American partners with cargo.one digital freight booking
American Airlines is the first US-based airline to partner with cargo.one, a European platform for booking and marketing air freight… Read More »
Germany’s Lufthansa will increase it’s capital and have a leaner post-pandemic future
Germany’s Lufthansa moved closer to a capital increase, outlining plans for a post-pandemic return to profit as a leaner airline… Read More »
New FAA weight rule could result in more fat fliers getting bumped from flights
A change in an FAA weight rule could result in more fliers getting bumped from flights and more baggage delays…. Read More »
Media claims organized crime groups have infiltrated Qantas to facilitate illegal activities
Qantas said it was “disturbed” by claims that some staff may have been involved in organised crime following an Australian… Read More »
United Airlines and Flight Attendants union agree upon voluntary vaccination scheme
United Airlines (UAL.O) and a top aviation union on Thursday agreed upon a scheme for voluntary vaccination and record-keeping of the airline’s… Read More »
Cathay Pacific hiring more local pilots despite travel slump
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways has resumed recruiting pilots with residency rights in the territory as part of medium- to… Read More »
EmPower in-seat power system to benefit from anti-microbial technology
As part of its ongoing Product Innovation Program, Astronics Corporation has launched an anti-microbial aircraft in-seat power Outlet Units. From… Read More »
ACS addressing COVID in the aircraft cabin
AVIC Cabin Systems (ACS) Group have announced hygiene-focused innovations with further products in the development stage. FACC has introduced PURE… Read More »
TAP Air Portugal’s new Airbus fleet flies with latest SL3710 Recaro seating
Recaro Aircraft Seating has integrated its SL3710 and BL3710 into a hybrid layout on TAP Air Portugal’s new Airbus fleet…. Read More »
AIM Altitude delivers latest ship set for Emirates A380
AIM Altitude has delivered its 123rd ship set of the Emirates A380 interior to Airbus in Hamburg. The final ship… Read More »
Finnair ATR fleet to be fitted with HEPA filters
Finnair is to begin installing High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters on the recirculation system of its entire ATR turboprop… Read More »
Iberia launches pre-order food service
Iberia has launched its Deliverfly initiative to improve the customer experience and reduce waste on the aircraft. Designed in conjunction… Read More »
United expands food and beverage services with contactless payment technology
United customers on most flights over two hours will be able to purchase beer, wine and White Claw Hard Seltzer,… Read More »
Expliseat’s TiSeat E2 joins A320 BFE product catalogue
TiSeat E2, Expliseat’s economy class seats for short-haul and long-haul flights, now features in the Airbus A320 BFE Product catalogue…. Read More »
American Airlines revamps in-flight amenity kits
American Airlines is introducing new onboard amenity kits for premium cabin customers in partnership with luxury design brand Shinola and… Read More »
IATA says Digital Airline Pass Will Be Ready ‘Within Weeks’
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says it will have its digital Covid Travel Pass ready “within weeks,” a breakthrough… Read More »
Roughly 14,000 United Workers Reportedly in Danger of Losing Their Jobs
Weeks after rehiring thousands of employees who were furloughed after Oct. 1, 2020, United is warning some 14,000 workers that… Read More »
Menzies Aviation awarded contract with Air France-KLM in Canada
Menzies Aviation, the global aviation logistics specialist, announced a new contract on 11 August with Air France-KLM at Toronto Pearson… Read More »
US flight attendants call for extension of government aid until year-end at minimum
The union representing US flight attendants has called on Congress to extend government financial assistance for airlines through the end… Read More »
U.S. Pilots face career anxiety after coronavirus disruption
As the US air transport industry begins emerging from the pandemic-induced disruption, airlines are making difficult decisions about how to… Read More »
Bombardier To Cut 2,500 Jobs To Counter Business-Jet Slump
Bombardier Inc. plans to eliminate 2,500 jobs at its aviation division following a slump in demand for business jets. Manufacturing… Read More »
Appareo Goes Big on New Flight Data Technology for Small Airplanes
Appareo’s new Conexus technology brings new data acquisition capabilities to the lighter end of the business and general aviation industry…. Read More »
France’s air pilots given an ultimatum by Ryanair
French pilots have been given an ultimatum by Ryanair who wish to cut their wages by 20 percent and also… Read More »
United Airlines Turns Old Uniforms Into Masks for Frontline Workers
United Airlines announced Wednesday it had delivered 7,500 face masks crafted from old uniforms over the last week to frontline workers…. Read More »
A4A Applauds Approval of New Sustainable Aviation Fuel Pathway
Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, applauds the addition of a seventh annex… Read More »
Virgin Atlantic Cuts Over 3,000 Jobs in the UK; Ends Gatwick Airport Operations, A Major Hub for Orlando International Airport
Given that virtually all non-essential travel has come to a standstill due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, beside the theme… Read More »