FAA Allocates Record $1.9 Billion in Airport Infrastructure Grants
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a historic $1.9 billion allocation for airport infrastructure grants, marking the largest single… Read More »
Blackrock Scales Back Stake in Brazilian Airline Azul
Blackrock Investment Management has scaled back its investment in Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras, decreasing its stake in the Brazilian airline… Read More »
DoT Investigates Major U.S. Airlines’ Frequent Flyer Programs
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has initiated an investigation into the frequent flyer programs of American Airlines, Delta Air… Read More »
Air Belgium on Brink of Bankruptcy Amid Investment Failures
Air Belgium, which suspended its passenger flights in 2023, is on the brink of bankruptcy, facing a critical two-week deadline… Read More »
Boeing Proposes CH-47 Chinook Helicopters to Poland for Defense
Boeing has formally proposed its CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopter to Poland, aiming to meet the nation’s growing heavy transport needs…. Read More »
FAA Implements Crucial Updates to System Safety Assessments for Aircraft Certification
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has finalized significant updates to the system safety assessments (SSA) for transport category airplanes, aimed… Read More »
Hawaii Introduces Digital IDs for TSA Checkpoints at Honolulu Airport
Hawaii has joined a growing list of U.S. states where domestic passengers can use digital identification (ID) cards, including digital… Read More »
China’s AG600 Amphibious Aircraft Completes Certification Flight Test
China’s AG600, the world’s largest amphibious aircraft, has successfully completed its first certification flight test, marking a significant milestone in… Read More »
Unruly Airplane Behavior Down 80%: Travel Insider Explains Why
Air travel chaos surged during the pandemic, with nearly 6,000 unruly passenger incidents reported in 2021. From screaming matches to… Read More »
India’s DGCA Issues Show Cause Notice to Akasa Air for Regulatory Breaches
India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a show cause notice to Akasa Air following a surprise audit… Read More »
ICAO Proposes Enhanced Safety Protocols to Combat Increased Turbulence Risks in Aviation
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is taking proactive steps to address the growing concerns over turbulence in the aviation… Read More »
EASA Orders Urgent Inspections of Rolls Royce Trent XWB97 Engines
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued an emergency airworthiness directive mandating immediate inspections of all Rolls Royce… Read More »
Czech Airlines ČSA to Cease Operations, Join Smartwings
Czech Republic’s flag carrier, ČSA Czech Airlines, is set to end its operational activities and retire its iconic “OK” code… Read More »
Archer Aviation Exceeds Flight Test Goals with 402 Tests in 2024
Archer Aviation has achieved a significant milestone in its flight testing program, completing 402 test flights in 2024, surpassing its… Read More »
American Airlines Sues Kuehne + Nagel Over $500,000 Engine Damage
American Airlines has filed a lawsuit against Kuehne + Nagel, one of the world’s leading logistics firms, after an aircraft… Read More »
Thai Pilots Association Opposes Foreign Pilots on Domestic Routes, Cites Risk of ICAO Red Flag
The Thai Pilots Association is voicing concerns over a proposal to liberalize pilot jobs for foreigners on domestic routes in… Read More »
India’s Air Travel Safety Improved in 2023, DGCA Reports Significant Reductions in Air Incidents
India’s air travel safety saw substantial improvements last year, according to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The DGCA’s… Read More »
Azul Airlines Negotiates Debt Settlement, Rules Out Chapter 11
Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras (AD) has confirmed it is not considering filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United… Read More »
Qatar Airways Acquiring 19% Stake in Virgin Australia
Qatar Airways (QR) is set to acquire a 19% stake in Virgin Australia (VA), with the deal expected to be… Read More »
AirExplore Gains US Approval for New Flights
AirExplore, the European-based wet-lease specialist, has received regulatory approval from the US Department of Transportation (DoT) to operate commercial flights… Read More »
U.S. Seizes Venezuelan President’s Jet, Transfers It to Florida
The United States has seized a Dassault Falcon 900EX, used by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, in the Dominican Republic and… Read More »
Boeing Workers Report High Pressure and Incomplete Work Amid Production Demands
Boeing factory workers are voicing concerns over intense pressures and incomplete tasks as they strive to meet production deadlines, according… Read More »
Nigerian Airlines Banned from US Flights After FAA Safety Status Lapse
Nigerian airlines have been barred from operating flights to the United States following a lapse in their Federal Aviation Administration… Read More »
Sweden to Abolish Airline Ticket Tax in 2025
The Swedish government has announced plans to abolish its airline ticket tax starting July 1, 2025, as part of the… Read More »
Brazil Approves BRL 5 Billion Credit Support for Airlines
Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies has approved a crucial amendment to the National Civil Aviation Fund (Fundo Nacional de Aviação Civil… Read More »
Aruba’s Queen Beatrix Airport: U.S. Pre-Clearance and Global Hub
Aruba’s Queen Beatrix International Airport, strategically located near the capital city of Oranjestad, is a vital hub for travelers in… Read More »