Samoa Airways Cancels Flights After Drug, Alcohol Test Failures
Samoa Airways canceled all scheduled flights on February 12 after mandatory drug and alcohol tests revealed 10% of employees tested… Read More »
South Korean Banks Call in Asiana Debt
Two state-owned South Korean banks are set to call in the remaining debt owed by Asiana Airlines (OZ, Seoul Incheon),… Read More »
Southwest Red-Eyes Boost Revenue & Connectivity
Southwest Airlines (WN, Dallas Love Field) has launched its first scheduled “red-eye” flights from Las Vegas Harry Reid, marking the… Read More »
Etihad Launches Direct Abu Dhabi-Sochi Flights
Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, is set to broaden its network by launching direct flights… Read More »
Air Astana Launches Atyrau-Tbilisi Direct Service
Air Astana is set to expand its network with the launch of a new direct route connecting Atyrau International Airport… Read More »
Virgin Australia Surpasses Qantas in Domestic Market
In a surprising twist in the Australian aviation sector, Virgin Australia has overtaken flag carrier Qantas as the dominant player… Read More »
ACCC Greenlights Virgin Australia-Qatar Alliance
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced a draft determination proposing to grant authorization for an integrated alliance… Read More »
British Airways Expands Engineering at Gatwick
British Airways has announced a strategic acquisition that will significantly enhance its engineering operations at London-Gatwick Airport. The airline is… Read More »
South Korean Jin Air’s 50-Day Grounding Ends at Muan Airport
A Boeing 737-800 operated by South Korean low-cost carrier Jin Air has finally departed Muan International Airport (MWX) after a… Read More »
Qantas Delays International Debut of A220-300
Qantas has delayed the long-awaited international debut of its new Airbus A220-300 aircraft, a move that is set to impact… Read More »
Airbus Delays A350 Freighter Launch Amid Supply Woes
European planemaker Airbus is set to postpone the launch of its highly anticipated A350 freighter jet by up to a… Read More »
Abra Group Boosts Transatlantic Reach
Four months after completing its acquisition of Spanish wet-lease and charter specialist Wamos Air, Abra Group is integrating the carrier… Read More »
Norwegian to Decide on 30 Boeing 737 MAX Options by Q3 2025
Norwegian Group plans to decide by late Q3 2025 whether to exercise its 30 options for Boeing 737 MAX aircraft,… Read More »
Delta Air Lines Faces Lawsuit After A350 Lavatory Door Incident Causes Serious Injury
Yanping Wei, a passenger from Shanghai, China, has initiated a federal lawsuit against Delta Air Lines following severe facial injuries… Read More »
Air India Rules Out Additional Boeing Jet Orders for Now, CEO Says
Air India is postponing the exercise of its options to purchase additional jets from Boeing until the planemaker has cleared… Read More »
Southwest Slashes 15% of Corporate Jobs in Cost-Cutting Move
Southwest Airlines announced today a sweeping reduction in its corporate workforce, cutting approximately 15% of its jobs—roughly 1,750 positions—as part… Read More »
Qantas Boosts Regional Connectivity with Q400 Flights
Australian airline Qantas has unveiled a major upgrade to its regional services, announcing that it will deploy larger QantasLink Q400… Read More »
Air India & Virgin Australia Codeshare Partnership
Air India and Virgin Australia have joined forces to launch an innovative codeshare agreement that promises to transform travel options… Read More »
Southwest Eyes Competitor Acquisition Amid Rumors
Southwest Airlines is stirring up industry chatter as speculation mounts over a potential acquisition of another US carrier. The rumor… Read More »
Volaris Expands with 30 New Routes Across Americas
Mexican ultra-low-cost carrier Volaris is set to expand its domestic and international network with the launch of 30 new routes… Read More »
Pushback Over Australian Plan to Buy Rex Airlines
The Regional Aviation Association of Australia (RAAA) is urging the Australian government to reconsider its proposal to purchase Rex Airlines… Read More »
Biman Bangladesh Chairman Rejects Airline Breakup Proposal
Biman Bangladesh Airlines Chairman Abdul Muyeed Chowdhury has dismissed calls to split the state-owned carrier, countering a proposal from the… Read More »
Managing Flight Anxiety Amid Recent Crashes
In just a few weeks, three fatal plane crashes—in Alaska, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.—have sparked concerns among travelers nationwide. The… Read More »
Air Canada Posts Record Revenues Despite Margin Dip
Air Canada has announced its Q4 and full year 2024 financial results, showcasing record annual revenues of C$22.3 billion (US$15.7… Read More »
Turkish Airlines Boosts IST-SYD Daily Service
Turkish Airlines is set to significantly increase its connectivity between Istanbul and Sydney, with plans to ramp up services on… Read More »
Skytrans Boosts ACMI Capabilities with Airbus A319
Skytrans, an Australian-based passenger airline and part of the Avia Solutions Group, has taken a significant step forward in enhancing… Read More »