Category Airline, Tourism, Organisations & Operators

Boeing announces largest-ever Landing Gear Exchange agreement at Singapore Airshow

Boeing announced the largest landing gear exchange contract in Boeing’s history at the Singapore Airshow. Under this contract, Boeing will provide landing gear exchanges for more than 75 aircraft across the 737 MAX and 787 fleets operated by the Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group. The landing gear exchange program offers gear overhaul scheduling flexibility that will optimize the useful life of the gears and minimizing aircraft downtime.

Etihad Airways Signs as Official Airline Partner of the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will be the Official Airline Partner of the 2026 Open Masters Games taking place from 6-15 February in over 20 venues across Abu Dhabi, marking a significant partnership that reinforces Abu Dhabi’s position as a host of world‑class sporting events. The event highlights the importance of sport as a way of life for people of all ages and backgrounds; and showcases Etihad’s commitment to supporting the Abu Dhabi community.

Etihad Airways Named Official Partner and Sponsor of Race 1 at the Abu Dhabi Gold Cup

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has been announced as the Official Partner of the Abu Dhabi Gold Cup and Presenting Partner of Race 1. The strategic partnership with Abu Dhabi Turf Club sets the stage for an extraordinary celebration of sport, heritage, and world-class hospitality as Abu Dhabi continues to rise as a destination for elite international events.

A380 Retrofit: Lufthansa modernizes Business Class of its largest aircraft

Lufthansa invests in the most extensive fleet renewal in its history and simultaneously modernizes the cabin interiors of its largest aircraft. Among other upgrades, the Boeing 747-8 and Airbus A350-900 will receive new seats across all classes. For the launch of this conversion program, referred to as “Retrofit” in aviation, the popular Airbus A380-800 will be equipped with new Business Class seats starting in February at Elbe Flugzeugwerke in Dresden. Further retrofits of the existing fleet will follow in close succession.