Akasa Air receives its Air Operator Certificate
Akasa Air, India’s newest airline, received its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Ministry… Read More »
Another vote delay leaves Spirit’s merger with Frontier in question while JetBlue circles
The fate of Spirit Airlines’ merger with fellow budget carrier Frontier Airlines is growing murkier. Spirit this week delayed its… Read More »
The Boeing 787-9 is a “perfect fit” for Air Tahiti Nui
Air Tahiti Nui introduced the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to its services in November 2018, phasing out its previous Airbus A340-300… Read More »
Passenger stole over $10,000 during an American Airlines Miami flight
A man is accused of stealing more than $10,000 from other passengers during an American Airlines flight from Argentina to… Read More »
US Court permits SAS to operate business throughout Chapter 11 process
Scandinavian carrier SAS received all necessary court approvals to continue operating its business normally throughout the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process…. Read More »
Hong Kong relaxes COVID-19 rules, dropping individual flight bans
Hong Kong has suspended its COVID-19 rule on temporarily banning individual flights from entering the region because it caused “unnecessary… Read More »
Singapore Airlines and Scoot operate first flights with blended SAF from Changi
Singapore Airlines (SIA1) (SINGY) (SIA) and subsidiary Scoot have commenced the use of blended Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on departing… Read More »
India’s newest airline Akasa Air obtains AOC and launch in late July
Akasa Air, India’s newest airline, has received its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA),… Read More »
Romanian start-up AirConnect welcomes first ATR72-600
Romanian carrier start-up AirConnect has received delivery of its first ATR 72-600 short-haul regional twin-engine turboprop aircraft. According to flight… Read More »
KLM scraps more summer European flights amidst “relentless pressure”
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has joined other major European airlines in cutting more flights over the summer due to staff… Read More »
Aeroflot top executive sentenced to 7 years imprisonment in major fraud case
A top executive of Russia’s flag carrier Aeroflot was found guilty of major fraud and was sentenced to imprisonment. On… Read More »
IATA remains positive for cargo despite latest demand decline
The latest statistics from IATA show that air cargo demand declined again in May but the association is positive for… Read More »
Caribbean Airlines expands air cargo network to Cuba
Caribbean Airlines has expanded its air cargo network to Cuba, effective June 28. Through a partnership with general handling agent… Read More »
Cathay Pacific freighter completes first comercial flight on new Hong Kong runway
A Cathay Pacific freighter has completed the first commercial flight to land at Hong Kong International Airport’s (HKIA) new third… Read More »
Swiss International outlines winter plans
Swiss International Air Lines is already thinking about winter 2022-2023 in Europe with new routes, services, and working to ensure… Read More »
German shipping magnate increases his Lufthansa share to 15%
Shares in Lufthansa Group have increased over three percent following a major investment into the company. Lufthansa Groups’ stock rose… Read More »
Wizz Air wet leases a 737 from SkyUp Airlines
To supplement its Sofia-based operations, Wizz Air has wet-leased a B737-800 from Ukrainian charter and low-fare carrier SkyUp Airlines. The… Read More »
Volotea named as the leading airline for reducing CO2 emissions on short-haul routes
Data from IBA has revealed that Volotea has achieved the largest reduction in unit CO2 emissions amongst European short haul… Read More »
J&C Aero to produce leather seat covers for LOT’s Embraer fleet
LOT Polish Airlines has contracted J&C Aero to produce more than 3,000 highly durable leather seat covers for the carrier’s… Read More »
Sabre Integrates Qatar Airways NDC Content
Global distribution system Sabre has integrated Qatar Airways’ NDC content, allowing agency customers to shop, book and service additional fares… Read More »
Qatar Airways’ agreement to buy up to 50 Boeing 737 MAX jets has lapsed
Qatar Airways has indicated that a provisional agreement to buy up to 50 Boeing 737 MAX jets has lapsed, Boeing’s… Read More »
Britain’s Jet2 hits out at airports for summer travel disruption
British leisure travel group Jet2 has issued some harsh words of criticism for airports and ground handlers over the lack… Read More »
Flybe to slash summer schedule due to delayed aircraft deliveries
Flybe has been forced to pause plans to increase flights “to existing cities” and new destinations during summer 2022 because… Read More »
Ukraine International Airlines sues Iran over shot-down flight PS75
Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) filed a lawsuit in the Ontario Supreme Court, in Canada, against the Islamic Republic of Iran… Read More »
Environmental groups file lawsuit against KLM for ‘greenwashing
Environmental groups are suing KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, claiming that its ‘Fly Responsibility’ campaign is misleading. The organization, Fossielvrij NL,… Read More »
Dispute suspended after British Airways makes improved pay offer to Heathrow check-in staff
Strikes by some British Airways check-in staff at London Heathrow look set to be averted after the airline made an… Read More »