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 »
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 »
United Tests New Data System for Safety and Efficiency
United Airlines and Boeing have successfully tested an internet-based data communication system designed to improve the flow of information between… Read More »
Dreamliner Demand Lifts Boeing Ahead of Airbus in Order Race
Strong airline demand for Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner is pushing the U.S. manufacturer ahead of Airbus in the annual aircraft order… Read More »
Alaska Air Weighs 737s to Replace Hawaiian 717s
Alaska Air Group is evaluating options to replace Hawaiian Airlines’ aging fleet of Boeing 717 aircraft, signaling an important next… Read More »
American Airlines Expands Long-Haul Fleet for Global Growth
American Airlines is preparing to significantly expand its international footprint as it pivots toward long-haul markets that deliver stronger margins… Read More »
US DOT Waives $11M Fine Balance for Southwest Airlines
The US Department of Transportation has waived the remaining USD11 million balance of a USD35 million civil penalty imposed on… Read More »
Air India Accrues $110K in Fees on Forgotten Boeing 737-200
Air India has accumulated more than INR10 million (approximately USD111,000) in fees and parking charges linked to a long-forgotten Boeing… Read More »
Malawi’s Flytech Awaits Approval for Regional Passenger Flights
Malawian start-up Flytech Aviation, based at Lilongwe International Airport, is awaiting regulatory clearance to launch international passenger services to neighbouring… Read More »
Kenya’s Encomm Faces Loan Default After BAe ATP Support Exit
Kenya-based Encomm Aviation has warned that it may be unable to repay a USD16 million loan backed by Sweden’s Exportkreditnämnden… Read More »
Nigerian Startup K-impex Lines Up E190s Ahead of AOC
Nigerian start-up K-impex Airline, based in Abuja, is preparing to take delivery of four Embraer E190 aircraft as it moves… Read More »
How Hotels View OTA Partnerships with AI Platforms
As major online travel agencies like Expedia and Booking.com deepen their partnerships with artificial intelligence providers, uncertainty is growing across… Read More »
Airwallex Secures $330M to Accelerate Global Expansion and AI Growth
Payments platform Airwallex has raised $330 million in a Series G funding round, valuing the company at $8 billion. The… Read More »
Why Airlines Are Scrapping Nearly New Airbus A320 Jets
Airlines around the world are facing an acute shortage of Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft, yet a growing number of… Read More »