Intellectual Ventures Sues Airlines Over Free Inflight Wi-Fi Systems
Several major U.S. airlines are facing new legal challenges over their inflight connectivity offerings, as patent-aggregation firm Intellectual Ventures has… Read More »
FAA Draft Plan Maps Phased Shift to Unleaded Aviation Gasoline
The Federal Aviation Administration has released a draft plan outlining how the U.S. general aviation fleet could transition from 100-octane… Read More »
ALPA Urges Bondholders to Back Spirit Airlines’ Chapter 11 Exit
The Air Line Pilots Association is urging bondholders to provide additional financial support to Spirit Airlines, warning that the carrier… Read More »
Iran Reopens Airspace After Closure, Airlines Still Avoid It
Iran has reopened its airspace after a temporary closure lasting around five hours, but international airlines remain wary as tensions… Read More »
Air Canada Flight Turns Back After Ground Worker Trapped in Cargo Hold
An Air Canada flight preparing for departure from Toronto was forced to return to the gate after passengers reported hearing… Read More »
South Sudan Orders Removal of Abandoned Aircraft at Juba Airport
South Sudan’s aviation regulator has ordered a sweeping cleanup at Juba International Airport, directing all operators to remove grounded, unserviceable,… Read More »
Uganda Airlines Boeing Deal Faces Police Probe Over Alleged Misconduct
Approval of a planned Boeing aircraft purchase by Uganda Airlines has come under scrutiny after Uganda’s police launched an investigation… Read More »
AirAsia X to Rebrand as AirAsia as Capital A Exits PN17
AirAsia X is set to rebrand as AirAsia effective January 19, 2026, marking a major milestone in the corporate restructuring… Read More »
Lufthansa Group to Add Starlink Wi-Fi Across 850 Aircraft From 2026
The Lufthansa Group is accelerating its push to enhance the premium passenger experience, announcing plans to equip its entire fleet… Read More »
In-Flight Wi-Fi Reaches 70% Adoption as Legacy Airlines Lead
In-flight connectivity has moved firmly into the mainstream, with 70% of airlines worldwide now offering onboard Wi-Fi, according to new… Read More »
Delta Orders 30 Boeing 787 Dreamliners to Boost Global Fleet Renewal
Delta Air Lines has placed an order for 30 new Boeing 787 Dreamliner widebody aircraft as part of its long-term… Read More »
India’s Dove Airlines Enters Voluntary Liquidation After Years Inactive
India-based private jet charter operator Dove Airlines has entered voluntary liquidation, marking the formal end of an airline that has… Read More »
Loganair Denied Guernsey Licences Over Route Overcapacity Concerns
The States of Guernsey’s Transport Licensing Authority (TLA) has provisionally denied licence applications from Loganair to operate services linking Guernsey… Read More »
How Pilot Alcohol Testing Rules Differ Worldwide and Keep Flying Safe
Ensuring that pilots and cabin crew are fit for duty is a cornerstone of global aviation safety. Among the most… Read More »
American Airlines Adds Nonalcoholic Beer to Inflight Menu
American Airlines is expanding its inflight beverage lineup with the introduction of nonalcoholic beer for the first time, reflecting changing… Read More »
Delta Sees Record Earnings as Premium Travel Demand Accelerates
Delta Air Lines is forecasting record earnings this year as demand for premium travel continues to surge, underscoring a structural… Read More »
Allegiant to Acquire Sun Country in $1.5 Billion Deal Creating Leisure Giant
Allegiant Travel has agreed to acquire rival leisure carrier Sun Country Airlines in a $1.5 billion cash-and-stock transaction, a move… Read More »
Estonia May Liquidate State Lessor After Nordica Jet Sale
The Estonian government is weighing the liquidation of state-owned aircraft lessor Transpordi Varahaldus following the sale of its final aircraft… Read More »
United Ties Flight Attendant Pay Raises to Scheduling Changes
United Airlines has detailed its position in ongoing contract negotiations with flight attendants, linking proposed wage increases to significant changes… Read More »
Ontario Woman Charged After Assault Forces Plane Back to Airport
A woman is facing multiple criminal charges after an alleged assault aboard a passenger aircraft forced an unscheduled return to… Read More »
Why British Airways Could Depart Heathrow After Curfew on 777 Flight
A rare post-midnight departure by British Airways from London Heathrow Airport has reignited discussion around the airport’s tightly regulated night… Read More »
Air China Plans $2.9bn Capital Raise Backed by Parent Group
Air China has announced plans to raise up to CNY 20 billion (USD 2.9 billion) through a private placement of… Read More »
What Boeing’s Flightradar24 Deal Means for Your Flight Experience
A new data-sharing agreement between Boeing and Flightradar24 could quietly change how airlines manage flights, delays, and disruptions—without adding a… Read More »
Delta Named America’s Most On-Time Airline for Fifth Straight Year
When booking a flight, travelers weigh many factors—price, comfort, route options, and layovers—but reliability often matters most. Getting to a… Read More »
Airbus Delivers 793 Aircraft in 2025, Backlog Hits Record High
Airbus delivered 793 commercial aircraft in 2025, maintaining delivery growth despite ongoing supply-chain constraints and a complex operating environment. The… Read More »
Above the Skyline: Does Airline Elite Status Mean Anything Anymore?
You know, I’ve been thinking about airline elite status. It used to mean something. You’d see someone board early and… Read More »