airBaltic Prices Extra €40M Bond Issue
Latvia’s leading airline, airBaltic, has announced the pricing of an additional €40 million bond issue, bringing its total bond issuance… Read More »
India’s Aviation Safety Body Meets Airline CEOs After 70 Bomb Threats in 6 Days
In response to an unprecedented 70 bomb threats targeting Indian airlines within six days, officials from the Bureau of Civil… Read More »
PLAY Airlines Seeks Maltese AOC for Point-to-Point Services
Icelandic low-cost carrier PLAY Airlines has announced a significant shift in its business strategy, aiming to improve its financial performance… Read More »
Supreme Court to Rule on Jet Airways Ownership Dispute
India’s Supreme Court has reserved its judgment regarding a plea from the State Bank of India and other creditors of… Read More »
SriLankan Airlines to Remain State-Owned
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced that SriLankan Airlines (UL) will remain a state-owned entity, effectively ending yet… Read More »
South African Airways Seeks Long-Term Cash Injection
South African Airways (SAA) is currently debt-free and does not seek additional government funding; however, the airline is actively pursuing… Read More »
Aviation Leaders Unite in Green Bay for TakeOff North America 2024
TakeOff North America, an essential event for North American domestic aviation development, will gather airports, airlines, and industry suppliers in… Read More »
Play Airlines Refocuses on Leisure Markets, Seeks Maltese AOC
Icelandic low-cost carrier (LCC) Play is pivoting its business strategy to focus on point-to-point routes to popular leisure destinations in… Read More »
Abra Group Completes Acquisition of Wamos Air
Abra Group has successfully obtained regulatory approvals to acquire Wamos Air (EB, Madrid Barajas), integrating the Spanish ACMI and charter… Read More »
US Flags China’s AI Use as Security Threat, Warns of Global Coercion Risks
The U.S. government has raised significant concerns over China’s growing use of artificial intelligence (AI), cautioning that it may endanger… Read More »
Nassau Aims for Tourism Growth with New Strategies
Following a surge in passenger numbers at Lynden Pindling International Airport, which exceeded 4 million by the end of June,… Read More »
Emilia-Romagna Sets Ambitious Tourism Goals for Routes Europe 2026
The Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, selected as the host for Routes Europe 2026, is strategically enhancing its tourism goals following… Read More »
U.S. DOT Awards New Beyond-Perimeter Slots at Washington Reagan National
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has tentatively awarded five beyond-perimeter slots at Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Alaska… Read More »
Ryanair Seeks Legal Action Against Dublin Airport Capacity Cap
Ryanair (FR) is pursuing an injunction in the Irish High Court and European courts to prevent the Irish Aviation Authority… Read More »
DoT Grants Slot Exemptions for New Routes from DCA
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has tentatively approved two slot exemptions at Washington National Airport (DCA) for Alaska Airlines,… Read More »
Malaysia Airports Sees Growth with 73 Airlines Operating
Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) is experiencing significant growth in air travel, surpassing pre-pandemic levels with 73 airlines currently operating… Read More »
London Stansted Airport Plans £600M Terminal Expansion
London Stansted Airport (STN) is set to embark on a £600 million ($784 million) extension to its passenger terminal, with… Read More »
Airlines Cite Operational Challenges in New Route Launches
At Routes World, airline leaders outlined significant operational challenges deterring the launch of new routes, including night curfews, slow aircraft… Read More »
Lufthansa Fined $4M for Denying Boarding to Jewish Passengers
Lufthansa has agreed to pay a $4 million (€3.67 million) fine imposed by the United States Department of Transportation (DOT)… Read More »
Investigation Launched After SriLankan Airlines Cockpit Incident
An investigation is currently underway following a serious incident involving a SriLankan Airlines pilot who locked his co-pilot out of… Read More »
Iran Denounces New EU and UK Sanctions as Unjustified
Iran has condemned the latest round of sanctions imposed by the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK), labeling… Read More »
UK CAA Enables Drones to Fly BVLOS for Infrastructure Inspections
The United Kingdom’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has announced a groundbreaking new policy that allows drones to operate beyond visual… Read More »
Boeing to Issue Layoff Notices Amid Ongoing Strikes
Boeing plans to issue layoff notices to thousands of employees in November 2024, with affected workers expected to leave the… Read More »
EU Sanctions Iranian Airlines Over Drone Transfers to Russia
The European Union has imposed sanctions on seven individuals and seven entities, including three Iranian airlines, in response to Iran’s… Read More »
Boeing Announces 10% Workforce Cuts Amid Strike Challenges
Boeing is facing significant challenges as newly appointed CEO Kelly Ortberg announced plans to cut approximately 10% of the company’s… Read More »
Elliott Investment Management Targets Southwest Airlines Board
Elliott Investment Management has formally initiated a proxy fight for control at Southwest Airlines, marking its first U.S. shareholder battle… Read More »