China Nears Landmark Order for 500 Boeing Aircraft Amid Rival Airbus Deal
Chinese airlines are reportedly on the verge of finalizing a blockbuster order for 500 Boeing aircraft, according to Reuters. The… Read More »
American Airlines Pilots Forget to Lower Landing Gear on Final Approach to Phoenix
Passengers and plane spotters alike witnessed a tense moment on September 18 when an American Airlines Airbus A319 appeared to… Read More »
Families of Flight 5342 Crash Victims Plan DC Announcement
Families of passengers killed in the January 29 mid-air collision involving American Eagle Flight 5342 will hold a press conference… Read More »
Spirit Airlines to Furlough 1,800 Flight Attendants Amid Restructuring
Spirit Airlines has announced plans to furlough around 1,800 flight attendants — roughly one-third of its cabin crew — as… Read More »
Landing Jet Comes Within 10 Feet of EasyJet Plane at Nice Airport
An easyJet flight preparing to depart Nice Côte d’Azur Airport in France on the evening of Sept. 21 was canceled… Read More »
Turkey Eyes Massive Boeing & Lockheed Deals with $10B Local Production Push
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is reportedly planning to order hundreds of Boeing airliners and Lockheed Martin fighter jets, while… Read More »
Afghan Teen Survives Perilous Flight From Kabul to Delhi Hidden in Landing Gear
A 13-year-old Afghan boy survived an extraordinary and highly dangerous journey from Kabul to Delhi by hiding inside the landing… Read More »
How the Airbus A380 Superjumbo Redefined Luxury Air Travel
Flying on the Airbus A380—the world’s largest passenger aircraft—is still one of the most indulgent experiences in commercial aviation. With… Read More »
Bankrupt Spirit Airlines to Furlough One-Third of Flight Attendants Amid Major Restructuring
Spirit Airlines, the ultra-low-cost carrier that has filed for bankruptcy twice this year, announced it will furlough about one-third of… Read More »
Lawmakers Propose FAA Shutdown Bill to Protect Air Traffic and Safety Operations
Two members of Congress have introduced new legislation to ensure the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) can keep operating during government… Read More »
Uzbekistan Airways Places Record Orders 22 Boeing 787 Dreamliners
Uzbekistan Airways has announced the largest aircraft order in its history, confirming plans to acquire up to 22 Boeing 787… Read More »
Russia Presses ICAO to Ease Aviation Sanctions Over Safety
Russia is asking the U.N.’s International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to relax sanctions that block access to spare parts and… Read More »
Ryanair Flight Issues Distress Signal After Radio Failure
A Ryanair flight approaching London Stansted Airport reportedly sent an emergency distress signal after losing radio contact with air traffic… Read More »
Business Class on a Budget: My La Compagnie Experience
Flying business class across the Atlantic usually comes with sky-high fares, but a small French airline has built its reputation… Read More »
BermudAir Settles Airport Fee Dispute With Skyport
BermudAir and Skyport, the operator of Bermuda’s L.F. Wade International Airport, have reached an agreement to resolve a protracted dispute… Read More »
Chorus Aviation Launches $36M Share Buyback Program
Chorus Aviation has announced a CAD50 million (USD36 million) share repurchase program aimed at returning capital to shareholders and signaling… Read More »
US Moves to Block Sanctioned Aircraft Parts From Reaching Russia
Washington is tightening controls to prevent U.S.-made aircraft components from slipping into Russian hands after loosening sanctions on Belarus’s flag… Read More »
LATAM Group Places Major Order for Up to 74 Embraer E195-E2 Jets
LATAM Group has confirmed a landmark order for up to 74 Embraer E195-E2 regional jets as part of its strategy… Read More »
Accidentally Cut Cables Cause Massive Flight Delays at Dallas Airports
Hundreds of flights were delayed or canceled at Dallas–Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Dallas Love Field on Friday Sep…. Read More »
Spirit Airlines Seeks $100 Million in Pilot Pay Cuts Amid Second Bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines has told its pilots’ union it wants to cut pay and claw back $100 million a year from… Read More »
FAA Orders Crackdown on Carry-On Bags During Emergencies
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is taking aim at a growing safety hazard: passengers refusing to leave their carry-on… Read More »
Avelo Airlines Shuts West Coast Bases, Moves East
Avelo Airlines, which launched in 2021 promising low fares from smaller California airports, is abandoning the very region where it… Read More »