China Expands Controversial Air Route Near Taiwan
China has unilaterally opened a new extension of the contentious M503 civil aviation route near the Taiwan Strait, sparking strong… Read More »
Uganda Airlines Gets 2025/26 Budget for Fleet, Route Growth
Uganda Airlines is set to receive additional government funding in the 2025/26 fiscal year as part of Uganda’s UGX6.92 trillion… Read More »
ACMI Leasing Gains Momentum in African Aviation
Aviation leaders convened in Zanzibar for the AviaDev Africa 2025 conference in June to discuss Africa’s aviation growth and ongoing… Read More »
Jet2 Reports Record Profit Despite Price Sensitivity, Late Bookings
Jet2 has reported record annual results, overcoming increased consumer price sensitivity and a trend toward last-minute bookings. The UK-based leisure… Read More »
TSA Ends Shoes-Off Rule, UK Airports Ease Liquid Restrictions
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has officially ended its long-standing rule requiring travelers to remove their shoes at airport… Read More »
Ritz-Carlton’s Luminara Begins Inaugural Mediterranean Cruise
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s newest luxury yacht, Luminara, has officially launched, embarking on its maiden voyage from Monte Carlo to… Read More »
China Airlines Delays Aircraft Retirements Over Delivery Issues
China Airlines is postponing the retirement of its older Boeing 737-800s and Airbus A330-300s due to delays in receiving new… Read More »
Final Report Blames Cabin Pressure Issue for Deadly Queensland Plane Crash
The final report into a fatal outback plane crash in Queensland has revealed the tragedy was caused by a known… Read More »
South African Airways Now Profitable, Ends State Dependency
South African Airways has become self-sustaining, no longer requiring government financial support to fund its operations or fleet growth, according… Read More »
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi Suspends Routes Amid Fleet, Engine Issues
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi is suspending several routes across Central and Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Caucasus as part… Read More »
Celebrity Xcel to Debut With New Venues and Experiences
Celebrity Cruises has revealed exciting new details about its highly anticipated ship, Celebrity Xcel, set to debut this November. The… Read More »
Mayor of Nice Confronts Cruise Ship Over Tourism Limits
A heated standoff erupted off the French Riviera on July 3, 2025, when Nice Mayor Christian Estrosi confronted Royal Caribbean’s… Read More »
Hospitality Tech CEOs Embrace AI Disruption
More than a decade after their emergence, hospitality tech pioneers like Hostaway, Lighthouse, and Mews continue to redefine how the… Read More »
Estonia Rejects airBaltic Stake Offer Over Financial Concerns
The Estonian government has declined an offer to acquire a minority stake in airBaltic, citing uncertainty about the airline’s financial… Read More »
Etihad Launches New Atlanta Route with A350 Service
Etihad Airways has officially launched its inaugural flight from Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, expanding… Read More »
Air France-KLM to Become Majority Owner of SAS
Air France-KLM announced on July 4, 2025, its intention to acquire a majority stake in Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), increasing its… Read More »
AirAsia Orders 70 A321XLRs, Eyes Global Long-Haul Network
AirAsia has confirmed an order for 50 Airbus A321XLR aircraft with conversion rights for 20 more, signaling a bold step… Read More »
US Lifts Engine Export Ban, Paving Way for COMAC Jet Production
The US government has approved the resumption of aircraft engine exports to China’s Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), easing… Read More »
Emirates Launches A350 Daily Flights on Dubai-Muscat Route
Emirates has officially launched a daily A350 service between Dubai International Airport and Muscat International Airport, reinforcing its presence in… Read More »
Russian Aircraft Prices Surge Amid Rising Production Costs
The cost of Russian-manufactured civilian aircraft has surged significantly in recent years, according to internal documents from Russia’s Ministry of… Read More »
French ATC Strikes Disrupt Hundreds of EU Flights
Ryanair and easyJet are among the major European carriers facing widespread disruption due to air traffic control strikes in France… Read More »
Airport Spotlight: Milano Malpensa Expands Global Reach
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) stands as Milan’s primary international gateway and the largest of the city’s three airports. Strategically located… Read More »