US DoT Approves Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines Merger
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has granted Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines the green light to proceed with their… Read More »
SAF Market Sees Increased Dealmaking Amid Net-Zero Goals
The sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market is experiencing a surge in dealmaking as the aviation industry pushes toward a net-zero… Read More »
Piper Aircraft’s M700 Fury Gains Type Certification in Australia
Piper Aircraft has made headlines with the launch of its fastest single-engine plane, the M700 Fury, marking a significant milestone… Read More »
California Man Arrested for Assaulting Flight Attendants on Frontier Airlines Flight
A Fremont, California man was arrested by federal authorities after allegedly attacking flight attendants during a Frontier Airlines flight from… Read More »
FAA Confirms Dominican Republic Maintains Category 1 Status After Comprehensive Aviation Safety Audit
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has officially reaffirmed the Dominican Republic’s Category 1 status following a rigorous aviation safety audit…. Read More »
Delta and United Request U.S.-China Flight Extensions
Delta Air Lines and United Airlines are both requesting extensions from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for unused flight… Read More »
Google Trial: Open Bidding’s Impact on Header Bidding Highlighted in Court
During the U.S. v. Google trial, the Department of Justice’s case accusing Google of maintaining an advertising monopoly, testimony shed… Read More »
FAA Chief to Testify Before Congress on Boeing’s Quality Improvement Plan
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Mike Whitaker is set to testify before the House Transportation Committee on September 24 regarding… Read More »
FWC Urges Virgin Australia Pilots to Accept 21% Pay Raise
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has strongly recommended that Virgin Australia pilots accept a new contract offering a substantial salary… Read More »
PIA Seeks to Resume European Flights Amid EU Ban Lift Efforts
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is making significant strides toward resuming operations to European airports, following years of restrictions imposed due… Read More »
Bangkok Airways Invests $69M in Koh Samui and Trat Airport Expansions
Bangkok Airways is set to invest THB2.3 billion ($69 million) to significantly expand its key hubs at Koh Samui (USM)… Read More »
Close Call at Nashville Airport
On September 12, 2024, a potential runway collision at Nashville International Airport (BNA) was narrowly avoided when an Alaska Airlines… Read More »
Delta Requests Delay in Resuming Four Daily Flights to China Amid Market Challenges
Delta Air Lines (DAL.N) has formally requested the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to approve a delay in resuming four… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Mandates Extra Pilot Training After Safety Incidents
Southwest Airlines is implementing a new mandate requiring all of its nearly 11,000 pilots to undergo additional training following a… Read More »
U.S. DoT Approves Delta-SAS Scandinavian Codeshare Despite JetBlue Objections
The U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) has approved a new codeshare agreement between Delta Air Lines and Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), marking… Read More »
Airports Seek Funding Solutions Amid PFC Cap Stalemate
U.S. airports face a critical funding shortfall for essential infrastructure improvements as Congress maintains the passenger facility charge (PFC) cap,… Read More »
Etihad Airways Delays IPO to 2025 to Showcase 2024 Results
Etihad Airways, owned by the Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund ADQ, has postponed its planned stock market debut to 2025,… Read More »
Riyadh Air to Begin Test Flights as It Prepares for Launch
Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, Riyadh Air, is set to operate its first non-commercial flight on September 12, 2024. The… Read More »
OpsGroup Releases Report on Rising GPS Spoofing Threats in Aviation
Flight operations support provider OpsGroup has released its final report on GPS spoofing, highlighting growing concerns about the impact of… Read More »
Boeing Workers Vote on New Contract, Strike Possible
Boeing workers are set to vote today on a new labor contract that could significantly impact the company’s production plans…. Read More »
NTSB Announces New Safety Alert on Aircraft Deicing Procedures
The NTSB has issued a safety alert regarding the adverse effects of icing on aircraft performance. As winter approaches, the… Read More »
FAA Urges Boeing to Meet Safety Standards Before Increasing 737 MAX Production
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has emphasized that Boeing must meet strict safety standards before it can increase production of… Read More »