CargoAir continues fleet update with 737-800 conversions
Bulgaria-based CargoAir has ordered its fourth B737-800SF freighter conversion from Aeronautical Engineers, Inc (AEI) as it continues its fleet “revitalisation”…. Read More »
CPaT announces new contract with Mesa Airlines
CPaT Global has been awarded a new contract with Mesa Airlines to provide distance learning solutions to the regional carrier,… Read More »
US Aviation Academy and Avelo Airlines partner to create a path for pilot and maintenance students
Avelo Airlines and US Aviation Academy (USAA) are partnering to make a new pathway for aviation students. Students and instructors… Read More »
Swiss to wet-lease six Airbus A220 jets from airBaltic in winter 2022
Swiss has agreed to wet-lease six Airbus A220 aircraft from airBaltic for winter 2022, which it says will bring more… Read More »
Qantas asks execs to take on ground handling roles to ease staff shortages
Qantas has asked executives and management level employees to switch to ground handling roles at major airports for three months… Read More »
Licenses of South African carrier Mango Airlines revoked for two years
It’s not looking good for any revival of South African low-cost carrier Mango Airlines. The company’s licenses have been suspended… Read More »
China eases COVID-19 “circuit-breaker” for inbound international flights
China has loosened its COVID-19 flight restrictions by shortening the period it bans flight routes when incoming international flights are… Read More »
Hungary imposes $779,464 fine on Ryanair for breaching consumer rights
Irish ultra-low-cost carrier Ryanair has been hit with a HUF 300 million ($779,464) fine by Hungarian authorities for breaching consumer… Read More »
New Armenian airline Fly Arna pushes network expansion
Having recently launched commercial flights, the new Armenian low-cost carrier Fly Arna is working on expanding its business. The newcomer… Read More »
Hong Kong cuts hotel quarantine
Hong Kong’s flag carrier Cathay Pacific has welcomed Hong Kong’s decision to loosen hotel quarantine requirements for overseas passengers but… Read More »
Vistara to boost European flights in winter 2022 with additional Dreamliner
Indian airline Vistara will be increasing flights to Europe thanks to the arrival of a leased Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The… Read More »
Alaska Airlines ground staff reach new pay deal and bumps up salaries
Another big pay increase for ground workers, this time at Alaska Airlines, with management and staff representatives announcing a deal… Read More »
China eases rules for international Covid flight suspensions
China shortened the length of suspensions for inbound airline flights that carry passengers infected with Covid-19, the latest sign the… Read More »
Indian banks have categorised SpiceJet loans as “high risk”
Three Indian banks have internally categorised loans to SpiceJet Ltd as being at “high risk” though the airline has not… Read More »
Indian airlines are hiring more women pilots to battle staff shortages
India may have some lessons for other nations and sectors. Hiring more women can help airlines battle staff shortages Nivedita… Read More »
Hans Airways receives first Airbus A330
New long-haul airline Hans Airways which is readying to fly to India celebrated the arrival of its first Airbus A330-200… Read More »
SKY express launches new in-flight magazine
Greek airline SKY express has launched a new in-flight magazine. The first issue features one of the leading chefs, Nobu… Read More »
Cathay Pacific Cargo resumes Queensland-Hong Kong service
Cathay Pacific Cargo has resumed its weekly Boeing 747 freighter service from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport in Queensland, Australia to Hong… Read More »
Air France KLM Cargo charges up with solar car flight
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKMP) has taken part in a project to fly a solar-powered car that is taking… Read More »
Mango Airlines has license suspended for two years
Low-fare South African airline, Mango Airlines, has had its license suspended for two years, obliterating any immediate chance for its… Read More »
Silver Airways rejoins RAA
The Regional Airline Association (RAA) welcomes the return of Silver Airways to the Association, bringing the membership total to 18… Read More »
JetBlue, Southwest planes clip wings
News Flash: New York City is a congested area. Stop the presses, right? The city is a relatively small space… Read More »
Tax Credits on Sustainable Airline Fuel Part of Latest Bill Passage
The United States Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act over the weekend. The $430 billion bill could be one of… Read More »
Qantas Asks Executives to Volunteer for Bag Duty
When you must ask your senior executives to volunteer to give up their cushy offices on a temporary basis to… Read More »
Spirit Airlines Launches Flights Between Boise, Las Vegas
Spirit Airlines launched its first Idaho service last week between Boise Airport and Harry Reid Las Vegas Airport. The discount… Read More »
JetBlue is victorious in its quest for Spirit. But who is the real winner?
There was no lack of persistence by JetBlue in its pursuit of Spirit Airlines, and ultimately JetBlue emerged as the victor in the competition for Spirit after… Read More »