Wizz Air launches direct flights between Kutaisi and Bratislava
Low-cost carrier Wizz Air launched its first direct flights between Georgia and Slovakia – the first flight from Kutaisi to Bratislava took place on Monday.
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Edelweiss to increase flight frequency between Tbilisi and Zurich
Swiss airline Edelweiss will expand its service between Tbilisi and Zurich starting in April, with plans to extend operations to other Georgian cities.
Air service from Yerevan to Kazan to launch in May
FlyOne Armenia announced that a new route between Yerevan and Kazan will be launched in late spring 2026.
Uzbekistan Airways eases domestic flight ticketing regulations
Uzbekistan's national carrier has implemented revised domestic flight regulations effective 2026, permitting passengers to utilize subsequent ticket segments following missed connections.
Azerbaijan increases number of flights via Armenia fivefold
In the first 11 months of last year, Azerbaijani airlines paid Armenia almost 400,000 euros, while in 2023, the figure was 90,000 euros.
Egyptian Ambassador to Azerbaijan: Baku and Cairo may be linked by direct flight
Direct flights between Baku and Cairo could be launched in the foreseeable future, with authorities from both countries currently working on the initiative, the Egyptian Ambassador to Azerbaijan stated.
AZAL doubles profit
Azerbaijan's AZAL airline has released its financial results, showing that its net profit nearly doubled last year.
Two international flights make emergency landings in Baku
An aircraft operated by Finnair, performing a flight on the Helsinki-Phuket route, requested an emergency landing at Heydar Aliyev International Airport due to a sudden deterioration in the health of one of the passengers on board, the Heydar Aliyev International Airport's press service reported.
Fly Kish Airline launches Tehran-Yerevan route
Iranian carrier Fly Kish Airline has launched a new direct flight service between the capitals of Iran and Armenia. The airline will fly this route twice weekly.
Pobeda Airlines to launch flights to Krasnodar and Sochi
Pobeda Airlines will introduce two new domestic flights at the start of the 2026 summer season. Tickets for the flights are now available for purchase.
U.S. once again demands Turkey to abandon Russia's S-400s
Turkey must no longer possess the Russian S-400 air defense system to return to the US-led program to manufacture and purchase F-35 jets, U.S. envoy Tom Barrack said.
Moscow-Dubai flight makes emergency landing in Baku
A FlyDubai flight from Moscow to Dubai made an emergency landing in Baku today due to a sudden health deterioration of one of the passengers.
Phuket flight safely returns to Domodedovo after engine fire
A passenger plane flying from Moscow to Phuket, which had reported an engine fire, safely returned to the Russian capital’s Domodedovo Airport, emergency response services said.
Pegasus flight diverted to Aktau due to dense fog conditions
A Pegasus flight made an emergency landing in Aktau due to fog. The flight was en route from Istanbul to Aktobe
Iran significantly increases its aircraft fleet
Iranian aviation authorities have reported substantial expansion of the national passenger aircraft inventory, recording approximately 20% growth within a year.
Flights from Baku to Amman to launch in June 2026
Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) will commence direct flights between Baku and Amman in June 2026. The agreement was finalized during a meeting between airline executives and Jordanian authorities.
Türkiye to assist Iran with aerial firefighting
Türkiye is deploying two aircraft and a helicopter to fight the fire
Russian authorities see prospects for expanding air travel with Egypt
Russian aviation authorities recognize significant potential for developing air transportation between Russia and Egypt, with the Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya) planning to advance this initiative.
Finnair aircraft pulls off emergency landing in Baku
The captain of an Airbus A350 flying Finnair’s Bangkok-Helsinki route called in for permission to touch down at Heydar Aliyev International Airport due to an emergency situation, the Heydar Aliyev International Airport's press service said.
German Airlines to launch flights to Georgia
German airline Condor will inaugurate direct Frankfurt-Tbilisi flights, with first flight scheduled for summer 2026
