South African Airways Now Profitable, Ends State Dependency
South African Airways has become self-sustaining, no longer requiring government financial support to fund its operations or fleet growth, according… Read More »
Estonia Rejects airBaltic Stake Offer Over Financial Concerns
The Estonian government has declined an offer to acquire a minority stake in airBaltic, citing uncertainty about the airline’s financial… Read More »
Air France-KLM to Become Majority Owner of SAS
Air France-KLM announced on July 4, 2025, its intention to acquire a majority stake in Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), increasing its… Read More »
US Lifts Engine Export Ban, Paving Way for COMAC Jet Production
The US government has approved the resumption of aircraft engine exports to China’s Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), easing… Read More »
Russian Aircraft Prices Surge Amid Rising Production Costs
The cost of Russian-manufactured civilian aircraft has surged significantly in recent years, according to internal documents from Russia’s Ministry of… Read More »
French ATC Strikes Disrupt Hundreds of EU Flights
Ryanair and easyJet are among the major European carriers facing widespread disruption due to air traffic control strikes in France… Read More »
Airport Spotlight: Milano Malpensa Expands Global Reach
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) stands as Milan’s primary international gateway and the largest of the city’s three airports. Strategically located… Read More »
FAA Probes Delta Jet Flap Found on Home Driveway
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation after a piece of a Delta Air Lines aircraft’s wing flap… Read More »
US Eases Export Ban on GE Engines for China’s COMAC Jets
The U.S. government has lifted restrictions on the export of General Electric engines to China’s state-owned aircraft manufacturer COMAC, signaling… Read More »
Air Zimbabwe Invests $1M to Regain Global Booking Access
Air Zimbabwe has paid over USD 1 million to key international service providers to regain access to global distribution systems… Read More »
Airwork Group Enters NZ Receivership, Eyes New Investors
New Zealand-based Airwork Group has entered receivership after a shareholder default triggered a breach of the company’s banking agreements. The… Read More »
Estonia, Lithuania Consider Buying Stake in airBaltic
The Estonian government is set to begin formal discussions on July 3, 2025, regarding Latvia’s proposal for Estonia and Lithuania… Read More »
Nashville Airport Adds Gates in First Step of $3B Expansion
Nashville International Airport (BNA) has completed the extension of Concourse D, marking the first major milestone in its $3 billion… Read More »
Iraqi Airways Meets 70% of EU Safety Rules to Lift Flight Ban
Iraqi Airways has completed 70% of the European Union’s aviation safety requirements as part of its ongoing efforts to lift… Read More »
American Airlines Passenger Fined $59K for Security Breach
A Philadelphia man has been fined nearly $60,000 after bypassing airport security and illegally boarding an American Airlines flight at… Read More »
Air India Flight to U.S. Grounded in Vienna After Safety Check
An Air India flight from Delhi to Washington, D.C. was grounded in Vienna on July 3 after routine safety checks… Read More »
Delta 737 Loses Wing Flap Mid-Flight, Lands Safely in Raleigh
A Delta Air Lines Boeing 737 experienced a mid-air scare on Tuesday when a portion of its wing flap detached… Read More »
Snake Found on Virgin Australia Jet, Flight Delayed 2 Hours
A Virgin Australia flight was delayed for two hours after a live snake was discovered in the cargo hold just… Read More »
Air Algérie Launches Domestic Unit, Orders 16 ATR72-600s
Air Algérie has placed an order for 16 ATR72-600 turboprops to support the launch of its new regional subsidiary, Domestic… Read More »
Cardiff Airport Targets Growth with New Routes
Cardiff Airport (CWL), located just 12 miles from the Welsh capital’s vibrant city center, is experiencing strong momentum as it… Read More »
French ATC Strikes Set to Disrupt July 3 and 4 Flights
Airlines across Europe are bracing for widespread disruptions as French air traffic controllers prepare to strike on July 3, 2025…. Read More »
Clear Eyes 12x Daily Use as AI Fuels ID Security Demand
Clear, best known for expediting airport security lines, is expanding its identity verification technology beyond travel as AI deepfakes and… Read More »
Japan Airlines 737 Plunges 26,000 Feet, Masks Deployed Mid-Flight
A Japan Airlines flight descended nearly 26,000 feet in just 10 minutes on June 30, triggering oxygen mask deployment and… Read More »
Laser Aimed at Aircraft in Maine Prompts FAA Safety Warning
Authorities are investigating a laser strike aimed at an aircraft flying over South Berwick, Maine, after a pilot reported being… Read More »
Delta A350 Aborts Takeoff at Tokyo Haneda Due to Hydraulic Issue
A Delta Air Lines Airbus A350-900 aborted takeoff at Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) on June 29, 2025, due to a… Read More »
USAF Diverts Missile Funds for $400M Retrofit of Trump’s Jet
The U.S. Air Force will redirect $400 million in unused funds from the Sentinel nuclear missile program to retrofit a… Read More »