‘Trailblazing’ net-zero transatlantic flight powered by cooking oil to take off in 2023
The world’s first net-zero transatlantic flight will take to the skies next year, the UK government has pledged. The UK-US… Read More »
Save money on your holiday car rental with these top tips
Smooth and affordable car hire is one of the key components of adventures abroad. But, as with air fares, it’s… Read More »
Evidence of nosedive suggests Boeing not at fault in China Eastern 737-800 crash
Boeing BA +6.72% shares rose on news that the tragic crash of a 737-800 operated by China Eastern Airlines CEA… Read More »
Airbus overtakes Boeing in net jet orders and plans to add 1,000 jobs in U.S.
Airbus pulled ahead of Boeing for the first time this year in terms of net new jet orders in Apr…. Read More »
Russia’s Aeroflot buys 8 stranded Airbus A330 aircraft from leasing firms
Russia’s biggest airline, Aeroflot, said on Friday it had bought eight Airbus A330 aircraft from foreign leasing companies “as part… Read More »
U.S. FAA finds Boeing 787 certification documents incomplete
U.S. air-safety regulators have told Boeing the documentation it submitted to win approval to resume 787 deliveries to airlines after… Read More »
Saudia selects Mammoth Freighters to convert Boeing 777-300ERs for cargo
Saudi Arabian flag carrier Saudia said it will order seven passenger-to-freighter conversions of the Boeing 777-300ER from startup aviation engineering… Read More »
Delta TechOps and Asiana Airlines enter engine maintenance agreement
The multi-year agreement covers the repair and overhaul of CF6-80C2 engines by Delta TechOps, the largest maintenance provider in North… Read More »
Air Transport Components MRO services company announces plans for Tulsa facility
Air Transport Components has operated a Federal Aviation Administration/European Union Aviation Safety Agency repair station for more than 20 years… Read More »
Star Alliance celebrates its 25th anniversary
The Star Alliance network is celebrating its 25th anniversary. The network was established in 1997 and says that since its… Read More »
UK castles are perfect for a romantic fairytale wedding on a budget
They say planning a wedding is one of the most stressful experiences of your life, but what about planning one… Read More »
FAA and regulators worldwide will reach an inflection point with electric aircraft certification
Sooner or later, the FAA—and regulators worldwide—will reach an inflection point with electric aircraft and it may be that sooner… Read More »
U.S. extended-stay property rates rise amid supply slowdown
Overall first-quarter average daily rates at U.S. extended-stay properties increased substantially year over year and eclipsed 2019 levels, according to… Read More »
Air Premia selects Globe Air Cargo for operations at Incheon International Airport
Air Premia has selected Globe Air Cargo (GAC) Korea – part of the ECS Group – as its GSA for… Read More »
Buddhavanam theme park debuts in Telangana, India
An inauguration ceremony Saturday marked the opening of a Buddhist heritage theme park called Buddhavanam in Telangana, India. The theme… Read More »
Manitoba weighs larger hotel role in trafficking watch
Legislation being considered by the Manitoba government would address human trafficking by requiring hotels, short-term rentals and online booking operators… Read More »
Las Vegas casino’s staffers hit jackpot with $5K bonuses
The Cosmopolitan casino-hotel in Las Vegas has given $5,000 to each of its 5,000-plus workers, with the one-time surprise bonus… Read More »
Get busy getting green, investors exhort hospitality
Investors are ratcheting up the pressure on hoteliers to take action on sustainability and climate change, JLL’s Gilda Perez-Alvarado reports… Read More »
San Francisco airport Hilton Garden Inn sale finalized
Summit Hotel Properties has completed the $75 million sale of the Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Airport North through its… Read More »
Layover lodging: Transit hotels fill niche for weary flyers
Airports throughout the world offer transit hotels for travelers caught between flights who need a few hours’ sleep in unadorned… Read More »
2025 forecast for travel’s full comeback, with caveats
International travel from North America and overall is projected to rebound to 2019 levels by 2025 in a new analysis… Read More »
$1B expansion planned for Nev. Airport
The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority is planning a roughly $1 billion expansion over six to eight years at Reno-Tahoe International Airport… Read More »
United Airlines to bring back P&W-powered 777s
United Airlines is working with the Federal Aviation Administration on the return to service of Boeing 777 aircraft powered by… Read More »
United launches service to the Azores
United Airlines’ inaugural flight to the Azores included many passengers and crew members with personal ties to the Portuguese archipelago,… Read More »
FedEx delivers groceries for Boxed e-commerce platform
The e-commerce grocery platform Boxed has announced a collaboration with FedEx, which will deliver a majority of its orders. The… Read More »
Air Canada restarts service to two Midwest cities
Air Canada has resumed service from Toronto to Cincinnati and Indianapolis. Both routes had been suspended for two years due… Read More »