United Airlines CEO Optimistic About Boeing’s Recovery After Meeting New CEO
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has expressed renewed optimism about Boeing’s future following a recent meeting with Boeing’s new CEO,… Read More »
FAA Rejects Flight Attendants’ Union Request for New Cabin Air Quality Regulations
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has declined a petition from the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA-CWA) seeking new rules to… Read More »
Wizz Air Debuts Unlimited Flight Subscription for 499 Euros in Europe
Wizz Air, a budget airline based in Europe, has introduced an innovative travel subscription service allowing passengers unlimited flights for… Read More »
Airbus and Boeing Deliveries Drop 15% in H1 2024, with Boeing Seeing Significant Decline
Analysis by Cirium data reveals that Airbus and Boeing deliveries in the first half (H1) of 2024 were 15% lower… Read More »
Edelweiss Air Expands Long-Haul Network with New Routes Ahead of A350 Arrival
Swiss leisure carrier Edelweiss Air is set to enhance its long-haul network with two new North American routes starting in… Read More »
Birmingham Airport Targets Long-Haul Growth in North America and Asia
Birmingham Airport (BHX) is on a growth trajectory, with passenger numbers surging to 11.4 million in 2023—a 19.6% increase from… Read More »
French Safety Agency Joins Brazil Plane Crash Investigation
On Friday, tragedy struck when a Voepass airliner, carrying 58 passengers and 4 crew members, crashed in a residential area… Read More »
Qantas Reroutes Perth-London Flight Via Singapore Amid Middle East Tensions
Qantas has announced a temporary rerouting of its daily nonstop service from Perth International to London Heathrow. The adjustment, which… Read More »
LATAM Brasil About to Order of Up to 30 Embraer E-Jet Aircraft Amid Expansion Plans
LATAM Brasil, the Brazilian arm of the LATAM Airlines Group, is reportedly considering a significant fleet expansion with the potential… Read More »
SkyWest Airlines Faces Federal Lawsuits Over Alleged Fake Company Union
SkyWest Airlines, North America’s largest regional carrier, is embroiled in a significant legal battle over allegations of operating a “fake”… Read More »
Ethiopian Airlines Signs Design Contract for $6 Billion Mega Airport
Ethiopian Airlines (ET, Addis Ababa International) has secured a technical advisory and consultancy contract with Dar Al-Handasah Consultants (Shair and… Read More »
Universal Air Targets Niche Markets and New Bases
Malta-based Universal Air is strategically expanding its operations with a focus on niche markets across Europe and North Africa, while… Read More »
Sale of Australia’s Rex Postponed Amid Search for Buyers and Boardroom Strife
The sale of the regional operations of Rex – Regional Express (ZL, Wagga Wagga) has been deferred as the company… Read More »
Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants Reject Labor Deal Amid Merger Talks
Alaska Airlines’ flight attendants have voted down a new labor agreement that proposed immediate raises averaging over 24%, the Association… Read More »
Nigeria’s Air Peace to Damp-Lease Four 737-800s for Winter 2024/2025
Air Peace (P4, Lagos) has announced a damp-lease agreement with AirExplore (ED, Bratislava) to acquire four B737-800s for the Northern… Read More »
China’s Air Passenger Travel Set to Hit Record 700 Million in 2024
China is poised to set a new record in air passenger travel in 2024, with projections indicating that the number… Read More »
Summer Flight Disruptions: What Travelers Need to Know About Delays and Cancellations
Summer often brings the peak season for flight disruptions due to increased travel and challenging weather conditions. According to the… Read More »
NTSB Calls for Enhanced Safety Measures for Charter Flight Operations
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is advocating for stricter safety regulations for charter flights, including air tours, commuter services,… Read More »
Moldova Halts Operations of Three Companies Linked to Airplane-Parts Sales to Russia
Moldova has temporarily halted the operations of three companies involved in brokering airplane-parts sales to Russia. The decision, announced after… Read More »
SpiceJet Promoter to Divest 10% Stake in Effort to Raise Funds
SpiceJet’s managing director and primary promoter is poised to sell a 10% share of his stake in the airline, aiming… Read More »
Volotea and Abra Cancel JV After IAG’s Failed Air Europa Acquisition
Spanish low-cost carrier (LCC) Volotea and Abra Group, the parent company of Avianca and GOL, have decided to end their… Read More »
Previously Damaged Aircraft Involved in Fatal Brazilian Crash
Newly surfaced details reveal that the aircraft involved in the tragic crash of Voepass Flight 2283 on August 9 had… Read More »
NTSB Recommends Enhanced Safety Measures for Part 135 Operators Following Investigation
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has called for significant safety improvements in Part 135 operations following a special investigation… Read More »
Elliott Investment Management Proposes Major Board Overhaul at Southwest Airlines
Elliott Investment Management is intensifying its campaign at Southwest Airlines by proposing to replace a majority of the airline’s board… Read More »
United Airlines Suspends All Flights to Israel Amid Rising Middle East Tensions
United Airlines has ceased all flights to Tel Aviv, interrupting its service routes between the United States and Israel due… Read More »
Azul Sees Improving Trends After A Tough Second Quarter
Azul S.A., the leading Brazilian airline, is beginning to witness positive shifts in its financial and operational performance during the… Read More »