IndiGo to Launch Daily London Heathrow Flights in October
IndiGo will launch daily nonstop flights to London Heathrow on October 26, marking its third long-haul route to Western Europe…. Read More »
August 2025 Sees 50 New Airline Route Launches
August 2025 brings a mix of new and returning air services worldwide, with Wizz Air, Qatar Airways, Flyadeal, and AirAsia… Read More »
Ryanair Passenger Removed After Vaping Sparks 2-Hour Flight Delay
A Ryanair flight from Edinburgh to Alicante faced a two-hour delay after a passenger was caught vaping in the aircraft… Read More »
Iberia Flight Attendant Treated After Smoke Inhalation in Mid-Air Bird Strike Incident
Iberia flight IB 579 from Madrid to Paris suffered a dramatic bird strike shortly after takeoff, forcing an emergency return to… Read More »
MMA Fighter Permanently Banned from Southwest Airlines
Mixed martial arts fighter and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu expert Aaron “Tex” Johnson has been permanently banned from Southwest Airlines following… Read More »
Russia Seeks ACMI Deal with Ethiopian Airlines Amid Jet Shortage
Russia is seeking to secure an ACMI (wet lease) agreement with Ethiopian Airlines as part of broader aviation cooperation, according… Read More »
Air Incheon Becomes AirZeta After Asiana Freighter Deal
South Korea’s Air Incheon has officially rebranded as AirZeta following the acquisition of Asiana Airlines’ dedicated freighter business, completed on… Read More »
Air Ghana to Expand into Passenger Services by Late 2025
Air Ghana (GO, Accra), a long-standing cargo carrier, is preparing to launch passenger operations by the fourth quarter of 2025,… Read More »
All Nippon Airways Finalizes Nippon Cargo Airlines Takeover
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has officially completed its acquisition of Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA), taking control of 15 Boeing 747… Read More »
Why Lufthansa Still Flies 747‑8s: Strategy, Economics & Prestige
During a recent flight from Miami to Frankfurt aboard a Lufthansa Boeing 747-8, I was struck by the number of… Read More »
Man Who Tried to Stab Flight Attendant and Open Plane Door Released After Time Served
A Massachusetts man who attempted to open a plane’s emergency exit mid-flight and stabbed a flight attendant has been released… Read More »
Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines Resume Flights to Israel After Iran Conflict
Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines resumed passenger service to Israel on Friday, becoming the latest major carriers to restore flights following… Read More »
FAA Fails to Fix Ongoing SkyWest Maintenance Issues, Audit Finds
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has failed to fully resolve long-standing maintenance issues at SkyWest Airlines that FAA inspectors warned… Read More »
Flight Attendants Sue Boeing Over 737-9 Max Panel Blowout Incident
Four Alaska Airlines flight attendants have filed separate lawsuits against Boeing over the mid-air panel blowout incident involving a 737-9… Read More »
Global Airline Update
Global airline networks saw a wave of updates during the week commencing July 28, 2025. Dubai International Airport (DXB) reported… Read More »
Vueling to Add 50 Boeing 737 Max Jets to Its Fleet Starting in 2026
Vueling, the low-cost carrier owned by International Airlines Group (IAG), will operate the 50 Boeing 737 Max aircraft ordered by… Read More »
Flight Attendant Sues Delta, Blames ‘Inexperienced Pilot’ for Toronto Crash
A flight attendant who was hailed for her bravery during a fiery Delta plane crash earlier this year is now… Read More »
Flights Disrupted Across the U.K. Due to Radar Failure, Causing Widespread Delays
A U.K. air traffic control service provider has resolved a “technical issue” that caused widespread flight disruptions. The delays come… Read More »
Virgin Australia Rejects Rex Deal Over Aging Fleet Costs
Virgin Australia has ruled out acquiring Rex – Regional Express due to the high costs associated with renewing the regional… Read More »
JetBlue and United Airlines Partnership: What Travelers Can Expect
JetBlue and United Airlines have secured Department of Transportation (DOT) approval for their new Blue Sky partnership, a collaboration designed… Read More »
Malaysian Airlines Show Interest in China’s C919 Jet
Malaysia’s Transport Minister Anthony Loke has confirmed growing interest from local carriers in China’s C919 passenger jet as Southeast Asia’s… Read More »
Etihad Airways Marks Record Month for Aircraft Deliveries
Etihad Airways has recorded the busiest month for aircraft deliveries in its 22-year history, receiving five new aircraft in July… Read More »
NTSB Probes Altitude Error in Deadly DCA Midair Collision
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has opened three days of hearings into the January 29 midair collision over Washington,… Read More »
U.S. Drops Extra Tariffs on Embraer Aircraft from Brazil
The United States has officially withdrawn its plan to impose an additional 40% tariff on civil aircraft and aerospace products… Read More »
Madagascar Fires Transport Minister Over Iran Jet Scandal
Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has dismissed Transport and Meteorology Minister Valéry Ramonjavelo over a scandal involving five Malagasy-registered Boeing 777-200ERs… Read More »
ITA Airways Plans Long-Haul Growth Through 2030
ITA Airways is planning to expand its long-haul network under a new five-year business strategy that runs through 2030. The… Read More »