Emirates says slot shortages and big demand justify A380 return
A shortage of slots at major airports and strong consumer demand are underpinning the return of the Airbus A380 into… Read More »
AirBridgeCargo Boeing 747-8 freighter repossessed by lessor
A Boeing 747-8 freighter leased to Russia’s AirBridgeCargo has flown to California from Hong Kong, according to FlightRadar24, after a… Read More »
Russian Deputy Prime Minister says all foreign leased aircraft will remain in Russia
All foreign leased aircraft still in Russia after the termination of Western leasing contracts will remain in Russia, Deputy Prime… Read More »
Leasing companies file insurance claims on 100 airliners in Russia
Reuters is reporting that aircraft leasing companies are filing billions of dollars in insurance claims trying to reclaim the value… Read More »
FedEx Express will test Elroy Air’s autonomous VTOL air cargo system
FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx and the world’s largest express transportation company, is teaming up with California Bay Area-based… Read More »
Etihad Airways reveals its A350 interiors
This morning saw the inaugural flight of Etihad Airways’ first Airbus A350-1000. The flight from Abu Dhabi to Paris was… Read More »
China Airlines’ first A321neo flies with GX Aviation
When China Airlines’ first Airbus A321neo aircraft entered commercial service on Sunday 27 March, its passengers could access a fast… Read More »
SAS Scandinavian passengers relax in the new business class cabin
SAS’s first Airbus A321LR (long range) aircraft entered official service on 27th March, and details are now available about its… Read More »
Gogo celebrates a million flights with AVANCE
Gogo Business Aviation is celebrating the millionth flight to operate its AVANCE inflight broadband system since the platform launched in… Read More »
JetBlue is bringing 5,000 new jobs to New York City
New York-based airline, JetBlue, has announced that it will be adding 5,000 jobs in New York City (NYC) in 2022…. Read More »
Asiana Airlines extends Lufthansa Technik CF6-80 maintenance contract
Lufthansa Technik has announced that South Korean carrier Asiana Airlines has extended its contract for the repair and overhaul of… Read More »
ASL Aviation Holdings orders 20 additional 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters
Dublin-headquartered ASL Aviation Holdings (ASL) and Boeing announced on Mar. 31 an order for up to 20 additional 737-800 Boeing… Read More »
Air Canada Cargo expands domestic and transatlantic freighter network
Air Canada Cargo will expand its freighter network to Atlantic Canada and Europe and grow its e-commerce offering. The cargo… Read More »
LATAM receives second 767-300ER converted freighter
LATAM Cargo has received the second of 10 Boeing 767-300ERBCF converted freighters ordered as part of plans to expand its… Read More »
Robust manufacturing market boosts Asia Pacific air cargo
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has reported strong demand for air cargo supported by a robust manufacturing… Read More »
New easyJet route from Charles De Gaulle to Larnaka Airport
EasyJet has launched the new route from Larnaka to Paris, Charles De Gaulle. The low-cost carrier is giving customers the… Read More »
Lodz Airport Central Poland Cargo was chosen by Air France-KLM
Lodz Airport Central Poland CARGO department was chosen by AIR FRANCE – KLM as the first airport in the world… Read More »
SWISS launches flights to Vilnius Airport from Zurich
On Wednesday, March 30th, 2022, Switzerland’s largest air carrier SWISS have launched direct regular flights between Vilnius and Zurich. Flights… Read More »
Turkish Airlines starts nonstop service to Istanbul from Seattle-Tacoma SEA Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) will soon welcome Turkish Airlines with nonstop service to Istanbul (IST) on May 27, 2022. Turkish… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Launches New Promotion for Rapid Rewards Members
Southwest Airlines launched a major promotional offer for members of the carrier’s award-winning frequent flyer program, Rapid Rewards. Loyalty program… Read More »
Auckland Airport reconnects with South America
After a two-year absence, New Zealand’s direct air connections with South America have been restored with the touch down of… Read More »
78th IATA AGM will take place in Doha, Qatar
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) in Geneva announced that the 78th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport… Read More »
China allows U.S. federal investigators to investigate China Eastern 737 crash
A U.S. government agency said Tuesday Mar. 29 that China has granted visas for federal investigators to travel there and… Read More »
Delta Air Lines Chief Health Officer thinks airplane mask mandate will soon be lifted
Delta Air Lines Chief Health Officer Henry Ting said that he believes that the federal mask mandate for… Read More »
Mixed outcome for airlines in battle against air cargo cartel fines
There was mixed outcome for airlines in their battle against air cargo cartel fines issued by the European Commission. On… Read More »
Riga Airport Celebrates the 30th Anniversary of Cooperation with Finnair
Today, 30 March 2022, marks 30 years since the Finnish airline Finnair resumed regular flights from Riga to Helsinki. The… Read More »