Afghan Teen Survives Perilous Flight From Kabul to Delhi Hidden in Landing Gear
A 13-year-old Afghan boy survived an extraordinary and highly dangerous journey from Kabul to Delhi by hiding inside the landing… Read More »
How the Airbus A380 Superjumbo Redefined Luxury Air Travel
Flying on the Airbus A380—the world’s largest passenger aircraft—is still one of the most indulgent experiences in commercial aviation. With… Read More »
Bankrupt Spirit Airlines to Furlough One-Third of Flight Attendants Amid Major Restructuring
Spirit Airlines, the ultra-low-cost carrier that has filed for bankruptcy twice this year, announced it will furlough about one-third of… Read More »
Lawmakers Propose FAA Shutdown Bill to Protect Air Traffic and Safety Operations
Two members of Congress have introduced new legislation to ensure the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) can keep operating during government… Read More »
Uzbekistan Airways Places Record Orders 22 Boeing 787 Dreamliners
Uzbekistan Airways has announced the largest aircraft order in its history, confirming plans to acquire up to 22 Boeing 787… Read More »
Russia Presses ICAO to Ease Aviation Sanctions Over Safety
Russia is asking the U.N.’s International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to relax sanctions that block access to spare parts and… Read More »
Ryanair Flight Issues Distress Signal After Radio Failure
A Ryanair flight approaching London Stansted Airport reportedly sent an emergency distress signal after losing radio contact with air traffic… Read More »
BermudAir Settles Airport Fee Dispute With Skyport
BermudAir and Skyport, the operator of Bermuda’s L.F. Wade International Airport, have reached an agreement to resolve a protracted dispute… Read More »
Chorus Aviation Launches $36M Share Buyback Program
Chorus Aviation has announced a CAD50 million (USD36 million) share repurchase program aimed at returning capital to shareholders and signaling… Read More »
US Moves to Block Sanctioned Aircraft Parts From Reaching Russia
Washington is tightening controls to prevent U.S.-made aircraft components from slipping into Russian hands after loosening sanctions on Belarus’s flag… Read More »
LATAM Group Places Major Order for Up to 74 Embraer E195-E2 Jets
LATAM Group has confirmed a landmark order for up to 74 Embraer E195-E2 regional jets as part of its strategy… Read More »
Accidentally Cut Cables Cause Massive Flight Delays at Dallas Airports
Hundreds of flights were delayed or canceled at Dallas–Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Dallas Love Field on Friday Sep…. Read More »
Spirit Airlines Seeks $100 Million in Pilot Pay Cuts Amid Second Bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines has told its pilots’ union it wants to cut pay and claw back $100 million a year from… Read More »
FAA Orders Crackdown on Carry-On Bags During Emergencies
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is taking aim at a growing safety hazard: passengers refusing to leave their carry-on… Read More »
Avelo Airlines Shuts West Coast Bases, Moves East
Avelo Airlines, which launched in 2021 promising low fares from smaller California airports, is abandoning the very region where it… Read More »
Contour Cuts Altoona Flights to Meet Federal Budget Cap
Contour Aviation has scaled back its scheduled flights from Altoona, Pennsylvania, in September to comply with federal funding limits under… Read More »
Frontier CEO Defends ULCC Model as ‘Alive and Well’
Frontier Airlines CEO Barry Biffle has pushed back against claims that the ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) model has failed in the… Read More »
Airlines Retrofit Cabins to Meet Surging Premium Seat Demand
Airlines are investing heavily in cabin overhauls to capture booming demand for premium seats among leisure travelers. United Airlines and… Read More »
US Maintains Ban on Belavia Flights to Russia and Others
The United States has confirmed that Belarusian flag carrier Belavia will remain barred from operating flights to Russia, Iran, Syria,… Read More »
United Airlines to Decide on A350 Order by End of Decade
United Airlines plans to determine the future of its long-delayed Airbus A350 order by the end of the decade, coinciding… Read More »
Embraer Faces E175 Delivery Delays Amid Engine Shortage
Embraer is grappling with production delays on its E175 regional jets due to shortages of General Electric Aerospace CF34 engines,… Read More »
Air Zimbabwe Sued for $210K Over DRC Grounding Costs
Air Zimbabwe is facing a USD210,000 lawsuit filed by South African-registered aviation services firm Jetex (Private) Ltd, which claims it… Read More »