How the Ongoing Government Shutdown Is Disrupting Air Travel
As the government shutdown continues with no resolution in sight, the U.S. air travel system is facing mounting strain. Even… Read More »
Airlines Suspend Madagascar Flights Amid Unrest and Army Revolt
Madagascar has been gripped by growing unrest since late September, with demonstrations erupting across multiple cities and escalating tensions in… Read More »
Essential Air Service Extension Gives Alaska Airlines a Brief Lifeline Amid Shutdown
The federal extension of Essential Air Service (EAS) funding through November 2 offers Alaska’s aviation industry a temporary lifeline—but uncertainty… Read More »
Pan Am Relaunch Advances: Business Plan Filed, FAA Certification Started
Plans to revive the legendary Pan American World Airways are taking concrete shape. On October 9, aviation merchant bank AVi8… Read More »
US Moves to Ban Chinese Airlines From Using Russian Airspace
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has proposed new restrictions that would bar Chinese airlines from flying over Russian airspace… Read More »
Swiss Takes Delivery of First Airbus A350-900 Flagship Jet
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS), a member of the Lufthansa Group, has officially taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-900,… Read More »
Malta Air 737 Jet Makes Emergency Landing in Manchester Due to Low Fuel
A Malta Air-operated flight from Italy to Scotland was forced to make an emergency landing in Manchester after coming dangerously… Read More »
US DoT Secures $41 Million to Keep Essential Air Service Running
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has secured USD 41 million in emergency funding to sustain the Essential Air Service… Read More »
Delta Avoids Shutdown Impact — CEO Warns of Risks from Controller Shortage
Delta Air Lines says it has largely escaped operational disruption from the ongoing U.S. government shutdown—yet CEO Ed Bastian cautions… Read More »
Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines Merge Systems and Loyalty Programs
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have taken a major step toward their merger by beginning the integration of their passenger… Read More »
Nigeria’s Bayelsa State Acquires Two Aircraft to Launch New Airline
Nigeria’s Bayelsa State has joined the growing list of regional governments seeking to establish their own airlines, following the announcement… Read More »
Two Bidders Compete to Acquire Tonga’s Lulutai Airlines
Tonga’s Prime Minister, ʻAisake Eke, has confirmed that two companies, including dormant local carrier Fly Niu Airlines (Tongatapu), are in… Read More »
Ryanair Expects Boeing 737 Production to Reach 48 Jets per Month by 2026
Ryanair, one of Boeing’s largest and most influential global customers, has voiced confidence that the U.S. planemaker will soon secure… Read More »
FedEx Pilots Lose Confidence in CEO Rajesh Subramaniam’s Leadership
FedEx Express (FX, Memphis International) pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association International (ALPA), have issued a formal declaration… Read More »
Turkish Airlines May Shift Boeing 737 Max Order to Airbus Amid Engine Dispute
Turkish Airlines has warned it could switch a major Boeing 737 Max order to Airbus if ongoing talks with engine… Read More »
Airbus Delivers 73 Jets in September, Races to Meet 2025 Target
Airbus achieved a major milestone in September 2025, delivering 73 new aircraft to 41 customers — its best month of… Read More »
Putin Says Russian Air Defenses Responsible for Azerbaijani Jet Crash that Killed 38
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday Oct. 9 said that Russia’s air defenses were responsible for shooting down an Azerbaijani… Read More »
U.S. Flight Delays Mount as Air Traffic Control Staffing Crisis Deepens
Air traffic control staffing shortages continued to disrupt air travel across the United States for a second consecutive day on… Read More »
Saudia Earns 11th IOSA Renewal, Sets New Benchmark in Aviation Safety
Saudia, the national carrier of Saudi Arabia, has reaffirmed its position as a global leader in aviation safety by securing… Read More »
Hawaiian and Alaska Airlines Expand Routes with Boeing 787-9
Hawaiian Airlines is modernizing its fleet by introducing Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to replace its aging Airbus A330 aircraft, marking a… Read More »
Boeing, Airbus, and Embraer Deliveries Surge in Q3 as Demand Rebounds
Boeing, Airbus, and Embraer all reported a surge in aircraft deliveries and improved production stability in the third quarter of… Read More »
Breeze Airways Targets 400-Aircraft Fleet Amid Profitable Expansion
Breeze Airways, the premium low-cost carrier founded by David Neeleman, is setting its sights on an ambitious goal: operating a… Read More »
United Airlines Partners with Instacart for MileagePlus Rewards
United Airlines and Instacart have announced a new partnership that enables MileagePlus members to link their accounts and earn miles… Read More »
13-Year-Old Stows Away on El Al Flight After Evading Ben Gurion Security
A 13-year-old boy managed to slip past security and passport control at Ben Gurion Airport and stow away on an… Read More »
Air Traffic Controller Shortage Grows Despite $145K Salaries
America’s air traffic controller shortage is worsening during the government shutdown—despite six-figure salaries reaching $145,000 a year. The Federal Aviation… Read More »
ICAO Condemns Russia for GNSS Jamming, Citing Aviation Safety Risks
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has issued a formal resolution condemning Russia for its ongoing interference with Global Navigation… Read More »