Andre Orban

Air France will increase capacity to the Americas, Asia and the Iberian Peninsula during winter 2026/27, while extending its new La Première cabin to additional US routes. The airline plans up to 725 daily flights to nearly 170 destinations in 78 countries.

British Airways has launched its winter 2026/27 programme with a new London Gatwick–Colombo service, increased capacity across 11 long-haul destinations and additional European flights.

At least 64 people have died after two high-speed passenger trains collided near Urda, in Spain's Toledo province, on Wednesday, 28 October. At least 80 people were reported injured as emergency teams searched the wreckage, according to the Associated Press, citing national and regional authorities. The casualty figures remain provisional.

Boeing expects global air cargo traffic to double over the next two decades, supporting a 67% expansion in the dedicated freighter fleet to 4,010 aircraft by 2045, compared with 2,395 in 2025.

Danish drone manufacturer Sky-Watch has been selected under a NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) framework agreement, enabling participating nations to purchase its RQ-35 Heidrun unmanned aircraft system and associated in-service support.

SWISS inaugurated its Zurich–Bengaluru route on 28 October, with flight LX140 (Airbus A330-300 reg. HB-JHK) departing at 13:34 local time. The airline will operate five weekly nonstop flights to the southern Indian city.

SWISS will reduce its wet-leased fleet from 26 aircraft to around 18 in summer 2027 as it restores more flying with its own aircraft and crews. Its cooperation with airBaltic will end with the conclusion of the winter 2026/27 timetable.

The aircraft is described as accommodating 292 passengers, comprising 30 business-class seats, 36 “Premium” seats and 226 economy seats.

Challenge Group will launch twice-weekly Boeing 777 freighter services to Chicago Rockford International Airport from 4 November 2026, connecting Navi Mumbai in India with the United States via Liège.

easyJet will offer onboard internet access for the first time through a partnership with SpaceX's Starlink, with installations starting in the first half of 2027.