United and JetBlue Win DOT Approval for Blue Sky Deal
United Airlines and JetBlue have received official clearance from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to move forward with their… Read More »
DGCA Flags Major Pilot Training Gaps at Air India
India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) uncovered serious safety and training lapses at Air India during a July 2025… Read More »
Somali Airlines Returns After 34-Year Hiatus
After more than three decades, Somali Airlines is preparing for a long-anticipated return to the skies. The government of Somalia… Read More »
Thai Airways Set to Resume Trading on August 4
Thai Airways International (THAI) will be relisted on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) on August 4, 2025, marking a… Read More »
Qatar’s Jet Gift to U.S. Sparks Legal, Ethical Debate
The U.S. Department of Defense has accepted a $400 million Boeing 747 VIP aircraft from Qatar as an “unconditional” gift… Read More »
FAA Flags Unapproved Titanium in Boeing 787 Ram Air Turbines
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is taking regulatory action after discovering that some Boeing 787 Dreamliner ram air turbine (RAT)… Read More »
Kenya Airways, Air Tanzania Sign MoU on Cargo and MRO Partnership
Kenya Airways and Air Tanzania have signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in cargo services, maintenance,… Read More »
Cambodia, Thailand Limit Border Airspace Amid Ongoing Clashes
Cambodia has restricted access to the northwestern part of its airspace due to ongoing border clashes with Thailand. The State… Read More »
Boeing 737-7 and 737-10 Certifications Delayed to 2026
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification of the Boeing 737-7 and 737-10 is now expected to be delayed until… Read More »
Boeing X-37B to Launch Eighth Mission with Quantum and Laser Tech
The Boeing-built X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV) is set to embark on its eighth mission—designated OTV-8—with a launch scheduled no… Read More »
UK Court Denies Vietjet Asset Freeze in $217M Dispute
A UK court has rejected a bid to freeze Vietjet’s global assets in a legal battle over unpaid aircraft lease… Read More »
Cyberattack Cripples Aeroflot, Dozens of Flights Canceled
Aeroflot, Russia’s national flag carrier, was forced to cancel dozens of flights on July 28, 2025, following what officials have… Read More »
DGCA Takes Action Against Air India Over Safety Oversight and Emergency Equipment Lapse
India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has initiated enforcement action against Air India following a safety… Read More »
Bangladesh Boosts Boeing Order Amid Tariff Talks
The government of Bangladesh has increased its aircraft order from Boeing to 25 units, up from an initial 14, in… Read More »
Brazil’s Azul Gets Court Approval for $1.6B Chapter 11 Loan
Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras has secured court approval for its USD 1.6 billion debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing under its ongoing Chapter… Read More »
Niger Seeks Morocco’s Help to Launch New National Airline
Niger is looking to Morocco for support in launching a new national airline, as part of a broader push to… Read More »
What’s New for Athens International Airport
Athens International Airport (ATH) recorded a historic 31.9 million passengers in 2024, a 25% increase over 2019 and a 13%… Read More »
Global Airport Developments
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) posted a strong financial performance for the first half of 2025, with Royal Schiphol Group reporting… Read More »
Indonesia to Buy 50 Boeing Jets in New US Trade Agreement
Indonesia will purchase 50 Boeing aircraft from the United States as part of a new bilateral trade agreement that also… Read More »
Madagascar Airlines Undecided on CEO Thierry de Bailleul’s Future
Madagascar Airlines has confirmed that no final decision has been made regarding the renewal of CEO Thierry de Bailleul’s contract,… Read More »
Air New Zealand Names Nikhil Ravishankar as CEO
Air New Zealand has named Nikhil Ravishankar as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective October 20, 2025. The announcement was… Read More »
India’s NIBE Aeronautics Gains NSOP with Premier IA Jet
NIBE Aeronautics has received a non-scheduled operator’s permit (NSOP) numbered 6/2025 from India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), marking… Read More »
FBI to Investigate Death Aboard Carnival Dream Cruise Ship
Authorities are investigating a recent death aboard Carnival Dream, a Carnival Cruise Line vessel based in Galveston, Texas. While few… Read More »
US-EU Tariff Deal Lifts Aviation Industry
The aviation industry is celebrating a major victory following a new trade agreement between the United States and the European… Read More »
Iran Aseman Airlines Wins Legal Battle Over Aircraft Ownership
Iran Aseman Airlines has successfully resolved three legal cases in Iran, securing ownership of key aircraft assets that are essential… Read More »
Ghana Seeks TAP Air Portugal as Partner for National Airline
Ghana is in talks with TAP Air Portugal as it seeks a strategic partner to relaunch its national airline. President… Read More »