New MIT Study Shows Air Travel Safety Continues to Improve, But Challenges Remain
Flying can be a nerve-wracking experience for many, but a new study released on Thursday brings reassuring news: commercial air… Read More »
Lufthansa Group’s Discover Airlines Considers 787s or A350s for Fleet Renewal
Lufthansa Group is weighing options for Discover Airlines’ fleet renewal to boost its competitive edge against rival Condor. During a… Read More »
Alaska Airlines Flight Diverted After Pilot Admits Lack of Qualification to Land
An Alaska Airlines flight was reportedly diverted after the pilot admitted mid-flight that they were not properly qualified to land… Read More »
Tesla Shareholders Urge Board to Invest $5 Billion in Elon Musk’s AI Startup
A growing group of Tesla shareholders is advocating for a significant strategic move: a $5 billion investment in xAI, the… Read More »
GE Pension Threats Highlight Risks in Transfers to Insurers and Spinoffs
General Electric Co. (GE) and its spinoffs are facing mounting legal challenges from pension plan participants, a situation that underscores… Read More »
Axiom Space’s Ax-4 Mission to ISS with SpaceX Postponed to Spring 2025
NASA officials announced a delay for Axiom Space’s next astronaut mission to the International Space Station (ISS), now scheduled for… Read More »
JetBlue Faces Ratings Downgrade Amid New Debt Pursuit
JetBlue Airways (JBLU) is forging ahead with plans to take on $2.75 billion in new debt, despite facing a significant… Read More »
White House Proposes Easier Subscription Cancellations Under New Initiative
In a significant move aimed at protecting consumers, the White House has announced a new initiative dubbed the “Time is… Read More »
T’way Air First Flight Diverts to Singapore Due to Safety Issue
What was meant to be a celebratory moment for T’way Air’s inaugural flight from South Korea to Rome quickly turned… Read More »
Virgin Australia Orders 8 Embraer E190-E2 Jets to Boost Regional Fleet
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer announced on Monday Aug. 12 that it has secured a firm order for eight E190-E2 regional… Read More »
Airbus Completes 500th Aircraft Produced at Alabama Facility
Airbus has reached a significant milestone at its U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Mobile, Alabama, with the completion of its 500th… Read More »
Top 20 Busiest Airports in the United States and What They Offer
If you frequently travel across the United States, you’ve probably encountered some of the country’s busiest airports. These major air… Read More »
Airline and Airport Weekly News In Brief: Week of August 12, 2024
This week brings a slew of announcements from airlines worldwide, detailing new routes and expanded services as they adjust their… Read More »
AirAsia Announces Exciting New Routes to Nepal and Hong Kong
AirAsia is set to broaden its network by launching new routes that will connect Thailand with Nepal and Indonesia with… Read More »
Turbulence Injures American Airlines Flight Attendants on Tampa to Charlotte Flight
Last week, an incident of severe turbulence during an American Airlines flight from Tampa to Charlotte resulted in injuries to… Read More »
Manila to Redirect Turboprop Operations to Clark International, Aiming for Modernization
The Philippine government is actively encouraging airlines to transition their turboprop operations from Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to… Read More »
Georgian Airways Expands Operations with Its First Freighter, a Boeing 767
Georgian Airways, based in Tbilisi, has recently expanded its fleet with the acquisition of its first cargo aircraft, a Boeing… Read More »
ConocoPhillips Launches E145 Shuttle Flights Across the Lower 48 States
ConocoPhillips, a leading American oil and gas corporation, has initiated an exclusive air shuttle service for its employees in the… Read More »
Panama’s Copa Airlines to Face Reduced Boeing 737 MAX Deliveries
Copa Airlines (CM) based at Panamá City Tocumen International, is set to end the year with a fleet of 112… Read More »
CommuteAir Receives FAA Approval to Operate E170 for Charter Flights
CommuteAir, based in Cleveland Hopkins, has been granted certification by the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to operate its… Read More »
Delta Air Lines Faces $550 Million Loss from CrowdStrike Outage, Plans Legal Action
Delta Air Lines disclosed on Thursday that last month’s massive outage caused by CrowdStrike resulted in a financial blow of… Read More »
Boeing’s New CEO Kelly Ortberg Faces Immediate Challenges
Robert “Kelly” Ortberg, an aerospace industry veteran, officially steps into the role of Boeing’s CEO this Thursday, inheriting significant challenges… Read More »