AirAsia Orders 70 A321XLRs, Eyes Global Long-Haul Network
AirAsia has confirmed an order for 50 Airbus A321XLR aircraft with conversion rights for 20 more, signaling a bold step… Read More »
US Lifts Engine Export Ban, Paving Way for COMAC Jet Production
The US government has approved the resumption of aircraft engine exports to China’s Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), easing… Read More »
Russian Aircraft Prices Surge Amid Rising Production Costs
The cost of Russian-manufactured civilian aircraft has surged significantly in recent years, according to internal documents from Russia’s Ministry of… Read More »
French ATC Strikes Disrupt Hundreds of EU Flights
Ryanair and easyJet are among the major European carriers facing widespread disruption due to air traffic control strikes in France… Read More »
Airport Spotlight: Milano Malpensa Expands Global Reach
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) stands as Milan’s primary international gateway and the largest of the city’s three airports. Strategically located… Read More »
Airline Leaders Tackle AI, Data Fragmentation, and Consumer Trends
Airline executives at Phocuswright Europe 2025 discussed the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in aviation, focusing on its potential… Read More »
US Eases Export Ban on GE Engines for China’s COMAC Jets
The U.S. government has lifted restrictions on the export of General Electric engines to China’s state-owned aircraft manufacturer COMAC, signaling… Read More »
Volato Sells GC Aviation, Shifts Focus After Charter Exit
Volato has sold its subsidiary GC Aviation, Inc. for USD 2 million, including the transfer of its Part 135 air… Read More »
Air Zimbabwe Invests $1M to Regain Global Booking Access
Air Zimbabwe has paid over USD 1 million to key international service providers to regain access to global distribution systems… Read More »
Uzbekistan’s My Freighter Plans Fleet Growth to 50 Aircraft
Uzbekistan-based My Freighter is aiming to expand its fleet to between 30 and 50 aircraft by the end of 2026,… Read More »
Airwork Group Enters NZ Receivership, Eyes New Investors
New Zealand-based Airwork Group has entered receivership after a shareholder default triggered a breach of the company’s banking agreements. The… Read More »
Acai Travel Wins 2025 Trailblazer Award at TravelTech Show
Acai Travel, a standout on PhocusWire’s Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024 list, has been named the winner of the… Read More »
Estonia, Lithuania Consider Buying Stake in airBaltic
The Estonian government is set to begin formal discussions on July 3, 2025, regarding Latvia’s proposal for Estonia and Lithuania… Read More »
Airline Outlook Dims Despite Record Summer Travel
Delta Air Lines is set to kick off U.S. airlines’ second-quarter earnings season on July 10, and the industry is… Read More »
HX Expeditions Offers Free Cruise for Advisors Who Sell Three Trips
In celebration of its 130th anniversary, HX Expeditions has launched its most generous travel advisor incentive to date. Titled “Sell… Read More »
Nashville Airport Adds Gates in First Step of $3B Expansion
Nashville International Airport (BNA) has completed the extension of Concourse D, marking the first major milestone in its $3 billion… Read More »
Malaysia Airlines May Expand A330neo Fleet
Malaysia Airlines is reportedly preparing to place an additional order for Airbus A330neo aircraft, with a possible announcement expected during… Read More »
Tripadvisor Shares Surge After Starboard Value Takes 9% Stake
Starboard Value has acquired a 9% stake in Tripadvisor, triggering a 7% jump in the travel platform’s shares during after-hours… Read More »
Alaska Airlines to Add Five More Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners
Alaska Airlines, now operating as Alaska-Hawaiian following its merger with Hawaiian Airlines, is set to expand its wide-body fleet by… Read More »
Embraer Delivers 61 Aircraft in 2Q25, Up 30% Year-on-Year
Embraer delivered 61 aircraft across its commercial, business, and defense segments in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q25), marking a… Read More »
Lufthansa A380 Diverts to Boston After Fuel Concern Mid-Flight
A Lufthansa Airbus A380 flying from Munich to Washington, D.C. was forced to divert to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)… Read More »
American Airlines Passenger Fined $59K for Security Breach
A Philadelphia man has been fined nearly $60,000 after bypassing airport security and illegally boarding an American Airlines flight at… Read More »