FAA Orders Mandatory Inspections of Boeing 787 Forward Bulkheads
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an airworthiness directive (AD) requiring visual inspections of the forward bulkheads on all… Read More »
Ex-British Airways A380 Pilot Fired for Drug Use Rehired by European Cargo
A former British Airways pilot, dismissed after testing positive for cocaine, has been rehired by European Cargo, a Bournemouth-based freight… Read More »
Fired FAA Technicians and Inspectors Reinstated After Court Ruling
A total of 132 probationary technicians, inspectors, and maintenance workers have been reinstated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) a… Read More »
Air Hong Kong Extends A300-600F Retirement to 2025 Amid Fleet Update
Air Hong Kong has announced it will delay the retirement of its remaining A300-600F freighters until 2025, extending their service… Read More »
Duopoly Delays: Aircraft Delivery Woes Impact Airlines
Airbus and Boeing, controlling over 90% of the global commercial aircraft market, are still grappling with significant delivery delays that… Read More »
Frontier Airlines Swipes at Southwest with Summer Perks
Budget carrier Frontier Airlines is making a bold statement this summer by rolling out economy bundles that include free seat… Read More »
Qantas Expands Global Network Ahead of Routes Asia 2025
Australia’s Qantas Airways is poised for another year of growth as it continues to operate an extensive domestic and international… Read More »
Asia-Pacific Airlines Launch 50 New Routes
Airlines across the Asia-Pacific region are gearing up to expand their long-haul networks over the coming weeks, with more than… Read More »
Australia’s Flight Capacity Climbs Amid Global Demand
International flight capacity from Australia has reached a new milestone in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, with departure seats… Read More »
Lufthansa’s Swifty AI Debuts with SWISS, Eyes Travel Booking Future
Lufthansa Innovation Hub-backed startup Swifty is piloting its conversational AI assistant on Swiss International Air Lines’ website, offering users a… Read More »
AI Shopping Agents to Revolutionize Airline Retail in 2025
OpenAI has unveiled its new AI shopping agent, Operator, signaling the start of a major shift in how consumers shop… Read More »
Indonesia’s FlyJaya Receives Two ATR72-500s for July 2025 Launch
Indonesian regional carrier FlyJaya has received two ATR72-500s from Jetcraft Commercial, marking a key milestone in its journey toward certification… Read More »
Batik Air Malaysia Commits to Kuala Lumpur Subang, Plans Expansion
Batik Air Malaysia has reaffirmed its commitment to Kuala Lumpur Subang Airport (Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport) and announced plans… Read More »
United Airlines Gate Agent Punched at Dulles, Passenger Arrested
A United Airlines gate agent was punched in the face at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) on Thursday night, prompting… Read More »
JetBlue Pilot and ATC Clash Over JFK Taxiway Leads to Heated Confrontation
A heated exchange between a JetBlue pilot and an air traffic controller (ATC) at JFK Airport raised concerns about communication… Read More »
Korean Air Extends A380, 747 Service Amid Aircraft Delivery Delays
Korean Air will extend the service life of its Airbus A380s and Boeing 747-8s as it faces delays in new… Read More »
Edelweiss Air Receives First Airbus A350-900 for Fleet Upgrade
Edelweiss Air has received its first Airbus A350-900, marking the start of its fleet modernization plan. The aircraft, HB-IHF (msn… Read More »
Spain’s Air Europa to Launch Boeing 737-8 Flights in June 2025
Air Europa will introduce its first Boeing 737 MAX 8 into scheduled service on June 23, 2025, with an inaugural… Read More »
Air India Expands Fleet with 100 Additional Airbus A350 and A320 Aircraft
Air India has placed an order for 100 additional Airbus aircraft, including 10 widebody A350s and 90 narrowbody jets from… Read More »
Tonga’s Lulutai Airlines Can Repay Debt, Says Former Chairman
Former Tongan Prime Minister and ex-chairman of Lulutai Airlines, Hu’akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni, has stated that the state-owned airline is financially… Read More »
Russian Airlines Retire 58 Aircraft Amid Sanctions and Repair Challenges
In 2024, Russian airlines were forced to retire 58 passenger aircraft due to accidents and the inability to perform necessary… Read More »
Airbus Enters LOT Fleet Modernization Race
Airbus has officially entered the race to modernize LOT Polish Airlines’ regional fleet, offering its versatile A220 airliner in both… Read More »
Longest Narrowbody Flights for Summer 2025
Airlines are pushing the boundaries of narrowbody performance this summer, as a record 57 routes featuring single-aisle aircraft now fly… Read More »
Airbus Submits Tender for 84 Aircraft to Polish Airline LOT
On March 15th in Warsaw, Airbus entered a significant bid for a contract to supply 84 passenger planes to Poland’s… Read More »
Southwest Ends Free Checked Bags After 50 Years
In a dramatic shift that has shocked loyal flyers, Southwest Airlines will begin charging for checked bags for the first… Read More »
American Airlines Jet Engine Catches Fire After Landing in Denver
An American Airlines Boeing 737-800 caught fire after landing at Denver International Airport on Thursday, forcing an emergency evacuation. The… Read More »