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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 12, 2026

​Fraport Reports Strong January Growth Across Global Airport Network 

Passenger traffic at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) reached 4.1 million travelers in January 2026, marking a 4.9 percent increase compared to...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 12, 2026

​Air Canada’s Airbus A350 Order Signals Geopolitical Shift Away from Boeing as Trump Policies Reshape Global Aviation 

Air Canada’s Airbus A350-1000 order highlights a growing aviation shift as airlines diversify away from Boeing amid geopolitical tensions tied...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 12, 2026

​Saudi Arabia’s Aviation Diplomacy Takes Off as Future Aviation Forum Competes with Global Giants 

Saudi Arabia’s Future Aviation Forum returns to Riyadh amid record aviation growth and bold Vision 2030 ambitions. As billions flow...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 12, 2026

​Air Tahiti Nui Appoints Lionel Guérin as CEO to Lead New Strategic Transformation 

Air Tahiti Nui has appointed aviation veteran Lionel Guérin as CEO, signaling a new strategic phase for French Polynesia’s flagship...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 11, 2026

​Trump’s Cartel Drone Claim vs Reality: AP Probe Links El Paso Airspace Closure to Military Laser Dispute 

President Trump warned of cartel drone threats after El Paso airspace closed, but an AP investigation suggests the shutdown may...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 11, 2026

​EVA Air Expands U.S. Network with New Taipei–Washington, D.C. Nonstop Route 

EVA Air will launch nonstop Taipei–Washington, D.C. flights on June 26, expanding its North American network to 10 gateways and...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 11, 2026

​JFK’s New Terminal One Brings Biometric Arrivals: Faster Entry or More Surveillance? 

JFK’s $9.5B New Terminal One begins opening in phases in 2026, promising 23 gates, expanded dining and retail, and a...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 10, 2026

​Failed Take-off, Successful Beach Landing at Mogadishu Airport 

A Starsky Aviation Fokker 50 suffered a failed take-off at Mogadishu’s Aden Adde Airport, veering toward the Indian Ocean and...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 9, 2026

​Flynas Syria — A New Low-Cost Airline to Reconnect Syrian Skies 

Flynas has signed a landmark agreement with Syria’s civil aviation authorities to launch Flynas Syria, a new low-cost carrier aimed...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 9, 2026

​Flights to St Helena Suspended, Leaving Remote Island Cut Off Again 

Commercial flights to St Helena have been suspended after safety certification issues grounded the island’s only regular air service. Operated...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 8, 2026

​Russia and India to Compete with Boeing and Airbus with Joint Civil Aviation Fleet 

Russia and India are strengthening their civil aviation partnership with plans to jointly produce and market regional aircraft globally. The...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 5, 2026

​Families of Boeing 737 MAX Crash Victims Ask Federal Appeals Court to Revive Criminal Case 

Thirty-one families of Boeing 737 MAX crash victims will ask the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to revive criminal charges...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 5, 2026

​Avianca to Restart Daily Bogotá–Caracas Flights 

Avianca announced the reactivation of its direct air service between Bogotá, Colombia, and Caracas, Venezuela, with operations resuming on February...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 4, 2026

​Tigerair Taiwan orders four Airbus A321neo 

Tigerair Taiwan, Taiwan’s only home-based low-cost carrier, has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus for four A321neo aircraft, marking its...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 3, 2026

​Former Ethiopian Airlines CEO to Replace Bamuturaki at Uganda Airlines? 

Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has dismissed Uganda Airlines CEO Jenifer Bamuturaki as investigations into alleged mismanagement continue. Sources say State...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 3, 2026

​Seychelles and Kenya Push New Tourism, Airlift, and Blue Economy Cooperation 

Seychelles and Kenya are deepening cooperation on tourism and the blue economy, with a new Seychelles Tourism–Kenya Airways push aimed...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 3, 2026

​SAS and TAROM Expand Partnership With New Codeshare Agreement 

Scandinavian Airlines has signed a new commercial codeshare agreement with TAROM, widening connectivity between the Nordic region and Romania with...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 3, 2026

​KAYAK Names Peer Bueller CEO as Metasearch Competition Intensifies 

Booking Holdings has named Peer Bueller CEO of KAYAK, marking a leadership transition as co-founder Steve Hafner becomes Executive Chair...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 2, 2026

​U.S. Travel Industry Warns of Severe Economic Fallout as Government Shutdown Disrupts Aviation 

The U.S. Travel Association and the American Hotel & Lodging Association warn that the 2025 government shutdown caused $6 billion...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 2, 2026

​Love, Lobster & New Lift: The Bahamas Turns Up the Heat This February 

The Bahamas turns up the heat this February with fresh airlift, romance-forward experiences, and island escapes made for couples or...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 2, 2026

​Qantas to Exit Jetstar Japan Stake as JAL-Led Japanese Investor Group Plans Brand Refresh 

Qantas and Japan Airlines have signed a non-binding MoU to transition Jetstar Japan to a Japanese capital-led ownership structure. Qantas...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 1, 2026

​Sudan Airways Operates First Domestic Flight From Port Sudan to Khartoum 

Khartoum, Sudan — Sudan marked a major aviation milestone on Tuesday as the first domestic commercial flight from Port Sudan...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 1, 2026

​Horn of Africa leaders inaugurate Shabeely Resort, betting on tourism in eastern Ethiopia’s Somali Region 

The inauguration of Shabeely Resort in Ethiopia’s Somali Region marks a strategic effort to unlock tourism in a historically underdeveloped...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·February 1, 2026

​Air Tanzania Launches Direct Flights to Nigeria and Ghana, Boosting East–West Africa Connectivity 

Air Tanzania has launched direct flights linking Tanzania with Nigeria and Ghana, cutting travel time between East and West Africa....
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·January 31, 2026

​American Airlines signals return to Venezuela, as U.S. lifts 2019 flight ban and safety reviews restart 

Nonstop U.S.–Venezuela air service is set to resume after a seven-year suspension, led by American Airlines pending final approvals. The...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·January 30, 2026

​Pakistan–Bangladesh Resume Direct Flights After 14-Year Gap 

Direct air connectivity between Bangladesh and Pakistan has resumed after a 14-year hiatus, marking a notable development in regional travel...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·January 30, 2026

​ANA HOLDINGS Unveils FY2026–2028 Medium-Term Strategy, Targeting Global Expansion and Record Profit Growth Toward 2030 

ANA Holdings has unveiled its FY2026–2028 medium-term strategy, outlining plans to expand international passenger and cargo operations, invest heavily in...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·January 29, 2026

​US–Canada Aerospace Dispute Escalates Over Aircraft Tariffs and Certification Threats 

The United States has escalated tensions with Canada by threatening steep tariffs and possible decertification of Canadian-built aircraft, citing Ottawa’s...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·January 28, 2026

​Delta Air Lines Orders 31 Airbus Widebody Aircraft to Support Long-Haul Growth 

Delta Air Lines has placed a firm order for 31 next-generation Airbus widebody aircraft, including 16 A330-900s and 15 A350-900s,...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·January 28, 2026

​All 15 on Board Die in Colombia Plane Crash, Including Lawmaker and Political Candidate 

A Satena-operated Beechcraft 1900 aircraft crashed in northern Colombia shortly after takeoff, killing all 15 people on board. The plane...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·January 26, 2026

​Turkish Airlines and Air Montenegro Launch Codeshare Partnership 

Turkish Airlines has announced a new codeshare agreement with Air Montenegro aimed at strengthening air connectivity between Türkiye and Montenegro....
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·January 26, 2026

​Hawaiian Airlines’ $189 Million Loss Signals Stabilization Under Alaska—but Not a Full Recovery Yet 

Hawaiian Airlines’ $189 million loss in its first full year under Alaska Air Group highlights a carrier stabilized but not...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·January 25, 2026

​“No Way Home”: US & Canadian Travelers and Communities Caught in a Relentless Storm 

A powerful winter storm swept across the United States, grounding thousands of flights, cutting power to more than a million...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·January 23, 2026

​Is the FAA Still Ignoring Safety Warnings After 260 Died in a Boeing 787 Crash? 

After 260 people died in the first fatal crash of a Boeing 787-9, aviation safety advocates say U.S. regulators failed...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·January 22, 2026

​United–American War at Chicago O’Hare: More Flights Now, Fewer Choices Later? 

As United and American escalate their battle for control of Chicago O’Hare, regulators remain conspicuously absent. What airlines call competition...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·January 22, 2026

​IATA to Hold World Legal Symposium 2026 in Warsaw 

The International Air Transport Association will hold its 2026 World Legal Symposium in Warsaw from 17–19 February, bringing together global...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·January 22, 2026

​Frankfurt Airport Leads with Certified AI Security as Rivals Rely on Trials and CT Upgrades 

At Frankfurt Airport, Fraport AG’s AI-driven APIDS flags risky bags, speeding decisions without replacing officers. Compared with Amsterdam Schiphol Airport,...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·January 19, 2026

​Tanzania Targets More Tourists Under Vision 2050 

Tanzania is intensifying global tourism marketing under Vision 2050, targeting higher arrivals and investment over 25 years. President Samia Suluhu Hassan...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·January 14, 2026

​Lufthansa prepares evacuation of Israel-based staff as Middle East crisis spirals 

While eTN reports from the ground in Iran say there are unknown explosions being heard across the country, airlines are...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·January 13, 2026

​Four Seasons Adds Luxury Powerhouses to Its Board 

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has appointed leaders Roberto Eggs and Angelica Cheung to its Board of Directors, representing majority...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·January 12, 2026

​Air Inuit Launches World’s First Boeing 737-800NG Combi Aircraft 

Air Inuit has certified the world’s first Boeing 737-800 Next Generation combi aircraft, capable of carrying passengers and cargo on...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·January 12, 2026

​Malaysia Airlines Resumes Kuala Lumpur–Chengdu Flights with Strong Inaugural Demand 

Malaysia Airlines has officially resumed direct flights between Kuala Lumpur and Chengdu, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the Greater China...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·January 10, 2026

​Economy Class: How Japan Airlines, ANA, Emirates, Qatar, Riyadh Air, Lufthansa, Ethiopian, United, DL, Qantas and other Global Rivals Compare 

Economy class is no longer one-size-fits-all. Japan Airlines and ANA raise long-haul comfort standards, while new Riyadh Air enters with...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·January 8, 2026

​Strong demand lifts Norse Atlantic Airways load factors to 98% 

Norse Atlantic Airways reported strong passenger growth and high load factors in December 2025, closing the year with solid momentum...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·January 7, 2026

​Lufthansa’s New Order ID Promises Simplicity — But Are Passengers Still Stuck Remembering Numbers? 

Lufthansa’s new Order ID aims to simplify flight bookings by replacing multiple reference numbers with one. While the move modernizes...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·January 7, 2026

​Ethiopian Airlines to Launch New Passenger Service to Lyon via Geneva 

Ethiopian Airlines, a Star Alliance Carrier based in Addis Ababa, announced the launch of a new thrice-weekly passenger service from...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·January 6, 2026

​Global IATA Remittance Rules Could Force Agents to Pre-Finance Airline Sales 

WTAAA has criticised IATA airlines for ending local flexibility on BSP remittance periods, warning the move forces travel agents to...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·January 5, 2026

​Hawaiian Airlines Invests $600M to Transform Airports and Fleet 

Hawaiian Airlines is investing more than $600 million over five years to modernize Hawaiʻi’s airports, upgrade Airbus A330 interiors, improve...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·January 5, 2026

​Greek Airspace Closed After Total Air Traffic Control Communications Failure in Athens 

Greece’s airspace was shut down for nearly eight hours after an unprecedented failure of both primary and backup air traffic...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·January 5, 2026

​Health Alert: Avoid Coffee and Tea on Airlines 

A new airline water safety study warns that drinking water onboard aircraft is not consistently safe. While U.S. airlines show...
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  • Emirates Expands China Reach Through Loong Air Interline Deal as Gulf–China Competition Intensifies February 13, 2026
    Emirates has expanded its China strategy through a new interline agreement with Hangzhou-based Loong Air, opening access to 22 additional domestic destinations. The partnership highlights intensifying Gulf-China aviation competition and growing demand for seamless connections into China’s fast-rising secondary cities for business and leisure tra
  • ​Air Canada’s Airbus A350 Order Signals Geopolitical Shift Away from Boeing as Trump Policies Reshap February 13, 2026
  • ​Fraport Reports Strong January Growth Across Global Airport Network February 13, 2026
  • ​Saudi Arabia’s Aviation Diplomacy Takes Off as Future Aviation Forum Competes with Global Giants February 13, 2026
  • ​Air Tahiti Nui Appoints Lionel Guérin as CEO to Lead New Strategic Transformation February 13, 2026
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  • Air Tahiti Nui Appoints Lionel Guérin as CEO to Lead New Strategic Transformation February 12, 2026
    Air Tahiti Nui has appointed aviation veteran Lionel Guérin as CEO, signaling a new strategic phase for French Polynesia’s flagship carrier. The leadership change comes as the long-haul airline faces growing competition, sustainability pressures, and rising expectations to strengthen global connectivity while supporting the tourism-driven island
  • Saudi Arabia’s Future Aviation Forum 2026: Vision 2030 Leadership or Aviation Power Play? February 12, 2026
    Future Aviation Forum returns to Riyadh as Saudi Arabia reports record aviation growth. With Riyadh Air ambitions, major investments, and global deals, the Kingdom positions itself as a new aviation power — raising questions about strategy, competition, and influence.
  • Saudi Arabia’s Aviation Diplomacy Takes Off as Future Aviation Forum Competes with Global Giants February 12, 2026
    Saudi Arabia’s Future Aviation Forum returns to Riyadh amid record aviation growth and bold Vision 2030 ambitions. As billions flow into airlines, airports, and global events, industry leaders debate whether the Kingdom is reshaping aviation leadership — or leveraging deep investment power to position itself at the center of the future sky.
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    Blanc de Blanc Uncorked, staged aboard Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Encounter, is promoted as an adults-only cabaret blending acrobatics, comedy, burlesque, and live music into a champagne-themed nightlife experience. Performed in the ship’s Black Circus Theatre, it positions itself as a premium, ticket
  • Guernsey vs. the Mediterranean: How a Small Channel Island Is Reinventing Tourism to Stay Competitiv February 12, 2026
    Guernsey is redefining island tourism by targeting high-value visitors instead of mass arrivals. Facing strong competition from Mediterranean destinations and nearby Jersey, the Channel Island is betting on authenticity, heritage, and boutique experiences — but air connectivity, cruise decline, and global visibility remain critical challenges fo
  • Air Canada’s Airbus A350 Order Signals Geopolitical Shift Away from Boeing as Trump Policies Reshape February 12, 2026
    Air Canada’s Airbus A350-1000 order highlights a growing aviation shift as airlines diversify away from Boeing amid geopolitical tensions tied to Trump-era policies. Fleet decisions are increasingly shaped by trade risks, supply-chain stability, and political alignment — transforming aircraft orders into strategic global statements. SOURC
  • Hong Kong Tourism Board Opens First MICE Visitor Centre at HKCEC, Following Global Convention Trends February 12, 2026
    The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has launched a new Visitor Service Centre at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), positioning itself in line with a growing global trend where tourism boards establish information counters directly inside major exhibition venues to capture high-value business travellers. Strategically located
  • Ascott Accelerates Asset-Light Growth with Record 19,000 Units Signed in 2025 February 12, 2026
    The Ascott Limited, the lodging arm of CapitaLand Investment, recorded a milestone year in 2025, signing 19,000 units across 102 properties — a 27% increase year-on-year — as it accelerated its asset-light growth strategy. The company expanded into more than 10 new cities across Asia Pacific and Europe, growing its footprint to over 230 cities […]
  • Mega Baltic Sea Resort Set to Open in 2026 as Industry Debates Future of Coastal Tourism February 12, 2026
    A massive new Baltic Sea resort in Poland, expected to open in 2026, is raising concerns among German Ostsee hoteliers. With 1,200 rooms, year-round entertainment, and competitive pricing, the project highlights changing tourism dynamics and growing cross-border competition shaping the future of coastal travel in northern Europe. SOURCE:
  • Skål International Hong Kong Signs MoU to Rejoin Asia Area During 75th Anniversary Celebration February 12, 2026
    Skål International Hong Kong marked its 75th anniversary at Cordis Hong Kong with a strategic move to strengthen regional ties, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to rejoin the Skål International Asia Area. The agreement was formalized by Brian Harris, Vice President of Skål International East Asia, and Jason Kelly, President of Skål In
  • Fraport Reports Strong January Growth Across Global Airport Network February 12, 2026
    Passenger traffic at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) reached 4.1 million travelers in January 2026, marking a 4.9 percent increase compared to the same month last year. Cargo volumes also grew modestly by 1.2 percent to 150,044 metric tons, while aircraft movements rose 1.1 percent to 31,284 takeoffs and landings. Maximum takeoff weights climbed 0.6 per
  • Dida Holdings and HBX Group Seal 7-Year Strategic Partnership to Shape AI-Driven Travel Distribution February 12, 2026
    Shenzhen-based Dida Holdings has announced a seven-year preferred strategic partnership with global B2B TravelTech marketplace HBX Group, signaling a deeper shift toward AI-driven travel distribution and long-term infrastructure alignment across global markets. The agreement positions HBX as a core pillar within Dida’s global distribution archit
  • ​Trump’s Cartel Drone Claim vs Reality: AP Probe Links El Paso Airspace Closure to Military Laser Di February 12, 2026
  • ​EVA Air Expands U.S. Network with New Taipei–Washington, D.C. Nonstop Route February 12, 2026
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