ICAO states agree “aspirational goal” to cut aviation CO2 emissions
Governments of countries across the world have signed up to an “aspirational” pledge to cut carbon emissions from aviation. Member… Read More »
Hong Kong to give away 500,000 air tickets to lure tourists back to the island
After more than two years of adhering to some of the world’s toughest COVID-19 restrictions, Hong Kong is welcoming tourists… Read More »
Disruption expected at Heathrow after American Airlines engineers vote to strike
Flight disruptions are expected at London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) after American Airlines’ (A1G) (AAL) engineers voted in favor of strike… Read More »
TAAG Angola forced to adjust schedules after pilots start strike
TAAG Angola passengers are set for disruption and may be booked onto other airlines after pilots commenced a strike that… Read More »
Embraer signs deals for E2 jets with SalamAir, Royal Jordanian
Embraer has signed new deals with Oman-based SalamAir and Royal Jordanian Airlines for E190 and E195 E2 aircraft, with both… Read More »
Sri Lanka’s new low-cost carrier FitsAir launches inaugural flight to Dubai
Sri Lanka’s newest airline FitsAir commenced operations with an inaugural flight from Colombo’s Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Dubai International… Read More »
Pilot sues Southwest Airlines after captain exposed himself mid-flight
A Southwest Airlines (LUV) pilot is suing the airline, her union and an ex-colleague after the co-worker locked the cockpit… Read More »
Pilots strike forces Eurowings Germany to cancel hundreds of flights
Eurowings Germany, a low-cost subsidiary of German flag carrier Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA), is facing operational challenges after a pilots strike… Read More »
Nigerian start-up ValueJet offers ‘first flight free’ ahead of launch
ValueJet, a new Nigerian start-up airline, plans to commence operations on October 10, 2022, with a bold campaign. Taking to… Read More »
Two Norwegian low-cost airlines trim schedules ahead of ‘challenging’ winter
Two new Norwegian low-cost carriers Norse Atlantic Airways and Flyr have announced they will be trimming flight schedules and routes… Read More »
LOT Polish Airlines set to double its Boeing 737 MAX 8 fleet
Polish flag carrier LOT Polish Airlines will expand its Boeing 737 Max fleet with an additional six aircraft. The planes… Read More »
Philippine Airlines caught in data privacy issue over passport snapshot practice
Philippine Airlines must address why its employees are ‘required’ to take photographs of passenger passports with their personal phones. This… Read More »
Canadian flight crew still detained in Dominican Republic
Receiving death threats from narco criminals, extortion from inmates, and living in “inhumane and humiliating” conditions, this is how Pivot… Read More »
Pilot union opposes alerting system exemption for Boeing 737 MAX 7 and MAX 10
The Allied Pilots Association (APA), the labor union representing around 15,000 American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) pilots, has said it opposes… Read More »
Air Tahiti Nui operates first direct flight from Tahiti to Seattle
Air Tahiti Nui has just launched the first ever direct flight from French Polynesia’s capital, Papeete to Seattle. Flight TN… Read More »
Avion Express signs partnership agreement with Danish tour operator Bravo Tours
Avion Express, a leading provider of aircraft, crew, maintenance, insurance (ACMI) and charter services. and a family member of Avia… Read More »
Virgin Atlantic scraps London Heathrow-Hong Kong route after 30 years
Virgin Atlantic will not be resuming flights between London Heathrow (LHR) to Hong Kong (HKG) due to the closure of… Read More »
Thai Airways searching for a ‘highly adaptable’ and ‘ethical’ CEO on LinkedIn
Thai Airways is looking for its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and is turning to professional networking site LinkedIn to… Read More »
Croatia Airlines to switch to all-Airbus A220 fleet with new order for six jets
Croatia Airlines is planning to switch to an all-Airbus A220 fleet and has placed an order for six of the… Read More »
US Dept of Transportation extends rest hours for flight attendants
The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule that requires US flight attendants… Read More »
Atlas Air takes delivery of the second of four final Boeing 747-8 Freighters
Atlas Air announced that it has taken delivery of a Boeing 747-8 Freighter, the second of four new 747-8 Freighters… Read More »
Ryanair reports September traffic record with 15.9 million passengers carried
Irish budget carrier Ryanair carried 15.9 million passengers in September 2022, according to its latest traffic table released on October… Read More »
Two Singapore Airlines cabin crew assaulted in Melbourne near layover hotel
Two Singapore Airlines (SIA1) (SINGY) cabin crew members became victims of a random assault in Melbourne on the evening of… Read More »
Despite current challenges, is there growth ahead for European aviation?
Aviation may be facing a lot of challenges right now, but the long-term outlook is for growth, according to executives… Read More »
Nigeria’s ICAO member status elevated, improved safety standards recognized
After facing near collapse following the threat of international airlines exiting the sector, Nigerian aviation seems to have made a… Read More »
Boeing doesn’t anticipate FAA approval for MAX 10 before summer 2023
Boeing does not expect to win Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) approval for the 737 MAX 10 aircraft, the largest variant… Read More »