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Joby Aviation and Virgin Atlantic Airways signed (22-Jul-2026) a definitive agreement to formalise a partnership announced in 2025, which will support the introduction of Joby's air taxi services to the UK. The multi-year agreement builds on Joby's existing exclusivity arrangement with Delta Air Lines. London Heathrow Airport and Manchester Airport are expected to be among the primary UK connection points, with plans to extend service across the UK over time. Virgin Atlantic will offer Joby's air taxi service through its booking platforms, including mobile app and website, enabling UK travellers to book a seamless air taxi connection alongside their long haul flights. Joby will retain sole responsibility for aircraft operations, route management and securing UK Civil Aviation Authority regulatory approvals, while Virgin Atlantic will support infrastructure integration and customer acquisition at both hubs. [more - original PR] [more - Aviation Week]

Beond signed (22-Jul-2026) an MoU with Saudi Arabia's Air Connectivity Programme Executive Committee to explore opportunities to commence services connecting Red Sea International Airport to London, Paris, Moscow, Milan, Munich and Zurich. As previously reported by CAPA, Beond commenced seasonal twice weekly Male-Red Sea-Milan Malpensa service in Nov-2025, marking Red Sea International Airport's first nonstop service to a destination in Europe. [more - original PR]

AirBorneo, via its official Facebook account, announced (22-Jul-2026) it commenced Kuching-Singapore service. As previously reported by CAPA, the service will be operated daily with Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Scoot and AirAsia also operate the route, according to OAG.

Pratt & Whitney confirmed (22-Jul-2026) it received more than 800 GTF engine orders and commitments since the beginning of 2026. Customers include Abra Group, AirAsia, Azorra, Binter, British Airways, Finnair, Jackson Square Aviation, Luxair, Scoot, Tigerair Taiwan and VietJet Air. The GTF order backlog is now more than 8000 engines. [more - original PR]

Saudia and Garuda Indonesia signed (22-Jul-2026) a MoU to advance a joint business partnership, expanding network access and travel options between Saudia Arabia and Indonesia. Building on an existing codeshare cooperation and shared membership in the SkyTeam alliance, the MoU will enable both carriers to explore single ticket travel across their networks. This would connect Garuda Indonesia's network in Indonesia and Australia with Saudia's destinations across the Middle East, Europe and Africa. The agreement also covers potential cooperation in network planning, flight schedules between Saudi Arabia and Indonesia, sales, marketing and distribution in markets of mutual interest. In addition, both carriers will explore areas related to loyalty programmes, technology infrastructure, airport services and services for Umrah and Hajj passengers travelling between Indonesia and Saudi Arabia. [more - original PR]

Cathay Pacific Group reported (22-Jul-2026) the following traffic highlights for Cathay Pacific for Jun-2026:

• Passengers: 2.6 million, +12.3% year-on-year;
• RPK: +8.2%;
• ASK: +6.0%;
• Passenger load factor: 87.4%, +1.8pp;
• Number of flights: 10,177, +8.4%. [more - original PR]