Iberia Express Growth Frozen Amid Negotiation Stalemate
Negotiations between Iberia Express and Spain’s pilots union, Sindicato de Pilotos de España (Sepla), have reached an impasse, leading Iberia… Read More »
Alaska Airlines’ Acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines Advances After DOJ Clears Deal
Alaska Airlines’ acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines has moved a step closer to completion after the U.S. Justice Department’s review period… Read More »
Qatar Airways Invests in South Africa’s Airlink with 25% Stake
Qatar Airways Group has confirmed its strategic investment in South Africa’s Airlink, securing a 25% equity stake in the regional… Read More »
U.S. DoJ Approves $1.9 Billion Merger Between Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has approved the proposed $1.9 billion merger between Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, marking… Read More »
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines Move Closer to Historic Merger
The proposed $1.9 billion merger between Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines is making significant progress, bringing the two U.S. carriers… Read More »
Delta, SAS Challenge JetBlue’s Objection to Codeshare Deal
Delta Air Lines and Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) are urging the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to disregard JetBlue Airways’ “late-filed”… Read More »
CSA Czech Airlines to Retire OK Code as Smartwings Takes Over Operations
CSA Czech Airlines will discontinue its OK-coded flight numbers from late October, marking a significant shift in the carrier’s operational… Read More »
DoJ Clears Alaska-Hawaiian Airlines Merger: What’s Next?
Alaska Airlines’ proposed $1.9 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines has successfully navigated a major regulatory checkpoint. The U.S. Department of… Read More »
Romania’s TAROM Sells Heathrow Slots to Qatar Airways
TAROM has finalized the sale of its daily slots at London Heathrow to Qatar Airways, marking the Romanian carrier’s exit… Read More »
Government Urges interCaribbean Airways to Address Service Issues
The British Virgin Islands government has called on interCaribbean Airways to expedite efforts to address ongoing service deficiencies following numerous… Read More »
Judge Overturns $72 Million Award in Boeing-Zunum Aero Trade Secrets Case
In a significant legal development, a US federal judge has overturned a jury’s decision that initially awarded $72 million to… Read More »
Delta and SAS Urge DOT to Ignore JetBlue’s Late Codeshare Objection
Delta Air Lines and Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) are urging the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to disregard a “late-filed” objection… Read More »
flyExclusive Secures $25 Million Investment to Expand and Upgrade Fleet
FlyExclusive, a prominent US business jet operator, has struck a pivotal $25 million securities purchase agreement with EnTrust Global and… Read More »
Estonia’s Nordica Privatization Moves Forward
The privatization of Estonia’s national airline, Nordica, and its parent company, Nordic Aviation Group, is likely to proceed under the… Read More »
Canada Jetlines Ceases Operations and Seeks Creditor Protection
Canada Jetlines has announced the suspension of all flights and plans to file for creditor protection following the resignation of… Read More »
Mexican Government Consolidates Airport Groups to Enhance Operations
The Mexican government is consolidating three major airport entities in a strategic move designed to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen security,… Read More »
Hannover Airport Eyes Growth and Sustainability in 2024 and Beyond
At Routes Europe 2024 in Aarhus, Hannover Airport (HAJ) highlighted its strategic focus on enhancing long-haul connectivity and advancing sustainability… Read More »
Private Jet Flights Drop 15% as Demand Cools and Industry Faces Shakeout
The private jet industry is experiencing a significant downturn, with a 15% drop in flights in the first half of… Read More »
Celiac Pilot Sues United Airlines Over Gluten-Free Meal Dispute
Captain Mark MacKenzie, a seasoned pilot with United Airlines, has filed a lawsuit against the airline alleging discrimination and failure… Read More »
KLM Delays New HQ, Reviews Costs After €31 Million Operating Loss in First Half of 2024
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has put the brakes on its plans for a new headquarters and is undertaking a critical… Read More »
JetBlue and Spirit Challenge $34 Million Legal Fees Over Abandoned Merger
JetBlue Airways (B6, New York JFK) and Spirit Airlines (NK, Fort Lauderdale International) are contesting a request for up to… Read More »
US DOJ Defends Plea Deal with Boeing Amid Controversy
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has defended its plea deal with Boeing (BOE, Washington National) in a recent… Read More »
WestJet Works to Restore 16 Aircraft Damaged in Hailstorm
WestJet (WS) is actively engaged in repairing 16 aircraft significantly impacted by a severe hailstorm that struck Calgary on the… Read More »
London Southend Airport Eyes Expansion After Routes Europe 2024
London Southend Airport (SEN) is poised for significant growth as it strengthens its position in London’s competitive aviation market. At… Read More »
SriLankan Airlines Stake Sale Postponed Until After Presidential Election
The Sri Lankan government has decided to delay the sale of a stake in SriLankan Airlines (UL) until after the… Read More »
GTLK Europe Liquidators List Another A319 for Sale Amid Ongoing Sanctions
The liquidators of GTLK Europe, a former subsidiary of Russia’s state-owned GTLK – State Transport Leasing, have listed another Airbus… Read More »