Canada’s Air Transat reveals delivery date of Airbus A321XLR jets
Focused on fleet renewal and expansion, Air Transat awaits for delivery of new Airbus A321XLR planes. The Canadian airline has… Read More »
New Saudi Arabia Airline RIA eyes Etihad’s Tony Douglas as CEO
When reports came out that Saudi Arabia would launch a new multi-billion dollar airline named RIA, it was not known… Read More »
Airbus removes remaining 19 Qatar Airways A350s from backlog
A new chapter opens in the long-running dispute between Qatar Airways and European plane manufacturer Airbus over the surface erosion… Read More »
IATA data shows July 2022 passenger demand remains strong
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced passenger data for July 2022 showing that the recovery in air travel continues… Read More »
Emirates goes Avant Up for its A350 IFE
Emirates has opted to equip its new fleet of Airbus A350s with Thales’ Avant Up inflight entertainment (IFE) systems. The… Read More »
Air traffic in southeast Europe breaks records
Air travel to the southeast corner of Europe substantially exceeded pre-pandemic (2019) levels in the peak summer months of July… Read More »
EasyJet receives full IATA IEnvA accreditation for Environmental Management System
easyJet is now the first low-fare carrier in the world with a fully IATA IEnvA certified Environmental Management System (EMS)…. Read More »
Want Cheap Holiday Flights? Book Right Now
A new study found that airfares for the Thanksgiving and Winter Holiday travel periods are likely to be much higher… Read More »
Lawmakers seek investigation into airlines’ use of federal pandemic funds
Two House Democrats are calling for an investigation into airlines’ use of federal pandemic funds meant for employee retention, asking… Read More »
Jetstar’s Airbus fleet to feature Blueview digital passenger experience
Jetstar Group will be deploying Bluebox Aviation Systems’ digital passenger experience Blueview on board its Airbus fleet. Bluebox says the platform will be… Read More »
Finnair to reduce its fleet size in a bid to cope with closed Russian airspace
Finland’s flag carrier Finnair plans to reduce the number of aircraft in its fleet, as it aims to return to… Read More »
Airbus confirms cancellation of all remaining A350 orders from Qatar Airways
Airbus confirmed on Thursday Sept. 8 the cancellation of all remaining A350 orders from Qatar Airways. The order cancellation was… Read More »
IATA reports Air Cargo demand is at near Pre-COVID Levels
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) in Geneva released data for July 2022 global air cargo markets showing that demand… Read More »
United Airlines is betting that electric air taxis will soon be speeding around U.S. cities.
The carrier on Thursday Sept. 8 announced that it is investing $15 million in Eve Air Mobility, which makes flying… Read More »
CDB Aviation has delivered an Airbus A320neo to Turkish Airlines
CDB Aviation has delivered an Airbus A320neo to Turkish Airlines. The transaction marks the introduction of the inaugural A320neo to… Read More »
Emirates chooses Thales AVANT Up for its Airbus A350 IFE System
The Thales AVANT Up system will offer a stunning in-flight entertainment experience. Emirates has selected its new in-flight entertainment (IFE)… Read More »
Russia’s reliance on Airbus and Boeing for new aircraft is over
Russia and its airline Aeroflot are moving to import-substituted aircraft, starting with this order for 339 airliners. Russia’s reliance on… Read More »
Jetstar to deploy Bluebox’s digital passenger experience
Bluebox’s digital passenger experience, Blueview, will now be deployed on low-fare airline Jetstar’s Airbus fleet over the coming months. This… Read More »
SF Airlines continues freighter fleet expansion
Express carrier SF Airlines has continued its fleet expansion with the addition of freighter number 75. The carrier this week… Read More »
Lufthansa Cargo aims to reduce plastic wrap waste
Lufthansa Cargo is hoping to reduce the amount of plastic it uses by adopting a new film to wrap cargo…. Read More »
American Airlines’ CEO believes that there is real potential for further growth
American Airlines’ CEO, Robert Isom, has expressed his desire for the airline to continue to grow. Speaking at the Cowen… Read More »
Air Travel Demand Remains Strong After Summer
During Cowen’s annual transportation conference Wednesday, executives of a couple of major U.S. airlines addressed the question of post-summer air… Read More »
Southwest Opens Flight Schedule Through Spring Break 2023
Southwest Airlines published its official flight schedule extending through April 10, 2023, giving travelers the chance to get a head… Read More »
Aeromexico and Delta Reconnect Detroit and Monterrey
Aeromexico and Delta, the main cross-border alliance between Mexico and the United States, announced the restart of service between Monterrey… Read More »
United Airlines Continues to Invest in Flying Taxi Technology
United Airlines announced a $15 million investment in flying taxis through Eve Air Mobility. The carrier also revealed a conditional… Read More »
World Travel and Tourism Council Forecasts Substantial Increase in International Bookings to Mexico
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) forecasts a substantial Increase in international bookings to Mexico by the second half… Read More »