Lufthansa Adds First 787-9 Dreamliner for U.S. Routes
Lufthansa has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s long-haul fleet renewal… Read More »
United Airlines’ 737-9 Fleet Set to Surpass 737-900ER
United Airlines is rapidly expanding its Boeing 737-9 Max fleet, taking delivery of five jets in just seven days—nearly one… Read More »
TSA Rejects Some Maine Real IDs Over Scanning Glitch
Some travelers in Maine are facing unexpected problems at airport security checkpoints as certain Real ID-compliant driver’s licenses are being… Read More »
Sandos Caracol Rebrands as Nature Resort & Water Park
Sandos Hotels & Resorts has announced the renaming of Sandos Caracol Eco Resort in Playa del Carmen to Sandos Caracol… Read More »
Dreams Playa Esmeralda Opens in Dominican Republic
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has officially opened Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa, a new addition to its Inclusive Collection in… Read More »
US Hotel Industry Faces Declines in July 2025
The U.S. hotel industry recorded another month of decline in July 2025, with key performance metrics falling compared to the… Read More »
ICAO Endorses IBAC Ground Handling Standard
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has formally recognized the International Business Aviation Council’s (IBAC) IS-BAH program in its Global… Read More »
China Tests First Fully 3D-Printed Jet Engine
China has successfully completed the first flight test of a fully 3D-printed turbojet engine, marking a breakthrough in aerospace innovation… Read More »
Asia-Pacific Commits to ICAO Aviation Goals
Thirty-five Asia-Pacific nations have pledged to accelerate progress on aviation safety, sustainability, and connectivity, aligning with ICAO’s 2026–2050 Strategic Plan…. Read More »
Qantas Named World’s Safest Airline
Qantas Airways has once again been recognized as the world’s safest airline by AirlineRatings, reaffirming its reputation for operational excellence… Read More »
Device Smoke Forces Diversion of American Flight
An American Airlines flight bound for Phoenix was diverted to Washington Dulles International Airport on August 23 after smoke from… Read More »
Suspect Arrested in Foiled Terror Plot to Hijack Australian Passenger Jet
Australian authorities have arrested a suspect accused of plotting to hijack a commercial passenger jet in what officials and aviation… Read More »
IT Outages Continue to Disrupt Airlines and U.S. Air Travel
Technology outages are increasingly disrupting U.S. air travel, grounding flights and stranding passengers as airlines and regulators struggle with outdated… Read More »
Severe Turbulence Injures 2 Passengers on SkyWest Flight Diverted to Austin
A SkyWest Airlines Embraer E175 operating as United Express flight 5971 from Aspen, Colorado, to Houston, Texas, was forced to… Read More »
Filipino Airlines Scale Back Turboprops in Manila
Philippine carriers are preparing to phase out turboprop operations from Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport by March 2026, following a… Read More »
Malta’s Melita Airways Prepares King Air B200 Launch
Maritime entrepreneur Pierre Balzan has revealed plans to launch Melita Airways, a new Malta-based air cargo and charter carrier under… Read More »
Namibia Plans New National Airline, Rules Out Air Namibia
Namibia has confirmed it will launch a new national airline but will not revive the defunct Air Namibia brand, according… Read More »
Equatorial Guinea President’s Son Jailed Over ATR72
A court in Equatorial Guinea has sentenced Ruslan Obiang Nsue, son of President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, to six years… Read More »
Dispute Escalates Over Air Sénégal Airbus Leases
A leasing dispute between Air Sénégal and Carlyle Aviation Partners has intensified after reports that Senegal’s Infrastructure, Land, and Air… Read More »
South Sudan, Ethiopian Revive Airline Partnership Talks
South Sudan and Ethiopia are renewing discussions on a strategic aviation partnership that could see Ethiopian Airlines play a leading… Read More »
Chateau Elan Offers Luxury Escape Near Atlanta
Chateau Elan Winery & Resort, located just an hour from Atlanta, is redefining Georgia’s role in the U.S. wine and… Read More »
August’s Biggest Hotel and Resort Updates
August brought major developments across the hospitality sector, from exciting new resort openings to shifting financial forecasts among leading hotel… Read More »