Lufthansa to Block 787-9 Business Class Seat Sales Until 2026
Lufthansa does not expect to begin selling all business class seats on its Boeing 787-9 fleet until the second quarter… Read More »
Volaris and Viva Aerobus Agree to Merge in Mexico LCC Deal
Mexico’s two busiest airlines, Volaris and Viva Aerobus, have agreed to merge, creating a new low-cost airline group that would… Read More »
House Panel Backs Bill to Guarantee Air Traffic Controller Pay
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has unanimously approved bipartisan legislation designed to ensure air traffic controllers and other essential… Read More »
Pakistan Moves to Sell Up to 100% of Pakistan International Airlines
Pakistan’s government has agreed in principle to fully divest its stake in Pakistan International Airlines, responding to demands from prospective… Read More »
Cirrus Delivers 11,000th SR Series Aircraft Milestone
Cirrus has reached a major milestone with the delivery of its 11,000th SR Series aircraft, underscoring the company’s long-standing focus… Read More »
Apollo Explores $12bn Sale of Atlas Air Cargo Carrier
Apollo Global Management is reportedly considering a potential sale of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, the US-based cargo airline operator, in… Read More »
Elliott Cuts Southwest Stake but Remains Key Shareholder
Activist investor Elliott Investment Management has reduced its ownership stake in Southwest Airlines, trimming its holding to 13.1% after playing… Read More »
Guernsey Frees Blue Islands ATRs After Debt Settlement
Guernsey Ports has reached a settlement with the owners of two ATR aircraft previously operated by Blue Islands, clearing the… Read More »
Ado-Ekiti Airport Launches First Commercial Flights in Nigeria
Ado-Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport has officially entered commercial service, marking a significant milestone for aviation development in southwestern Nigeria…. Read More »
Cruise Demand Lifts Carnival Corporation’s Outlook for 2026 Profits
Carnival Corporation is forecasting a strong annual profit as rising ticket prices and sustained demand for cruise vacations continue to… Read More »
China Airlines Orders Five More Airbus A350-1000 Aircraft
China Airlines has placed a firm order for five additional Airbus A350-1000s, bringing its total commitments for the type to… Read More »
Malaysia Aviation Group Targets Skytrax Top 10 Ranking by 2030
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has unveiled its Long-Term Business Plan 3.0 (LTBP3.0), setting out a strategic roadmap for the period… Read More »
United’s Boeing 787 Fuels Long-Haul Growth Strategy
United Airlines is doubling down on its long-haul growth strategy with continued investment in the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, positioning the… Read More »
Crown Princess Returns to Service After Major Dry Dock Upgrades
The Crown Princess has returned to service following a dry dock period in Singapore that introduced a series of refreshed… Read More »
Trump Signs $901B NDAA, Sets Record U.S. Defense Spending for 2026
Donald Trump has signed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the 2026 financial year into law, authorising a record… Read More »
EBAA Sets New Dates and Pricing Strategy for EBACE 2026
The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) has announced updated dates and a revised pricing structure for EBACE26, reinforcing its commitment… Read More »
Windsor Airport Set for Record-Busy Travel Year
Windsor International Airport (YQG) is on track for one of the busiest travel years in its history, as passenger demand… Read More »
EASA Orders Airbus A320neo Fuselage Panel Inspections After Defect Confirmed
EASA has issued its first formal regulatory action on a manufacturing defect affecting Airbus A320neo forward fuselage panels, confirming that… Read More »
U.S. Air Force Buying Two Lufthansa 747-8s to Support Air Force One Fleet
The U.S. Air Force is acquiring two Boeing 747-8i aircraft—reportedly from Lufthansa—for approximately $400 million to support the future presidential… Read More »
Malaysia Airlines targets 116 jets by 2035
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has unveiled a new long-term business strategy that sets out ambitious growth targets for Malaysia Airlines… Read More »
South Korea Offers $190,000 in Tax Rebates to Base 24 Aircraft
South Korea’s Gangseo-gu district has finalized its 2025 subsidy program aimed at encouraging airlines to register and base aircraft locally,… Read More »
Spirit and Frontier Revive Merger Talks Amid Restructuring Pressure
Spirit Aviation Holdings, the parent company of Spirit Airlines, is reportedly back in merger discussions with Frontier Airlines Holdings, renewing… Read More »
Denver Rejects Key Lime Air Lease Over ICE Deportation Flights
The Denver City Council has voted to deny a proposed ground space lease at Denver International Airport to regional carrier… Read More »
BAE Systems to Cut Air Astana Stake by Nearly Half
BAE Systems has announced plans to significantly reduce its shareholding in Air Astana by selling global depositary receipts representing approximately… Read More »
MSC Magnifica Returns to Service After Major Fleet Refurbishment
MSC Magnifica has returned to service following a significant refurbishment programme, marking a new chapter for the ship as it… Read More »
Congress Must Prevent FAA Shutdowns From Threatening Air Safety
Before every takeoff and landing, pilots and air traffic controllers exchange a few words. Most of these communications are procedural… Read More »