Delta Launches First US Airline Route to Riyadh From Atlanta
Delta Air Lines will launch nonstop service between Atlanta and Riyadh on October 23, marking the first time a US… Read More »
American Ends Overnight Miami Layovers on British Virgin Islands Route
American Airlines has introduced a revised flight schedule for services to the British Virgin Islands that eliminates the need for… Read More »
Emirates A380 Pilot Calls Out JFK ATC Over Unclear Taxi Instructions
An unusual and tense exchange between an Emirates Airbus A380 flight crew and air traffic controllers at New York’s John… Read More »
Alaska Airlines Passenger Charged After Trying to Open Cabin Door Midflight
A passenger on an Alaska Airlines flight has been federally charged after allegedly attempting to open the aircraft’s cabin door during flight,… Read More »
Delta One Premium Service Launches on Atlanta–Los Angeles Route
Delta Air Lines is set to introduce its flagship Delta One premium service on flights between Atlanta and Los Angeles… Read More »
FedEx Expects MD-11 Fleet Back in Service by Spring
FedEx expects its fleet of MD-11 freighters to return to service by spring following a temporary grounding prompted by heightened… Read More »
Why Spirit and Frontier Must Merge to Survive
Recent announcements involving Spirit Airlines, including fleet changes and new funding arrangements, have raised fresh questions about the carrier’s long-term… Read More »
Lufthansa to Block 787-9 Business Class Seat Sales Until 2026
Lufthansa does not expect to begin selling all business class seats on its Boeing 787-9 fleet until the second quarter… Read More »
Volaris and Viva Aerobus Agree to Merge in Mexico LCC Deal
Mexico’s two busiest airlines, Volaris and Viva Aerobus, have agreed to merge, creating a new low-cost airline group that would… Read More »
BermudAir Launches AnguillAir With Seasonal US Routes
Bermuda-based carrier BermudAir has unveiled a new sub-brand, AnguillAir, marking a strategic expansion of its seasonal network in the Caribbean… Read More »
Pakistan Moves to Sell Up to 100% of Pakistan International Airlines
Pakistan’s government has agreed in principle to fully divest its stake in Pakistan International Airlines, responding to demands from prospective… Read More »
Apollo Explores $12bn Sale of Atlas Air Cargo Carrier
Apollo Global Management is reportedly considering a potential sale of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, the US-based cargo airline operator, in… Read More »
Elliott Cuts Southwest Stake but Remains Key Shareholder
Activist investor Elliott Investment Management has reduced its ownership stake in Southwest Airlines, trimming its holding to 13.1% after playing… Read More »
Guernsey Frees Blue Islands ATRs After Debt Settlement
Guernsey Ports has reached a settlement with the owners of two ATR aircraft previously operated by Blue Islands, clearing the… Read More »
Ado-Ekiti Airport Launches First Commercial Flights in Nigeria
Ado-Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport has officially entered commercial service, marking a significant milestone for aviation development in southwestern Nigeria…. Read More »
China Airlines Orders Five More Airbus A350-1000 Aircraft
China Airlines has placed a firm order for five additional Airbus A350-1000s, bringing its total commitments for the type to… Read More »
Malaysia Aviation Group Targets Skytrax Top 10 Ranking by 2030
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has unveiled its Long-Term Business Plan 3.0 (LTBP3.0), setting out a strategic roadmap for the period… Read More »
Army and FAA Admit Critical Failures in Deadly Mid‑Air Crash Near Reagan National Airport
The U.S. government has acknowledged multiple failures by Army pilots and an air traffic controller at Washington, D.C.’s Reagan National… Read More »
United’s Boeing 787 Fuels Long-Haul Growth Strategy
United Airlines is doubling down on its long-haul growth strategy with continued investment in the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, positioning the… Read More »
FAA Lost Up to 500 Air Traffic Controller Trainees During Shutdown
The Federal Aviation Administration lost hundreds of air traffic controller trainees during the recent 43-day government shutdown, FAA chief Bryan… Read More »
Holiday Travel Scams Rise as Criminals Target Airlines, Loyalty Accounts
Holiday travelers are increasingly being targeted by sophisticated scams as demand surges during peak travel periods, with criminals exploiting disruptions,… Read More »
EASA Orders Airbus A320neo Fuselage Panel Inspections After Defect Confirmed
EASA has issued its first formal regulatory action on a manufacturing defect affecting Airbus A320neo forward fuselage panels, confirming that… Read More »
Malaysia Airlines targets 116 jets by 2035
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has unveiled a new long-term business strategy that sets out ambitious growth targets for Malaysia Airlines… Read More »
South Korea Offers $190,000 in Tax Rebates to Base 24 Aircraft
South Korea’s Gangseo-gu district has finalized its 2025 subsidy program aimed at encouraging airlines to register and base aircraft locally,… Read More »
Spirit and Frontier Revive Merger Talks Amid Restructuring Pressure
Spirit Aviation Holdings, the parent company of Spirit Airlines, is reportedly back in merger discussions with Frontier Airlines Holdings, renewing… Read More »
BAE Systems to Cut Air Astana Stake by Nearly Half
BAE Systems has announced plans to significantly reduce its shareholding in Air Astana by selling global depositary receipts representing approximately… Read More »