Pakistan’s PIA Sale Stalls Amid Low Bid from Developer
Pakistan’s recent attempt to privatize its national carrier, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), has faced yet another setback. Despite efforts to… Read More »
Aeroméxico Launches $1.1B Private Note Offering
Grupo Aeroméxico, the parent company of Aeroméxico, has announced a private offering totaling over $1.1 billion in senior secured notes,… Read More »
European Airlines Cut Back on China Flights Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Rodrigue, currently the regional sales manager for Asia Pacific at BAA Training Vietnam, reflects on the evolving landscape of air… Read More »
U.S. Airlines Face New Standards for Disability Rights
In a pivotal move for disability rights, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) imposed a $50 million penalty on American… Read More »
Airbus Orders and Deliveries Surge in October 2024
Airbus has reported strong order and delivery numbers for October 2024, surpassing its performance in September. The manufacturer received 82… Read More »
Malaysia Airlines’ First A330neo Completes Maiden Flight
Malaysia Airlines has reached a key milestone in its fleet modernization with the successful maiden flight of its first Airbus… Read More »
IAG Reports Strong Q3 Profits and Positive Outlook for 2024
International Airlines Group (IAG), the parent company of British Airways and Iberia, has posted impressive third-quarter pre-tax profits of over… Read More »
flydubai and Batik Air Malaysia Launch Global Partnership
flydubai and Batik Air Malaysia have entered into a new global partnership aimed at offering passengers access to 80 destinations… Read More »
Cathay Pacific Evaluates Boeing 787 and 777X for New Order
Cathay Pacific Airways is reportedly evaluating both the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and the Boeing 777X series for its next widebody… Read More »
Lufthansa and Italy’s MEF in Stalemate Over ITA Airways Deal
Lufthansa Group has declined to comment on reports of a potential impasse with Italy’s Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF)… Read More »
Portugal Reassesses TAP Air Portugal’s Full Privatisation Plan
The Portuguese government is reconsidering its privatisation approach for TAP Air Portugal, amid mixed responses from potential buyers. Initial discussions… Read More »
Malaysia Suspends SKS Airways’ AOC Over Compliance Issues
Malaysia’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAAM) has temporarily suspended the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) of SKS Airways, effective October 22, 2024,… Read More »
Ousted American Airlines Pilot Leader Claims ALPA Advocates Pressured His Removal
In early December, Ed Sicher, a veteran Boeing 737 pilot, will take command of an international flight as a Boeing… Read More »
Taiwan’s China Airlines Nears $4 Billion Jet Order Split Between Airbus and Boeing
Taiwan’s China Airlines is close to finalizing a major multi-billion-dollar order for long-distance jets, expected to be divided between Airbus… Read More »
Trump’s Big Tech Agenda: Tariffs, AI Policy, and Antitrust Actions
Following Donald Trump’s presidential win, Big Tech leaders—including Alphabet’s Sundar Pichai, Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg, Apple’s Tim Cook, Amazon’s Andy Jassy,… Read More »
Airbus Delivers 62 Jets in October as It Pursues Annual Goal of 770
Airbus delivered 62 aircraft in October, bringing its 2023 total to 559 as it pushes toward a revised year-end target… Read More »
Eastern Finland Airports Reintroduce Radio Navigation Amid GPS Interference
Three airports in Eastern Finland have reintroduced radio navigation equipment to support safe aircraft landings amid suspected satellite navigation interference… Read More »
United Airlines Increases Elite Status Requirements for 2025
Earning elite status with airlines has become increasingly challenging post-COVID-19, as carriers raise qualification thresholds and shift loyalty programs to… Read More »
Former Spirit Airlines CEO Ben Baldanza Passes Away at 62
Ben Baldanza, the former CEO of Spirit Airlines and a prominent figure in the US airline industry, passed away on… Read More »
Emirates Group Reports Record Half-Year Profits of AED 10.4 Billion
Emirates Group CEO and Chairman Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum has announced a “record performance” for the company’s half-year results,… Read More »
India’s Supreme Court Orders Jet Airways’ Liquidation
The Supreme Court of India has officially ordered the liquidation of Jet Airways, extinguishing any hopes of reviving the once-prominent… Read More »
Cebu Pacific to Launch Direct Flights from Manila to Sapporo
Cebu Pacific (CEB), the Philippine low-cost carrier, has announced the launch of direct flights from Manila International Airport (MNL) to… Read More »
Lufthansa-ITA Airways Merger Talks Stall Over Price Dispute
Merger negotiations between Lufthansa and Italian airline ITA Airways have reportedly stalled due to Lufthansa’s request for a €10 million… Read More »
British Airways Cuts Dallas Flights and Reduces Miami Services
In a surprising move, British Airways has announced plans to discontinue its direct flights from London-Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dallas-Fort… Read More »
Lufthansa Cargo Expands Partnerships in China with Key MoUs
Lufthansa Cargo is reinforcing its strategic presence in China by signing three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the Shanghai Airport… Read More »
Icelandair Set to Welcome Airbus A321LR, Expanding Route Network
Icelandair is preparing for a significant transition in its fleet with the upcoming delivery of its first Airbus A321LR, scheduled… Read More »