Boeing Predicts Africa’s Commercial Airplane Fleet Will Double by 2043
Boeing’s 2024 Commercial Market Outlook (CMO) forecasts a significant expansion in Africa’s aviation industry, predicting that the continent’s commercial airplane… Read More »
FWC Urges Virgin Australia Pilots to Accept 21% Pay Raise
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has strongly recommended that Virgin Australia pilots accept a new contract offering a substantial salary… Read More »
Shanghai Airports Shut Down Ahead of Typhoon Bebinca
Shanghai’s two major airports, Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), have temporarily halted all operations in anticipation… Read More »
Air Canada and Pilots Union Reach Tentative 4-Year Contract
Air Canada, the national airline of Canada, has announced a tentative agreement with the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), representing… Read More »
Etihad Airways Expands Abu Dhabi-Sydney Flights for Summer 2025
Etihad Airways has unveiled its ambitious plans to boost connectivity between Abu Dhabi and Sydney, alongside significant frequency increases across… Read More »
PIA Seeks to Resume European Flights Amid EU Ban Lift Efforts
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is making significant strides toward resuming operations to European airports, following years of restrictions imposed due… Read More »
United Airlines to Offer Free Wi-Fi with SpaceX’s Starlink
United Airlines has announced a groundbreaking partnership with SpaceX to provide free inflight Wi-Fi using Starlink’s satellite technology, marking the… Read More »
Best Time to Book Holiday Flights: October Tips
As the holiday season approaches, travelers planning to fly for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s should mark their calendars for… Read More »
SpiceJet to Reactivate 28 Aircraft in INR32.36 Billion Capital Plan
SpiceJet is gearing up for a significant fleet expansion as part of its strategy to attract investors for a planned… Read More »
Close Call at Nashville Airport
On September 12, 2024, a potential runway collision at Nashville International Airport (BNA) was narrowly avoided when an Alaska Airlines… Read More »
Boeing Workers Strike: Impact on Air Travel Unclear
Boeing workers went on strike early Friday, adding to a challenging year for the American aircraft manufacturer. The strike, involving… Read More »
Delta Requests Delay in Resuming Four Daily Flights to China Amid Market Challenges
Delta Air Lines (DAL.N) has formally requested the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to approve a delay in resuming four… Read More »
Ryanair May Face Aircraft Delays Due to Boeing Strike, CEO Warns
Ryanair Group (RYA.I) CEO Michael O’Leary revealed on Saturday that the ongoing Boeing workers’ strike could delay the airline’s delivery… Read More »
DirecTV and Dish in Merger Talks Once Again Amid Competitive Streaming Market
Satellite-TV providers DirecTV and Dish are in talks to merge once again, according to Bloomberg, citing sources familiar with the… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Mandates Extra Pilot Training After Safety Incidents
Southwest Airlines is implementing a new mandate requiring all of its nearly 11,000 pilots to undergo additional training following a… Read More »
Crew Resource Management Enhances Flight Safety
As aviation technology evolves and passenger numbers soar to record levels, aircrew, flight departments, and governments have developed sophisticated procedures… Read More »
Afar Welcomes Airline Retail Expert Ann Cederhall
Afar is thrilled to announce the addition of Ann Cederhall as our new columnist, bringing her extensive expertise in airline… Read More »
Boeing Workers Strike, Halting 737 Max Production
More than 30,000 Boeing workers, members of the company’s largest unionized group, initiated a strike on Friday after overwhelmingly rejecting… Read More »
Brussels Airlines Expands Long-Haul Fleet
Brussels Airlines is set to enhance its long-haul operations by adding three new Airbus A330 aircraft to its fleet. While… Read More »
AirAsia Joins Heart Aerospace Board for ES-30
AirAsia has joined Heart Aerospace’s Industry Advisory Board to support the development of the Swedish startup’s hybrid-electric aircraft, the ES-30…. Read More »
Air Astana Expands UAE Flight Network
Air Astana is set to strengthen its presence in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the launch of new routes… Read More »
LATAM Launches Boeing 787 Cabin Upgrades
LATAM Airlines has initiated a significant cabin refurbishment program for 24 of its Boeing 787 Dreamliners, aiming to enhance the… Read More »
U.S. DoT Approves Delta-SAS Scandinavian Codeshare Despite JetBlue Objections
The U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) has approved a new codeshare agreement between Delta Air Lines and Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), marking… Read More »
Gulf Air Plans U.S. Launch by Mid-2025
Gulf Air is making significant strides toward entering the U.S. market, with a potential service launch projected for mid-2025. According… Read More »
Etihad Airways Delays IPO to 2025 to Showcase 2024 Results
Etihad Airways, owned by the Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund ADQ, has postponed its planned stock market debut to 2025,… Read More »
Riyadh Air to Begin Test Flights as It Prepares for Launch
Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, Riyadh Air, is set to operate its first non-commercial flight on September 12, 2024. The… Read More »