Airbus Forecasts Freighter Fleet to Grow 45% by 2045
Airbus expects the global freighter fleet to grow by 45% over the next two decades, reaching approximately 3,420 aircraft, according… Read More »
How Airlines Can Improve Travel for Older and Vulnerable Passengers
Airlines and airports are seeing a growing number of travelers who require additional assistance, especially older passengers. TAP Air Portugal… Read More »
KLM Boeing 777 Diverts to Cayenne After Paramaribo ATC Shortage
A KLM Boeing 777-300ER operating flight KL713 from Amsterdam to Paramaribo was forced to divert on October 22, 2025, after… Read More »
Rex Creditors Expected to Lose Entire Claims Despite Air T Sale
Creditors of Regional Express are unlikely to recover their outstanding claims, even as the airline prepares to be sold to… Read More »
JetBlue Flight Turns Back to Boston Over ‘Disruptive’ Passenger
A JetBlue flight from Boston to Las Vegas was forced to return to Logan International Airport Monday night after reports… Read More »
Foundation for Aviation Safety Urges Global Crash Probe Reform
The Foundation for Aviation Safety is calling for urgent reform of the global aircraft accident investigation system, citing outdated protocols,… Read More »
U.S. Travel Declines as Global Tourism Surges Amid Economic and Political Turmoil
While global tourism is booming, the United States is experiencing a worrying decline in international visitor spending and arrivals. According… Read More »
AF-KLM and Lufthansa Urge EU to Block Russia-Transit Flights for Rivals
Air France-KLM and Lufthansa Group are urging the European Union to revise aviation regulations to address what they say is… Read More »
Wizz Air Negotiates Airbus Delivery Deferrals Beyond 2030
Wizz Air is reportedly in advanced discussions with Airbus to defer delivery of around 100 aircraft originally scheduled to arrive… Read More »
Avia Solutions Sells SmartLynx, to Merge and Rebrand EU AOCs
Avia Solutions Group has sold SmartLynx Airlines to its management team and a Dutch investment fund as part of a… Read More »
Korean Air–Asiana to Release More Slots on 10 Affected Routes
The committee monitoring the merger of Korean Air and Asiana Airlines has begun reallocating airport slots and traffic rights on… Read More »
Analysts Doubt Spirit Airlines’ Future as Merger Talks Continue
Analysts are questioning whether any airline or investor should acquire Spirit Airlines—or simply wait for the carrier to liquidate and… Read More »
Nouvelair A320 Nearly Collides with EasyJet Plane During Wrong-Runway Landing at Nice
French investigators have revealed that a Nouvelair Airbus A320 came dangerously close—reportedly less than 10 feet—from an EasyJet A320 during… Read More »
India Files Complaint with ICAO Over Foreign Airlines Poaching Pilots and Engineers
India has lodged a formal complaint with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) over the large-scale recruitment of Indian pilots… Read More »
WestJet Removes Reclining Seats in 43 Boeing 737 Aircraft
WestJet has announced plans to modify 43 of its Boeing 737 aircraft by removing the reclining function from standard economy… Read More »
Smuggling Balloons Force Temporary Shutdown of Vilnius Airport in Major Safety Scare
Air traffic at Vilnius Airport in Lithuania was temporarily halted on Tuesday Oct. 21 after authorities detected several smuggling balloons… Read More »
Airlink Flights Disrupted as South Africa Works to Restore IFPs
South Africa’s Air Traffic and Navigation Services has warned that it may take up to two weeks to restore suspended… Read More »
Mexico Halts Pilot and Crew Licenses Amid Plastic Shortage
Mexico’s Federal Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC) has temporarily suspended the issuance and renewal of licenses for pilots, flight attendants, and… Read More »
Singapore Airlines to Retire Final Boeing 737-800 by October 2025
Singapore Airlines is preparing to retire its final Boeing 737-800, marking the end of an era for the narrowbody aircraft… Read More »
American Airlines Unveils Retro Flagship Livery Ahead of 100th Anniversary
American Airlines is celebrating its upcoming 100th anniversary with a nostalgic yet modern tribute to its storied past. The Dallas-based… Read More »
Air Traffic Controllers Take Second Jobs to Survive Amid U.S. Government Shutdown
As the U.S. government shutdown enters its third week, air traffic controllers—deemed essential workers—are being forced to take on second… Read More »
Banks Provide $215M Financing for Air India’s Boeing 777 Fleet
Standard Chartered Bank and Bank of India have confirmed a USD215 million loan facility for AI Fleet Services IFCS Limited,… Read More »