Thai Court Reviews Bid to Block Foreign Pilots
Thailand’s Administrative Court is reviewing a temporary injunction filed by the Thai Pilots Association seeking to block the employment of… Read More »
U.S. Grants Sanctions Exemption to Belarus’ Belavia
The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has issued a general license exempting Belarusian flag carrier Belavia from certain… Read More »
Southwest Weighs Long-Haul Flights, New Aircraft Type
Southwest Airlines is exploring a potential long-haul strategy that could see the U.S. low-cost carrier introduce a second aircraft type… Read More »
Five African Airlines Launch Joint MRO Efficiency Drive
Five leading African airlines are joining forces to reduce costs, improve efficiency and enhance safety in maintenance, repair and overhaul… Read More »
Nigerian Regulators Unite to Tackle Aviation Fraud
Nigeria’s aviation regulator has enlisted the country’s anti-corruption agency to combat financial crimes threatening the civil aviation sector. Nigerian Civil… Read More »
Japan Airlines Faces Transport Ministry Reprimand Over Drunken Pilot Incidents
Japan Airlines (JAL) issued a public apology on Wednesday, September 10, after the Japanese transport ministry reprimanded the carrier over… Read More »
Malaysia Urges China to Globalize COMAC C919 as AirAsia Nears Landmark Deal
Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke has called on China’s state-owned Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) to intensify its global… Read More »
Air Cambodia Orders 20 COMAC C909 Jets from China
China’s domestically developed COMAC C909 regional jet has reached another milestone in its global expansion, securing a landmark order from… Read More »
Southwest Launches Flights from Sonoma County Airport
Southwest Airlines is expanding its California footprint with new service from Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport (STS) beginning in April…. Read More »
Hawaiian Airlines Names Diana Birkett Rakow as New CEO
Hawaiian Airlines announced that Chief Executive Officer Joe Sprague will retire effective October 29, marking the end of a significant… Read More »
Avelo Airlines Becomes First U.S. Airline to Order Embraer E195-E2 Jets in $4.4 Billion Deal
Avelo Airlines has made history as the first U.S. carrier to order the Embraer E195-E2, marking a significant milestone for… Read More »
Nigeria’s First Nation CEO Criticizes EFCC Over Acquittal Omission
First Nation Airways CEO Kayode Odukoya has publicly criticized Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for failing to update… Read More »
Kenya Airways CEO Defends Carrier, Eyes Cargo Growth
Kenya Airways CEO Allan Kilavuka has defended the national carrier’s importance to the economy and laid out plans to double… Read More »
Qatar Airways Expands Cargo Operations in China
Qatar Airways is strengthening its cargo footprint in China with additional flights and a new logistics partnership as demand in… Read More »
Republic Airways Flight Aborts Landing at D.C.’s Reagan Airport
A Republic Airways flight was forced to abort its landing at Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) on Monday Sep. 8,… Read More »
Lufthansa Group Taps Leisure Units to Drive Growth
Lufthansa is shifting its growth strategy toward its leisure-focused subsidiaries as the flagship carrier continues to face operational and financial… Read More »
China, Hong Kong Shift Air Cargo Routes to Europe
Air cargo shipments from China and Hong Kong are increasingly bypassing the United States in favor of Europe as new… Read More »
Record Ancillary Revenue Boosts Airline Finances
Airlines worldwide generated a record $148 billion in ancillary revenue in 2024, helping offset weaker base fares and boosting overall… Read More »
United Airlines CEO Sees Travel Demand Rebounding
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby says the carrier is seeing a strong rebound in travel demand after months of uncertainty… Read More »
JetBlue Bids Farewell to Embraer 190
JetBlue Airways has officially retired its Embraer E190 fleet after nearly 20 years of service, marking the end of an… Read More »
Southwest Weighs Widebodies for Future Long-Haul Plans
Southwest Airlines is evaluating a potential long-haul strategy that could, for the first time, see the carrier introduce widebody aircraft… Read More »
Spirit Airlines’ Second Bankruptcy Filing Signals Industry Shake-Up
Spirit Airlines is under renewed financial pressure after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection again in late August—just months after… Read More »