United Airlines takes 10 percent stake in its regional partner Mesa Air Group
United Airlines took a nearly 10 percent stake in its regional partner Mesa Air Group in a deal unveiled after… Read More »
Virgin Atlantic names a new Queen of the Skies
Virgin Atlantic has named one of its newest aircraft Queen of the Skies. The title usually symbolizes the Boeing 747,… Read More »
Swiss International to name 20 A220 aircraft after tourist destinations
Switzerland has a long tradition as a tourist destination. Some even consider it the birthplace of modern tourism in the… Read More »
Ex-Etihad CEO Tony Douglas leaves Saudi’s RIA
Tony Douglas, the current Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Riyadh International Airlines (RIA) and the former CEO of Etihad Airways,… Read More »
IATA criticizes government plans to ban cargo-only ops at Mexico City Airport
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) criticized the Mexican government’s plans to move cargo flights from Mexico City International Airport… Read More »
Qantas flight turned back due to incomplete paperwork
A Qantas flight was forced to turn around mid-flight during the evening of January 23, 2022, marking the sixth incident… Read More »
NTSB details incident where an airline worker was ‘ingested’ into an E175 engine
The United States (US) National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued a preliminary report about an incident where an Envoy Air… Read More »
IATA blasts draft ban on cargo-only operations at Mexico’s busiest airport
IATA has blasted a government plan to ban cargo-only flights from Mexico City’s primary airport. According to local Mexican media… Read More »
Virgin Atlantic Cargo teams up with charity to help children play cricket
Virgin Atlantic Cargo has teamed up with charity Bat for a Chance (BFAC) to embark on a new South African… Read More »
Cathay Pacific highlights growth opportunities and challenges
Express, e-commerce and temperature sensitive shipments will be beacons of light in a cloudy operating landscape, according to Cathay Pacific… Read More »
American Airlines Cargo teams up with Airlink for Haiti aid flight
American Airlines Cargo has partnered with charity organisation Airlink to transport medical equipment and supplies to Haiti as the nation… Read More »
Freighter aircraft fleet expected to grow by 2.3% per year
Aviation data firm Cirium is expecting the world’s freighter fleet to grow at 2.3% per year over the next 20… Read More »
Air Canada Cargo adds more European freighter flights
Air Canada Cargo is continuing to expand its freighter operation to Europe with the addition of two new destinations. The… Read More »
State Department Makes Progress in Reducing Visa Wait Times
In recent weeks, the U.S. State Department has made progress toward reducing visa wait times. According to U.S. Travel, steps… Read More »
Why Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Is Facing Scrutiny
Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is under fire for his handling – or lack thereof – of consecutive aviation… Read More »
Qatar Airways celebrates the Year of the Rabbit on board
Qatar Airways is celebrating the Lunar New Year on board flights to and from China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia… Read More »
Cuisine Solutions celebrates sixth International Sous Vide Day
Premium pioneering sous vide cooking technique company Cuisine Solutions Inc. is celebrating its sixth International Sous Vide Day on 26… Read More »
Recaro CL6720 business class seat takes first flight
The Recaro Aircraft Seating (Recaro) CL6720 business class seat has taken its first flight in Air China’s A350 cabin. Flying… Read More »
Delta Air Lines cuts seniority requirement for 757 and 767 pilots
Delta Air Lines is dramatically lowering its seniority requirements for captain roles on some of its most coveted planes, the… Read More »
Airlines are now facing an airplane shortage
As airlines grapple with staff shortages and maintenance delays, they’re now facing an airplane shortage. According to Reuters, delegates to… Read More »
Southwest to reward employees
Southwest Airlines has always had a reputation for doing right by its employees. Now they have a chance to show… Read More »
ASTA Calls on DOT to Enhance Transparency on Airline Ancillary Fees
The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) is calling on the Department of Transportation (DOT) to ensure that there is… Read More »
Ryanair winglet retrofit cuts carbon emissions by 165,000t
Ryanair has installed Split Scimitar Winglets on the first of its 400 Boeing 737-800 next-generation aircraft. The modification will improve… Read More »
New border checks in Europe delayed until the end of 2023
The EU’s post-Brexit Entry-Exit System (EES) has been delayed once again. This means non-EU travellers entering the Schengen Area will… Read More »
Qatar Airways 737-8 Max sported at Boeing Field
The rudder of a Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft painted in Qatar Airways livery has been spotted at Boeing Field,… Read More »
Emirates ramps up flights to Sydney, Melbourne; resumes Christchurch service
As travel demand to and from Australasia increases, Emirates has announced that it is ramping up its service to two… Read More »