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 »
Syrian Airlines Erases Assad Images Amid Regime Change
In a significant move reflecting the political upheaval in Syria, Syrian Airlines, the nation’s flagship carrier, has removed all images… Read More »
Sibiu Airport Plans European Network Expansion
Sibiu International Airport (SBZ), situated in Romania’s historic Transylvania region, is charting an ambitious course to expand its route network… Read More »
GOL Airlines Files Chapter 11 Reorganization Plan
Brazilian low-cost airline GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes SA (GOL) has announced its intention to file an initial proposed Chapter 11… Read More »
Red Sea International Airport Plans Global Expansion
The Red Sea International Airport (RSI) in Saudi Arabia marked its first year of operations with discussions at Routes World… Read More »
Mexico Delays $42 Cruise Passenger Tax to July 2025
Mexico has announced a six-month postponement of its planned $42 cruise passenger tax, now set to take effect on July… Read More »
Garuda Indonesia Plans Fleet Expansion for 2025
Garuda Indonesia, the nation’s flagship carrier, has announced plans to expand its fleet by 15 to 20 aircraft in 2025… Read More »
Korean Air to Consolidate Low-Cost Carriers Under Jin Air Brand
Korean Air has confirmed its plan to unify its low-cost carrier operations under the Jin Air brand following its merger… Read More »
US Court Rejects Boeing-DOJ Plea Deal Over Monitor Selection Process
A US District Court in Texas has rejected a $487 million plea deal between Boeing and the Department of Justice… Read More »
Air Karachi Launches as New Pakistani Start-Up Airline
Air Karachi is the latest start-up airline in Pakistan, emerging after a failed attempt to sell a majority stake in… Read More »
ASIC Sues Rex Airlines for Misleading Financial Claims
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has initiated legal action against Rex Airlines in the Supreme Court of New… Read More »
Delta Stowaway Deported After Week-Long Saga
A dramatic sequence of events unfolded as Svetlana Dali, a 57-year-old woman, was deported back to the U.S. after managing… Read More »