World Star Aviation buys 30 Boeing 737-400Fs
Aircraft leasing company World Star Aviation has completed the purchase of 30 Boeing 737-400F aircraft with leases attached. The aircraft… Read More »
Lufthansa’s most expensive ticket is $24,000 for a San Francisco-Frankfurt first-class round trip
Travel demand is back with a vengeance and people are willing to pay for tickets if a statement made by… Read More »
The current geopolitical climate is wreaking havoc on titanium and metals markets
Like other industry insiders, the team here at MetalMiner has paid very close attention to the way international sanctions on… Read More »
The World’s most affordable destinations for Luxury Travel
After two years of settling for staycations, low-key road trips or giving up on their yearly vacations altogether because of… Read More »
What’s new in the Hawaiian Islands
There’s no doubt about it – with pent-up demand for vacationing, an expected super-surge in air travel this summer, and… Read More »
Now Delta, American Consider Trimming Pilot Requirements
Earlier this month, regional airline Republic Airways asked the Federal Aviation Administration to cut the amount of training time for… Read More »
Celebrity Cruises Offering Massively Discounted Rates for a Limited Time
The suddenly soaring cost of airfare and record-high gas prices are causing travelers to second-guess their plans for summer flights… Read More »
Crystal Symphony, Crystal Serenity Set for Auction
The Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity – Crystal Cruises’ two ocean liners that were seized by Bahamian authorities in February… Read More »
Royal Caribbean Extends Sailing Protocols Through Summer
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines will extend its health and safety protocols on all sailings in North America and Europe through… Read More »
Jet Airways to resume flying by September 2022 in very competitive Indian market
Jet Airways India Ltd., the erstwhile bankrupt carrier undergoing a court-monitored resolution, is expecting to return to the skies in… Read More »
Schengen applications to move online for millions of visitors
The lengthy Schengen visa process is set to go completely online in the next few years. The new digital system… Read More »
Air France-KLM in talks with private equity firm Apollo for a 500 million Euro cash injection
Air France-KLM said on Friday May 20 it had entered exclusive talks with private equity firm Apollo for a 500… Read More »
Boeing’s Business Jet division introduces new president at EBACE 2022 in Geneva
Business Jet division’s new president Erika Pearson makes her debut at Boeing’s pre-show press conference at EBACE 2022 in Geneva…. Read More »
Research Shows European Summer Trips Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels
Travel insurance aggregator Squaremouth.com released new research that shows travel to Europe is beginning to rival 2019 levels. In fact,… Read More »
Airbus reports business jet sales increase despite the Ukraine crisis and a lockdown in China
Sales of Airbus’ ACJ family of business jet are rising, following a difficult period during the pandemic. The company has… Read More »
Delta Air Lines Launches Inaugural A321neo Flight
Delta Air Lines’ first Airbus A321neo completed its inaugural flight from Boston Logan International Airport to San Francisco International Airport… Read More »
Rolls-Royce is testing the Pearl 10X engine on Dassault’s developmental Falcon 10X
Rolls-Royce is ramping up testing on the Pearl 10X engine that will power Dassault’s developmental Falcon 10X ultra-long-range business jet…. Read More »
How the U.S. Air Force fast-tracked a new “Phoenix Ghost” drone for Ukraine
The “Phoenix Ghost” drones were developed by California-based Aevex Aerospace. A senior Defense Department official said the U.S. Air Force… Read More »
A holiday in Iceland by letting a horse take care of your inbox, suggests tourism board
If work emails are ruining your holiday, why not get a horse to write them? Yes, you read that correctly…. Read More »
Mallorca airport on verge of “collapse” after weeks of long queues
Mallorca airport could “collapse” without the urgent recruitment of more staff, a Spanish police union has warned. Thousands of holidaymakers… Read More »
China’s aviation regulator seeking “whistleblowers” to plug any safety loopholes
China’s aviation regulator is seeking “whistleblowers” from the industry’s frontline workers to plug any safety loopholes, part of the government’s… Read More »
Airports association ACI Europe says passenger traffic will return faster than expected in 2022
Airports association ACI Europe believes passenger traffic will return to pre-pandemic levels faster than expected, thanks to pent-up demand for… Read More »
Mental health of pilots under scanner after China Eastern 737-800 jet crash
An anonymous survey of 1,848 pilots in 2015 found 12.6% suffered from depression while 4.1% experienced suicidal thoughts. How would… Read More »
Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft connected to the International Space Station
Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft made its first connection to the International Space Station at 7:28 p.m. Central Time (0028 UTC)… Read More »
Qantas bets big on 19 hour ultra-long haul flights, but passengers prefer shorter flights
Flights are scheduled for take-off in late 2025 starting with Sydney to London and New York. As Australia’s biggest airline… Read More »
Flexjet to adopt GE Digital’s Maintenance Insight solution
Fractional private jet provider Flexjet has adopted GE Digital’s Maintenance Insight software solution for its fleet operations. The GE Digital… Read More »