Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup
> India orders IndiGo to slash flights as airline says operations ‘normalised’
India’s largest airline says it has “normalised” operations after cancelling more than 3,000 flights last week due to what officials described as poor pilot roster planning, a crisis that left thousands of passengers stranded.
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> Emirates Brings Festive Flair to Flights
Throughout the month, Emirates is bringing a festive flair to its flights, from winter-inspired menus to treasured traditions. From departure to destination, passengers can expect the warmth, wonder, and whimsy of the Christmas period at 40,000 feet.
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> China Eastern launches the world’s longest route connecting three continents
A historic and unprecedented route, at least for Argentina, began on December 4th, 2025, connecting three different continents and setting a new benchmark for ultra-long-haul operations.
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> KLM Cityhopper increases seat density on its Embraer E195-E2 fleet
KLM has launched a new cabin modification program covering its fleet of 25 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. Each aircraft will be fitted with four additional Economy Class seats, while the forward cabin will continue to offer Business Class and Economy Comfort seating.
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> airBaltic and Lufthansa Expand Codeshare Agreement
Latvian airline airBaltic and Germany’s Lufthansa have expanded their existing codeshare agreement on transit flights between Riga and Frankfurt, enhancing connectivity and passenger flexibility across both networks.
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> A ‘gamechanger’ for African aviation: Free Route Airspace goes live across West and Central Africa
Africa’s shift to Free Route Airspace creates new opportunities for airlines to reduce fuel burn, shorten flight times, and lower CO2 emissions, while improving competitiveness and network reliability.
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> Middle East aviation sector ‘champion of net profit’ – IATA
Net passenger profit in the Middle East’s aviation sector is the highest globally, providing what IATA describes as a strong model for other regions of the world.
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