South African Airways Targets 150% Fleet Growth by 2028 Amid Regional Expansion Push
South African Airways (SA, Johannesburg O.R. Tambo) aims to grow its fleet from 20 to 50 aircraft in the next… Read More »
United Airlines Offers Dual 2025 Profit Guidance Amid Economic Uncertainty
United Airlines has issued a cautious financial outlook for 2025, warning that its full‑year and second‑quarter earnings could fall below… Read More »
Ryanair Considers Delaying Boeing Aircraft Deliveries Amid US Tariff Concerns
Ryanair (FR, Dublin International) may postpone the delivery of new Boeing aircraft due to the potential financial impact of recently… Read More »
China Southern Cancels Sale of 10 Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliners
China Southern Airlines has unexpectedly halted the auction of ten Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliners and two GEnx‑1B70/P2 engines that the carrier… Read More »
FAA Tests Drone Detection Systems After NJ Fiasco
The Federal Aviation Administration has begun evaluating drone detection systems in New Jersey following a surge in unidentified drone activity… Read More »
China Suspends Boeing Deliveries Amid Escalating US Trade Tariffs
China has ordered its airlines to halt all further deliveries of Boeing aircraft, escalating tensions in a growing trade dispute… Read More »
American Airlines to Offer Free High‑Speed Wi‑Fi in 2026
American Airlines announced that beginning in January 2026 it will provide complimentary high‑speed Wi‑Fi on nearly 90 percent of its… Read More »
China Eastern Launches Copenhagen and Milan Routes
China Eastern Airlines this summer will expand its European network with two new long‑haul services from Shanghai Pudong International Airport,… Read More »
Air Seoul Faces Financial Struggles as Auditors Flag Risks
Air Seoul is facing serious financial challenges, with auditors raising concerns about its ability to continue operating as a going… Read More »
Air Astana Delays U.S. Launch Due to Boeing 787 Delays
Air Astana has postponed the debut of its long-haul service to the United States due to delays in the delivery… Read More »
Ghana Advances Flag Carrier Plans With U.S. Aviation Partner
Ghana is advancing plans to reestablish a national airline, with the government now in discussions with U.S.-based World Aviation Group… Read More »
Pakistan to Relaunch PIA Privatisation Drive This April
The Pakistani government is set to relaunch its privatisation campaign for Pakistan International Airlines by the end of April 2025,… Read More »
US-Bangla Wet Leases BBN Indonesia Boeing 737-800 Jets
US-Bangla Airlines has wet leased two Boeing 737-800 aircraft from BBN Airlines Indonesia as part of its fleet expansion strategy…. Read More »
Transair Hawaii Set to Resume Cargo Flights in Late 2025
Transair, a Hawaii-based cargo airline operated by Rhoades Aviation Inc. (RAI), plans to resume inter-island air cargo services by late… Read More »
Lao Airlines Launches COMAC C909 Service to Pakse
Lao Airlines has become the second non-Chinese carrier to begin operating the COMAC C909 regional jet, with aircraft RDPL-34229 (msn… Read More »
Vietnamese Airlines Sign $860M Aircraft Financing in U.S.
Vietnam Airlines and VietJetAir have signed major aircraft financing deals in the United States, totaling USD860 million. The agreements were… Read More »
SAS Scandinavian to Launch European Business Class in October 2025
Scandinavian carrier SAS will reintroduce a full Business Class product on its short‑ and medium‑haul European network beginning in October… Read More »
Arajet Begins Miami–Santo Domingo Service
Arajet, the Dominican Republic’s low‑cost carrier, officially entered the United States market on April 14, 2025, with its inaugural service linking Santo… Read More »
United Airlines Offers Dual Profit Forecast Ahead of Cuts
United Airlines maintained its full‑year adjusted earnings guidance but introduced a second, lower forecast in case of a U.S. recession,… Read More »
American Airlines to Offer Free Inflight Wi‑Fi in 2026
American Airlines plans to launch complimentary inflight Wi‑Fi for its AAdvantage loyalty program members starting in January 2026, marking a… Read More »
South Korea Approves Sale of Asiana Cargo to Air Incheon
South Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport has approved the sale of Asiana Airlines’ cargo division to Air Incheon…. Read More »
Southwest Airlines to Upgrade Entire Fleet
Southwest Airlines will begin a full retrofit of its entire fleet starting May 1, 2025, introducing premium seating and transitioning… Read More »
PLAY Airlines Fined for Late Insider Info Disclosure
Icelandic low-cost carrier PLAY Airlines has been fined ISK15.8 million (USD123,900) for breaching European Union rules on the timely disclosure… Read More »
Etihad Welcomes Sixth A350‑1000 to Expand Global Reach
Etihad Airways has taken delivery of its latest Airbus A350‑1000, marking the sixth addition of this model to its fleet,… Read More »
AirAsia Launches Bangkok–Okinawa Flights via Hong Kong
AirAsia today announced the launch of a weekly service linking Bangkok’s Don Mueang International Airport to Okinawa’s Naha Airport via… Read More »
Airlines Bet on Premium Leisure as Demand Falters
As U.S. economic uncertainty grows and domestic coach bookings soften, major carriers are pivoting toward premium leisure travelers willing to… Read More »