Qantas Beard Ban for Pilots Sparks Safety Debate and Backlash
Qantas is facing growing criticism over plans to extend its ban on beards for pilots to its regional subsidiary, QantasLink…. Read More »
Concorde’s 1995 Round-the-World Speed Record Still Stands
Nearly three decades after its historic achievement, Concorde’s reputation as one of aviation’s greatest icons remains firmly intact. In 1995,… Read More »
Aero to Launch Hawaii Flights With Gulfstream Jet
Aero, the U.S.-based semi-private carrier, will expand its network this autumn by launching scheduled flights to Hawaii using its first… Read More »
Ethiopian Airlines Struggles to Recover Eritrean Funds
Ethiopian Airlines remains unable to access its frozen funds in Eritrea, a dispute that forced the suspension of flights to… Read More »
Korean Air Places Record Order for 103 Boeing Jets to Modernize Fleet and Fuel Growth
Korean Air has committed to its largest-ever aircraft order, announcing plans to purchase 103 Boeing jets in a landmark deal… Read More »
DoT Unveils New Air Travel Complaint System
The U.S. Department of Transportation has launched a modernized platform to handle passenger grievances with airlines and ticket agents. The… Read More »
Virgin Links Kenya Safari Camps by Charter
Virgin Limited Edition has launched an exclusive private flight package connecting its two luxury safari camps in Kenya, Mahali Mzuri… Read More »
July Air Ticket Sales Hit Record $8.1 Billion
U.S. travel agencies reported record-breaking air ticket sales in July, reflecting the continued strength of air travel demand. According to… Read More »
Luxury Travel Booms as Economy Struggles
The U.S. travel industry is reflecting the broader K-shaped economy, with fortunes diverging sharply between luxury and mainstream segments. High-end… Read More »
Canadians, Europeans Skip U.S. Travel in 2025
Once a top destination for international tourists, the U.S. is now facing a sharp decline in visitors from its closest… Read More »
American Airlines A321 Diverts Near Washington After Passenger Device Fire
An American Airlines Airbus A321-200, registration N558UW, operating flight AA357 from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Phoenix, Arizona, was forced to divert… Read More »
Turkey’s AJet Expands Fleet with Boeing 737-8 Deliveries
AJet has received two Boeing 737-8 aircraft from CDB Aviation, marking the first deliveries in a 12-aircraft lease agreement that… Read More »
Global Flight Cancellations Surge in July
July proved to be another challenging month for airlines worldwide, with global flight cancellations rising to 58,239, marking a 5%… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Eyes Global Expansion
Southwest Airlines is preparing for a potential expansion beyond its current network in the Americas, signaling a major shift in… Read More »
Stricter US Immigration Rules Hit Air Travel Demand
International airlines are reporting a decline in demand for flights to and from the United States, attributing the drop to… Read More »
American Upgrades Erie-Charlotte Service with Larger Jet
American Airlines is enhancing its Erie, Pennsylvania, to Charlotte, North Carolina, service with a significant aircraft upgrade. Beginning next year,… Read More »
Air Wisconsin Wins First Essential Air Service Deal
Air Wisconsin Airlines has secured its first Essential Air Service (EAS) contract, marking a new chapter for the regional carrier… Read More »
Air Botswana Extends GM Lulu Rasebotsa Suspension
Air Botswana (BP) has extended the suspension of its general manager, Lulu Rasebotsa, for another 30 working days while an… Read More »
Sarawak Welcomes Possible Sabah Stake in AirBorneo Relaunch
The Sarawak government has signaled openness to Sabah investing in AirBorneo, the soon-to-be relaunched airline that will replace MASwings, though… Read More »
Air Botswana Confirms $64M State Aid Since 2019, Minister Says
Botswana’s government has injected more than BWP900 million (USD64 million) into Air Botswana (BP, Gaborone) since the 2019/20 financial year,… Read More »
Gibraltar Sets Up Civil Aviation Authority, New VP-G Register
Gibraltar is preparing to launch its own VP-G aircraft register following aviation oversight reforms and a new partnership with US-based… Read More »
Savannah, Hilton Head Airports Expand Nonstop Flights
Hilton Head Island continues to draw millions of travelers each year seeking sun, beaches, and the relaxed Lowcountry lifestyle. Visitors… Read More »