Etihad Opens US Preclearance Lounge in Abu Dhabi
Etihad Airways has announced the opening of a new US Preclearance Lounge at Zayed International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi,… Read More »
Cruise Industry Faces Record Illnesses in 2024, CDC Reports
The cruise industry continues to thrive, with increasing numbers of travelers opting for cruise vacations. However, 2024 has also seen… Read More »
Air India Faces Lawsuit Over Boeing 777-200LR Oxygen Safety Issue
The Mumbai High Court has directed India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to investigate claims by a former Air… Read More »
Manhunt After Passengers Flee Turkish Airlines Flight in Malta
A dramatic incident unfolded at Malta International Airport (MLA) on New Year’s Day when four passengers fled a Turkish Airlines… Read More »
SpiceJet Eyes MAX Deliveries Amid Engine Theft Allegations
SpiceJet, a leading Indian low-cost carrier, is set to revive its dormant Boeing 737 MAX order while grappling with fresh… Read More »
New Zealand Defence Force Seeks Boeing 757 Replacement by 2027
The New Zealand Ministry of Defence has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to replace two ageing Boeing 757-200 aircraft… Read More »
Lufthansa, SWISS Fined for Banned Airspace Flights
The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) has imposed significant financial penalties on Lufthansa and Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS),… Read More »
German VIP A350 Fleet Gains High-Tech Self-Defense
Germany has become the first nation worldwide to equip Airbus A350 aircraft for governmental VIP transport—akin to the United States’… Read More »
South Korea Orders Nationwide Safety Audit of Boeing 737-800 Fleet
South Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport (MOLIT) has launched a comprehensive safety audit of all Boeing 737-800 aircraft… Read More »
AeroItalia’s Tunis Flight Blocked by Tunisian Authorities
AeroItalia’s inaugural flight from Catania to Tunis, scheduled for December 18, was blocked by Tunisian authorities, the airline confirmed. The… Read More »
Saudi Arabia’s $800B Tourism Plan Targets Global Top 5 by 2030
Saudi Arabia is making a bold $800 billion investment to transform its tourism sector and become a top-five global destination… Read More »
US DoT Revokes ExpressJet Airlines Certificate After Failures
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has officially revoked ExpressJet Airlines’ certificate following a prolonged period of inactivity and a… Read More »
Aerospace Industry Honors Former President Jimmy Carter
NASA and United Airlines led tributes to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on December 29, 2024, at… Read More »
Airport Design Questioned After Jeju Air Crash Near Concrete Wall
A Boeing 737-800, Jeju Air Flight 7C2216, tragically crashed at Muan International Airport on Sunday, killing 179 of the 181… Read More »
Investigation Underway After Deadly Jeju Air 737-800 Crash
A tragic crash at Muan International Airport in South Korea has resulted in the deaths of 179 of the 181… Read More »
South Korea Orders Airline Safety Inspection After Jeju Air Crash
South Korea’s acting President, Choi Sang-mok, ordered an emergency safety inspection of the country’s airline operations following the deadly crash… Read More »
Genesis Acquires Stake in SpiceJet to Resolve Lease Dispute
Genesis Leasing has agreed to take a 0.43% equity stake in SpiceJet as part of a settlement over a $16… Read More »
AZAL Suspends Russia Routes After Crash Investigation
Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) has suspended eight additional routes to Russia following the suspected missile strike on its Embraer E190 (4K-AZ65)…. Read More »
Putin Apologizes for Azerbaijan Airlines Crash, Investigation Ongoing
Russian President Vladimir Putin apologized to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev for the crash of a civilian airliner that killed 38… Read More »
Azerbaijan Claims Russian Missile Downed Airlines Flight
The Azerbaijani government has claimed that a Russian surface-to-air missile caused the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer E190 near… Read More »
Azerbaijan Airlines Crash: Possible Russian Missile Strike
In a tragic aviation incident this week, an Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, resulting in the deaths… Read More »
Kremlin Cautions on Speculation in Azerbaijan Airlines Crash
The Kremlin has urged restraint regarding theories about the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190, which killed 38 of… Read More »
Airlines Face Tumultuous 2024: Crashes, Bankruptcy, and Mergers
The airline industry faced a rollercoaster year in 2024, marked by dramatic incidents, strategic shifts, and record-breaking travel demand. The… Read More »
India’s Alhind Air Delays Launch to Mid-2025
Kerala-based start-up Alhind Air has postponed its launch to mid-2025 due to delays in securing an air operator’s certificate (AOC)…. Read More »
AAR Corp Resolves $55M DoJ Bribery Investigation
AAR Corp, a US-listed aviation services company, has agreed to pay $55.6 million to settle allegations of Foreign Corrupt Practices… Read More »
Flexjet Secures $550M via Senior Unsecured Notes
Flexjet, a Cleveland-based provider of fractional aircraft ownership and leasing, has raised $550 million through a five-year senior unsecured notes… Read More »