Category Airline, Events, Organisations & Operators

From June 15 to 19, 2026, the first African Air Transport Convention and Exhibition 2026 will take place in Lomé, Togo. Hosted by the African Civil Aviation Commission, in collaboration with the African Union Commission and under the patronage of the Government of the Republic of Togo, this 5-day event offers a high-level platform to interact with decision-makers shaping the future of African aviation.

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, brings to life traditional Emirati Ramadan experiences through thoughtful moments across different touch points for guests around the world, celebrating the start of the holy month and inviting guests to share in the rich Emirati culture the airline proudly reflects.

In the spirit of giving this month, Emirates Skywards is offering its members the chance to enter a prize draw and be one of 20 lucky winners of 100,000 Skywards Miles. Every Skywards member who spends with Skywards Everyday or Skywards Miles Mall will be entered into the draw while also earning 25% bonus Miles on all spends.

As American Airlines celebrates 100 years of connecting people and places around the world, the airline is proud to announce its partnership with global nonprofit Women in Aviation International (WAI). As a strategic partner for 2026, American will serve as the first-ever Official Airline for the 37th Women in Aviation International Conference to be held at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas, March 19-21.

Singapore Airshow 2026, held at the Changi Exhibition Centre from 3–8 February, will feature a total of eight aerial displays by six air forces and two commercial aircraft manufacturers, promising a thrilling showcase of aerobatics and aerial capabilities for aviation fans.

Emirates has renewed its more than two-decade-long partnership as naming sponsor of the Defender of the America’s Cup, Emirates Team New Zealand, extending one of the longest-standing and most iconic sponsorships in international sailing through the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup and all preliminary regattas.

In 2026, Lufthansa marks a major milestone: on January 6, 1926, 100 years ago, the first “Luft Hansa” was founded, and by April 6 of the same year, it had its maiden flight. This anniversary is not only a reflection on the history of one of aviation’s most iconic brands but also a significant step into the future. It honors the pioneering spirit, innovation, and connection of people, cultures, and economies that Lufthansa has shaped for a century.

This year, Emirates moved 55.6 million customers, circled Earth 29,290 times on nearly 180,580 flights, and placed orders for 73 new aircraft. The airline celebrated its 40th year of operations in October, but the real story of 2025 goes beyond that anniversary milestone, as Emirates plots what the future of flying better really means.

Whether you’ve been following Emirates all year or just tuning in now, here are the top 10 highlights that defined 2025 for the world’s largest international airline:

Scandinavian Airlines ensures that fans from Norway, Denmark, and Sweden can travel smoothly to the FIFA World Cup next summer. With direct flights across the Atlantic and strong partnerships, SAS is the natural choice for supporters heading to matches in the hosting countries United States, Mexico and Canada.

It has landed! The Boeing 787-9 with its impressive special livery marking the 100th anniversary of the founding of the first Lufthansa arrived in Frankfurt last week. Numerous plane spotters, travelers, and spectators welcomed the special aircraft at Germany’s largest airport, which was transferred from the Boeing plant in Everett, Washington. The divisional board of Lufthansa Airlines also personally welcomed the Dreamliner with the registration D-ABPU and the name “Berlin”.