Nigeria Retains Air Peace, MaxAir, flynas for 2026 Hajj Flights
Nigeria’s National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) has reappointed four airlines—Air Peace, MaxAir (Nigeria), UmzaXpress, and Saudi Arabia’s flynas—to handle pilgrim transportation… Read More »
British Airways Sued by Sabre Over Unpaid UK Digital Tax
British Airways (BA, London Heathrow) is facing a lawsuit filed by Sabre Corporation in the U.S. District Court for the… Read More »
Riyadh Air Completes First Passenger Flight from Riyadh to London
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, has completed its maiden passenger flight. The inaugural service, RX401, departed Riyadh King… Read More »
Fiji Airways Pursues $1.4 Million Lawsuit Over Israel Charter
Fiji Airways (FJ, Nadi) is moving closer to recovering FJD 3.16 million (USD 1.4 million) in unpaid charter fees after… Read More »
Eastern Airways Seeks Administration Protection as Flights Halt
Eastern Airways (T3, Humberside), legally registered as Air Kilroe Limited, has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators for… Read More »
SWISS Launches First A350 with Inaugural Zurich–Palma Flight
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has officially entered the Airbus A350 into service, operating its first passenger flight with the… Read More »
Delta to Launch First Nonstop US-Saudi Arabia Flights in 2026
Delta Air Lines will become the first U.S. carrier to operate nonstop flights to Saudi Arabia, with new service scheduled… Read More »
How Airlines Can Improve Travel for Older and Vulnerable Passengers
Airlines and airports are seeing a growing number of travelers who require additional assistance, especially older passengers. TAP Air Portugal… Read More »
KLM Boeing 777 Diverts to Cayenne After Paramaribo ATC Shortage
A KLM Boeing 777-300ER operating flight KL713 from Amsterdam to Paramaribo was forced to divert on October 22, 2025, after… Read More »
Rex Creditors Expected to Lose Entire Claims Despite Air T Sale
Creditors of Regional Express are unlikely to recover their outstanding claims, even as the airline prepares to be sold to… Read More »
JetBlue Flight Turns Back to Boston Over ‘Disruptive’ Passenger
A JetBlue flight from Boston to Las Vegas was forced to return to Logan International Airport Monday night after reports… Read More »
Foundation for Aviation Safety Urges Global Crash Probe Reform
The Foundation for Aviation Safety is calling for urgent reform of the global aircraft accident investigation system, citing outdated protocols,… Read More »
U.S. Travel Declines as Global Tourism Surges Amid Economic and Political Turmoil
While global tourism is booming, the United States is experiencing a worrying decline in international visitor spending and arrivals. According… Read More »
Avia Solutions Sells SmartLynx, to Merge and Rebrand EU AOCs
Avia Solutions Group has sold SmartLynx Airlines to its management team and a Dutch investment fund as part of a… Read More »
Korean Air–Asiana to Release More Slots on 10 Affected Routes
The committee monitoring the merger of Korean Air and Asiana Airlines has begun reallocating airport slots and traffic rights on… Read More »
Analysts Doubt Spirit Airlines’ Future as Merger Talks Continue
Analysts are questioning whether any airline or investor should acquire Spirit Airlines—or simply wait for the carrier to liquidate and… Read More »
India Files Complaint with ICAO Over Foreign Airlines Poaching Pilots and Engineers
India has lodged a formal complaint with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) over the large-scale recruitment of Indian pilots… Read More »
WestJet Removes Reclining Seats in 43 Boeing 737 Aircraft
WestJet has announced plans to modify 43 of its Boeing 737 aircraft by removing the reclining function from standard economy… Read More »
Smuggling Balloons Force Temporary Shutdown of Vilnius Airport in Major Safety Scare
Air traffic at Vilnius Airport in Lithuania was temporarily halted on Tuesday Oct. 21 after authorities detected several smuggling balloons… Read More »
Mexico Halts Pilot and Crew Licenses Amid Plastic Shortage
Mexico’s Federal Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC) has temporarily suspended the issuance and renewal of licenses for pilots, flight attendants, and… Read More »
American Airlines Unveils Retro Flagship Livery Ahead of 100th Anniversary
American Airlines is celebrating its upcoming 100th anniversary with a nostalgic yet modern tribute to its storied past. The Dallas-based… Read More »
Nigeria’s New National Airline Not Expected Before Late 2027
Nigeria’s planned new national carrier is unlikely to launch before the end of 2027, according to Aviation and Aerospace Development… Read More »