Delta and United Request U.S.-China Flight Extensions
Delta Air Lines and United Airlines are both requesting extensions from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for unused flight… Read More »
Google Trial: Open Bidding’s Impact on Header Bidding Highlighted in Court
During the U.S. v. Google trial, the Department of Justice’s case accusing Google of maintaining an advertising monopoly, testimony shed… Read More »
FAA Chief to Testify Before Congress on Boeing’s Quality Improvement Plan
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Mike Whitaker is set to testify before the House Transportation Committee on September 24 regarding… Read More »
FWC Urges Virgin Australia Pilots to Accept 21% Pay Raise
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has strongly recommended that Virgin Australia pilots accept a new contract offering a substantial salary… Read More »
PIA Seeks to Resume European Flights Amid EU Ban Lift Efforts
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is making significant strides toward resuming operations to European airports, following years of restrictions imposed due… Read More »
Bangkok Airways Invests $69M in Koh Samui and Trat Airport Expansions
Bangkok Airways is set to invest THB2.3 billion ($69 million) to significantly expand its key hubs at Koh Samui (USM)… Read More »
Close Call at Nashville Airport
On September 12, 2024, a potential runway collision at Nashville International Airport (BNA) was narrowly avoided when an Alaska Airlines… Read More »
Delta Requests Delay in Resuming Four Daily Flights to China Amid Market Challenges
Delta Air Lines (DAL.N) has formally requested the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to approve a delay in resuming four… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Mandates Extra Pilot Training After Safety Incidents
Southwest Airlines is implementing a new mandate requiring all of its nearly 11,000 pilots to undergo additional training following a… Read More »
U.S. DoT Approves Delta-SAS Scandinavian Codeshare Despite JetBlue Objections
The U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) has approved a new codeshare agreement between Delta Air Lines and Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), marking… Read More »
Airports Seek Funding Solutions Amid PFC Cap Stalemate
U.S. airports face a critical funding shortfall for essential infrastructure improvements as Congress maintains the passenger facility charge (PFC) cap,… Read More »
Etihad Airways Delays IPO to 2025 to Showcase 2024 Results
Etihad Airways, owned by the Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund ADQ, has postponed its planned stock market debut to 2025,… Read More »
Riyadh Air to Begin Test Flights as It Prepares for Launch
Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, Riyadh Air, is set to operate its first non-commercial flight on September 12, 2024. The… Read More »
OpsGroup Releases Report on Rising GPS Spoofing Threats in Aviation
Flight operations support provider OpsGroup has released its final report on GPS spoofing, highlighting growing concerns about the impact of… Read More »
Boeing Workers Vote on New Contract, Strike Possible
Boeing workers are set to vote today on a new labor contract that could significantly impact the company’s production plans…. Read More »
NTSB Announces New Safety Alert on Aircraft Deicing Procedures
The NTSB has issued a safety alert regarding the adverse effects of icing on aircraft performance. As winter approaches, the… Read More »
FAA Urges Boeing to Meet Safety Standards Before Increasing 737 MAX Production
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has emphasized that Boeing must meet strict safety standards before it can increase production of… Read More »
Heathrow Warns UK ETA Scheme Will Harm Economy
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) has raised significant concerns regarding the UK government’s new electronic travel authorization (ETA) scheme, warning that… Read More »
Colombo Businessman Launches Air Ceilão to Transform Aviation in Sri Lanka
A Colombo-based entrepreneur is set to introduce a new scheduled passenger carrier named Air Ceilão, aimed at transforming Sri Lanka… Read More »
Israeli CEO Gal Haimovich Guilty of Violating US Sanctions on Russia
In a significant legal development, Gal Haimovich, the Israeli owner and CEO of the international freight company CTi TLV, has… Read More »
Grand Rapids Airport Leads in Autonomous Technology Trials
Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) is at the forefront of integrating autonomous technology into airport operations, aiming… Read More »
United Airlines Faces Increased FAA Oversight Amid Safety Concerns
United Airlines is under increased scrutiny from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) after a series of incidents in recent months… Read More »
Lufthansa Ordered to Compensate Student for Visa Information Oversight
In a significant ruling, a consumer court in India has directed Lufthansa to compensate Maharshi Yadav, a student who was… Read More »
Cathay Pacific Unit Seeks $2.5 Billion Debt Listing
Cathay Pacific MTN Financing (HK) Limited (CPMFHK), a fully-owned subsidiary of Cathay Pacific, has applied to the Hong Kong Stock… Read More »
Air Canada Pilot Negotiations Falter as Wage Increase Offer is Rejected
Air Canada has hit a stalemate in its wage negotiations with its pilots after the airline’s offer of a 30%… Read More »
Debate Sparks Over Potential Qantas and Jetstar Breakup
In Australia, recent discussions about the country’s aviation industry have sparked a debate about potential regulatory changes, following remarks from… Read More »