Chinese Tourist Arrivals to Japan Drop 45% in December 2025
Chinese tourist arrivals to Japan fell sharply in December 2025, declining by 45% year on year and marking the first… Read More »
Brazil Opens Visa-Free Travel to Boost Chinese Tourism Growth
Brazil has taken a significant step to strengthen inbound tourism by allowing visa-free entry for travelers from China, a move… Read More »
Wizz Air UK Seeks U.S. Approval, Opening Path to Transatlantic Flights
Wizz Air UK has formally applied to the U.S. Department of Transportation for authority to operate flights between the United… Read More »
Germany’s Aerowest Acquires Cargo Operator Businesswings
Aerowest has acquired cargo charter specialist Businesswings from logistics provider Sovereign Speed, expanding the Aerowest Group’s operational footprint and adding… Read More »
Airlines Reroute and Suspend Flights Amid Rising Iran–US Tensions
Several major international airlines are avoiding parts of the Middle East or adjusting flight schedules as geopolitical tensions between Iran… Read More »
Korean Air and Asiana Challenge $4.5M Merger Fine in Court
Korean Air and Asiana Airlines have filed separate administrative lawsuits with the Seoul High Court seeking to overturn enforcement fines… Read More »
FAA Staffing Shortage Forces Nashville Tower Closure
Federal Aviation Administration has temporarily closed the air traffic control tower at Nashville International Airport due to a staffing shortage,… Read More »
FAA to Mandate Drunk Passenger Prevention Policies by 2027
The Federal Aviation Administration will require small commercial aircraft operators to implement formal policies and training aimed at preventing intoxicated… Read More »
Delta to Invest $250M in Austin Airport Terminal Expansion
Delta Air Lines has earmarked USD 250 million for a major investment at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, underscoring the airline’s long-term… Read More »
Nigeria’s Edo State Plans Airline With South African Partners
Nigeria’s Edo State is exploring plans to launch a new state-backed airline, joining a growing list of subnational governments seeking… Read More »
Anthropic Bets Claude’s “Constitution” Can Set It Apart From ChatGPT
Anthropic is doubling down on a distinctive approach to artificial intelligence safety and behavior, arguing that a clearly defined “constitution”… Read More »
United Vows to Add O’Hare Flights to Block American’s Gate Gains
United Airlines has signalled it is prepared to add significant capacity at Chicago O’Hare to prevent rival American Airlines from… Read More »
FAA Makes Post-Crash DC Airspace Safety Rules Permanent
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is making permanent a set of airspace safety rules introduced after last year’s deadly collision… Read More »
AI Hiring Firm Eightfold Sued Over Secret Scoring of Job Seekers
Eightfold AI, a venture capital-backed artificial intelligence company that provides hiring and talent management software, is facing a lawsuit in… Read More »
AirAsia X Eyes $600m Debt Restructuring After Capital A Deal
AirAsia X is exploring refinancing options to restructure between USD500 million and USD600 million in debt as it absorbs the… Read More »
Thai Airways Seeks Approval for $418m Utapao MRO Smart Hangar
Thai Airways International is seeking board approval for a major investment in aircraft maintenance capacity, proposing to spend THB13 billion… Read More »
US Air Force to Receive Qatari-Donated Boeing 747 VIP Jet by 2026
The United States Air Force expects to take delivery of a VIP-configured Boeing 747-8 donated by Qatar to the US… Read More »
German Virtual Airline Air Uniqon Launches Regional Flights With Avanti
German virtual airline start-up Air Uniqon has launched scheduled passenger services from Friedrichshafen, marking its market debut with a regional… Read More »
United Draws Line on O’Hare Gate Fight With American
United Airlines has drawn a firm line in its long-running competitive battle with American Airlines at Chicago O’Hare International Airport,… Read More »
JP Morgan CEO Warns AI Rollout May Need Slowing to Avoid Unrest
The rapid rollout of artificial intelligence may need to be slowed to protect social stability, according to the chief executive… Read More »
Join us at the Yale Club of NY for a Wings Club Luncheon with Rick Deurloo, President, Commercial Engines, Pratt & Whitney
Please join us on Thrusday, January 29, 2026At the Yale Club of New York for ourAviation Leader Series Luncheon Our… Read More »
Global Airlines Ban Power Bank Use as Fire Risks Prompt Tighter Rules
Airlines around the world are tightening restrictions on portable power banks as concerns grow over the fire risks posed by… Read More »
ATR 42 Black Box Sent to Jakarta After Deadly South Sulawesi Crash
Indonesia’s aviation accident investigators have transferred the flight data and cockpit voice recorders from a crashed ATR 42-500 aircraft to… Read More »
FAA Says Boeing Responsible for 737-7 and 737-10 Certification Delays
The Federal Aviation Administration has pushed back against criticism over delays to the certification of the Boeing 737-7 and Boeing… Read More »
Liberia Unveils 20-Year Plan to Modernise Civil Aviation Sector
The Liberia Civil Aviation Authority has launched an ambitious 20-year roadmap aimed at rebuilding and modernising the country’s aviation sector,… Read More »
Flair Says It’s No Longer ULCC, Seeks Fleet Growth in Canada
Flair Airlines no longer considers itself an ultra-low-cost carrier, instead positioning the airline as a “value carrier” better suited to… Read More »