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Doha Hamad International Airport, via its official Twitter account, announced (21-May-2026) the following additional airlines resumed or plan to resume service to the airport:
T'way Air received (18-May-2026) approval from South Korea's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) to proceed with plans to change its official name to Trinity Airways. The LCC will implement the name change once it secures approval from relevant international aviation authorities. [more - original PR - Korean]
Norse Atlantic Airways outlined (21-May-2026) the following capacity adjustments, in accordance with market conditions:
Norse Atlantic Airways CEO Eivind Roald said it achieved positive EBITDAR in 1Q2026, validating its dual ACMI and own-network model, and it responded to Middle East conflict-driven fuel spikes by adding London Gatwick-Bangkok capacity.1 Norse also launched a USD110 million rights issue plus a USD70 million bridge loan, accelerated USD40 million to USD50 million p/a cost cuts, began a strategic review, and suspended 2026 guidance after fuel added about USD10 million per month from end-Feb-2026.2 A 14-Apr-2026 GDS display showed it did not resume planned summer 2026 Los Angeles services to London Gatwick, Paris CDG and Rome Fiumicino.3
Qatar Airways Group reported (20-May-2026) the following fleet, network and operational highlights for the 12 months ended 31-Mar-2026:
Air Premia received (13-May-2026) IATA's Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators in Perishable Logistics (CEIV Fresh) certification. Air Premia is the only passenger airline in South Korea to hold the certification. [more - original PR - Korean]
Air Premia previously received IATA’s Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Pharmaceutical Logistics certification, with cargo sales manager Kim Do-gil saying it would support more stable cold chain services and competitiveness in international air cargo.1 Air Premia also became a full IATA member on 01-Jun-2025 after obtaining IOSA certification in May-2025.2
Norse Atlantic Airways CEO Eivind Roald stated (21-May-2026) delivering a positive EBITDAR in 1Q2026, the seasonally weakest quarter in the airline industry, is a "genuine milestone" and direct validation of the strategic transformation to a dual ACMI and own network model. Mr Roald said the unexpected escalation of the Middle East conflict created an unprecedented spike in fuel prices, with Norse responding quickly by adding capacity on London Gatwick-Bangkok route. Mr Roald said: "Longer term, we believe passengers and partners will increasingly prioritise direct routes over hub-based connections". Going forward, Norse plans to stay flexible and offer charters and ACMI for compelling and profitable business opportunities and adjust routes rapidly to maximise profitability. [more - original PR]
Norse Atlantic Airways forecast 2026 profit before tax of USD20 million to USD40 million and EBITDAR of USD130 million to USD150 million, with CEO Eivind Roald saying the transition to a balanced dual ACMI and own-network model was completed.1 Norse said it reached a turning point in 4Q2025, launching Project Falcon to improve agility and cost efficiency, supported by revenue and cost optimisation.2 The carrier’s Mar-2026 load factor reached 99%, but punctuality fell amid ATC delays, congestion and Middle East war knock-on effects.3
Australia's Minister for Infrastructure Catherine King announced (18-May-2026) the following new and updated air services agreements:
Australia’s Minister for Infrastructure Catherine King said negotiations continued to secure international services for Western Sydney International Airport, citing Middle Eastern carrier interest and noting planned ticket sales by Qantas, Jetstar and Air New Zealand.1 Ms King also said QantasLink, Jetstar, Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand planned passenger services there, with Qantas Freight for cargo.2 Maldives’ Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation Mohamed Ameen confirmed a signed bilateral agreement removing operational restrictions.3
Iridium Communications entered (14-May-2026) a definitive agreement to acquire full ownership of Aireon. Iridium will acquire the remaining 61% of equity interests of Aireon from NAV CANADA, AirNav Ireland, ENAV, NATS and Naviair for approximately USD366.7 million. The transaction is targeted to close in early Jul-2026. The acquisition will combine Aireon's surveillance and data services, including GPS jamming and spoofing detection, with Iridium's global satcom network and positioning, navigation and timing services. The Aireon system operates on the Iridium satellite constellation. NAV CANADA and NATS will sign extended data services agreements through to 2035 and beyond, with provisions for continued cooperative development of space based VHF communications and other new capabilities. Iridium CEO Matt Desch commented: "Bringing Aireon fully inside Iridium better positions us to build what's needed to support the future of aviation, including more innovations like the future introduction of space-based VHF communications". [more - original PR - Iridium] [more - original PR - NAV CANADA] [more - Aviation Week]