Airline Industry Facing Parts Supply Chain Issues and Airplane Shortages
For the better part of the last year, staffing shortages have impacted airlines from the flight deck to the cabin… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Launches Its Largest Annual Winter Sale
Southwest Airlines today commenced one of its largest and most anticipated annual sales, offering one-way airfare priced as low as… Read More »
Atlas Air takes delivery of the second of four final Boeing 747-8 Freighters
Atlas Air announced that it has taken delivery of a Boeing 747-8 Freighter, the second of four new 747-8 Freighters… Read More »
Ryanair reports September traffic record with 15.9 million passengers carried
Irish budget carrier Ryanair carried 15.9 million passengers in September 2022, according to its latest traffic table released on October… Read More »
Two Singapore Airlines cabin crew assaulted in Melbourne near layover hotel
Two Singapore Airlines (SIA1) (SINGY) cabin crew members became victims of a random assault in Melbourne on the evening of… Read More »
Despite current challenges, is there growth ahead for European aviation?
Aviation may be facing a lot of challenges right now, but the long-term outlook is for growth, according to executives… Read More »
Nigeria’s ICAO member status elevated, improved safety standards recognized
After facing near collapse following the threat of international airlines exiting the sector, Nigerian aviation seems to have made a… Read More »
Don’t miss World Aviation Festival in Amsterdam
The World Aviation Festival is the world’s most important aviation technology conference and exhibition. The event is for the leaders… Read More »
Geo Sky expands freighter fleet with Boeing 757-200Fs
Georgia-based cargo airline Geo Sky is growing its freighter fleet with a Boeing B757-200F. The B757-200F recently arrived at Tbilisi… Read More »
IndiGo receives first freighter
Indian airline IndiGo has taken delivery of its first freighter to build its “CarGo” business. The Airbus A321 passenger to… Read More »
MSC builds team for new air cargo airline
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is building up its newly announced air cargo airline with a robust leadership team. This includes… Read More »
IAG Cargo donates air cargo capacity for Pakistan relief efforts
IAG Cargo has donated air cargo capacity to transport aid to Pakistan in response to the devastating floods that have… Read More »
Qatar Airways Cargo adds to senior leadership team
Qatar Airways Cargo has appointed Liesbeth Oudkerk as senior vice-president, cargo sales and network planning. Oudkerk will be responsible for… Read More »
New Data Shows Best Time to Purchase Thanksgiving Flights
New data from AAA Travel reveals the best times to purchase Thanksgiving holiday travel period flights. While the most recent… Read More »
Facial Recognition Will Play a Significant Role in the Future of Air Travel
You pack your bag with what you need for your trip and using your airline’s app you prepare to check… Read More »
US Department of Transportation Approves Delta and LATAM Joint Venture
The U.S. Department of Transportation approved the Joint Venture between Delta Air Lines and LATAM Airlines Group, LATAM Airlines Brazil,… Read More »
Canada’s WestJet 42 Boeing 737 MAX
Canadian low-cost carrier WestJet announced that it reached an agreement with airline manufacturer Boeing to place 42 Boeing 737-10s, with… Read More »
Myanmar National Airlines plane attacked by gunfire; one passenger injured
A passenger onboard a Myanmar National Airlines domestic flight suffered facial injuries when a bullet pierced the aircraft fuselage. The… Read More »
Russia loses seat at ICAO council. What now?
Accused of breaching the rules of the Chicago Convention on international aviation, Russia lost its seat among the primary members… Read More »
United Airlines halts flights to South Africa due to jet fuel shortage in Cape Town
A fuel shortage issue at South Africa’s Cape Town International Airport has prompted United Airlines to temporarily halt its Newark… Read More »
The Pearl Lounge joins list of “5-star” lounges as rated by Skytrax International
His Excellency the Minister of Transportation & Telecommunications and Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) Chairman, Eng. Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed announced… Read More »
Nigeria Air may purchase some of China’s COMAC C919s
Nigeria Air, the proposed flag carrier of Nigeria, would consider purchasing some of China’s home-grown COMAC C919 narrow-body passenger aircraft,… Read More »
Delta is Expanding Its Flights to Brazil
Delta Air Lines this week said it will expand its flight offerings to Brazil. The carrier will start as soon… Read More »
Around the world in eight vegetarian in-flight meals
World Vegetarian Day was founded in 1977 by the North American Vegetarian Society to bring awareness and promote the ethical,… Read More »
American Defends its Alliance with JetBlue at Antitrust Trial
Antitrust trials usually don’t have the same gravitas as other court proceedings, but the Department of Justice’s lawsuit against the… Read More »
Hurricane Ian Will Still Cause Problems for Air Travel
Hurricane Ian might have lost some of its intensity over the last two days after destroying a good portion of… Read More »