Canada Sells Stake in Air Canada After Pandemic Bailout
The Canadian government sold its roughly 6% stake in Air Canada on December 11-12, 2024, following a bailout investment made… Read More »
Syria Reopens Airspace for Overflights After Week-Long Closure
Syria’s newly installed government reopened the country’s airspace to overflights on December 15, 2024, following a week-long closure. Minister of… Read More »
Malaysia & Uzbekistan Airways Renew Codeshare
Malaysia Airlines and Uzbekistan Airways have announced the reinstatement of their codeshare partnership, significantly enhancing connectivity for travelers across Southeast… Read More »
EU Bans Air Tanzania Over Safety Concerns
The European Union has added Air Tanzania to its Air Safety List, effectively banning the carrier from flying to, from,… Read More »
Court Ruling Won’t Affect CemAir Operations, Says CEO
CemAir CEO Miles van der Molen has assured that a recent South African court ruling will not impact the airline’s… Read More »
Qatar Airways Reevaluates Boeing 737-10 Order Amid Fleet Plans
Qatar Airways is reportedly reconsidering its order for 25 Boeing 737-10 jets, initially placed in mid-2022 during a high-profile dispute… Read More »
Bahrain Signs Deal for Nine Airbus H145 Helicopters
Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior has finalized an agreement with Airbus for the acquisition of nine H145 helicopters. These advanced aircraft… Read More »
FlySafair Sanctions Delayed Over Foreign Ownership Issue
The announcement of regulatory sanctions against FlySafair for allegedly breaching South Africa’s foreign ownership restrictions has been delayed due to… Read More »
Ex-SAA Board Member Faces Fraud Allegations in Audit Deal
A former South African Airways (SAA) board member, Yakhe Kwinana, faces charges of fraud related to a ZAR59 million (USD3.3… Read More »
Toki Air Reassesses Fleet After ATR Scraps STOL Variant
Toki Air, the Niigata-based regional airline in Japan, has taken delivery of its first ATR42-600 turboprop aircraft during a handover… Read More »
ASA Orders Wizz Air to Cease Misleading Green Advertising
Wizz Air (W6), the Budapest-based low-cost airline, has been instructed by the United Kingdom’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) to halt… Read More »
DOT Fines Ethiopian, Etihad for Misusing US Airline Codes
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has levied significant fines against Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways for unauthorized use of… Read More »
Air Kerala Plans Launch as Low-Cost Carrier in 2025
Air Kerala, a promising new entrant in the Indian aviation market, is on track to commence operations by mid-2025. CEO… Read More »
My Freighter Expands Globally with New Operating Certificates
My Freighter, a leading cargo airline based in Tashkent International (C6), is set to accelerate its international growth by obtaining… Read More »
Korean Air Completes Asiana Airlines Acquisition
Korean Air has successfully completed its acquisition of Asiana Airlines, marking a significant milestone in South Korea’s aviation industry. This… Read More »
FAA Chief Mike Whitaker to Step Down January 20
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Chief Michael Whitaker announced he will step down on January 20, coinciding with President-elect Donald Trump’s… Read More »
Angola’s TAAG to Privatize by 2026, Seeks Partner
The Angolan government is set to initiate the long-awaited privatization of TAAG Angola Airlines by 2026, aiming to enhance the… Read More »
Air Peace and FCCPC Clash Over Ticket Pricing
Air Peace (P4), Nigeria’s prominent airline based in Lagos, is embroiled in a heated dispute with the Federal Competition and… Read More »
Faro Airport: Algarve’s Tourism Hub
Faro International Airport stands as the primary gateway to the southern Portuguese city of Faro, the vibrant capital of the… Read More »
Thai Pilots Urge Reversal on Foreign Pilot Policy
The Thai Pilots Association is urging Thailand’s government to reconsider its recent decision to permit foreign pilots to operate wet-leased,… Read More »
Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash: What Caused the Tragedy?
On October 20, 1977, tragedy struck the American rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd during their 45-day “Tour of the Survivors.” En… Read More »
IATA Forecasts $1T Revenue, 5B Passengers in 2025
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has unveiled a promising financial outlook for the global airline industry in 2025, forecasting… Read More »