Czech Airlines ČSA to Cease Operations, Join Smartwings
Czech Republic’s flag carrier, ČSA Czech Airlines, is set to end its operational activities and retire its iconic “OK” code… Read More »
Aegean Airlines to Acquire 21% of Volotea with Loan
Aegean Airlines has announced plans to acquire a 21% stake in the Barcelona-based regional low-cost carrier Volotea through a €50… Read More »
Aegean Airlines Invests EUR50 Million in Volotea, Secures Up to 21% Stake
Aegean Airlines (A3) has announced a significant commercial joint venture and equity investment in Spanish low-cost carrier Volotea (V7), potentially… Read More »
airBaltic Unveils 16 New Routes and IPO Plans
On September 4, 2024, airBaltic unveiled a major expansion of its route network, introducing 16 new routes across Europe from… Read More »
Doug Lansky’s Viral Video Revamps In-Flight Safety Briefings
In a refreshing twist on the standard in-flight safety demonstration, travel journalist Doug Lansky has captivated audiences with his viral… Read More »
Wizz Air Launches Milan-Abu Dhabi Route with New A321XLR
Wizz Air is set to enhance its route network with the introduction of its first Airbus A321XLR aircraft, which will… Read More »
American Airlines Flight Diverted After First Class Passenger Assaults Flight Attendant Over Vaping
An American Airlines flight en route from Milwaukee to Dallas Fort Worth had to make an emergency landing in Tulsa… Read More »
American Airlines Sues Kuehne + Nagel Over $500,000 Engine Damage
American Airlines has filed a lawsuit against Kuehne + Nagel, one of the world’s leading logistics firms, after an aircraft… Read More »
Thai Pilots Association Opposes Foreign Pilots on Domestic Routes, Cites Risk of ICAO Red Flag
The Thai Pilots Association is voicing concerns over a proposal to liberalize pilot jobs for foreigners on domestic routes in… Read More »
Spirit Airlines Furloughs 180 Pilots After $193 Million Loss, Exceeds Initial Estimates
Spirit Airlines has initiated a significant furlough of over 180 pilots during the holiday weekend, a figure that surpasses the… Read More »
India’s Air Travel Safety Improved in 2023, DGCA Reports Significant Reductions in Air Incidents
India’s air travel safety saw substantial improvements last year, according to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The DGCA’s… Read More »
Azul Airlines Negotiates Debt Settlement, Rules Out Chapter 11
Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras (AD) has confirmed it is not considering filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United… Read More »
Qatar Airways Acquiring 19% Stake in Virgin Australia
Qatar Airways (QR) is set to acquire a 19% stake in Virgin Australia (VA), with the deal expected to be… Read More »
AirExplore Gains US Approval for New Flights
AirExplore, the European-based wet-lease specialist, has received regulatory approval from the US Department of Transportation (DoT) to operate commercial flights… Read More »
Virgin Atlantic Adds New Routes to Riyadh, Accra, and Toronto
Virgin Atlantic has announced the addition of three new routes from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to its network, with services… Read More »
Cathay Pacific Identifies 15 Airbus A350s Needing Engine Repairs
Cathay Pacific has confirmed that 15 of its Airbus A350 aircraft require repairs following a fleet-wide inspection initiated after an… Read More »
Singapore Airlines to Acquire 25.1% Stake in Air India
The Indian government has granted approval for Singapore Airlines (SQ) to acquire a 25.1% stake in the expanded Air India… Read More »
ITA Airways Secures $240 Million Financing for Fleet Expansion
ITA Airways, the Italian airline, has announced a significant financial milestone with its wholly-owned subsidiary securing $240 million in private… Read More »
Spirit Airlines Furloughs 74 Fewer Pilots Than Initially Projected
Spirit Airlines recently announced the furlough of 186 pilots, 74 fewer than the 260 initially projected. This move comes as… Read More »
Nigerian Airlines Banned from US Flights After FAA Safety Status Lapse
Nigerian airlines have been barred from operating flights to the United States following a lapse in their Federal Aviation Administration… Read More »
Qantas to Launch Melbourne-Honolulu Route with Airbus A330s in 2025
Qantas has unveiled plans to introduce a new Transpacific route connecting Melbourne and Honolulu, starting in May 2025. The 5,405-mile… Read More »
Airbus Beluga to Assist Damaged British Airways A350 at Heathrow
An Airbus Beluga is set to assist in the repair of a British Airways Airbus A350-1000 stranded at London Heathrow… Read More »