American Airlines Celebrates 1,000th Mainline Aircraft with New Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Fort Worth–based American Airlines has reached a historic milestone, adding its 1,000th mainline aircraft to the fleet. The jet, a… Read More »
JCAS Airways Pushes Back Launch to Late 2026
Japanese start-up JCAS Airways has postponed its planned debut from the first half to the second half of 2026, citing… Read More »
Sounds Air Downsizes Despite NZ Gov’t Loan Plan
The New Zealand government has unveiled a loan package of up to NZD30 million (USD17.6 million) to support struggling regional… Read More »
Fiji Airways CEO Viljoen to Remain on Board
Fiji Airways chief executive officer and managing director Andre Viljoen will remain on the airline’s board after stepping down from… Read More »
IAI 777-300ERSF Freighter Conversion Certified
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has secured a key milestone for its Boeing 777-300ERSF freighter conversion program, receiving supplemental type certification… Read More »
Alaska Airlines Orders Boeing 787-10s to Boost Global Ambitions
Alaska Air Group is charting a bold new course with plans to introduce Boeing’s largest Dreamliner, the 787-10, into its… Read More »
Frontier, Spirit Hold Talks Amid Financial Struggles
Executives from Spirit Aviation Holdings and Frontier Airlines Holdings recently held discussions about the future of their businesses, just days… Read More »
Audit Uncovers $9.2M Irregularities at Uganda Airlines
Uganda Airlines is facing scrutiny after a confidential audit flagged $9.2 million in irregular passenger service fees and potential conflicts… Read More »
Turkey Blocks Israeli Gov’t Flights, Not Commercial
Türkiye’s government has confirmed a ban on Israeli government flights and aircraft carrying munitions, but commercial flights remain unaffected despite… Read More »
Hawaiian Airlines Uses SAF on Osaka-Honolulu Route
Hawaiian Airlines has begun using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on its flights between Osaka and Honolulu, marking a key step… Read More »
American Uses AI at PHX to Hold Flights for Connections
American Airlines has rolled out an artificial intelligence-driven system at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport designed to help passengers make… Read More »
United Handles Record Labor Day Traffic in Denver
United Airlines successfully managed record traffic at Denver International Airport over the Labor Day holiday weekend, operating more than 2,000… Read More »
BOC Aviation to Lease Three Airbus Jets to JetSMART
BOC Aviation has finalized an agreement to purchase three Airbus aircraft for lease to Chilean low-cost carrier JetSMART, strengthening the… Read More »
Lufthansa Adds First 787-9 Dreamliner for U.S. Routes
Lufthansa has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s long-haul fleet renewal… Read More »
United Airlines’ 737-9 Fleet Set to Surpass 737-900ER
United Airlines is rapidly expanding its Boeing 737-9 Max fleet, taking delivery of five jets in just seven days—nearly one… Read More »
ICAO Endorses IBAC Ground Handling Standard
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has formally recognized the International Business Aviation Council’s (IBAC) IS-BAH program in its Global… Read More »
Asia-Pacific Commits to ICAO Aviation Goals
Thirty-five Asia-Pacific nations have pledged to accelerate progress on aviation safety, sustainability, and connectivity, aligning with ICAO’s 2026–2050 Strategic Plan…. Read More »
Qantas Named World’s Safest Airline
Qantas Airways has once again been recognized as the world’s safest airline by AirlineRatings, reaffirming its reputation for operational excellence… Read More »
Device Smoke Forces Diversion of American Flight
An American Airlines flight bound for Phoenix was diverted to Washington Dulles International Airport on August 23 after smoke from… Read More »
Suspect Arrested in Foiled Terror Plot to Hijack Australian Passenger Jet
Australian authorities have arrested a suspect accused of plotting to hijack a commercial passenger jet in what officials and aviation… Read More »
IT Outages Continue to Disrupt Airlines and U.S. Air Travel
Technology outages are increasingly disrupting U.S. air travel, grounding flights and stranding passengers as airlines and regulators struggle with outdated… Read More »
Severe Turbulence Injures 2 Passengers on SkyWest Flight Diverted to Austin
A SkyWest Airlines Embraer E175 operating as United Express flight 5971 from Aspen, Colorado, to Houston, Texas, was forced to… Read More »