Ukrainian airspace closes as Russian forces invade
Ukrainian Airspace has closed to civil aviation overnight as Russian forces move into the country. The action follows months of… Read More »
Jamco to launch personalised sound zone technology next year
Aircraft interior products supplier and turnkey integrator Jamco will be creating a personalised sound zone (PSZ) experience for commercial aircraft… Read More »
Finnair to install Arc map platform onboard its long-haul fleet
Panasonic Avionics has announced Finland’s flag carrier Finnair will be installing the company’s ArcTM map platform onboard the carrier’s long-haul… Read More »
Flight diverted to Albuquerque after public urination and obscenities
Part of Southwest Airlines’ slogan is: “Low fares. Nothing to hide.” One passenger apparently took the second part a little… Read More »
Ukraine closes airspace to civilian flights citing ‘high risk’
Ukrainian officials closed the country’s airspace to commercial flights Thursday, citing a “high risk” amid Russia’s invasion. Airlines including Qatar… Read More »
New Travelport, Qatar Airways Deal to Include NDC
Global distribution system provider Travelport and Qatar Airways have signed a new multi-year distribution agreement, the carriers announced Thursday. The… Read More »
New Egyptair route from Cairo to Dublin
Dublin Airport has welcomed the news that EGYPTAIR is to launch a new year-round direct Dublin-Cairo service this summer. The… Read More »
Norwegian to add capacity at Stockholm Arlanda and will launch three new direct routes to popular holiday destinations
Norwegian continues to strengthen its presence in the Swedish market and is launching another three new European routes from Stockholm… Read More »
JetBlue Promotes Jonathan Weiner to Vice President
JetBlue announced the appointment of Jonathan Weiner as the carrier’s new vice president, sales and revenue management. Weiner will be… Read More »
EU court rejects UPS claim against Brussels over TNT
The General Court of the European Union in Luxembourg has dismissed a record EUR1.7 billion euro (USD1.9 billion) compensation claim… Read More »
Malta’s Airhub Airlines adds first A330-300
Airhub Airlines (GJM, Malta Int’l) has taken delivery of its first A330-300 albeit in a makeshift freighter configuration. 9H-AHQ (msn… Read More »
United continues to put brakes on American and Philippine Airlines codeshare
United Airlines (UA, Chicago O’Hare) continues to frustrate long-standing attempts by competitor American Airlines (AA, Dallas/Fort Worth) and Philippine Airlines… Read More »
Spain’s Volotea scoops French domestic PSO contract
Volotea (V7, Asturias) has been awarded a four-year Public Service Obligation (PSO) contract to operate the Paris Orly-Lourdes/Tarbes domestic route… Read More »
Gov’t concludes 51% sale of South African Airways
The South African government has concluded and signed a sales and purchase agreement for the sale of 51% of South… Read More »
US’s Atlas Air executes $200mn share buy-back
Atlas Air (5Y, New York JFK) parent Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings has authorised a new USD200 million share buyback programme,… Read More »
Ukraine closes airspace as Russia invades
The State Enterprise of Air Traffic Services of Ukraine (UkSATSE) issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) closing the Ukrainian airspace… Read More »
United Kingdom bans Russia-registered and operated aircraft
The United Kingdom has banned all scheduled services operated by aircraft owned, operated, leased, or registered in Russia in its… Read More »
Co-founder of India’s IndiGo quits board, to cut stake
IndiGo Airlines (6E, Delhi Int’l) shareholder and co-founder Rakesh Gangwal has resigned from the board of parent InterGlobe Enterprises and… Read More »
Taiwan’s China Airlines eyes A330 replacement
Even though its immediate focus is on prioritising its successful cargo operations, China Airlines (CI, Taipei Taoyuan) is studying a… Read More »
Flights to Milan Linate restart at London City Airport to kickstart summer turnaround
London City Airport welcomes the return of flights to Milan Linate, as the city-centre hub seizes on pent-up consumer demand… Read More »
IAG airline group in advanced talks with Boeing and Airbus for narrowbody fleet renewal
Airlines group IAG is in advanced talks with planemakers on a medium-haul fleet shake-up that may see the British Airways… Read More »
South Korea’s antitrust agency conditionally approves Korean Air’s Asiana Airlines purchase
South Korea’s antitrust agency said on Feb. 22 it conditionally approves flag carrier Korean Air Lines’ planned acquisition of rival… Read More »
American Airlines says uncertainty remains over the timing of a full recovery
American Airlines announced in a recent filing that the carrier continues to operate with a significantly reduced capacity in comparison… Read More »
Iceland’s PLAY first flight to Orlando will be this fall
Icelandic low-cost airline PLAY has launched its ticket sales to Orlando, Florida in the U.S. PLAY´s first flight to Orlando… Read More »
KID-Systeme and Neutral Digital partner up to launch a virtual showroom
Immersive content and technology company Neutral Digital and electronic aircraft cabin systems provider KID-Systeme have partnered up to launch an… Read More »
UPS loses $2 billion claim for EU veto on TNT bid
The world’s No. 1 logistics company, United Parcel Service Inc, on Feb. 23 lost its court fight for a record… Read More »