Key Travel Movers and Trends in 2024: AI, Airbnb, and Disruption
As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on the trends and players shaping the travel industry. Artificial intelligence (AI)… Read More »
Air Serbia’s Expansion Marks Major Growth in Eastern Europe
In an intriguing development in European aviation, Air Serbia has emerged as a significant contender. A recent conversation with Air… Read More »
Joby Aviation Advances Toward FAA Certification with Key Tests
Joby Aviation has successfully conducted significant aerostructure tests on its electric air taxi, marking a crucial step toward achieving Federal… Read More »
AirExplore Anticipates Growth Amid Global Aviation Shifts
As the global aviation industry recovers post-pandemic, signs of market pressure have begun to emerge, prompting some airlines to implement… Read More »
Qantas Settles for $76 Million with Illegally Fired Workers
Qantas Airways has agreed to pay AUD $120 million ($76 million) in compensation to 1,800 ground staff who were unlawfully… Read More »
Luxair Expands Embraer E195-E2 Order to Six Aircraft
Luxair, the Luxembourg-based flag carrier, has expanded its agreement with Embraer, confirming an order for a total of six E195-E2… Read More »
Korean Air Expands A321neo Fleet with Six New Orders
Korean Air has solidified its position as a key operator of the A321-200NX by exercising options to purchase six additional… Read More »
Air One, Peso Aviation to Revive Air Belgium Cargo in €800,000 Deal
British company Air One International Holdings (AOIH) and Dutch firm Peso Aviation Management have secured court approval in Belgium to… Read More »
Spirit Airlines Seeks Approval for A321-200NX Sale-Leaseback Deal
Spirit Airlines, currently undergoing Chapter 11 restructuring, has filed a motion with the US Bankruptcy Court to approve the sale… Read More »
EU Sanctions UTair for Alleged Support to Russian Military
The Council of the European Union has included UTair (UT) of Khanty-Mansiysk in its latest sanctions against Russia, citing the… Read More »
Lufthansa Urges EU to Suspend Qatar Open Skies Agreement
Lufthansa Group’s Supervisory Board has issued its first “political resolution,” advocating for significant changes to European Union aviation policies, including… Read More »
Court Lifts Bench Warrant Against Former Nigerian AMCON MD Kuru
A Lagos court has lifted a bench warrant issued against Ahmed Kuru, the former managing director of the Asset Management… Read More »
IAG Invests €16 Million to Protect Stake in Air Europa
IAG International Airlines Group, the parent company of Iberia and British Airways, has announced an investment of EUR 16 million… Read More »
Canada Sells Stake in Air Canada After Pandemic Bailout
The Canadian government sold its roughly 6% stake in Air Canada on December 11-12, 2024, following a bailout investment made… Read More »
Malaysia & Uzbekistan Airways Renew Codeshare
Malaysia Airlines and Uzbekistan Airways have announced the reinstatement of their codeshare partnership, significantly enhancing connectivity for travelers across Southeast… Read More »
Norwegian Cruise Line Cancels 2025-26 Sailings for Fleet Changes
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced a second wave of cruise cancellations for winter 2025-26, impacting itineraries on the Norwegian… Read More »
EU Bans Air Tanzania Over Safety Concerns
The European Union has added Air Tanzania to its Air Safety List, effectively banning the carrier from flying to, from,… Read More »
Court Ruling Won’t Affect CemAir Operations, Says CEO
CemAir CEO Miles van der Molen has assured that a recent South African court ruling will not impact the airline’s… Read More »
Qatar Airways Reevaluates Boeing 737-10 Order Amid Fleet Plans
Qatar Airways is reportedly reconsidering its order for 25 Boeing 737-10 jets, initially placed in mid-2022 during a high-profile dispute… Read More »
Airbus Faces Steep December Goal to Hit 2024 Target
Airbus is staring down a significant challenge as it aims to meet its 2024 delivery target of “around 770” aircraft…. Read More »
Bahrain Signs Deal for Nine Airbus H145 Helicopters
Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior has finalized an agreement with Airbus for the acquisition of nine H145 helicopters. These advanced aircraft… Read More »
Eve Air Mobility Secures 50 eVTOL Deal with Helicopters Inc.
Eve Air Mobility, a subsidiary of Brazilian aerospace giant Embraer, has announced a significant agreement with U.S.-based Helicopters Inc. for… Read More »
Aeroflot to Acquire Boeing 737s for Parts Amid Sanctions
Aeroflot, Russia’s largest airline, is negotiating the acquisition of five used Boeing 737-800BCF freighters from their insurers, associated with the… Read More »
FlySafair Sanctions Delayed Over Foreign Ownership Issue
The announcement of regulatory sanctions against FlySafair for allegedly breaching South Africa’s foreign ownership restrictions has been delayed due to… Read More »
Ex-SAA Board Member Faces Fraud Allegations in Audit Deal
A former South African Airways (SAA) board member, Yakhe Kwinana, faces charges of fraud related to a ZAR59 million (USD3.3… Read More »
Royal Jet Expands with Unique Boeing 737 and New Airbus MoU
Royal Jet, based at Abu Dhabi International Airport, has recently expanded its luxury fleet by taking delivery of the world’s… Read More »