Daily Archives: September 12, 2026

Iberia Maintenance Gains Full A350 Heavy-Maintenance Approval in Spain

Posted on by
Iberia Airbus A350-900 aircraft

AESA’s authorization removes previous limitations on Airbus A350 heavy maintenance, expanding Iberia Maintenance’s widebody capabilities after a two-year preparation programme. KEY TAKEAWAYS Spain’s aviation safety authority has approved Iberia Maintenance to perform heavy maintenance on the Airbus A350 without limitations. The approval follows a two-year programme involving more than 150 action lines across training, engineering,… Read the full news article

JAL Tests Fully Autonomous Donecle Drones to Speed Aircraft Exterior Inspections

Posted on by
Donecle Iris GVI drone being used for an aircraft exterior inspection during JAL maintenance testing

Japan Airlines is comparing Iris GVI drone imagery with conventional visual checks as it explores safer, faster maintenance workflows and future lightning-strike inspections KEY TAKEAWAYS JAL and Donecle have launched what they describe as Japan’s first joint verification project using fully autonomous drones listed in aircraft manufacturers’ maintenance manuals for exterior inspections. JAL has been… Read the full news article

Keflavík Airport Completes ÍSLAND Duty Free Redesign With Stronger Icelandic Retail Focus

Posted on by
Interior of the renovated ÍSLAND Duty Free retail area at Keflavík Airport

Gebr. Heinemann’s three-store concept dedicates more than 370 square metres to Icelandic products and adds self-checkout, digital guidance and collection services for travellers. KEY TAKEAWAYS Gebr. Heinemann has completed the renovation of three ÍSLAND Duty Free locations at Keflavík Airport following its takeover of the concession in spring 2025. The departure shop spans about 1,600… Read the full news article

Keflavík Airport Traffic Falls 9.9% in August as US Visitor Departures Jump

Posted on by
Keflavík Airport August 2026 passenger traffic graphic

KEF handled 893,214 passengers during the month, while US and Canadian departures rose sharply and the June-to-August total reached 2.60 million KEY TAKEAWAYS Keflavík Airport handled 893,214 passengers in August 2026, down 9.9% from the same month in 2025. Twenty-six airlines served 74 destinations during August, with Copenhagen, New York and London the most popular… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Bali at Sayan Opens Seven Reimagined Riverside Suites in Ubud

Posted on by
Reimagined guest suite at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan with a bed, carved wood panels and a terrace overlooking tropical greenery

Five two-level Premier Duplex Suites and two Premier Family Suites debut with HBA interiors, locally crafted details and a refurbishment-led approach to reducing new material use. KEY TAKEAWAYS Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan has opened seven newly reimagined suites: five Premier Duplex Suites and two Premier Family Suites. The 85-square-metre Premier Duplex Suites span… Read the full news article

Koh Samui’s Cancer Care Fun Run Returns to Nathon Pier With Three Community Routes

Posted on by
Participants taking part in the Cancer Care Charity Fun Run organised by Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui

Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui will host the 16th annual charity event on September 26, with proceeds supporting the Queen Sirikit Centre for Breast Cancer in Bangkok. KEY TAKEAWAYS The 16th Cancer Care Charity Fun Run will take place at Nathon Pier on September 26, 2026, with 2K, 5K and 10K routes. Participation costs THB… Read the full news article