EU Airlines Face €2 Billion in Summer Compensation Claims
Between June and August 2024, over 60,000 flights departing from EU airports experienced disruptions qualifying for compensation under the EU261… Read More »
Striking Machinists Union Rejects Boeing’s Final Contract Offer
As the strike by Boeing machinists enters its 11th day, the company has presented what it describes as a “best… Read More »
SpiceJet Settles $16.7 Million Dispute with ELFC
SpiceJet, the Indian low-cost carrier, has reached a settlement with Engine Lease Finance Corporation (ELFC) to resolve a $16.7 million… Read More »
Chinese C919 Aircraft Undertakes High Plateau Testing in Lhasa
The C919, a domestically produced passenger jet, successfully landed at Lhasa Gonggar International Airport in the Xizang Autonomous Region on… Read More »
UK’s RAF Museum Teams Up with Virgin Atlantic
The Royal Air Force Museum (RAF Museum) in London, England, has announced a new commercial partnership with Virgin Atlantic, naming… Read More »
Supreme Court Rejects SpiceJet’s Appeal in Engine Dispute
The Supreme Court of India has upheld a decision by the Delhi High Court, rejecting SpiceJet’s attempt to overturn orders… Read More »
Aer Lingus Opposes Night Flight Restrictions
Aer Lingus has raised significant concerns about a proposed draft decision from Ireland’s national planning appeals board, An Bord Pleanála… Read More »
Frontier Airlines Flight Attendants Vote to Strike
Flight attendants at Frontier Airlines, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), have voted overwhelmingly in favor of a… Read More »
Brussels Airlines Pilot Arrested for Using Fake ‘Fantasy’ Passport at Brussels Airport
A Brussels Airlines pilot was recently arrested at Brussels-Zaventem International Airport for attempting to bypass immigration checks using a counterfeit… Read More »
FAA Set to Release Final Regulation for eVTOL Aircraft Operations
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is close to issuing the final Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) for powered-lift aircraft,… Read More »
Boeing Strike Continues as Union Rejects Latest Offer
Boeing’s efforts to end a costly strike by more than 30,000 machinists hit another roadblock as the workers’ union rejected… Read More »
The Evolution of Airport Security: A Look at Notable Hijackings
Before the 1970s, airport screening was virtually nonexistent. The turning point came after the hijacking of Southern Airways Flight 49… Read More »
Drone Interference Forces California Firefighters to Ground Aircraft Amid Line Fire
California firefighters battling the Line Fire in San Bernardino County had to ground their aerial firefighting operations due to unauthorized… Read More »
Hawaiian Airlines to Update Employment Status for Nonunion Staff
Nonunion employees at Hawaiian Airlines will soon receive updates about their job status following the airline’s merger with Alaska Airlines,… Read More »
Boeing Settles Embraer JV Dispute with $150 Million Payment
Boeing has agreed to pay USD150 million to Embraer, settling an arbitration dispute over a failed commercial aviation joint venture… Read More »
Azul Linhas Aéreas Considers Private Offering Amid Restructuring
Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras (AD) is considering a private offering in the first or second quarter of 2025, according to… Read More »
AirAsia X Approves $1.58 Billion Capital A Acquisition
AirAsia X (D7) has received approval from Bursa Malaysia, the Malaysian Stock Exchange, for the listing and quotation of shares… Read More »
Starlux Airlines to Join Oneworld Alliance by 2025
Starlux Airlines, the newest of Taiwan’s three international carriers, has announced its intention to join the Oneworld airline alliance by… Read More »
Jetstar Faces Charges for Misleading Passengers on Compensation Rights
The New Zealand Commerce Commission is taking legal action against Jetstar, alleging that the airline provided false or misleading information… Read More »
Join us at the Yale Club of NY for a Wings Club Luncheon with Marc Parent, CEO, CAE, Inc.
Please join us on Thursday, September 19, 2024,At the Yale Club of New York for ourAviation Leader Series Luncheon Our… Read More »
Canada Jetlines Files for Bankruptcy After Ceasing Operations
Canada Jetlines, a low-cost airline based in Canada, has officially filed for bankruptcy following its cessation of operations in August… Read More »
US DoT Approves Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines Merger
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has granted Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines the green light to proceed with their… Read More »
SAF Market Sees Increased Dealmaking Amid Net-Zero Goals
The sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market is experiencing a surge in dealmaking as the aviation industry pushes toward a net-zero… Read More »
Piper Aircraft’s M700 Fury Gains Type Certification in Australia
Piper Aircraft has made headlines with the launch of its fastest single-engine plane, the M700 Fury, marking a significant milestone… Read More »
California Man Arrested for Assaulting Flight Attendants on Frontier Airlines Flight
A Fremont, California man was arrested by federal authorities after allegedly attacking flight attendants during a Frontier Airlines flight from… Read More »
FAA Confirms Dominican Republic Maintains Category 1 Status After Comprehensive Aviation Safety Audit
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has officially reaffirmed the Dominican Republic’s Category 1 status following a rigorous aviation safety audit…. Read More »