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Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport announced (26-Oct-2026) Air New Zealand launched three times weekly Auckland-Western Sydney service, the airport's inaugural international flight. Airport CEO Simon Hickey stated: "As one of Australia's largest and fastest-growing economies, the region represents a substantial new market for international airlines", adding: "We're bringing more aviation capacity and competition to the doorstep of one of Australia's fastest-growing markets, giving international airlines room to grow and travellers from Western Sydney and beyond a modern, world-class, digitally enabled airport experience". [more - original PR - Western Sydney International Airport] [more - original PR - Australian Minister for Infrastructure Catherine King]

Perth Airport revealed (26-Oct-2026) concept designs for a new terminal, the centrepiece of its broader multibillion AUD 'One Airport' transformation programme to consolidate flight services into one central precinct. The designs were developed in partnership with Woods Bagot. The 159,000sqm terminal will feature 22 new contact gates capable of handling a variety of widebody and narrowbody aircraft, including swing gates which can switch between international and domestic operations. The overall project aims to support passenger growth at the airport, which is projected to grow from 18.4 million passengers in FY2026 to 30.8 million by FY2046. The new terminal will house automated check-in and bag drop technology, approximately 10,000sqm of new retail, dining and hospitality offerings, sensory rooms and multi-faith rooms, a playground, parent rooms and more. The airport generates approximately AUD6.6 billion (USD4.63 billion) in annual economic benefit to Western Australia, with the project expected to increase this to approximately AUD18 billion (USD12.62 billion) by 2046. [more - original PR]

BermudAir announced (26-Oct-2026) the launch of three times weekly service from Belize and from Turks and Caicos Islands to Fort Lauderdale, operating until 03-May-2027. The carrier also plans to launch weekly service from Bermuda to Fort Lauderdale and twice weekly service from South Caicos to New York Newark Liberty International Airport from 20-Dec-2026. BermudAir is also scheduled to launch new services from Belize to Boston, Raleigh Durham, Orlando and Tampa, and from Turks and Caicos Islands to New York Newark, Boston, Baltimore, Raleigh Durham and Tampa in Dec-2025. [more - original PR]

Air Astana announced (23-Oct-2026) the first of its three Boeing 787-9s will enter service in 2027. The 787-9 (EI-KZA) completed its first test flight on 01-Oct-2026 and will be delivered upon completion of all certification procedures. The new long haul aircraft will gradually replace the carrier's existing 767-300ER fleet, contributing to greater operational efficiency and creating new opportunities to expand its international network. [more - original PR]

Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) announced (14-Oct-2026) Kenya and the UK signed an MoU on the 'Recognition of Aviation Security Measures for One-Stop Security'. The agreement establishes mutually recognised aviation security standards, controls and procedures. Under the 'One-Stop Security' arrangement, eligible hold baggage arriving from London Heathrow Airport and London Gatwick Airport will be exempt from secondary security screening at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, subject to agreed operational guidelines. KAA stated the agreement is expected to improve connections for passengers and minimise processing delays for airlines by eliminating redundant security checks. [more - original PR]

Air Mauritius CEO Andre Viljoen outlined (23-Oct-2026) the following 'Future-Fit Game Changer Strategies', following an organisational review:

• Strategies:
  1. Perfecting the basics;
  2. Continuous organisational 'culture transformation' with values-based consequential leadership;
  3. Driving the company's strategic purpose;
  4. Developing a fit-for-purpose network to maximise revenue and future growth. Seabury Aviation Partners has completed a 10 year network review and route profitability criteria are being applied;
  5. Modernising the fleet. The Seabury review recommends introducing narrowbody aircraft and reassessing three A350-900s on order. An RFP for up to five narrowbodies is underway, alongside a proposed conversion of one ATR 72-500 to a medevac and cargo configuration for the Rodrigues route;
  6. Deepening airline partnerships to maximise revenue;
  7. Improving efficiency, revenue recapture and cost reduction;
  8. Building service quality;
  9. Continuous business model improvement;
  10. Continuous ESG expansion. A sustainability strategy is in development for 2026 to 2030;
• Actions and outcomes:
  • Established a 'Fuel War Room' covering flight planning, weight reduction, auxiliary power unit management and tankering;
  • Establishing an 'Efficiency and Cost Control Office';
  • The focus for Aug-2026 to Jul-2027 will be to revamp the onboard experience through changes covering crew service for business and economy class, "mindset training", service procedures including dine-on-demand, and a reviewed food and beverage offering. The programme covers crew training, menu improvements, communications and a sharper focus on passengers. The carrier has delivered lounge upgrades and a refurbished Ebene ticket office;
  • Technical dispatch reliability reached 98.72% in Jul-2026, the best monthly result since 2020 and continuing a 12 month upward trend;
  • Customer satisfaction increased from 72.2% in Sep-2025 to 76.1% in Aug-2026;
  • Net Promoter Score for the 12 past months rose from +9.4 to +23.1, compared to the previous period.

Air Mauritius also reported that it signed MoUs and collective agreements with unions. The airline and staff co-created the values of accountability, integrity, respect and courage. Leadership, engagement and succession programmes are underway. [more - original PR]