Boeing 777-9 completed its first test flight
Boeing has successfully completed the very first test flight of its 777X jet, described as the world’s largest twin-engine plane… Read More »
Southwest Airlines counts the costs from 737 MAX
Southwest Airlines has reported its 47th consecutive year of profitability amidst financial and operational challenges posed by the Boeing 737 MAX… Read More »
VietJet launches service between Hanoi and Bali
Vietjet has commenced its new route linking Hanoi in Vietnam with Bali island in Indonesia, marking the first direct route… Read More »
Eastern Airways connects Teesside Airport
Eastern Airways is returning to Northern Ireland with a six-times weekly service connecting Teesside International Airport with George Best Belfast… Read More »
K2 Airways selects Rusada
K2 Airways, a Pakistani start-up has signed an agreement for Rusada’s MRO and Flight Operations Software, ENVISION. The airline is… Read More »
737 MAX grounding has Southwest focused on short-haul routes
The grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX has led Southwest Airlines to focus more on short-haul flying and less on… Read More »
China’s coronavirus impacts regional carrier
Airlines have cancelled over 500 flights to and from the China’s Wuhan Tianhe International Airport, as authorities move to quarantine… Read More »
Companies Spend $111.7 Billion Annually on Business Travel
A new study found that companies spend more than $111.7 billion on business travel every year, with the average cost… Read More »
LOT Polish Airlines owner acquires Condor
The Polish Aviation Group (PGL), owner of LOT Polish Airlines had purchased German carrier Condor. Previously, owned by the Thomas… Read More »
Pilots criticise lack of agreement on conflict zones
The shootdown of Ukrainian Airlines flight in Iran on 8 January had been viewed by many commercial pilots that the… Read More »
JetBlue picks up used jets as Airbus A321neo delays mount
JetBlue Airways has joined the ranks of carriers scrambling to make up for a shortfall in new jets as delivery… Read More »
Commercial air travel is safer than ever MIT report says
The rate of passenger fatalities has declined yet again in the last decade, accelerating a long-term trend. It has never… Read More »
Australian pilots say the nation’s regulator will breach its legal safety if it accepts a new fatigue risk
Australian pilots say the nation’s regulator will breach its legal safety and responsibilities if it accepts a new fatigue risk… Read More »
Boeing to rethink proposals for new mid-market jet
Boeing CEO David Calhoun says will “start with a clean sheet of paper” on a decision whether to launch a… Read More »
Dubai airport implements special screening for China flights
Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest for international travel, announced that it’s taking special precautions to screen the droves of… Read More »
Passing out on a plane is pretty common
On long-haul flights of six hours or more, it’s not unusual for at least one passenger to lose consciousness. During… Read More »
Air France adds business class on domestic routes
Air France said it is extending its business-class service to passengers on its domestic network for flights departing from/arriving to… Read More »
American reasserts leading position at Miami International
Even as Delta Air Lines moves to expand its footprint at Miami International Airport (MIA) and challenge American Airlines’ Latin… Read More »
ANA to launch Tokyo Haneda-Istanbul flights
Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) will be boosting long-haul international flying from Tokyo Haneda Airport this spring and summer, including… Read More »
Alaska Airlines Introduces a New Uniform Designed to Top Safety Standards
In accordance with STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX, the highest industry standard for safety, Alaska Airlines unveils its new Luly Yang custom-designed uniform… Read More »
Norwegian introduces new baggage policy
Norwegian has introduced a new hand luggage policy aiming to make boarding smoother for passengers and ensuring flights depart on… Read More »
Whistleblower alleges Southwest received special treatment for Hawaii flights
Southwest Airlines allegedly received preferential treatment from the FAA as the airline launched flights to Hawaii, according to a report… Read More »
Boeing eyes developing Israeli technology for light aircraft
Boeing said it has agreed with Israel-based Tactical Robotics to explore the development of a ducted fan propulsion technology with… Read More »
United to start hourly Washington DCA-Newark shuttle
United Airlines will start an hourly shuttle service between Washington National (DCA) and Newark (New Jersey) Liberty airports using a… Read More »
JetBlue adds Guatemala City and drops Oakland
JetBlue Airways will launch daily service between its New York JFK base and Guatemala City from June 1, 2020. Guatemala… Read More »
Taiwan’s STARLUX marks launch with network expansion plans
Taiwanese startup STARLUX Airlines, described as a luxury boutique airline, will operate Taipei Taoyuan-Cebu service with an Airbus A321neo aircraft…. Read More »