Menzies Aviation announces contract win with Ultra Air
Menzies Aviation, the global aviation logistics specialist has secured a contract with Ultra Air, a new ultra-low-cost carrier launched in… Read More »
Garuda Indonesia is negotiating the terms its jet deals with Airbus and Boeing
Flag carrier Garuda Indonesia is negotiating the terms its aircraft deals with manufacturers Airbus and Boeing, with cancellation of the… Read More »
Finnair launches Arc inflight map in Europe
Following the reveal of its new long-haul passenger experience, which includes the launch of two seat models, Finnair is also… Read More »
FAA grants STC and PMA for Gogo’s 5G antenna
Gogo Business Aviation has received Supplemental Type Certification (STC) and Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) from the FAA for its 5G… Read More »
Jamco working to launch headphone-free IFE
Aircraft seating supplier, Jamco, has revealed it is taking part in a joint R&D project with NTT Sonority, an acoustics… Read More »
Jet Airways Boeing 737 nearly crashes after pilot performs six go-arounds
A Jet Airways 737-800 performed an unprecedented six go-arounds before landing safely on the seventh approach, albeit with insufficient fuel…. Read More »
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine raise concerns over a fifth of air freight
Global supply chains, already hit hard by the pandemic, face new disruption and cost pressure as airspace bans following Russia’s… Read More »
Teleport is restoring its cargo-only network with the launch of 12 destinations in Asia
Asian logistics company Teleport is restoring its cargo-only network with the launch of 12 destinations. The logistics venture of Capital… Read More »
Etihad Airways 2021 cargo revenues increase by 49%
The carrier saw cargo revenues last year increase by 49% year on year to $1.7bn – more than half its… Read More »
U.S. to extend international minimum flight requirement waivers over COVID
The United States government on Monday Feb. 28 proposed extending temporary waivers of international minimum flight requirements at some U.S…. Read More »
Etihad Airways records strong surge in passenger volumes
Etihad Airways recorded a strong recovery in passenger operations for 2021 in addition to a significant improvement in financial performance,… Read More »
Cranfield University and Inmarsat report shines a light on future of aviation
Cranfield University and Inmarsat have published a new report highlighting the critical role of digital connectivity in accelerating aviation’s long-term… Read More »
How will Russia’s invasion of Ukraine affect flight paths, journey times and ticket prices?
Europe’s airspace has become a patchwork of no-go zones for Russian planes and – in retaliation – EU carriers are… Read More »
FAA Looking to Extend Temporary International Flight Slot Waivers
United States government officials have announced a proposal to extend temporary waivers for international minimum flight requirements at some of… Read More »
United Cuts Flights From Its Regional Airline Schedules
United Airlines will eliminate 17 domestic routes this year, all of them flown by its regional airline subsidiaries. The news… Read More »
Biden Bans Russian Aircraft From US Airspace
President Joe Biden on Tuesday night announced in his State of the Union Address that he will ban Russian aircraft… Read More »
Airlines Offering Huge Perks To Attract New Workers
U.S. airlines – burned last year by trimming their staffs due to the pandemic and then finding themselves unprepared when… Read More »
Air Canada mulls an A321neo order
Air Canada (AC, Montréal Trudeau) is in early discussions about a potential order for between ten and twenty A321neo, sources… Read More »
China Southern Airlines to retire A380s by YE22
China Southern Airlines (CZ, Guangzhou) is set to retire all of its remaining A380-800s by the end of 2022, Chinese… Read More »
IAG mulls cargo, loyalty, IT, aircraft changes
IAG International Airlines Group is looking to divest assets such as aircraft and stakes in its air freight unit IAG… Read More »
Ireland’s Emerald Airlines commences flight operations
Emerald Airlines (Ireland) (EAI, Dublin Int’l) has begun flight operations following the launch of its inaugural service on the state-subsidised… Read More »
Lessors start repossessing aircraft from Russian airlines
All European Union-based lessors have until March 28 to terminate existing contracts with Russian operators and have begun a frantic… Read More »
Tenders open for TAP’s slots at Lisbon, Portugal
Expressions of interest have been invited from interested airlines for 18 daily slots at Lisbon belonging to TAP Air Portugal… Read More »
Qantas to order A350-1000(ULR)s by mid-2022, launch in 2025
Qantas (QF, Sydney Kingsford Smith) has revived plans to order A350-1000(ULR)s for its planned “Project Sunrise” non-stop services to Europe… Read More »
Cobham secures FIFO contract in Western Australia
Cobham Aviation Services Australia – Airline Services (QJE, Adelaide) has secured a further seven-year contract to continue providing fly-in, fly-out… Read More »
Moscow bans air space in response to Western sanctions, forcing airlines to reroute their flights
Airlines on Monday Feb. 28 braced for a potentially lengthy sanctions war after the EU banned Russian airlines and Moscow… Read More »