Hawaiian Airlines orders two Boeing 787s while deferring deliveries
Hawaiian Airlines ordered two additional Boeing 787s, supplementing its previous order for 10 aircraft of the type. However, the carrier… Read More »
Kuwait Airways flight attendant applicants ordered to strip
Spain’s Ministry of Labor is investigating a report published by Spanish media outlet elDiario.es that claims Kuwait Airways required flight… Read More »
Norwegian reaches 2019 levels of domestic passengers in Dec 2022
Norwegian carried the same number of passengers during the 2022 holiday period as it did in 2019, the Norway-based low-cost… Read More »
SA airlines struggling to meet domestic demand amid capacity shortage
South Africa’s domestic airline market is grappling with a capacity shortage that has left local airlines struggling to meet demand…. Read More »
Ryanair increases profit forecast following strong travel demand
Strong pent-up demand over the holiday season has prompted Ryanair to post a more optimistic outlook with the group now… Read More »
FedEx begins retires its remaining McDonnell Douglas MD-10-30(F)s
FedEx Express, the arm of FedEx that runs the transport company’s airline, has yet to operate its McDonnell Douglas MD-10Fs… Read More »
Locatory.com online marketplace: simplifying aircraft parts procurement
With 12 years of market experience under its belt, Locatory.com is not slowing down. The aviation marketplace for aircraft spare… Read More »
US Congressman resumes job as Hawaiian Airlines A330 pilot
For US Congressman Kai Kahele, life after politics is about to take off. The US Representative, who served one term… Read More »
Southwest Airlines sued for allegedly breaching passenger refund policy
The New Orleans federal court is examining a proposed class action filed by a passenger who has accused Southwest Airlines… Read More »
Emirates signs agreement with Bahamas to boost tourism
Emirates, the Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based airline, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Foreign… Read More »
Etihad Cargo to add capacity on flights to the United States from Q2 2023
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, will introduce additional capacity on its flights to the… Read More »
airBaltic shores up fleet, takes delivery of 39th Airbus A220-300
Latvian airline airBaltic has taken delivery of its 39th Airbus A220-300 jet, further extending its lead as the world’s largest… Read More »
Korean Air CEO says Asiana Airlines takeover will be completed in 2023
Korean Air has entered the final stage of completing the acquisition of its local rival Asiana Airlines and is expected… Read More »
Critical medical emergency forces Qantas A380 to divert to Greece
A Qantas Airways Airbus A380 superjumbo jet diverted to Athens, Greece after declaring a critical medical emergency onboard. The incident… Read More »
Uganda Airlines authorized for UK flights via intermediate airports
Uganda Airlines has resumed plans to start services to the United Kingdom after gaining approval to operate routes via an… Read More »
Russia’s Aeroflot buys 10 stranded Boeing 777s from Irish lessor
Russia’s flag carrier Aeroflot has purchased 10 stranded Boeing 777 jets from Irish aircraft leasing companies. The Moscow-based airline recently… Read More »
Eswatini Air receives Air Operator Certificate, prepares for launch
The new national carrier of the Kingdom of Eswatini, Royal Eswatini National Airways Corporation (RENAC), trading as Eswatini Air, has… Read More »
Two Middle East Airlines Airbus A321neos damaged by bullet fire on NYE
Two Middle Eastern Airlines (MEA) A321neo aircraft were damaged by stray bullets during New Year’s Eve celebrations in Beirut, Lebanon…. Read More »
Xiamen Airlines receives first Airbus A321neo
Xiamen Airlines, which previously was an exclusively Boeing operator, received its first Airbus aircraft, an A321neo on December 31, 2022…. Read More »
Brussels Airlines takes off for Spain on its first SAF flight
Brussels Airlines operated its first SAF flight from Brussels to Malaga, Spain on January 1, 2023, after the airline and… Read More »
Is drinking champagne any different when you fly?
Since the beginning of commercial aviation, champagne has been a staple in-flight drink. Countless advertisements depict flight attendants pouring a… Read More »
Iran confirms purchase of four Airbus A340 airliners
Iran’s Civil Aviation Administration has confirmed the purchase of four Airbus A340 wide-body aircraft, despite US sanctions. On December 24,… Read More »