https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/ en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-07-20T12:29:27+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lorenza-maggio-appointed-ceo-of-brussels-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lorenza-maggio-appointed-ceo-of-brussels-airlines/ The Executive Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG has appointed Lorenza Maggio as the new CEO of Brussels Airlines. The decision is still subject to approval by the Board of Directors of SN Airholding. Alongside leading the Belgian airline, Lorenza Maggio will assume the role of “Executive Board Representative to the European Commission.” Her predecessor, Dorothea von Boxberg, is leaving the company at her own request with effect from 31 August 2026. The date for Lorenza Maggio’s transition from Rome to Brussels will be determined shortly. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:29:27 +0000 Airline https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-redefines-economy-class-journeys-with-worlds-first-u-dream-headres/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-redefines-economy-class-journeys-with-worlds-first-u-dream-headres/ Emirates is revealing another world first in the sky, transforming journeys for Economy Class passengers with the introduction of the U-Dream Headrest - a game-changing new seat addition that enables Economy Class customers to experience a whole new level of support and comfort inflight. Backed by a significant investment, installation is already underway across Emirates’ fleet, reinforcing the airline’s commitment to helping Economy Class customers fly better. The U-Dream is a multi-way adjustable headrest designed to provide full neck and head support during sleep or relaxation, which will be incorporated onto Emirates Economy Class seats across all Emirates A350’s and most of its Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s. As the first airline in the world to introduce it, the U-Dream headrest is already garnering outstanding praise from Emirates customers. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:25:10 +0000 Airline, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/riyadh-air-accelerates-global-expansion-at-farnborough-airshow/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/riyadh-air-accelerates-global-expansion-at-farnborough-airshow/ Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new full-service global airline, has today announced it will exercise purchase rights for an additional six Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. The landmark agreement, announced at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026, drives the airline’s strategic expansion that brings Riyadh Air’s total Airbus A350-1000 confirmed fleet to 31 aircraft, significantly boosting its ultra-long-haul capacity. Riyadh Air also has 60 Airbus A321 aircraft on order, totaling 91 aircraft ordered with 19 options/purchase rights for the A350 aircraft still available to exercise, allowing greater future flexibility. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:21:26 +0000 Airline, Events, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/riyadh-air-commits-to-purchase-28-boeing-787-dreamliners-adds-787-10-to-fut/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/riyadh-air-commits-to-purchase-28-boeing-787-dreamliners-adds-787-10-to-fut/ Riyadh Air, the new national carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced that the airline is exercising options for 28 more 787 Dreamliner jets as part of its growth plan. The agreement to exercise most of the options from Riyadh Air’s 2023 order also includes the conversion of 20 airplanes to the larger 787-10 variant. The announcement includes a previously unidentified purchase of 11 of the ultra-efficient widebody jets. Once the remaining 17 airplanes are finalized, Riyadh Air’s firm order count will grow to 67 787 Dreamliners. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:19:25 +0000 Airline, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/anguilla-bolsters-winter-connectivity-with-expanded-north-american-airlift/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/anguilla-bolsters-winter-connectivity-with-expanded-north-american-airlift/ The island of Anguilla is set to welcome a surge of visitors this coming winter season, bolstered by a significant expansion of air service from key gateways in the United States and Canada. Under the AnguillAir brand, BermudAir has announced a robust new schedule that promises to enhance accessibility to the destination’s renowned 33 beaches, upscale culinary landscape, and signature “barefoot luxury” experience. This strategic increase in flight frequency reflects a growing demand for premium Caribbean travel and marks a new chapter in the island’s international tourism reach. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:55:52 +0000 Airline, Tourism https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/regulator-publishes-report-marking-important-progress-towards-hydrogen-avia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/regulator-publishes-report-marking-important-progress-towards-hydrogen-avia/ The UK Civil Aviation Authority has today published findings from its Hydrogen Challenge, alongside a new Hydrogen roadmap marking a step forward in understanding how hydrogen technologies could be safely introduced into UK aviation. The Hydrogen Challenge brought together the regulator, industry and academia to explore the potential of hydrogen powered aircraft, airport operations and supporting infrastructure, its efficiencies and risks of hydrogen and identify possible gaps in existing regulations. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:26:11 +0000 Airline, Technology, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/civil-aviation-authority-brings-innovation-and-safety-expertise-to-farnboro/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/civil-aviation-authority-brings-innovation-and-safety-expertise-to-farnboro/ As innovation in the aerospace industry accelerates, the UK Civil Aviation Authority will be at the Farnborough International Airshow to engage with industry on the safe integration of new technologies, airspace modernisation and the sustainable future growth of the sector, while maintaining high safety standards. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:22:52 +0000 Airline, Events, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/taag-introduces-boeing-787-10-dreamliner-on-lisbon-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/taag-introduces-boeing-787-10-dreamliner-on-lisbon-route/ TAAG Angola Airlines has introduced the Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner on its Luanda–Lisbon–Luanda route, marking the aircraft’s first commercial operation on the airline’s European network and representing a new milestone in the modernisation of its long-haul fleet. The deployment of the Boeing 787-10 on TAAG’s flagship intercontinental route follows the successful completion of the aircraft’s certification by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:12:49 +0000 Airline https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/basra-airlines-partners-with-maureva-to-support-the-next-phase-of-its-growt/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/basra-airlines-partners-with-maureva-to-support-the-next-phase-of-its-growt/ Maureva, a trusted provider of airline revenue accounting and financial solutions, is pleased to announce that Basra Airlines, Iraq’s newest private airline, has selected EDGAR solution to manage its revenue accounting operations. As the airline expands its activities, the partnership will provide the financial expertise, operational discipline and scalable processes needed to support its continued growth. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:36:11 +0000 Airline, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/off-on-holiday-with-eurowings-new-onboard-experiences-for-children-and-fami/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/off-on-holiday-with-eurowings-new-onboard-experiences-for-children-and-fami/ Just in time for the start of the summer holiday season, Eurowings is expanding its range of in-flight services for children and families. From exciting facts for young aviation enthusiasts to a fluffy travel companion – when flying with the value airline, the holiday experience begins not just after landing, but whilst still in the air. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:53:37 +0000 Airline, Organisations & Operators