Worldwide Pilot Shortage Deepens as Airlines Raise Pay and Delay Retirements
Airlines worldwide are scrambling to fill cockpits as the global pilot shortage worsens, fueled by surging travel demand, early retirements,… Read More »
FAA NextGen Air Traffic Reform Delayed, Costs Surge Past $15B
The Federal Aviation Administration’s ambitious NextGen air traffic reform program, once envisioned as a revolutionary leap forward for U.S. aviation,… Read More »
Joby and ANA Showcase First eVTOL Air Taxi Flight at Osaka Expo 2025
Joby Aviation has successfully conducted a public demonstration flight of its all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, the Joby… Read More »
IATA Hosts World Passenger & Financial Symposium in Istanbul
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) in Geneva will hold the joint World Financial Symposium (WFS) and World Passenger Symposium… Read More »
Delta Regional Jets Collide at LaGuardia Airport, One Injured
Two Delta Air Lines regional jets were involved in a low-speed collision while taxiing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport on… Read More »
Antin to Acquire Majority Stake in Spain’s Swiftair
Antin Infrastructure Partners has announced plans to acquire a significant majority stake in Spanish cargo airline Swiftair through its Mid… Read More »
Iceland’s PLAY Files for Bankruptcy After Shutdown
Icelandic low-cost carrier PLAY has filed for bankruptcy at Reykjavík District Court, just days after abruptly halting all flight operations… Read More »
South Korea’s Parata Air Launches First Commercial Flight
South Korea’s newest airline, Parata Air, has officially taken to the skies with its first scheduled flight on September 30…. Read More »
AirAsia Advances Talks on Vietnam Expansion
AirAsia is making progress on long-discussed plans to establish a new airline in Vietnam, according to Tony Fernandes, chief executive… Read More »
Starlux Airlines Expands U.S. Network with Alaska, AA Deals
Taiwan-based Starlux Airlines is strengthening its presence in the United States through two key partnerships aimed at expanding connectivity between… Read More »
Delta Air Lines Expands Operations at Austin-Bergstrom Airport
Delta Air Lines is deepening its commitment to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) as part of a new lease agreement that… Read More »
United Airlines Gains Five Gates at Chicago O’Hare Airport
United Airlines has secured five additional gates at Chicago O’Hare International Airport following a Cook County court ruling that enforced… Read More »
Court Blocks American’s Bid to Halt O’Hare Gate Shift
A federal judge has denied American Airlines’ request to delay the transfer of four gates at Chicago O’Hare International Airport… Read More »
AIA’s Eric Fanning Urges Stable Federal Funding for Aerospace
Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) president and CEO Eric Fanning has called on U.S. lawmakers to end the ongoing government shutdown,… Read More »
American Airlines Modernizes Regional Jets with New Cabins
American Airlines has announced a major cabin upgrade across its regional jet fleet, aiming to deliver a more consistent and… Read More »
FAA to Furlough 11,000 Employees as U.S. Government Shutdown Proceeds
The U.S. Transportation Department has warned that more than 11,000 employees at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)—nearly a quarter of… Read More »
Spirit Airlines Secures $475 Million Financing to Support Bankruptcy Restructuring
Spirit Airlines has secured up to $475 million in new financing from existing bondholders to keep operations running smoothly while… Read More »
Mexico Air Traffic Incidents Surge 31% in 2025, Safety Concerns Mount
Mexico’s aviation sector is under growing scrutiny after new government data revealed a sharp rise in air traffic incidents and… Read More »
NTSB: Distracted Controllers Caused Near-Crash at San Diego Airport
A private jet came within 100 feet of colliding with a Southwest Airlines plane on a San Diego runway in… Read More »
IATA Reports 4.6% Passenger Demand Growth in August
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) in Geneva released data for August 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: … Read More »
Japan Airlines Suspends 6 Pilots, Tightens Alcohol Safety Rules
Japan Airlines (JAL) is tightening its alcohol safety policies after repeated pilot drinking violations led to major delays and regulatory… Read More »
Airlines Elevate Lounge Experience with Major US Investments
Airlines across the United States are enhancing their premium travel experience through major investments in airport lounges, often in collaboration… Read More »
Lufthansa Group to Retire Older Widebody Aircraft Types by 2028
Lufthansa Group has unveiled a sweeping fleet modernization strategy that will see six widebody aircraft types retired by 2028 as… Read More »
IATA: Global Air Cargo Demand Rises 4.1% in August
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) in Geneva released data for August 2025 global air cargo markets showing: “Air cargo… Read More »
Breeze Airways to Launch First International Routes in 2026
reeze Airways has announced plans to launch its first international flights in 2026, marking a major milestone for the U.S…. Read More »
FAA Extends Flight Limits at Newark to 2026
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has confirmed it will extend operating limits at Newark Liberty International Airport until October… Read More »