Air Transat to Launch Toronto, Montreal–Rio Flights
Air Transat will enter the Brazil market for the first time in winter 2025-26 with nonstop service to Rio de… Read More »
ITA, United Gain DOT Approval for Codeshare Agreement
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has approved a reciprocal codeshare agreement between ITA Airways and United Airlines, granting both… Read More »
Wizz Air Expands Global Network with 950 Routes
Wizz Air, Hungary’s leading ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC), was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Budapest. The airline carried more… Read More »
South Sudan Airline Owner Threatens ICC Over $1bn Debt
The owner of dormant South Sudan Supreme Airlines has warned he may take the South Sudanese government to the International… Read More »
Ethiopia Rejects Russian Bid to Lease Planes Amid Sanctions
Ethiopian Airlines has firmly rejected a Russian proposal to lease its aircraft, blocking an attempt by Moscow to sidestep international… Read More »
American Airlines Evacuation Sparks Safety Concerns Over Carry-Ons
An American Airlines evacuation in Denver this July reignited concerns about passenger safety during emergencies after video showed travelers sliding… Read More »
Wake Turbulence from Ethiopian A350 Injures Crew on Air Transat A321
An Air Transat Airbus A321neo, registration C-GOIR, operating flight TS-207 from Manchester, UK, to Toronto, Canada, encountered wake turbulence north… Read More »
Airlink Leases Ten New Embraer E195-E2 Jets from Azorra
Airlink, South Africa’s full-service regional airline, has signed a lease agreement with U.S.-based lessor Azorra for ten new Embraer E195-E2… Read More »
Qatar Airways Flight Declares Emergency Before JFK Landing
A Qatar Airways flight from Doha to New York declared an emergency over U.S. airspace due to a low tire… Read More »
Air Astana Grows Network Despite Airspace Closures
Air Astana reported strong network and capacity growth in the first half of 2025, overcoming disruptions from Middle East and… Read More »
Spirit Adds First New International Routes Since Bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines will launch two new international routes from its Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) base this winter, marking its… Read More »
Alaska Airlines Adds London, Reykjavik to Seattle Networ
Alaska Airlines will launch new nonstop flights from Seattle Tacoma International to London Heathrow and Reykjavik Keflavik next spring, using… Read More »
Comair, Boeing Reach Settlement in 737 Max Dispute
Comair (South Africa) and Boeing have reached an out-of-court settlement over a lawsuit in which the defunct airline’s estate sought… Read More »
Air Vanuatu Seeks Wet-Lease After ATR72 Grounding
Air Vanuatu (NF, Port Vila) is seeking additional aircraft capacity after grounding its only ATR72-600 due to an engine maintenance… Read More »
Cathay Pacific Expands Fleet With 14 More Boeing 777-9 Jets
Cathay Pacific has placed an order for 14 additional Boeing 777-9 aircraft, bringing its total order for the next-generation widebody… Read More »
Qatar Airways Pilots Urge Longer Runway at JFK for Safety
Qatar Airways pilots have formally requested that New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport extend one of its runways to… Read More »
Alaska Airlines Adds London, Iceland Flights, Unveils New Livery
Alaska Airlines will launch new international routes from Seattle to London and Reykjavik in May 2026, expanding its global footprint… Read More »
FAA and NTSB Tensions Rise Over Deadly Mid-Air Collision Probe
A highly public investigation into a fatal mid-air collision near Reagan National Airport has exposed growing tensions between the National… Read More »
Turkey May Ban Power Banks on Flights After Fire Risk Incident
Turkey is considering a ban on portable chargers, or power banks, on flights due to increasing safety concerns, according to… Read More »
Turkish Airlines Nears Air Europa Deal as KLM Exits Talks
Turkish Airlines is reportedly close to finalizing an investment deal in Spain’s Air Europa, positioning itself as the leading candidate… Read More »
Alaska Airlines Adds Seattle–London, Reykjavik Flights
Alaska Airlines is expanding its transatlantic network with two new nonstop routes from Seattle to London Heathrow and Reykjavik, launching… Read More »
Manila Airport Delays Ban on Turboprop Flights to March 2026
The Manila Slot Coordination Committee (MSCC) has delayed the deadline for ending turboprop operations at Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport,… Read More »
US’s Air Wisconsin Wins First EAS Route
Air Wisconsin has secured its first-ever Essential Air Service (EAS) contract, with the US Department of Transportation (DOT) selecting the… Read More »
The 10 U.S. Airlines Most Likely to Lose or Mishandle Luggage
A new analysis of U.S. Department of Transportation data from 2021 to 2024 reveals which U.S. airlines are most likely… Read More »
Avelo Plans Fleet Growth Despite Leaving West Coast Base
Avelo Airlines plans to expand its fleet even as it prepares to close its Burbank, California base on December 2…. Read More »
Boeing Targets 737 Max Output Boost Every Six Months
Boeing plans to begin talks with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on raising monthly Boeing 737 MAX production from… Read More »