has continued its growth in Western Australia in support of the mining and resources industries with its services commencing to two new airports in the Pilbara region. NJE commenced services in January 2026 for Cyprium Metals to the Nifty copper mine in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. This follows the commencement in late 2025 of new weekly Embraer E190 services into Marble Bar, also in the Pilbara region, supporting AIM Mining Corporation via a long term Agreement. “To meet the increasing demand for our E190 jet services, we intend to increase our E190 fleet by at least another two aircraft in this year,” said Alex Ananian-Cooper, NJE’s Chief Commercial Officer. NJE was founded in 1994 and with the new fleet addition operates a fleet of thirteen (12) Dash 8-Q400s and eight (8) Embraer 190 jets serving clients in the mining and resources across Australia. Employing over 600 staff across Australia, NJE has aircraft, crew and engineering bases supporting the construction, mining and resources industries in Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane.
Air Charter Service expands Brisbane operation: Air Charter Service has expanded its operations in Australia with a new office space in Brisbane, more than four times the size of the team’s previous workspace. Melissa Rogers, Charter Sales Director, ACS Brisbane, said of the move: “In the four years since Matthew Haigh and I opened our office here, we have seen incredible growth and now boast an ever-growing team of almost 20 people. The office has seen huge success, and over the last 12 months has seen charter numbers more than double 2024’s results. On top of large underlying growth, we have also won several more FIFO (Fly In, Fly Out) contracts with key clients, as our reputation in the region continues to grow. This new office gives us the room to fulfil our growth plans for the foreseeable future and is ideally situated in the James Street precinct of Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley. This is an exciting time for ACS Australia, as we look to further our success and grow our teams here in Brisbane and continue the success of our Sydney and Perth operations.”
Kuwait’s Jazeera Airways to launch Milan Bergamo Airport service: Kuwaiti low-cost carrier Jazeera Airways will launch a new direct air service between Kuwait City and Milan Bergamo Airport on May 20, with flights operating three times per week, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Services will be maintained with Jazeera Airways’ modern Airbus A320neo aircraft. Tickets for the new route are now available for purchase through the airline’s website. The launch represents the first direct air link between Milan Bergamo Airport and Kuwait, further strengthening the airport’s connectivity with the Middle East and expanding travel options for both leisure and business travellers. The new service is expected to stimulate inbound tourism to Northern Italy while also providing convenient access to Kuwait and onward connections across the Gulf region. Jazeera Airways is Kuwait’s leading low-cost carrier and operates an expanding network across the Middle East, Europe, Central and South Asia. The airline is known for its competitive fares, modern Airbus A320 fleet and flexible travel options, catering to both point-to-point and connecting passengers. It operates from its own dedicated terminal at Kuwait International Airport.
FL Technics opens new components warehouse in Dubai: FL Technics has announced the opening of a new EAMS warehouse in Dubai, strengthening its component support capabilities across the Middle East and Africa. Strategically located in one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets, the new facility will enable faster delivery of critical aircraft components to regional customers, reducing lead times and improving operational reliability. “Component availability is one of the key factors in aircraft maintenance. By placing our warehouse closer to customers in the Middle East, we can respond faster to their needs and support them more efficiently,” says Viktor Bulanov, Head of Sales and Customer Support Unit – Engine, Airframe and Materials Services at FL Technics. Until now, components for the region were shipped from FL Technics’ global logistics hubs in Europe, Asia, and North America, including Vilnius, Kaunas, Frankfurt, Singapore, and Miami. While this model successfully supported customers worldwide, growing demand in the Middle East highlighted the need for a dedicated local stock point – now established in Dubai. The Dubai warehouse will primarily store critical rotable components – high-value parts, without which an aircraft cannot operate. By positioning these components closer to customers in the Middle East, FL Technics significantly reduces delivery times, helping airlines minimize aircraft-on-ground (AOG) situations and maintain operational continuity. Inventory selection is driven by the company’s extensive operational data, ensuring that the most critical and frequently required components are available where they are needed most.
AAR expands airframe MRO ops in Oklahoma City: AAR has substantially completed the expansion of its Airframe MRO facility in Oklahoma City. Driven by an increased demand for AAR’s MRO services, the 80,000+ square foot facility expansion includes three maintenance bays capable of accommodating all 737 variants. The Company will soon induct additional Alaska Airlines aircraft for service as part of a long-term customer commitment. “Today, we celebrate AAR’s growth and our longstanding relationship with Alaska Airlines. We are very grateful for Alaska’s trust and for the outstanding support we have received in Oklahoma City. We are excited for this new chapter and our decades long relationship,” said John M. Holmes, AAR’s Chairman, President and CEO. The company’s maintenance operations in Oklahoma City date back more than 50 years, with AAR’s facility located on the site of Will Rogers International Airport’s original Hangar 2.
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