Former Far Eastern Air Transport Chairman Sentenced for Fraud
Zhang Gangwei, the former chairman of Far Eastern Air Transport, was sentenced to 14 years in prison by the Taipei… Read More »
Iberia’s First Airbus A321XLR Completes Key Test in Hamburg
The first Airbus A321XLR, designated for launch customer Iberia, was recently spotted undergoing a crucial rejected takeoff test (RTO) at… Read More »
Lufthansa Cuts Service to Beijing Amid Route Profitability Issues
Lufthansa has become the latest European airline to suspend services to mainland China, citing ongoing challenges related to route profitability… Read More »
LATAM Airlines Group Explores Refinancing Options for Debt
LATAM Airlines Group has announced plans to refinance its USD 450 million 13.375% Senior Secured Notes due in 2027, as… Read More »
Simone Biles to Open Tex-Mex Restaurant at Houston Airport in 2025
Simone Biles, fresh off her impressive performance at the Paris Olympics, is making a new move—this time in the restaurant… Read More »
FAA Criticized for Delayed Response to Boeing 737 Safety Concern
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has criticized the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for not addressing a serious safety issue… Read More »
Cebu Pacific Adds New Airbus A321neo to Fleet
Philippine low-cost airline Cebu Pacific (CEB) has further expanded its fleet with the arrival of a new Airbus A321neo, marking… Read More »
Qantas Debuts A380 Service on Sydney to Johannesburg Route
Qantas has marked a significant expansion in its international service offerings by launching the first Airbus A380 flight from Sydney… Read More »
ACMI Leasing Innovates with Tailored Aircraft Solutions for Airlines
In the ever-evolving aviation industry, Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance (ACMI) leasing companies like Avion Express are demonstrating remarkable adaptability,… Read More »
NTSB Demands Boeing 737 Rudder Fix After Newark Incident
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued urgent safety recommendations concerning the Boeing 737 rudder control system after a… Read More »
Google’s $2.7 Billion Move to Rehire AI Pioneer Noam Shazeer
Google reportedly spent $2.7 billion to bring back AI expert Noam Shazeer, a former employee who co-founded the startup Character.AI…. Read More »
Etihad Unveils $7 Billion Investment Plan, Will Retrofit Boeing 777s
Etihad Airways has announced a $7 billion investment plan aimed at doubling the size of the airline by 2030. Speaking… Read More »
Oakland Airport’s Name Change to San Francisco Bay Oakland Sparks Confusion and Legal Action
California’s Metropolitan Oakland International Airport has rebranded to “San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport,” a change intended to highlight Oakland… Read More »
Southwest Airlines CEO Dismisses Activist Investor’s Criticism as ‘Inane’
Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan responded to sharp criticism from activist investor Elliott Investment Management, calling their remarks “inane.” During… Read More »
Boeing Suspends 737 Production Amid Ongoing Union Strike
Boeing has confirmed that production of its 737 jets has come to a complete stop due to the ongoing strike… Read More »
FAA Defends Boeing Oversight Amid Senate Scrutiny
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Michael Whitaker, faced intense questioning from lawmakers over the agency’s oversight of… Read More »
ZeroAvia Leads in Hydrogen-Electric Aviation Innovation
Founded in 2018, ZeroAvia has swiftly ascended as a leader in the development of hydrogen-electric aircraft, illustrating the aviation industry’s… Read More »
FAA’s Outdated Air Traffic Systems Pose Safety Risks, GAO Warns
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has raised concerns over the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) reliance on critically outdated air traffic… Read More »
Boeing Needs Years to Rebuild Safety Culture, Says FAA Chief
Boeing will require three to five years to overhaul its safety culture, according to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael… Read More »
Striking Boeing Machinists Demand Private Negotiations, Reject Public Talks
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), representing over 30,000 striking Boeing machinists, has called on the company… Read More »
Comac Eyes Western Market Amid Boeing and Airbus Supply Chain Issues
Chinese aircraft manufacturer Comac is poised to secure its first deal with a Western airline as production delays plague industry… Read More »
Delta Resumes Transpacific Flights from Salt Lake City to Seoul
Delta Air Lines is set to reintroduce transpacific flights from Salt Lake City to Asia with a new direct route… Read More »
Icelandair Announces New Summer Route to Nashville
Icelandair is set to expand its U.S. network by introducing a new flight route to Nashville, Tennessee, starting May 16,… Read More »
Key Updates from the Cruise Industry in September 2024
September 2024 was a dynamic month for the cruise industry, marked by the conclusion of Royal Caribbean International’s nine-month viral… Read More »
Nigeria’s Xejet Expands Operations with All-Business-Class Flight Services
Xejet (4U) is making significant strides in the aviation industry by expanding its business scope to include scheduled operations under… Read More »
Eurowings Boosts Winter Schedule with New Routes
Germany’s largest leisure airline, Eurowings, has unveiled an ambitious expansion of its winter flight schedule for the period from October… Read More »