Spirit Airlines Files for Bankruptcy Protection, Continues Flying
Spirit Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, becoming the first major U.S. passenger carrier to do so since… Read More »
African Airlines Focus on Safety, Connectivity in 2026-2030 Strategy
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) convened in Cairo with CEOs from its 45 member carriers to outline their strategic priorities… Read More »
American and JetBlue Hope for NE Partnership Amid Legal Hurdles
Despite a recent federal court ruling against their Northeast Alliance, American Airlines and JetBlue Airways remain optimistic about a future… Read More »
Pakistan Government Eyes Gulf Investment in PIA After Failed Auction
The Pakistani government is reportedly seeking to sell a majority or complete stake in Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to a… Read More »
Thai Airways Faces Opposition to Adding Government Administrators
A proposal to add two government officials as additional plan administrators at Thai Airways International is facing opposition from the… Read More »
Cirrus SR Series G7 and G2+ Vision Jet Certified in Canada
Cirrus Aircraft’s latest models, the SR Series G7 and G2+ Vision Jet, have officially received certification from Transport Canada Civil… Read More »
Vietnam Airlines to Tender for 50 Narrowbody Jets in 2025
Vietnam Airlines (VN) is preparing to issue a tender for approximately 50 narrowbody jets in the first half of 2025,… Read More »
UK Air Traffic Control Failure Disrupts 700,000 Passengers in 2023
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has published its final report on the August 2023 air traffic control failure that… Read More »
Comair Ordered to Produce Witness in Boeing Dispute Over 737-8 Deal
Comair, the South African airline under provisional liquidation, has been ordered to produce a witness in its ongoing legal dispute… Read More »
ATR Halts Development of ATR42-600S STOL Variant
Regional aircraft manufacturer ATR (Avions de Transport Régional) has announced it will cease the development of its ATR42-600S short take-off… Read More »
SpiceJet Resolves $90.8M Q400 Lessor Dispute for $22.5M
India’s SpiceJet has resolved a longstanding $90.8 million dispute with Export Development Canada (EDC) by paying $22.5 million, the airline… Read More »
Jet Corporate Halts Operations as Commercial Aircraft Operator
Jet Corporate, a Lyon Bron-based aviation firm, has officially ceased its operations as a commercial aircraft operator as of August… Read More »
Antigua and Barbuda Seeks Majority Stake in LIAT 2020
Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne has proposed that the country may eventually become the majority owner of LIAT… Read More »
Air Austral Receives EUR15 Million Boost to Aid Recovery
Air Austral (UU, St. Denis de la Réunion) has secured an additional financial injection of EUR15 million (USD15.9 million) from… Read More »
Italian Government and Lufthansa Reach ITA Airways Merger Agreement
A last-minute deal has revived merger talks between the Italian government and Lufthansa, with Italy’s Ministry of Economy and Finance… Read More »
EASA Raises Safety Concerns with Air Arabia Maroc Operations
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has reportedly raised serious safety concerns about Air Arabia Maroc, primarily related to… Read More »
FAA Bans US Flights to Haiti After Aircraft Hit by Gunfire
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a 30-day prohibition on US civilian flights to and from Haiti following recent… Read More »
U.S. DoT New Rules Make Airline Refunds Easier for Passengers
Getting your money back after an airline cancels or changes your flight has become simpler, thanks to new Department of… Read More »
Spirit Airlines Prepares Chapter 11 Amid Financial Struggles and Failed Merger
Florida-based Spirit Airlines is reportedly preparing for a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing after unsuccessful merger talks with Frontier Group Holdings,… Read More »
Nigeria’s Ibom Air Plans Capital Markets Entry After Financial Stability
Ibom Air (QI) is eyeing a future entry into the capital markets, but the Akwa Ibom from Nigeria’s State government,… Read More »
TUS Airways Completes Ownership Transfer to New Investors
TUS Airways (U8, Larnaca) has officially completed its previously announced ownership transfer, with a new majority stakeholder now in place…. Read More »
Alitalia Employees to be Laid Off as Liquidation Begins
All employees of the defunct Italian national carrier Alitalia will be laid off by the end of 2024 as the… Read More »
Qantas Supports Qatar Airways Stake in Virgin Australia, with Conditions
Qantas Group has announced it does not oppose Qatar Airways’ plan to acquire a 25% stake in Virgin Australia, though… Read More »
Tonga to Restructure Lulutai Airlines as Public Enterprise for Greater Transparency
Tongan Prime Minister Siaosi ‘Ofakivahafolau Sovaleni (also known as Hu’akavameiliku) announced that Lulutai Airlines (L8, Tongatapu) will transition into a… Read More »
Spirit Airlines Flight Hit by Gunfire, Flight Attendant Injured
The U.S. State Department has issued a warning to American citizens regarding travel to Haiti, citing escalating violence and political… Read More »
Air New Zealand and Cathay Pacific Extend Joint Venture for 5 More Years
Air New Zealand and Cathay Pacific have received approval from New Zealand regulators to extend their joint venture alliance for… Read More »