Ryanair signed a five-year deal with Google Cloud to increase its artificial intelligence use in airline operations. The partnership was announced on August 11, 2026.
Air Canada has prolonged its suspension of flights to Dubai and Tel Aviv until mid-January 2027 amid disruptions stemming from the US-Iran conflict. Multiple other global airlines have also extended Middle East route suspensions through late 2026.
Mount Etna’s eruption on August 11, 2026, caused 98 cancellations at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport and over 2,200 flight delays across Europe. Major airports including Barcelona-El Prat and Rome Fiumicino also reported significant delays.