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SWISS received (04-Feb-2026) its second A350-900 aircraft (HB-IFB) at Zurich Airport. The aircraft was named 'Delémont' and is the first A350 to feature the classic SWISS livery. The aircraft will enter into service on 23-Feb-2026 on the Zurich-Montreal route. The carrier plans to deploy both A350s on services to Boston and Seoul from the beginning of summer 2026. As previously reported by CAPA, SWISS expects delivery of an additional eight A350s by 2031. [more - original PR]

IndiGo announced (04-Feb-2026) plans to implement the following temporary schedule changes to its long haul international services operated with Boeing 787-9 equipment, due to recent issues with on time performance stemming from regional airspace closures and congestion at airports:

• Mumbai-Copenhagen: Suspend service from 17-Feb-2026 until further notice;
• Delhi-Manchester: Reduce frequency from five to four times weekly, effective from 07-Feb-2026, further reduce frequency to three times weekly, effective from 19-Feb-2026;
• Delhi-London Heathrow: Reduce frequency from five to four times weekly, effective from 09-Feb-2026. [more - original PR]

Capital A CEO Tony Fernandes, via his personal LinkedIn account, confirmed (04-Feb-2026) plans to delay his retirement and negotiate with the boards of AirAsia X and Capital A to extend his contract by a further five years.

Fraport AG senior EVP aviation Alexander Laukenmann, speaking at The Aviation-Event 2026 Germany, stated (03-Feb-2026) airports have to have the right partners to grow. In Frankfurt Airport's case, the new business strategy of Condor has changed the dynamics at the airport. Mr Laukenmann added: "It is a nice situation that we now have two hub operators in one airport, which is rare".

New Caledonia's Government confirmed (30-Jan-2026) the transfer of Air Caledonie operations from Noumea Magenta Airport to Noumea Tontouta Airport, effective 02-Mar-2026. The Government stated that coordination with authorities and institutional partners has enabled the carrier to "anticipate the technical, operational and logistical aspects essential to the success of this transition". The Government added the carrier is "ready to welcome its passengers and operate its flights from La Tontouta Airport under optimal conditions". [more - original PR - French]

Condor VP of network planning and partnerships David Carlisle, speaking at The Aviation-Event 2026 Germany, stated (03-Feb-2026) partnerships will be a key ingredient in the carrier's new business strategy. Ms Carlisle said: "Lots of partners are very interested in working with us". These extend beyond Europe to markets across North America and Asia.