Airbus A319LR and BA1: The Rise and Fall of the Boutique Transatlantic Jet
The Airbus A319LR was one of Airbus’s boldest experiments—a narrowbody stretched beyond its limits and reimagined for long-haul, premium travel…. Read More »
JetBlue to Add Amazon Kuiper Wi-Fi by 2028
JetBlue Airways has announced plans to enhance its passenger connectivity by equipping part of its fleet with Amazon’s Project Kuiper… Read More »
Passenger Removed from American Airlines Flight After Telling Attendant to ‘Shut Up’
An American Airlines passenger was kicked off a Costa Rica–Dallas flight after telling a flight attendant to “shut up” during… Read More »
US Drops Plan for Airline Cash Compensation Rule
A proposal that could have required airlines to pay passengers cash compensation for lengthy flight delays has officially been scrapped… Read More »
FAA Plans Rule Changes to Speed Up Certification of New Airplanes
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is preparing to propose regulatory changes aimed at speeding up the certification of new… Read More »
Alpine Air Invests $5M in Beech 1900D Super Freighter
Alpine Air Express has invested more than $5 million to develop the Alpine Super Freighter, a heavily modified version of… Read More »
Spirit Airlines Exits 11 U.S. Markets Amid Restructuring
Spirit Airlines will discontinue service at 11 U.S. airports starting the week of October 2, 2025, as the ultra-low-cost carrier… Read More »
American Airlines Expands Safety Edge With ADS-B In
American Airlines now operates the world’s largest fleet of aircraft equipped with ADS-B In technology, positioning the carrier as an… Read More »
A321XLR Seen Boosting Long-Haul Recovery in Germany
Düsseldorf Airport CEO Lars Redeligx believes the Airbus A321XLR will play a key role in restoring long-haul routes lost during… Read More »
Japan Airlines Delays Three Hawaii Flights After Pilot Caught Drinking
Japan Airlines faced major disruption last week after a pilot was caught drinking before duty, forcing delays of up to… Read More »
US Judge Questions DoJ Deal Letting Boeing Avoid Independent Monitor
A U.S. judge on September 3 held a three-hour hearing to review objections to a Justice Department agreement with Boeing… Read More »
New Zealand’s Air Chathams Welcomes Loans, Seeks More Support
Air Chathams has welcomed the New Zealand government’s new NZD30 million (USD17.6 million) loan package to support struggling regional carriers… Read More »
Jetstar Fined $1.3M in NZ for Misleading Customers
Jetstar Airways has been fined NZD2.25 million (USD1.3 million) by New Zealand’s Commerce Commission for breaching the Fair Trading Act…. Read More »
US Fines Texas Firm $1.6M Over Venezuela Charter
The US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has fined Houston-based freight forwarder Fracht FWO Inc. USD1.6 million for… Read More »
Spirit Airlines Parent Set for NYSE Delisting
Spirit Aviation Holdings, the parent of Spirit Airlines, will be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange after the exchange… Read More »
Meteorologist Shortages Raise Flight Safety Concerns
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has warned that growing shortages of aviation meteorologists in the United States could pose serious… Read More »
Cabo Verde Airlines Seeks New ACMI After Groundings
Cabo Verde Airlines is in talks to secure new ACMI agreements after two of its wet-leased aircraft were grounded following… Read More »
WestJet Places Major Order for 67 Boeing Jets, Expands Dreamliner Fleet
Boeing and WestJet announced that the Canadian airline has placed a significant order for 67 additional Boeing aircraft, bringing its… Read More »
What to Know About Russia’s GPS Jamming Campaign in Europe
Russia’s GPS jamming has become a persistent threat to European aviation and maritime safety, with nearly 80 incidents recorded since… Read More »
American Airlines Celebrates 1,000th Mainline Aircraft with New Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Fort Worth–based American Airlines has reached a historic milestone, adding its 1,000th mainline aircraft to the fleet. The jet, a… Read More »
JCAS Airways Pushes Back Launch to Late 2026
Japanese start-up JCAS Airways has postponed its planned debut from the first half to the second half of 2026, citing… Read More »
Sounds Air Downsizes Despite NZ Gov’t Loan Plan
The New Zealand government has unveiled a loan package of up to NZD30 million (USD17.6 million) to support struggling regional… Read More »
Fiji Airways CEO Viljoen to Remain on Board
Fiji Airways chief executive officer and managing director Andre Viljoen will remain on the airline’s board after stepping down from… Read More »
IAI 777-300ERSF Freighter Conversion Certified
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has secured a key milestone for its Boeing 777-300ERSF freighter conversion program, receiving supplemental type certification… Read More »
Alaska Airlines Orders Boeing 787-10s to Boost Global Ambitions
Alaska Air Group is charting a bold new course with plans to introduce Boeing’s largest Dreamliner, the 787-10, into its… Read More »
Frontier, Spirit Hold Talks Amid Financial Struggles
Executives from Spirit Aviation Holdings and Frontier Airlines Holdings recently held discussions about the future of their businesses, just days… Read More »