Virgin & WestJet Expand Codeshare for Canada-UK
Virgin Atlantic and WestJet are set to broaden their planned codeshare agreement, aiming to strengthen business, leisure, and visiting-friends connectivity… Read More »
Qanot Sharq to Lease Five Airbus A321neo LR & XLR Jets from ALC
US-based Air Lease Corporation (ALC) has inked a long-term lease deal with Uzbekistan’s Qanot Sharq Airlines for five new Airbus… Read More »
United Sees Dip in U.S. Government Travel Amid Cost-Cutting Push
United Airlines’ Chief Financial Officer, Mike Leskinen, noted a sharp decline in U.S. government travel following the recent inauguration, as… Read More »
Industry Groups Call for Urgent Air Traffic Control Funding
U.S. aviation industry groups, including major airlines, Boeing, private aviation, and numerous labor unions, have urgently appealed to Congress for… Read More »
JetBlue Eyes New Partnership Amid Legal Setbacks
JetBlue Airways is actively exploring new partnership opportunities with multiple carriers, its president Marty St. George announced at a Barclays… Read More »
British Airways Sees Third Runway Transform Network
British Airways (BA) is eyeing a transformative future for its operations at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) with the long-discussed addition… Read More »
WestJet Launches New Halifax-Amsterdam Route
WestJet is expanding its transatlantic footprint with the launch of a brand-new nonstop service connecting Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)… Read More »
Avianca Expands U.S. Network with New Managua-Fort Lauderdale Route
Avianca is set to strengthen its U.S. network with a brand-new daily route connecting Managua Sandino International Airport (MGA) in… Read More »
Copa Airlines Plans More Boeing 737 MAX Deliveries in 2025
Copa Airlines is set to expand its fleet with up to 13 Boeing 737-8s in 2025, increasing its expected deliveries… Read More »
SriLankan Airlines Gets $67.5M, CEO Plans Fleet Expansion
SriLankan Airlines is set to receive LKR20 billion ($67.5 million) from the Sri Lankan government to service debt and interest… Read More »
US Charges Ohio Firm for Supplying Aircraft Parts to Russia
The U.S. Department of Justice has charged Ohio-based Flighttime Enterprises Inc. and three employees with violating sanctions by exporting aircraft… Read More »
Aero Dili Launches Direct Flights from Dili to Xiamen, China
Aero Dili has launched scheduled flights between Dili and Xiamen, marking its first route to China. The inaugural flight took… Read More »
Middle Eastern Airlines Set to Revitalize Aircraft Buying Spree
After a relatively quiet year in terms of aircraft orders, major airlines in the Middle East are gearing up to… Read More »
Endeavor CRJ-900 Flips Over on Landing at Toronto Pearson, No Fatalities Reported
On February 17, 2025, an Endeavor Airlines Canadair CRJ-900 (registration N932XJ), operating as Delta Air Lines flight DL-4819 from Minneapolis,… Read More »
Air Canada Awaits First A321XLR Delivery
Air Canada is eagerly anticipating the arrival of its first Airbus A321XLR, a narrowbody aircraft it believes will revolutionize its… Read More »
Allegiant Targets 17% Growth with 737-8 MAX Boost
US ultra-low-cost carrier Allegiant is set to make a strong comeback in 2025 with an aggressive growth schedule fueled by… Read More »
Azul Eyes European Expansion with Disney Magic
Brazilian carrier Azul is setting its sights on expanding its European network—and a renewed partnership with Disney could be a… Read More »
Malaysia Airlines Welcomes Second A330neo Arrival
Malaysia Airlines has taken another significant step in its fleet modernization journey with the arrival of its second Airbus A330neo… Read More »
Samoa Airways Cancels Flights After Drug, Alcohol Test Failures
Samoa Airways canceled all scheduled flights on February 12 after mandatory drug and alcohol tests revealed 10% of employees tested… Read More »
South Korean Banks Call in Asiana Debt
Two state-owned South Korean banks are set to call in the remaining debt owed by Asiana Airlines (OZ, Seoul Incheon),… Read More »
Southwest Red-Eyes Boost Revenue & Connectivity
Southwest Airlines (WN, Dallas Love Field) has launched its first scheduled “red-eye” flights from Las Vegas Harry Reid, marking the… Read More »
Etihad Launches Direct Abu Dhabi-Sochi Flights
Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, is set to broaden its network by launching direct flights… Read More »
Air Astana Launches Atyrau-Tbilisi Direct Service
Air Astana is set to expand its network with the launch of a new direct route connecting Atyrau International Airport… Read More »
Virgin Australia Surpasses Qantas in Domestic Market
In a surprising twist in the Australian aviation sector, Virgin Australia has overtaken flag carrier Qantas as the dominant player… Read More »
ACCC Greenlights Virgin Australia-Qatar Alliance
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced a draft determination proposing to grant authorization for an integrated alliance… Read More »
British Airways Expands Engineering at Gatwick
British Airways has announced a strategic acquisition that will significantly enhance its engineering operations at London-Gatwick Airport. The airline is… Read More »