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Lufthansa City Airlines, via its official LinkedIn account, announced (12-Aug-2026) the delivery of its first A220-300 (D-ACAA, MSN 55501) is scheduled for Nov-2026. The airline will become the first German carrier to operate an A220-300 in scheduled service.

Etihad Airways announced (12-Aug-2026) plans to launch four times weekly Abu Dhabi-Gothenburg service with A321LR equipment from 17-Dec-2026. The new service is the first from Gothenburg to the Middle East and is scheduled to operate until 21-Mar-2027. It is the carrier's 15th new destination in 2026. Etihad CEO Antonoaldo Neves stated: "The A321LR is the aircraft that makes a route like this possible, bringing our full three-cabin product on a scale that suits Gothenburg", adding: "This new service gives the region its first direct air link to Asia and, through Abu Dhabi, some of the fastest connections to key destinations across India and Asia. It also gives travellers the opportunity to experience Abu Dhabi itself before continuing their journey". [more - original PR - Etihad Airways] [more - original PR - Etihad Airways - II] [more - original PR - Swedavia]

ASKY Airlines, via its official Facebook account, announced (12-Aug-2026) it increased overall Lomé-Libreville frequency to daily. The increase from five times weekly was effective from late Jul-2026, according to OAG and the CAPA Route Capacity Analyser. The airline operates weekly nonstop Lomé-Libreville, four times weekly Lomé-Libreville-Brazzaville and twice weekly Lomé-Libreville-São Tomé services.

Air Zimbabwe, via its official Facebook and Twitter accounts, announced (07-Aug-2026) plans to resume three times weekly Harare-Johannesburg service on 19-Aug-2026. Airlink (South Africa), fastjet Zimbabwe, FlySafair and South African Airways operate on the route, with CemAir also scheduled to resume in Oct-2026, according to OAG and the CAPA Route Capacity Analyser.

Thai Airways reported (12-Aug-2026) the following fleet updates for 2Q2026:

• Took delivery of one Boeing 787-9 to support travel market expansion, and establish fleet commonality, which will increase flexibility in managing and allocating aircraft on potential routes as well as enhancing competitiveness in fuel efficiency;
• Took delivery of four A321neo aircraft to support services on short haul and medium haul routes;
• Took delivery of three 787-8 aircraft, which are currently undergoing painting and cabin refurbishment, with the first aircraft expected to enter the fleet in Sep-2026.
• As of 30-Jun-2026, the airline operated 84 aircraft. [more - original PR]

airBaltic's supervisory board approved (11-Aug-2026) its business plan, designed to strengthen long term competitiveness, establish a sustainable capital structure, support future development and maintain reliable connectivity for Latvia and the wider region. Details as follows:

• Changed operating environment: The previous business plan envisaged sustained growth, supporting expansion towards a 100 aircraft fleet, however the operating environment changed materially. Demand and revenue growth moderated, geopolitical developments in Ukraine and Middle East increased uncertainty and operating costs, and Pratt & Whitney engine availability constraints affected the fleet. The revised business plan demonstrates a shift in priorities, with financial stability first and growth second. It aligns airBaltic's network, fleet, cost base and capital structure with current market conditions. Future growth will be measured and focused on opportunities that support sustainable profitability, cash generation and a stronger balance sheet;
• Connectivity for Latvia and the wider region: The business plan introduces a network strategy centred on Riga as the airline's primary hub. airBaltic will focus on deepening its presence in existing markets, rather than pursuing broad expansion. Company bases will continue to complement the network through selected point to point services, while tactical and seasonal operations will improve fleet utilisation throughout the year. airBaltic expects to operate 36 A220-300 aircraft by the end of 2026 (currently 54), with the fleet gradually increasing to 40 aircraft by 2031. Scheduled capacity is expected to remain broadly stable through improved aircraft utilisation. ACMI partnerships will enable more efficient year round aircraft deployment while reducing seasonal volatility;
• Resilience through ACMI partnerships and a structurally lower cost base: A strengthened commercial partnership with ACMI customers will support airBaltic's return to profitability. Deploying capacity in a more balanced way during both the summer and winter seasons supports margins by materially reducing fixed cost burden during winter season, while mitigating seasonality of the network business, diversifying revenue base and providing greater flexibility to allocate aircraft according to market demand. airBaltic is targeting approximately EUR45 million in recurring annual benefits, primarily through operating cost reductions but also revenue opportunities;
• Recapitalisation: airBaltic is seeking EUR225 million of interim financing to bridge the company to a permanent financing solution. The proposed permanent financing package comprises up to EUR225 million of new debt financing and EUR100 million of new equity capital. The proposed recapitalisation also contemplates partial equitisation of the 2029 Senior Secured Notes, with the remaining portion replaced by new, reduced debt of up to EUR125 million, as well as partial equitisation of selected other balance sheet obligations. [more - original PR]