Two Emirates Airbus A380s divert away from LHR due to bad weather
Bad weather in London, United Kingdom (UK) resulted in several diversions away from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), including two Emirates… Read More »
Hawaiian Airlines reports it generated $10B in economic activity for state
Within twelve months, Hawaiian Airlines stimulated $10.2 billion worth of economic activity in Hawaii – about 11% of the state’s… Read More »
Alaska Airlines to celebrate 15th year of Hawaii flights with new themed livery
Alaska Airlines is celebrating 15 years of flying to Hawaii by designing a new Hawaiian-themed livery. The airline announced that… Read More »
Aircastle leasing repossessed two Boeing 737s from SpiceJet
SpiceJet’s fleet has been reduced by two, as Aircastle, an aircraft leasing company based in the United States (US), has… Read More »
EASA issues AD for potential failure of Airbus A350 main landing gear door
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued an Airworthiness Directive (AD) to address a potential failure of the… Read More »
When did DOJ last block an airline merger prior to the JetBlue-Spirit deal?
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced that it would block JetBlue’s bid to merge with Spirit Airlines…. Read More »
Southwest Airways CEO predicts Boeing 737-7 Max arrival in 2024
Southwest CEO Bob Jordan believes that the Boeing MAX 7 won’t be ready this year and is more likely to… Read More »
Korean Air jet evacuated after live bullet found just before take-off
A Korean Air jet was evacuated after a passenger reportedly found a live bullet under a seat moments before take-off…. Read More »
US authorizes seizure of $25million Boeing 737 owned by Russia oil firm
The United States has obtained a warrant for the seizure of a $25million Boeing 737-7JU owned by Moscow based PJSC… Read More »
India’s Go First looking to sue Pratt & Whitney over engine issues
India-based low-cost carrier Go First is looking to take Pratt & Whitney, the manufacturer of the PW1100G engine, to court,… Read More »
Eurowings fined $225k after passengers stuck on plane for five hours
Airline Eurowings has been fined $225,000 by the Department of Transportation (DoT) after an international flight remained on the tarmac… Read More »
Delta Air Lines denies claims bullets damaged Airbus A350 in Santiago, Chile
An armed robbery attempt at Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL), Santiago, Chile, reportedly resulted in a Delta Air Lines… Read More »
Air India Express cabin crew arrested for smuggling gold while on duty
An Air India Express cabin crew member was arrested at Cochin International Airport (COK) on March 8, 2023 for allegedly… Read More »
India’s Go First looking to sue Pratt & Whitney over engine issues
India-based low-cost carrier Go First is looking to take Pratt & Whitney, the manufacturer of the PW1100G engine, to court,… Read More »
Air France adds three new Airbus A350-900s
Air France will add three new Airbus A350-900 widebody aircraft to its fleet after Air Lease Corporation announced a new… Read More »
JetSMART ready to enter the Colombian domestic market
JetSMART is in the process of obtaining an air operator certificate (AOC) from the Colombian aviation authority, Aerocivil. The move… Read More »
Pegasus Airlines posts turnover of €2.45B claiming ‘fastest pandemic recovery’
Low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines has reported a €2.45B turnover and 33.7% growth in passenger numbers in 2022. The Turkey based… Read More »
PLAY launches first flights to Scotland from Iceland and US
PLAY Airlines has launched its first ever flights from Iceland and the United States to Scotland. The low-cost carrier will… Read More »
Thai VietJetAir to focus on international routes and an all-Boeing fleet by 2024
Thai low-cost carrier Thai VietJetAir said that it plans to operate an all-Boeing fleet by 2024, moving to phase out… Read More »
Northern Pacific Airways finally announces first route
Northern Pacific Airways is finally launching its first flights, although its first route will be much shorter than originally anticipated…. Read More »
India’s Jet Airways preparing a large 200 new aircraft order
Jet Airways could be about to place an order for up to 200 aircraft, according to reports that have appeared… Read More »
Portugal’s TAP Air CEO ousted following severance payment scandal
Following a scandal involving an irregular severance payment at TAP Air, the Portuguese government, which owns the carrier, fired the… Read More »