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 »
Scotland Targets High-Yield Markets to Boost Tourism Growth
Scotland is honing its focus on North America and high-yield markets from China, the Middle East, and India to propel… Read More »
Oman Airports Expands into CIS, Boosts European Routes
Oman Airports is strategically expanding its presence in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and enhancing its route frequency and… Read More »
Lufthansa CEO Warns of Deteriorating Air Travel in Germany
Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr has expressed serious concerns regarding the future of air travel in Germany, highlighting that escalating airport… Read More »
Armenian Airlines’ AOC Extended by 16 Years Amid EU Restrictions
The Civil Aviation Committee of the Republic of Armenia has officially extended Armenian Airlines’ air operator certificate (AOC) by 16… Read More »
Key Election Stakes for Major Industries: Trump vs. Harris
As the U.S. presidential election approaches, major industries, including airlines, banks, electric vehicle manufacturers, health care companies, media firms, restaurants,… Read More »
SpiceJet Faces Criminal Probe Over Provident Fund Delays
SpiceJet (SG, Delhi International) is under scrutiny as it faces a criminal investigation for failing to deposit over INR 650… Read More »
Embraer E190F E-Freighter Secures FAA Certification
On October 10, 2024, Embraer announced that its E190F E-Freighter, the Passenger-to-Freight (P2F) conversion of the popular E190 airliner, has… Read More »
Boeing Files Unfair Labor Practice Claim Amid IAM Strike
Boeing has filed an unfair labor practice claim with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), accusing 33,000 factory workers on… Read More »
Boeing Withdraws Contract Offer Amid Ongoing Machinist Strike
Boeing has officially withdrawn its contract offer for over 33,000 machinists who have been on strike since mid-September, citing a… Read More »
TAP Air Portugal’s Privatisation to Begin by Mid-2025
The Portuguese government is preparing to privatise TAP Air Portugal, the country’s flag carrier, by the first half of 2025…. Read More »
French Government Plans to Triple Aviation Taxes
The French government is expected to introduce a significant increase in aviation taxes as part of its strategy to tackle… Read More »
Ryanair Cancels German Flights in Summer 2025 Due to High Taxes
Ryanair, the Dublin-based budget airline, has announced plans to cancel all flights to Dortmund, Dresden, and Leipzig/Halle airports in summer… Read More »