Zambia Airways announces late 3Q21 debut
The new Zambia Airways (ZN, Lusaka) is to launch commercial operations on September 30, 2021, according to an announcement by… Read More »
Ravn Alaska adds first Dash 8-300
Ravn Alaska (7H, Anchorage Ted Stevens) has taken delivery of its first DHC-8-300, N151RA (msn 395), as it grows its… Read More »
CNMI’s Marianas Pacific Airlines targets B757s
Start-up Marianas Pacific Airlines (Saipan) plans to launch operations connecting Saipan, the largest island in the Northern Mariana Islands –… Read More »
Nigeria’s Green Africa Airways secures AOC, launches
Nigerian startup Green Africa Airways (Q9, Lagos) has received its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority… Read More »
Judge unlocks remaining €34mn of Spain’s aid to Plus Ultra
Madrid’s Criminal Court Number 15 (Juzgado de Instrucción Nº 15) investigating the EUR53 million euro (USD62.5 million) Spanish government rescue… Read More »
Utah’s SkyWest Airlines to order 16 new E175s for Delta
SkyWest Airlines (OO, Salt Lake City) has announced that it entered into an agreement with Delta Air Lines (DL, Atlanta… Read More »
Air taxi maker Archer seeks $1 billion in damages from Boeing-backed rival
Flying taxi developer Archer Aviation is seeking $1 billion in damages from Wisk Aero, a rival backed by Boeing (BA.N)… Read More »
The travel recovery has started, Britain’s Heathrow Airport says
Britain’s Heathrow Airport said that passenger numbers surged in July as the government eased travel restrictions and a recovery was… Read More »
Alaska Airlines is considering Covid vaccine mandates for staff
Alaska Airlines told staff on Wednesday that it is considering making Covid-19 vaccines mandatory for employees, according to company memo,… Read More »
Southwest Airlines cuts outlook and warns on delta Covid variant hurting bookings
Southwest Airlines lowered its revenue and profit forecast Wednesday, blaming the Covid delta variant for a drop in bookings. The airline… Read More »
Cathay Pacific’s loss shrinks in first half
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd (0293.HK) said on Wednesday its first-half loss shrank by nearly a quarter, helped by a drastic… Read More »
Joby makes surges in trading after SPAC deal with Zynga and LinkedIn founders
Shares of electric aircraft maker Joby Aviation surged more than 20% after opening at $10.62 in their first day of trading on… Read More »
Boeing near breakthrough 737 MAX deal with new Indian carrier
Boeing (NYSE:BA) is in advanced talks with a newly created Indian budget carrier to sell 737 MAX jets, in a… Read More »
Amazon Air opens $1.5 billion air hub in Kentucky in latest push to speed deliveries
Amazon Air, formerly known as Amazon Prime Air opened its $1.5 billion air hub in northern Kentucky, which will help accelerate… Read More »
All China’s major airports to apply RFID luggage tracking by end of year
China’s major airports will enhance their luggage management service capabilities by intensively applying the radio frequency identification (RFID) technology in… Read More »
Spirit Airlines’ week-long meltdown has reportedly caught the attention of the US government
Spirit Airlines canceled more than 2,000 flights last week in an operational meltdown. Now, the Department of Transportation is “monitoring”… Read More »
An F-35 pilot’s helmet costs more than a Ferrari and takes two days to get fitted
“Small things such as a new haircut or a couple of pounds gained could cause the helmet to not fit… Read More »
US to reopen Boeing-Airbus bidding war over Air Force refuellers
The US Air Force is set to reopen a bidding war between Boeing and arch-rival Airbus over the replacement of… Read More »
Boeing Poised to Win Crucial 737 Max Deal With New Indian Budget Carrier
Boeing is in advanced discussions with a newly created Indian budget carrier to sell 737 Max jets, according to people… Read More »
Soft brands will enlarge IHG’s luxury, lifestyle space
IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced plans to enter a new soft brand in the luxury and lifestyle sector in… Read More »
Themed lodges, dens open at Gulliver’s Valley in England
Gulliver’s Valley theme park in Rotherham, England, has added new themed lodges and rooms for guests’ accommodation as part of… Read More »
20 Apple REIT hotels sell for $211M to joint venture
Apple Hospitality REIT has sold 20 select-service hotels for $211 million to a joint venture of Flynn Properties and Varde… Read More »