Spirit Airlines Hangar Flooded with Foam After Fire Suppression Mishap
Spirit Airlines faced an unusual Fourth of July disruption when its maintenance hangar at Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) was flooded… Read More »
AJet to Add Five A320neos via SMBC Lease Deal
Turkish Airlines’ low-cost subsidiary AJet is set to receive five Airbus A320neo aircraft through a lease agreement with SMBC Aviation… Read More »
Malaysia Airlines Doubles A330neo Order to 40 Jets
Malaysia Aviation Group has confirmed an order for 20 additional Airbus A330-900neo aircraft, doubling its original commitment to 40 jets… Read More »
Allegiant to Sell Sunseeker Resort to Blackstone for $200M
Allegiant Travel Company, parent of Allegiant Air, has agreed to sell its Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor in Florida to Blackstone… Read More »
JetBlue, United Ask DOT to Dismiss Spirit’s Alliance Complaint
JetBlue Airways and United Airlines have jointly urged the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to dismiss a complaint filed by… Read More »
Cebu Pacific Hit by Prolonged Pratt Engine Groundings
Cebu Pacific is facing ongoing operational challenges due to continued issues with Pratt & Whitney’s PW1100G engines. CEO Mike Szucs… Read More »
Pakistan Names AirBlue Among Four Bidders for PIA Stake
AirBlue has been named one of four prequalified bidders for a majority stake in Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the government… Read More »
Airline Routes & Network Updates
The latest global airline route developments for the week of July 7, 2025, highlight new service launches, expanded frequencies, and… Read More »
Air Arabia Expands Europe Routes From Sharjah for Winter 2025
Air Arabia is set to expand its European network this winter with three new routes launching from its Sharjah hub… Read More »
How Europe’s Travelers Use AI and Reviews to Book Trips
Across Europe, travelers are increasingly blending artificial intelligence with online reviews to shape their booking decisions. AI-powered platforms help filter… Read More »
China Expands Controversial Air Route Near Taiwan
China has unilaterally opened a new extension of the contentious M503 civil aviation route near the Taiwan Strait, sparking strong… Read More »
Uganda Airlines Gets 2025/26 Budget for Fleet, Route Growth
Uganda Airlines is set to receive additional government funding in the 2025/26 fiscal year as part of Uganda’s UGX6.92 trillion… Read More »
ACMI Leasing Gains Momentum in African Aviation
Aviation leaders convened in Zanzibar for the AviaDev Africa 2025 conference in June to discuss Africa’s aviation growth and ongoing… Read More »
Jet2 Reports Record Profit Despite Price Sensitivity, Late Bookings
Jet2 has reported record annual results, overcoming increased consumer price sensitivity and a trend toward last-minute bookings. The UK-based leisure… Read More »
China Airlines Delays Aircraft Retirements Over Delivery Issues
China Airlines is postponing the retirement of its older Boeing 737-800s and Airbus A330-300s due to delays in receiving new… Read More »
South African Airways Now Profitable, Ends State Dependency
South African Airways has become self-sustaining, no longer requiring government financial support to fund its operations or fleet growth, according… Read More »
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi Suspends Routes Amid Fleet, Engine Issues
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi is suspending several routes across Central and Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Caucasus as part… Read More »
Estonia Rejects airBaltic Stake Offer Over Financial Concerns
The Estonian government has declined an offer to acquire a minority stake in airBaltic, citing uncertainty about the airline’s financial… Read More »
Etihad Launches New Atlanta Route with A350 Service
Etihad Airways has officially launched its inaugural flight from Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, expanding… Read More »
Air France-KLM to Become Majority Owner of SAS
Air France-KLM announced on July 4, 2025, its intention to acquire a majority stake in Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), increasing its… Read More »
AirAsia Orders 70 A321XLRs, Eyes Global Long-Haul Network
AirAsia has confirmed an order for 50 Airbus A321XLR aircraft with conversion rights for 20 more, signaling a bold step… Read More »
US Lifts Engine Export Ban, Paving Way for COMAC Jet Production
The US government has approved the resumption of aircraft engine exports to China’s Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), easing… Read More »