Sunrise Duty Free Set to Exit Shanghai Airport Market
Sunrise Duty Free (Shanghai), one of China’s most influential airport retail operators, is set to exit Shanghai’s two main airports… Read More »
South African Airways Lease Delays Push Fleet Growth to 2026
South African Airways’ fleet and network rebuilding plans have been delayed, with an Airbus A320-200 and two A330-200 aircraft originally… Read More »
China Approves Airbus Deliveries for Existing Aircraft Orders
Airbus has received approval from Chinese authorities to proceed with the delivery of 120 aircraft that were previously ordered by… Read More »
Africa and Middle East Hold 93% of $1.12bn in Blocked Airline Funds
Airline funds worth USD1.12 billion remain blocked by governments across 26 countries, with Africa and the Middle East accounting for… Read More »
Officials Accused of Diverting Arik Air Funds to Launch NG Eagle
Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has alleged that former Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) managing director Ahmed… Read More »
CMA CGM Plans Bond Issue Backed by Air France-KLM Shares
Shipping and logistics group CMA CGM plans to raise approximately EUR325 million (USD380 million) through the issuance of new three-year… Read More »
US Waives $16.7m American Airlines Fine for Accessibility Upgrades
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has waived the remaining USD16.7 million of a USD25 million fine imposed on American… Read More »
Tradewind Expands PC-12 By-the-Seat Flying
Tradewind Aviation, a by-the-seat operator flying Pilatus PC-12 aircraft, is expanding its scheduled network with new routes and enhanced year-round… Read More »
NTSB: Proposed Defense Bill Could Undermine ADS-B Safety Rules
In an unusually sharp rebuke, the nation’s top safety investigator raised alarm over a provision in the defense policy bill… Read More »
Korea’s Hanjin Group Airlines to Roll Out Starlink Inflight Wi-Fi
Korean Air and fellow Hanjin Group carriers Asiana Airlines, Jin Air, Air Busan and Air Seoul are preparing to introduce… Read More »
AirAsia Targets Bahrain AOC and Middle East Launch in 2026
AirAsia Aviation Group, which is set to be consolidated with AirAsia X and rebranded back into AirAsia Group, is planning… Read More »
American Airlines Explores Amazon Satellites for In-Flight Wi-Fi
American Airlines is exploring a potential partnership with Amazon to use the tech giant’s growing satellite network to deliver next-generation… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Plans Major Transformation Initiatives in 2026
Southwest Airlines is preparing to roll out larger-scale transformation initiatives in 2026 as it continues to reshape its business model… Read More »
Widebody Aircraft Utilization Shifts as New Jets Enter Service
Widebody aircraft utilization is undergoing a notable transition as airlines bring newer-generation models into service and retire older jets, reshaping… Read More »
Alaska Airlines Launches AI Trip Planner With Loyalty Integration
Alaska Airlines has introduced a new artificial intelligence–powered trip planning tool designed to simplify and personalize the travel booking experience…. Read More »
Mumbai Airport Earns Highest Level 5 Carbon Accreditation
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Mumbai has achieved a major sustainability milestone, becoming the first airport in India… Read More »
US Border Protection Proposes SM Checks for Visitors
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has proposed expanding the information it collects from foreign travelers by requiring visitors from… Read More »
DOT Says Airlines Not Required to Cover Costs After Recalls
The U.S. Department of Transportation has clarified that airlines are not required to cover passenger expenses such as meals or… Read More »
Alaska Air CEO Ben Minicucci Targets Global Expansion
Alaska Air Group chief executive officer Ben Minicucci has emerged as one of the most influential leaders in the U.S…. Read More »
US Grants Permits to Three European Business Jet Operators
The US Department of Transportation has issued tentative foreign air carrier permits and related exemptions to three European business aviation… Read More »
US Fractional Jet Startup BOND Raises Additional $44M
United States-based fractional aircraft ownership start-up BOND has secured an additional USD44 million in funding from a group of ultra-high-net-worth… Read More »
South Korea Boosts Aviation Safety With AI Accident Prevention Plan
South Korea is elevating aviation safety as its top national priority, unveiling a comprehensive five-year roadmap that includes AI-powered accident… Read More »
New All-Business-Class Airline Plans U.S. Launch in 2026
A rare bit of good airline news is on the horizon: a new all-business-class carrier is aiming to launch in… Read More »
Kingswood Capital to Acquire Safran Passenger Innovations
Safran Passenger Innovations (SPI), a leading provider of inflight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) solutions for airlines and aircraft manufacturers, is… Read More »
Outside Experts to Probe IndiGo Disruptions
IndiGo is bringing in independent external experts to investigate the root cause of last week’s nationwide flight disruptions, as India’s… Read More »
SAF Supply Falls Short of Airline 2030 Goals
Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production is falling well short of what airlines need to meet their 2030 climate targets, raising… Read More »