Virgin Australia Defends Qatar Alliance, Plans Long-Haul Expansion
Virgin Australia has responded to concerns about its proposed alliance with Qatar Airways, emphasizing the partnership’s potential to boost competition… Read More »
Spirit Airlines Refocuses on Fort Lauderdale, Plans Network Overhaul
Spirit Airlines, undergoing a prearranged Chapter 11 restructuring, has announced plans to significantly realign its network, focusing on core markets… Read More »
Top Shareholder Questions Thai Airways’ Capital Injection Plan
Thai Airways International’s largest shareholder, the Ministry of Finance, is reconsidering the need for a capital increase, citing the airline’s… Read More »
FAA Investigates American Airlines Airbus A321neo’s Near-Terrain Incident in Honolulu
he Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating an incident involving an American Airlines Airbus A321neo that deviated from its assigned… Read More »
Spirit Airlines Files for Bankruptcy Protection, Continues Flying
Spirit Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, becoming the first major U.S. passenger carrier to do so since… Read More »
African Airlines Focus on Safety, Connectivity in 2026-2030 Strategy
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) convened in Cairo with CEOs from its 45 member carriers to outline their strategic priorities… Read More »
Etihad to End Virgin Australia Partnership by Mid-2025
Etihad Airways has announced it will terminate its unilateral codeshare and frequent flier partnership with Virgin Australia by mid-2025. Starting… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Flight Struck by Bullet Before Takeoff
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800, preparing for takeoff from Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL), was struck by a bullet on… Read More »
GOL Airlines to End Bogotá-Buenos Aires Route in 2025
Brazil’s GOL Linhas Aéreas has announced it will discontinue its fifth freedom route connecting Bogotá (BOG) and Buenos Aires (EZE)… Read More »
Air New Zealand Eyes London Return with Gatwick Slots for 2025
Air New Zealand has secured 236 slots at London Gatwick for the 2025 northern summer, according to Airport Coordination Limited… Read More »
Southwest Cuts Expected 737 Max Deliveries for 2025 Amid Boeing Delays
Southwest Airlines has revised its 2025 delivery forecast for Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, anticipating fewer arrivals due to ongoing production… Read More »
Amazon Faces Delays in A330 Freighter Deliveries Amid EFW Issues
Amazon is experiencing delays in receiving the final four Airbus A330-300(P2F) freighters under a ten-year lease agreement with Hawaiian Airlines… Read More »
airBaltic Delays IPO to First Half of 2025 Amid Market Concerns
Latvia’s airBaltic has postponed its long-anticipated dual-listing IPO to the first half of 2025, citing unfavorable market conditions. CEO Martin… Read More »
American and JetBlue Hope for NE Partnership Amid Legal Hurdles
Despite a recent federal court ruling against their Northeast Alliance, American Airlines and JetBlue Airways remain optimistic about a future… Read More »
Etihad Plans $1B Cabin Retrofits for Boeing 777, 787 Fleets
Etihad Airways is set to invest $1 billion in retrofitting around 50 aircraft, focusing initially on its Boeing 787 and… Read More »
Japan Airlines Plans Regional Jet Order for 2025
Japan Airlines (JAL) is preparing to place a significant regional jet order in 2025, aiming for deliveries to commence in… Read More »
Norse Atlantic Completes Second Dreamliner Mission to Antarctica
Norse Atlantic Airways has successfully completed its second charter mission to Troll Airfield in Antarctica, marking another significant achievement just… Read More »
Garuda Indonesia Appoints Captain Wamildan Tsani Panjaitan as New CEO
Garuda Indonesia has officially announced the appointment of Captain Wamildan Tsani Panjaitan as its new CEO, replacing Irfan Setiaputra. The… Read More »
Avelo Airlines Launches First International Route from BDL
Avelo Airlines has launched its first international route as part of its growing expansion from Bradley International Airport (BDL) in… Read More »
London Stansted Airport Expands with New Routes and Investments
At Routes World 2024 in Bahrain, London Stansted Airport (STN) shared its exciting growth trajectory and future plans. The third-largest… Read More »
Seattle-Tacoma Airport Expands Connectivity and Routes
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), owned and operated by the Port of Seattle, plays a vital role as the gateway to… Read More »
Thai Airways to Introduce New A330s and Premium Class Upgrades
Thai Airways is set to welcome two additional Airbus A330 aircraft by December 2024, with plans to introduce a new… Read More »
Air India Express to Expand Fleet to 110 Aircraft by 2025
Air India Express (IX) is set to expand its fleet to 110 aircraft by March 31, 2025, according to CEO… Read More »
Pakistan Government Eyes Gulf Investment in PIA After Failed Auction
The Pakistani government is reportedly seeking to sell a majority or complete stake in Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to a… Read More »
Thai Airways Faces Opposition to Adding Government Administrators
A proposal to add two government officials as additional plan administrators at Thai Airways International is facing opposition from the… Read More »
Vietnam Airlines to Tender for 50 Narrowbody Jets in 2025
Vietnam Airlines (VN) is preparing to issue a tender for approximately 50 narrowbody jets in the first half of 2025,… Read More »